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The best TED talks on enterprise education

Posted 26th July 2017 by Clever Tykes 0 4

We’ve compiled a list of the top ten TED and TEDx talks about enterprise education. These ten talks approach the topic of education and inspiring people to be creative, innovative and entrepreneurial in very different ways, but each...

Clever Tykes co-founder gives TEDx talk at Aston University

Posted 22nd May 2017 by Clever Tykes 0 8

On Saturday 20th May 2017 Jodie Cook, our co-founder, gave her TEDx talk at TEDx Aston University, alongside 9 other speakers. The day was organised by the TEDxAston University team and was held at iCentrum in the Science Park. ...

Clever Tykes desktop backgrounds

Posted 27th March 2017 by Clever Tykes 0 8

We’ve had such great feedback from primary schools on our digital enterprise portal with storybooks, teaching resources and lesson plans for KS2 PSHE and citizenship, we thought we’d celebrate by creating some desktop backgrounds that...

World Book Day – 2nd March 2017

Posted 20th February 2017 by Clever Tykes 2 6

World Book Day isn’t just about celebrating your favourite book, it’s about celebrating authors, specific characters, and most importantly, reading! Every year schools from over 100 countries across the globe celebrate literature in one of the...

Meet the Clever Tykes illustrator

Posted 3rd February 2017 by Clever Tykes 0 3

The Clever Tykes storybooks are not only known for encouraging enterprising characteristics and attributes, but also for the bright, energetic illustrations that jump off the page. We sat down with the Clever Tykes illustrator, Sam Moore, to ask...

Clever Tykes Co-founders make Forbes list!

Posted 18th January 2017 by Clever Tykes 0 3

We’ve got some exciting news from Clever Tykes HQ! Co-founders Ben and Jodie Cook have made this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list of social entrepreneurs in Europe. From thousands of nominations, just 30 of the continent’s most influential...

Snakes & Ladders

Posted 15th December 2016 by Clever Tykes 0 10

“The course of true love never did run smooth”, and the same can be said for children’s storybooks! Since dreaming up the idea of Clever Tykes over four years ago, we have worked with some amazing people who have made...

Clever Tykes on BBC WM radio!

Posted 9th December 2016 by Clever Tykes 0 4

We’re famous! Jodie Cook from Clever Tykes discusses the Clever Tykes books being given to all 23,000+ primary schools in the UK, with thanks to Lloyds Banking Group for their support. Interview held on 30th November 2016 at 7:50am with...

Clever Tykes announce sponsorship from Lloyds Banking Group

Posted 5th November 2016 by Clever Tykes 1 6

[corner-ad id=1]We are very pleased to announce that from January 2017 the Clever Tykes book and resources will be delivered and accessed free of charge to every single primary school in the UK. Over 23,000 primary schools will receive a hard...

Character education

Posted 29th September 2016 by Ben Cook 0 0

The education system prepares children for adulthood in numerous ways. It provides knowledge of the world, helps children forge relationships and helps them gain qualifications that will see them move up the educational ladder and land their...

PSHE Opportunities

Posted 14th July 2016 by Ben Cook 1 3

Provisions for PSHE or citizenship vary significantly from school to school. Unfortunately, the subject is sometimes regarded as a burden on schools and teachers since the lack of academic standards mean it’s difficult to inspire the...

Meet Lee, father of two

Posted 30th June 2016 by Clever Tykes 0 1

Clever Tykes actually met Lee at a Mumpreneur event – Lee is a Dadpreneur(?) but was in attendance with wife Sarah! Together they founded Bedouin Nights a “glamping” business based in Cornwall. They’re the proud owners of...