Oak National Academy, an online learning platform, has partnered with the National Literacy Trust to develop a free virtual library for children in the UK. With lockdowns causing major disruptions to learning, there's a need for accessible tools that promote and enable continuous education.

With millions of children impacted by school closures due to COVID-19 and parents trying to balance working from home and homeschooling, many have turned to digital tools for some help. National Geographic’s NatGeo@Home is blurring the lines between education and play to keep kids entertained.

Brands and regulators are realising that kids are joining a web built for adults. From creating kid-appropriate games to nailing legally-compliant video content, SuperAwesome’s kid-orientated cyber safety champions changing data and advertising laws for children’s online activity.

Working from home has been far from easy for parents. As many turned to technology to keep their children occupied, concerns about the amount of time they spent on screens arose. One unexpected outcome: the sales of Barbies have surged as parents encourage physical play.