Giggleswick School has been named a Microsoft Showcase School - one of just 18 schools in the UK and 241 worldwide to be chosen for the accolade by the global digital giant.

The school earned the listing thanks to its use of technology in transforming the way it teaches and changing its culture of learning.

John Hamilton, director of digital strategy at Giggleswick said: “Our use of Microsoft Teams as an online homework diary and general planner has earned us our place on the scheme. In addition, we run a policy of one-to-one devices, where everyone from year six upwards has a laptop, iPad or other device. We are continuing to develop the use of technology to support learning and school life.”

As a Microsoft Showcase School, Giggleswick has access to a global community of teachers. Mr Hamilton takes part in regular discussions and networking, plus ‘how to’ advice, blogs and other resources.

He added: “We share what we do and learn from others.”