A Fife-based education provider has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. 

Tree of Knowledge (TOK), from Dunfermline, created a ground-breaking digital resource that could be accessed remotely from homes. Its various modules helped children during lockdown continue to learn whilst also building key strengths such as self-awareness and determination. 

Over 1.5 million young people and educators across the UK have benefitted from class-based and remote Tree of Knowledge sessions.

Tree of Knowledge has now been shortlisted for the Well-being, Digital Awareness and Safeguarding category of the International BETT Awards.

Gavin Oattes, Tree of Knowledge managing director, said: “Before Covid-19, we were classroom-based and never imagined we would have an online digital offering. When lockdown hit we immediately realised the devastating impact such isolation would have on the well-being of children and felt we had to innovate.

“Schools were desperate for something to engage young people and ensure their learning and development did not suffer irreparable harm and we were able to fill that void.

“Our journey is testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the belief that even the smallest players can make a real difference.”

Tree of Knowledge, also known as Treehouse, is one of eight finalists in the well-being category of the awards. The winners will be announced at an awards night in London on January 24.

Graham Hutton, general secretary of School Leaders Scotland, said: “I have partnered with TOK for many years, both in my role at SLS and in my schools as headteacher. Their workshops and speakers have always been hugely entertaining and impactful on pupils and staff.

“It’s great to see their world class delivery style and inspirational ideas have transitioned onto their eLearning platform, Treehouse. They really deserve the recognition they are receiving at the BETT Awards.”