In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In February 2026, 5,600+ students across 187 classes gathered for a shared Lyfta Live Lesson to mark Children’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme: This Is My Place.

In early December, hundreds of pupils aged 5-11 from schools and trusts across the UK gathered for our regular Lyfta Live Lesson, where we explored the values of compassion and empathy through the ‘Hanukkah in LA’ Storyworld.

Monday 11 November marks the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week 2024. It is a time to celebrate diversity!

Zero Waste Week aims to encourage people to consider the environmental impact of waste, reduce landfill and rethink the waste they generate in their lives. This blog looks at 5 easy ways to get your school children involved.

Monday 20 January 2025 is Martin Luther King day, a time to mark the life of the celebrated civil rights campaigner and the key messages he shared.

Lyfta are delighted to be partnering with A Day of Welcome for 2024 and to offer schools free access to all our immersive storyworlds and resources between 10th and 23rd June to mark A Day of Welcome and Refugee Week.

On 20th and 21st March 2024, we were delighted to have 152 school classes (around 4560 students) join us from classrooms across the UK for our latest Lyfta live lessons. In this session, to mark World Water Day, students were invited to explore and learn about the Dead Sea and River Jordan and to consider the issues of water security in a region affected by historical and ongoing conflict. The session was rated a brilliant 9/10 overall by participants. Thanks to everyone who took part!

Students across the UK and beyond have been crafting mandala designs using LEGO and other materials, to contribute to a collaborative mandala masterpiece. Now, we're thrilled to share the final design for everyone to explore. Click to zoom in, locate your creation, and discover designs from fellow learners and schools. It's a testament to the power of collective creativity, resulting in something truly beautiful!

Get ready to inspire and be inspired! This International LEGO Day, we invite schools and classrooms everywhere to come together as a community and build a giant digital mandala. It's free (and easy) to participate, and by contributing, you'll not only be a part of something extraordinary, but will also stand a chance of winning a very exciting prize for your school. Let’s allow our collective creativity to flourish!

In this piece we consider sustainability and global citizenship, two separate but interlinked concepts in education. We explore definitions, recommendations and some of the innovative ways in which Lyfta and its storyworlds can support sustainability education in schools.

We are excited to introduce the new, interactive Lyfta calendar - offering educators a comprehensive, easy-to-use way to explore global awareness days and weeks, and other celebrated days with lesson plans, assemblies, blogs and video resources to help you mark the occasion in the classroom.

On October 4th 5th a whopping 291 school classes (approximately 8700 students) participated in our latest Lyfta live lesson which focused on the topic of biodiversity and tied in with two important awareness days, World Habitat Day and World Animal Day, as well as international Global Goals Week.

World Space Week takes place each October. The awareness week provides an excellent opportunity for schools to get their students excited and inspired about science and technology. Read on for five exciting, free spaced-themed activities to enjoy with your students.

2023 marked the 25th anniversary of Refugee Week which took place from 19th to 25th June. This annual event, celebrated worldwide, is aimed at raising awareness of the resilience, strength, and contributions of refugees. It provides a valuable opportunity for schools to educate students on this important topic. Read on for 5 powerful free resources to explore with your class.

Congratulations to students at Wallbrook Primary Academy for being such brilliant Earth Day inventors and winning a bundle of sustainability books in our Earth Day 2023 competition.

On 22nd and 23rd March 2023 more than 170 classes, from schools from around the UK (some 5000 students), participated in our latest Lyfta live lessons in celebration of Earth Day 2023.

Across Church of England schools, education is rooted in a shared commitment to helping every child grow in wisdom, dignity, and hope, within a community shaped by care and belonging. There are many strong overlaps with Lyfta’s pedagogical approaches. As pupils encounter real lives and perspectives, they are invited into discussions that nurture empathy, deepen their sense of dignity, and support their understanding of community and shared humanity. This blog explores these overlaps, making visible how Lyfta supports the distinctive ethos of CofE education and the priorities reflected in SIAMS. We have a growing community of over 100 Church of England Schools subscribed to Lyfta with over 70% choosing to subscribe for 3 years.

Secondary schools face a particular kind of pressure when it comes to anything that sits outside traditional subject teaching. The timetable is full. Every slot is accounted for. And yet the questions young people are actually living with (e.g. about identity, belonging, fairness, the digital world they're growing up in, and what their place is in a wider, interconnected world) don't always fit inside a single subject boundary. A growing number of secondary schools have found that Lyfta's global, human-story-led approach offers something useful in that space. Four of them, in Rochdale, Oldham, London and Slough, show just how varied the routes in can be, and what happens when young people are given consistent space and time to encounter lives very different from their own.

Back in 2022, Upton Court Grammar School (UCGS) in Slough, Berkshire, shared how they were starting to use Lyfta to help students ‘thrive on an intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global level.’ Three years later, during our November 2025 visit, it was clear that Lyfta has moved from a fairly new initiative to a routine and embedded part of school life, with weekly use in the pastoral curriculum and an expanding role across digital literacy, unity and belonging, and sensitive whole-school conversations. Below is an update grounded in observation and staff and student feedback from the visit.

Learning through real human stories - a Lyfta impact case study in collaboration with Oasis Academy Woodview Primary and Oasis Academy Leesbrook Secondary

At St Mary’s, Monday mornings begin with an opportunity for children to look outward - and then, gently, back at themselves through a Lyfta storyworld. Lyfta supports a consistent, whole-school routine that helps children calm for the day, speak more confidently, and build a shared language for empathy and belonging.

Have you ever wondered why you see a friendly octopus popping up all over the Lyfta student app? Whether it’s guiding you through interactive lessons, navigating storyworlds, or helping you find your way back to the globe, our eight-legged friend is always there to lend a tentacle. But how did this fascinating creature become Lyfta’s student app mascot?

As parents, educators and civic leaders, it has never been more important for us to support our young generations to navigate the complexities and challenges of our time. In this article, we reflect on the crucial role education plays in shaping our young people’s futures and the shared urgency to nurture curious, compassionate and critical thinkers.

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including education. AI's potential to revolutionise teaching and learning is immense, offering both significant benefits, but also notable challenges for educators and students alike.

Discover how Wrawby St. Mary’s CE Primary, part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, is revolutionising education through Lyfta. The school is integrating powerful human stories into the curriculum to provide students with invaluable global perspectives and cultural insights. Students can engage with diverse stories, sparking meaningful discussions and nurturing a deeper understanding of the world. Read on to find out more about how the school is paving the way for a more inclusive and globally aware future.

Meet Malahat, an 11-year-old aspiring dancer from Baku, Azerbaijan, in Lyfta storyworld, Dancing in the Land of Fire. Through 360 degree spaces and a powerful short documentary film, we get an insight into Malahat's daily life and the challenges she faces, as well as her hopes and dreams for the future. We also have the opportunity to learn more about the vibrant culture of Azerbaijan and hear from Parvana, the young Azerbaijani filmmaker behind the story.

We had the privilege of speaking with Parvana Guliyeva, the director behind a poignant documentary Spring in my Step in the Lyfta Storyworld: Dancing in the land of Fire. Through her lens, Parvana sheds light on the unspoken dreams and struggles of young girls in patriarchal societies, focusing on the inspiring story of Malahat, a young dancer from Azerbaijan.

Barrowford Primary School, Lancashire, is leveraging immersive technology and cultural education to enrich learning and expand students' global perspectives. By creating an exciting cultural capital curriculum involving weekly new learning and experiences in music, the arts, poetry, writing and geography, students also virtually cross borders and boundaries and gain intercultural capital to meet the demands of our diverse, interconnected world.

Lyfta are delighted to be partnering with A Day of Welcome for 2024 and to offer schools free access to all our immersive storyworlds and resources between 10th and 23rd June to mark A Day of Welcome and Refugee Week.

Learn from artist Mono Gonzalez in Chile through Lyfta storyworld 'Street Art Revolution'. Discover how Mono started painting political murals in the 1960s which have influenced Chilean art to the present day. Join him on a walking tour of street art in Santiago, and explore this cosmopolitan capital city. Learn about the colour wheel and be inspired to create your own art.

Discover the latest enhancements to the Lyfta platform, inspired by feedback from our community, and designed to make learning more inclusive and accessible for all users. From enhanced colour contrast and adjustments to font size, to low-vision friendly design and keyboard navigation, we're committed to ensuring a seamless experience for all. Read on for details on what has changed and what enhancements are coming next.

Explore the culturally and religiously significant area and landscape of the River Jordan and the Dead Sea with our storyworld Vanishing Sea. Meet Jordanian farmer Hassan, battling the decline of the Dead Sea and the looming threat of sinkholes all around his farmlands. Discover how he is determined to stay and protect his family’s legacy, despite financial losses, geopolitical upheaval and environmental dangers.

We spoke with Polina Teif, the director behind the compelling documentaries Salty Shores and Hassan’s Tomatoes created for Lyfta. Polina’s films provide an intimate look into the environmental and personal stories surrounding the Dead Sea, a region of both natural wonder and significant ecological challenges.

In this piece we focus on social and emotional learning (SEL). We begin by considering how SEL is being defined, the growing research and evidence around it, and then move on to explore how Lyfta can support related educational aims.

In this blog, we explore how schools and trusts can move beyond values statements to ensure values are meaningfully lived and experienced by pupils in everyday school life.

Have you ever wondered why you see a friendly octopus popping up all over the Lyfta student app? Whether it’s guiding you through interactive lessons, navigating storyworlds, or helping you find your way back to the globe, our eight-legged friend is always there to lend a tentacle. But how did this fascinating creature become Lyfta’s student app mascot?

Meet conservationist Mohit in the heart of Assam's lush landscape in rural India, home to endangered hoolock gibbons. Find out how Mohit protects the gibbons in his own backyard. Discover how familiar foods are grown here, including bananas and world-famous Assam tea. Learn about fairtrade farming, visit a tea plantation and experience feeding the gibbons with Mohit in 360-degrees! Discover how local filmmakers made the film for Lyfta and what motivated them to share his story.

Get ready to take your teaching and learning with Lyfta to the next level! We’re excited to unveil our brand new video player, packed with features designed to make learning with Lyfta even more accessible, engaging, and interactive.

We had the privilege of speaking with Parvana Guliyeva, the director behind a poignant documentary Spring in my Step in the Lyfta Storyworld: Dancing in the land of Fire. Through her lens, Parvana sheds light on the unspoken dreams and struggles of young girls in patriarchal societies, focusing on the inspiring story of Malahat, a young dancer from Azerbaijan.

Discover the latest enhancements to the Lyfta platform, inspired by feedback from our community, and designed to make learning more inclusive and accessible for all users. From enhanced colour contrast and adjustments to font size, to low-vision friendly design and keyboard navigation, we're committed to ensuring a seamless experience for all. Read on for details on what has changed and what enhancements are coming next.

We spoke with Polina Teif, the director behind the compelling documentaries Salty Shores and Hassan’s Tomatoes created for Lyfta. Polina’s films provide an intimate look into the environmental and personal stories surrounding the Dead Sea, a region of both natural wonder and significant ecological challenges.

Introducing Lyfta collections - curated groups of content and resources linked to a specific topic, theme, or subject to help with curriculum integration.

We are excited to introduce the new, interactive Lyfta calendar - offering educators a comprehensive, easy-to-use way to explore global awareness days and weeks, and other celebrated days with lesson plans, assemblies, blogs and video resources to help you mark the occasion in the classroom.

In this filmmaker blog, we interviewed Iván Torres Hdez, the director and producer of the captivating documentary Bird Counting, inside the storyworld: The Island Biologist, created for Lyfta. The film delves into the intricate world of marine birds, focusing on Paula, a passionate young biologist, and her groundbreaking work in the Atlantic islands of Galicia.

Over the summer we have been working on some important new features on the Lyfta platform to help make your Lyfta journey faster, smoother and more inspiring. The wealth of new features for September 2023 include important improvements to content discoverability through search, enhanced content cards and page structure, as well as improvements to the teacher and student apps for a better user experience. Read on to find out what has changed and let us know what you think of your new, improved Lyfta journey!

It's easier than ever to explore the world and meet new people with Lyfta. We've added new features to give you a snapshot of your Lyfta usage via the teacher dashboard, so you can keep track of the people and places you've experienced with your class.

Read about the changes we've made to make it simpler for you to access your active lessons in Lyfta and find fresh teaching inspiration. The new dashboard is personalised for you, with tailored content, active lessons, quick links and more.

Read about new features for March 2023, designed to further improved your Lyfta platform experience.

Read about this exciting Lyfta platform upgrade which includes a major speed upgrade.

In our conversation with Mo Scarpelli, the director of Spark of Creativity in the Lyfta storyworld Ethiopian Treasures, we delved into the making of this poignant film that captures the life of young Asalif amidst the rapid urban development in Ethiopia. Mo shared her experiences and insights into the narrative and artistic choices that shaped this documentary.

We've been listening to our teacher community to learn what would make searching for content on Lyfta even better. Here are three of new features for December 2022 to improve the experience of discovering teaching content and the teaching resources you need.

We spoke with Milad Khosravi, one of the producers of the evocative documentaries The Young Storyteller and The City Teacher for Lyfta in the storyworld, Winter Village, Summer Village. Alongside co-producer Sadejeh Saraei and director Marjan Khosravi, Milad brings to life the story of Shahnaz, a young girl from the Bakhtiari Nomads, and her journey amidst the changing seasons of her homeland.

Across Church of England schools, education is rooted in a shared commitment to helping every child grow in wisdom, dignity, and hope, within a community shaped by care and belonging. There are many strong overlaps with Lyfta’s pedagogical approaches. As pupils encounter real lives and perspectives, they are invited into discussions that nurture empathy, deepen their sense of dignity, and support their understanding of community and shared humanity. This blog explores these overlaps, making visible how Lyfta supports the distinctive ethos of CofE education and the priorities reflected in SIAMS. We have a growing community of over 100 Church of England Schools subscribed to Lyfta with over 70% choosing to subscribe for 3 years.

Secondary schools face a particular kind of pressure when it comes to anything that sits outside traditional subject teaching. The timetable is full. Every slot is accounted for. And yet the questions young people are actually living with (e.g. about identity, belonging, fairness, the digital world they're growing up in, and what their place is in a wider, interconnected world) don't always fit inside a single subject boundary. A growing number of secondary schools have found that Lyfta's global, human-story-led approach offers something useful in that space. Four of them, in Rochdale, Oldham, London and Slough, show just how varied the routes in can be, and what happens when young people are given consistent space and time to encounter lives very different from their own.

Back in 2022, Upton Court Grammar School (UCGS) in Slough, Berkshire, shared how they were starting to use Lyfta to help students ‘thrive on an intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global level.’ Three years later, during our November 2025 visit, it was clear that Lyfta has moved from a fairly new initiative to a routine and embedded part of school life, with weekly use in the pastoral curriculum and an expanding role across digital literacy, unity and belonging, and sensitive whole-school conversations. Below is an update grounded in observation and staff and student feedback from the visit.

Learning through real human stories - a Lyfta impact case study in collaboration with Oasis Academy Woodview Primary and Oasis Academy Leesbrook Secondary

This piece explores the possibility that relational pedagogy offers essential infrastructure for contemporary global learning and its adjacent fields.

In this blog, we explore how schools and trusts can move beyond values statements to ensure values are meaningfully lived and experienced by pupils in everyday school life.

At St Mary’s, Monday mornings begin with an opportunity for children to look outward - and then, gently, back at themselves through a Lyfta storyworld. Lyfta supports a consistent, whole-school routine that helps children calm for the day, speak more confidently, and build a shared language for empathy and belonging.

Sport can be a powerful lens through which to nurture and explore positive values including resilience, leadership and teamwork. With key sporting events and tournaments on the horizon, Lyfta has the immersive and impactful resources you need to maximise this exciting moment with your students.

Did you know educators interested in exploring Lyfta can now access a 14-day all-content free trial, enabling teachers and school leaders to experience the full range of Lyfta's content and functionality, and to start understanding what it means to belong to the Lyfta community. This trial is perfect for teachers and education leaders assessing the suitability of Lyfta for their contexts or planning to try out the power of Lyfta in their classrooms.

Discover how Wrawby St. Mary’s CE Primary, part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, is revolutionising education through Lyfta. The school is integrating powerful human stories into the curriculum to provide students with invaluable global perspectives and cultural insights. Students can engage with diverse stories, sparking meaningful discussions and nurturing a deeper understanding of the world. Read on to find out more about how the school is paving the way for a more inclusive and globally aware future.

Barrowford Primary School, Lancashire, is leveraging immersive technology and cultural education to enrich learning and expand students' global perspectives. By creating an exciting cultural capital curriculum involving weekly new learning and experiences in music, the arts, poetry, writing and geography, students also virtually cross borders and boundaries and gain intercultural capital to meet the demands of our diverse, interconnected world.

Lyfta are delighted to be partnering with A Day of Welcome for 2024 and to offer schools free access to all our immersive storyworlds and resources between 10th and 23rd June to mark A Day of Welcome and Refugee Week.

Learn from artist Mono Gonzalez in Chile through Lyfta storyworld 'Street Art Revolution'. Discover how Mono started painting political murals in the 1960s which have influenced Chilean art to the present day. Join him on a walking tour of street art in Santiago, and explore this cosmopolitan capital city. Learn about the colour wheel and be inspired to create your own art.

Students across the UK and beyond have been crafting mandala designs using LEGO and other materials, to contribute to a collaborative mandala masterpiece. Now, we're thrilled to share the final design for everyone to explore. Click to zoom in, locate your creation, and discover designs from fellow learners and schools. It's a testament to the power of collective creativity, resulting in something truly beautiful!

As our world changes and becomes ever more interconnected, the ability to connect with diverse cultures and ideas becomes increasingly critical for both personal development and professional success. In this blog, first published on CST in February 2024, Tom Fay, Director of School Improvement at Pontefract Academies Trust, talks about how the trust is using Lyfta to help create a curriculum that truly engages and stimulates all students, where they can seek truth and beauty in the world around and beyond them.

Get ready to inspire and be inspired! This International LEGO Day, we invite schools and classrooms everywhere to come together as a community and build a giant digital mandala. It's free (and easy) to participate, and by contributing, you'll not only be a part of something extraordinary, but will also stand a chance of winning a very exciting prize for your school. Let’s allow our collective creativity to flourish!

Every educator wants learning experiences to be impactful and authentic. In our increasingly complex, interconnected world, it’s also what young people are asking for and need. At Lyfta, we harness the power of learning from life, for life, through cinematic, immersive human stories to cultivate meaningful connections, understanding of others, self-discovery and action for positive change.

In this piece we focus on social and emotional learning (SEL). We begin by considering how SEL is being defined, the growing research and evidence around it, and then move on to explore how Lyfta can support related educational aims.

In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In February 2026, 5,600+ students across 187 classes gathered for a shared Lyfta Live Lesson to mark Children’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme: This Is My Place.

In early December, hundreds of pupils aged 5-11 from schools and trusts across the UK gathered for our regular Lyfta Live Lesson, where we explored the values of compassion and empathy through the ‘Hanukkah in LA’ Storyworld.

On 20th and 21st March 2024, we were delighted to have 152 school classes (around 4560 students) join us from classrooms across the UK for our latest Lyfta live lessons. In this session, to mark World Water Day, students were invited to explore and learn about the Dead Sea and River Jordan and to consider the issues of water security in a region affected by historical and ongoing conflict. The session was rated a brilliant 9/10 overall by participants. Thanks to everyone who took part!

Students across the UK and beyond have been crafting mandala designs using LEGO and other materials, to contribute to a collaborative mandala masterpiece. Now, we're thrilled to share the final design for everyone to explore. Click to zoom in, locate your creation, and discover designs from fellow learners and schools. It's a testament to the power of collective creativity, resulting in something truly beautiful!

On 24th and 25th January 2024, we were delighted to have 262 school classes (around 7000 students) join us from all around the UK and beyond for our latest Lyfta live lessons. We explored storyworld "Building Imagination" from China and introduced our exciting collaborative project. If you missed the live lessons, don’t worry, you can still join in!

Get ready to inspire and be inspired! This International LEGO Day, we invite schools and classrooms everywhere to come together as a community and build a giant digital mandala. It's free (and easy) to participate, and by contributing, you'll not only be a part of something extraordinary, but will also stand a chance of winning a very exciting prize for your school. Let’s allow our collective creativity to flourish!

On December 6th and 7th, we were delighted to have 169 school classes (around 5070 students) join us from all around the country for our final Lyfta live lessons of 2023. This time the lessons were all about storyworld 'Hanukkah in LA'

On October 4th 5th a whopping 291 school classes (approximately 8700 students) participated in our latest Lyfta live lesson which focused on the topic of biodiversity and tied in with two important awareness days, World Habitat Day and World Animal Day, as well as international Global Goals Week.

On 6th and 12th July over 100 classes from schools across the UK participated in our latest Lyfta live lesson. We explored the 'Home Wasn't Built in a Day' storyworld and focused on school transition: preparing students for the next adventure.

On the 17th and 18th of May 2023, 304 classes, from schools across the UK and beyond, students joined us for our latest Lyfta live lesson: Celebrating Cultural Diversity, in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity.

In celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity (21st May), we are offering a free Lyfta live lesson celebrating cultural diversity where we will explore a brand new Lyfta storyworld.

On 22nd and 23rd March 2023 more than 170 classes, from schools from around the UK (some 5000 students), participated in our latest Lyfta live lessons in celebration of Earth Day 2023.

Invite your students to be part of an exciting Lyfta live lesson and take part in our #EarthDayInventor competition.

On the 8th and 9th of February 2023, more than 300 classes from schools around the UK took part in our Lyfta live lesson. We visited Brazil and met musician Izandra to explore Children's Mental Health Week.

Join us for free Lyfta live lessons for Children's Mental Health Week 2023. These sessions explore how healthy connections with family, friends and others, supports our mental health and wellbeing and introduce Lyfta storyworld Music is My Social Tool.

Thank you to the 104 classes (some 3120 students) from across the UK and beyond, who participated in our last Lyfta live lessons of 2022. This time we visited the National Opera and Ballet in Finland to meet some of the amazing people that work there, in an exciting end-of-term virtual school trip

What does it feel like to search for meaning in a digital world full of influences, identity trends and global connection?

What does the ocean sound like when we’re not drowning it out? In Searching for Silence, we travel to the lush, remote coastline of Colombia’s Gulf of Tribugá to meet Kerri Seger, a passionate marine scientist working at the frontline of an emerging environmental crisis: underwater noise pollution.

Meet Naissa, a 25-year-old dancer, and his mother Daniela as they navigate his transition from female to male in this powerful storyworld. Told through a heartfelt exchange of letters spanning years, this captivating documentary reveals the evolving bond between a mother and son, shaped by love, resilience, and self-discovery.

Meet Ella, a 103-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Cape Town, South Africa as she shares her remarkable journey of survival, resilience, and unwavering hope.

Have you ever wondered why you see a friendly octopus popping up all over the Lyfta student app? Whether it’s guiding you through interactive lessons, navigating storyworlds, or helping you find your way back to the globe, our eight-legged friend is always there to lend a tentacle. But how did this fascinating creature become Lyfta’s student app mascot?

Meet Chinese-Indonesian elder Chen Fung Yin, known as Indriati for most of her life. In Lyfta’s new storyworld ‘My Name Is…’ learn what it means to lose your name and how our names are important parts of our identity. Discover naming traditions around the world and explore the folklore associated with the mythical phoenix, a magical part of Chen Fung Yin’s story.

Did you know educators interested in exploring Lyfta can now access a 14-day all-content free trial, enabling teachers and school leaders to experience the full range of Lyfta's content and functionality, and to start understanding what it means to belong to the Lyfta community. This trial is perfect for teachers and education leaders assessing the suitability of Lyfta for their contexts or planning to try out the power of Lyfta in their classrooms.

Get ready to take your teaching and learning with Lyfta to the next level! We’re excited to unveil our brand new video player, packed with features designed to make learning with Lyfta even more accessible, engaging, and interactive.

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including education. AI's potential to revolutionise teaching and learning is immense, offering both significant benefits, but also notable challenges for educators and students alike.

Meet Malahat, an 11-year-old aspiring dancer from Baku, Azerbaijan, in Lyfta storyworld, Dancing in the Land of Fire. Through 360 degree spaces and a powerful short documentary film, we get an insight into Malahat's daily life and the challenges she faces, as well as her hopes and dreams for the future. We also have the opportunity to learn more about the vibrant culture of Azerbaijan and hear from Parvana, the young Azerbaijani filmmaker behind the story.

Learn from artist Mono Gonzalez in Chile through Lyfta storyworld 'Street Art Revolution'. Discover how Mono started painting political murals in the 1960s which have influenced Chilean art to the present day. Join him on a walking tour of street art in Santiago, and explore this cosmopolitan capital city. Learn about the colour wheel and be inspired to create your own art.

Students across the UK and beyond have been crafting mandala designs using LEGO and other materials, to contribute to a collaborative mandala masterpiece. Now, we're thrilled to share the final design for everyone to explore. Click to zoom in, locate your creation, and discover designs from fellow learners and schools. It's a testament to the power of collective creativity, resulting in something truly beautiful!

Discover the latest enhancements to the Lyfta platform, inspired by feedback from our community, and designed to make learning more inclusive and accessible for all users. From enhanced colour contrast and adjustments to font size, to low-vision friendly design and keyboard navigation, we're committed to ensuring a seamless experience for all. Read on for details on what has changed and what enhancements are coming next.

As our world changes and becomes ever more interconnected, the ability to connect with diverse cultures and ideas becomes increasingly critical for both personal development and professional success. In this blog, first published on CST in February 2024, Tom Fay, Director of School Improvement at Pontefract Academies Trust, talks about how the trust is using Lyfta to help create a curriculum that truly engages and stimulates all students, where they can seek truth and beauty in the world around and beyond them.

Get ready to inspire and be inspired! This International LEGO Day, we invite schools and classrooms everywhere to come together as a community and build a giant digital mandala. It's free (and easy) to participate, and by contributing, you'll not only be a part of something extraordinary, but will also stand a chance of winning a very exciting prize for your school. Let’s allow our collective creativity to flourish!

As we look back at 2023 we wanted to reflect on some of the key milestones and the impact our wonderful Lyfta community has managed to achieve with the platform this year.

Introducing Lyfta collections - curated groups of content and resources linked to a specific topic, theme, or subject to help with curriculum integration.

Upton Court Grammar school in Berkshire have been incorporating Lyfta sessions into the school curriculum as part of their mission to ensure all students thrive on an intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal and global level. Through the use of Lyfta, their students are able to virtually experience an array of different cultures and perspectives from around the world.

Across Church of England schools, education is rooted in a shared commitment to helping every child grow in wisdom, dignity, and hope, within a community shaped by care and belonging. There are many strong overlaps with Lyfta’s pedagogical approaches. As pupils encounter real lives and perspectives, they are invited into discussions that nurture empathy, deepen their sense of dignity, and support their understanding of community and shared humanity. This blog explores these overlaps, making visible how Lyfta supports the distinctive ethos of CofE education and the priorities reflected in SIAMS. We have a growing community of over 100 Church of England Schools subscribed to Lyfta with over 70% choosing to subscribe for 3 years.

In this blog, we explore how schools and trusts can move beyond values statements to ensure values are meaningfully lived and experienced by pupils in everyday school life.

What does it feel like to search for meaning in a digital world full of influences, identity trends and global connection?

Sport can be a powerful lens through which to nurture and explore positive values including resilience, leadership and teamwork. With key sporting events and tournaments on the horizon, Lyfta has the immersive and impactful resources you need to maximise this exciting moment with your students.

If you're struggling to think of end of term activities that will keep pupils engaged and inspired during the last few weeks of the school year, then don't worry - we are here to help! Virtual beach trips, experiencing an erupting volcano, treasure hunts, crafts, and dream holiday planning, we have it covered.

What does the ocean sound like when we’re not drowning it out? In Searching for Silence, we travel to the lush, remote coastline of Colombia’s Gulf of Tribugá to meet Kerri Seger, a passionate marine scientist working at the frontline of an emerging environmental crisis: underwater noise pollution.

With growing concerns around AI, misinformation, and media literacy, how can we support young people to navigate the increasingly complex digital world? Here are 9 ways critical digital and media literacy can transform learning, and how Lyfta's Critical Digital & Media Literacy course reimagines digital literacy for today’s classrooms.

Celebrating world festivals and occasions in the classroom not only raises awareness amongst children about different faiths, worldviews and cultures, but also helps to instil pride and a sense of belonging in children about their own culture and background. This blog explores the festival of Ramadan and how educators can support students and open up classroom discussion.

Have you ever wondered why you see a friendly octopus popping up all over the Lyfta student app? Whether it’s guiding you through interactive lessons, navigating storyworlds, or helping you find your way back to the globe, our eight-legged friend is always there to lend a tentacle. But how did this fascinating creature become Lyfta’s student app mascot?

Meet conservationist Mohit in the heart of Assam's lush landscape in rural India, home to endangered hoolock gibbons. Find out how Mohit protects the gibbons in his own backyard. Discover how familiar foods are grown here, including bananas and world-famous Assam tea. Learn about fairtrade farming, visit a tea plantation and experience feeding the gibbons with Mohit in 360-degrees! Discover how local filmmakers made the film for Lyfta and what motivated them to share his story.

Meet Chinese-Indonesian elder Chen Fung Yin, known as Indriati for most of her life. In Lyfta’s new storyworld ‘My Name Is…’ learn what it means to lose your name and how our names are important parts of our identity. Discover naming traditions around the world and explore the folklore associated with the mythical phoenix, a magical part of Chen Fung Yin’s story.

Did you know educators interested in exploring Lyfta can now access a 14-day all-content free trial, enabling teachers and school leaders to experience the full range of Lyfta's content and functionality, and to start understanding what it means to belong to the Lyfta community. This trial is perfect for teachers and education leaders assessing the suitability of Lyfta for their contexts or planning to try out the power of Lyfta in their classrooms.

Monday 11 November marks the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week 2024. It is a time to celebrate diversity!

Zero Waste Week aims to encourage people to consider the environmental impact of waste, reduce landfill and rethink the waste they generate in their lives. This blog looks at 5 easy ways to get your school children involved.

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including education. AI's potential to revolutionise teaching and learning is immense, offering both significant benefits, but also notable challenges for educators and students alike.

Meet Malahat, an 11-year-old aspiring dancer from Baku, Azerbaijan, in Lyfta storyworld, Dancing in the Land of Fire. Through 360 degree spaces and a powerful short documentary film, we get an insight into Malahat's daily life and the challenges she faces, as well as her hopes and dreams for the future. We also have the opportunity to learn more about the vibrant culture of Azerbaijan and hear from Parvana, the young Azerbaijani filmmaker behind the story.

We had the privilege of speaking with Parvana Guliyeva, the director behind a poignant documentary Spring in my Step in the Lyfta Storyworld: Dancing in the land of Fire. Through her lens, Parvana sheds light on the unspoken dreams and struggles of young girls in patriarchal societies, focusing on the inspiring story of Malahat, a young dancer from Azerbaijan.

Learn from artist Mono Gonzalez in Chile through Lyfta storyworld 'Street Art Revolution'. Discover how Mono started painting political murals in the 1960s which have influenced Chilean art to the present day. Join him on a walking tour of street art in Santiago, and explore this cosmopolitan capital city. Learn about the colour wheel and be inspired to create your own art.

In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In March 2026, thousands of students from across the UK came together for shared Lyfta Live Lessons exploring the values of perseverance and growth through the powerful story of Cansu, a young aspiring rapper from Brussels.

In February 2026, 5,600+ students across 187 classes gathered for a shared Lyfta Live Lesson to mark Children’s Mental Health Week and this year’s theme: This Is My Place.

What does it feel like to search for meaning in a digital world full of influences, identity trends and global connection?

In early December, hundreds of pupils aged 5-11 from schools and trusts across the UK gathered for our regular Lyfta Live Lesson, where we explored the values of compassion and empathy through the ‘Hanukkah in LA’ Storyworld.

Sport can be a powerful lens through which to nurture and explore positive values including resilience, leadership and teamwork. With key sporting events and tournaments on the horizon, Lyfta has the immersive and impactful resources you need to maximise this exciting moment with your students.

What does the ocean sound like when we’re not drowning it out? In Searching for Silence, we travel to the lush, remote coastline of Colombia’s Gulf of Tribugá to meet Kerri Seger, a passionate marine scientist working at the frontline of an emerging environmental crisis: underwater noise pollution.

Meet Naissa, a 25-year-old dancer, and his mother Daniela as they navigate his transition from female to male in this powerful storyworld. Told through a heartfelt exchange of letters spanning years, this captivating documentary reveals the evolving bond between a mother and son, shaped by love, resilience, and self-discovery.

Meet Ella, a 103-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Cape Town, South Africa as she shares her remarkable journey of survival, resilience, and unwavering hope.

Meet conservationist Mohit in the heart of Assam's lush landscape in rural India, home to endangered hoolock gibbons. Find out how Mohit protects the gibbons in his own backyard. Discover how familiar foods are grown here, including bananas and world-famous Assam tea. Learn about fairtrade farming, visit a tea plantation and experience feeding the gibbons with Mohit in 360-degrees! Discover how local filmmakers made the film for Lyfta and what motivated them to share his story.

Meet Chinese-Indonesian elder Chen Fung Yin, known as Indriati for most of her life. In Lyfta’s new storyworld ‘My Name Is…’ learn what it means to lose your name and how our names are important parts of our identity. Discover naming traditions around the world and explore the folklore associated with the mythical phoenix, a magical part of Chen Fung Yin’s story.

As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including education. AI's potential to revolutionise teaching and learning is immense, offering both significant benefits, but also notable challenges for educators and students alike.

Meet Malahat, an 11-year-old aspiring dancer from Baku, Azerbaijan, in Lyfta storyworld, Dancing in the Land of Fire. Through 360 degree spaces and a powerful short documentary film, we get an insight into Malahat's daily life and the challenges she faces, as well as her hopes and dreams for the future. We also have the opportunity to learn more about the vibrant culture of Azerbaijan and hear from Parvana, the young Azerbaijani filmmaker behind the story.

We had the privilege of speaking with Parvana Guliyeva, the director behind a poignant documentary Spring in my Step in the Lyfta Storyworld: Dancing in the land of Fire. Through her lens, Parvana sheds light on the unspoken dreams and struggles of young girls in patriarchal societies, focusing on the inspiring story of Malahat, a young dancer from Azerbaijan.

On 20th and 21st March 2024, we were delighted to have 152 school classes (around 4560 students) join us from classrooms across the UK for our latest Lyfta live lessons. In this session, to mark World Water Day, students were invited to explore and learn about the Dead Sea and River Jordan and to consider the issues of water security in a region affected by historical and ongoing conflict. The session was rated a brilliant 9/10 overall by participants. Thanks to everyone who took part!

Learn from artist Mono Gonzalez in Chile through Lyfta storyworld 'Street Art Revolution'. Discover how Mono started painting political murals in the 1960s which have influenced Chilean art to the present day. Join him on a walking tour of street art in Santiago, and explore this cosmopolitan capital city. Learn about the colour wheel and be inspired to create your own art.

Explore the culturally and religiously significant area and landscape of the River Jordan and the Dead Sea with our storyworld Vanishing Sea. Meet Jordanian farmer Hassan, battling the decline of the Dead Sea and the looming threat of sinkholes all around his farmlands. Discover how he is determined to stay and protect his family’s legacy, despite financial losses, geopolitical upheaval and environmental dangers.

We spoke with Polina Teif, the director behind the compelling documentaries Salty Shores and Hassan’s Tomatoes created for Lyfta. Polina’s films provide an intimate look into the environmental and personal stories surrounding the Dead Sea, a region of both natural wonder and significant ecological challenges.