Twinkl

Twinkl: downloadable educational resources for teachers and families

Twinkl is a UK-based digital educational publisher that provides downloadable teaching materials for both school and home settings. Founded in 2010 by Jonathan and Susie Seaton, the company began in a back bedroom of a Sheffield home with the aim of making life easier for those who teach. Its catalogue, accessible via subscription, brings together over one million resources available online around the clock.

A catalogue covering all educational stages

Twinkl's offering is organised by age and level, from Early Years through to pre-university stage (KS5, equivalent to ages 16-18). The materials cover subjects such as English, maths, science, geography, history, art, design and technology, music, languages, physical education, and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE/RSHE). It also includes specific resources for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), for students learning English as an additional language (EAL/ESL), and for home education.

The catalogue includes eBooks, art projects, 3D scientific models, interactive games, unit assessments, and gross motor activities, among other formats. The company offers complete schemes of work such as PlanIt, Twinkl Phonics — validated by the UK Department for Education (DfE) —, Rhino Readers decodable reading collections, and the Twinkl Originals series, aimed at fostering a love of reading.

Digital tools and classroom management

In addition to printable resources, Twinkl has developed digital tools such as Learn & Go, which provides interactive resources for the classroom, and Twinkl Play, focused on children's right to play. For schools, it offers Learner Logins, a system to manage student accounts and track their progress, as well as Twinkl Life, a programme aimed at prioritising mental health in schools. The platform also incorporates features for organising resources and AI-adapted content for schools and educational trusts.

Teacher training and professional development

Twinkl complements its library with continuing professional development (CPD) resources, such as Twinkl PD and OneStep CPD, which cover planning, assessment, pedagogy, behaviour management, leadership, and staff wellbeing. The company also organises training courses, with more than seventy options available according to the website.

International presence and subscription model

Although its origins and main office are in the UK, Twinkl serves educators worldwide. Access to the full library is via subscription, with a thirty-day free trial that the company offers to new users. The company has a team of curriculum writers, graphic designers, and illustrators who constantly expand the resource collection.