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Infinitas Learning acquires LJ Create
Feb 1, 2012
Infinitas Learning, owners of Nelson Thornes, has acquired LJ Group, the company behind LJ Create, the provider of digital learning solutions for science, technology, engineering and maths.
US school business impacts McGraw-Hill Education
Feb 1, 2012
McGraw-Hill Education (MH) has reported a 12% fall in operating income to $320m (2010: $363m) for the year ended 31 December 2011 on revenue down 6% to $2,292m (2010: $2,433m).
Revenue flat at Jolly Learning
Feb 1, 2012
Phonics specialist, Jolly Learning, recorded an operating profit of £1.48m (2010: £1.30m) for the year ended 31 March 2011 on revenue little changed at £2.92m (2010: £2.93m) according to accounts filed recently at Companies House.
Little Bridge World signs agreement with Mexico’s Chango Maniaco
Feb 1, 2012
Little Bridge World Limited, the 3d animation and interactive learning business, has signed an agreement with Mexico’s Chango Maniaco, to provide the company’s digital English learning resource, Little Bridge, to all state secondary schools as part of a programme funded by Mexico’s Ministry of Education.
Digital learning, technology and developing markets offset declines in Pearson’s traditional school publishing markets
Feb 1, 2012
Pearson’s latest trading update, ahead of its FY11 results announcement due on 27 February 2012, highlights the benefits the company is reaping from using the proceeds from disposals to invest in mainly education businesses in digital services and developing economies.
Pearson raises £450m for acquisitions
Jan 3, 2012
Pearson is selling its 50% stake in FTSE International Limited to the London Stock Exchange Group plc for £450 million in cash.
CUP reports 11% increase in revenue
Jan 3, 2012
Cambridge University Press (CUP) has reported an 11% increase in revenue to £237m (2010: £213m) for the year ended 30 April 2011.
Ten Alps still looking to develop business around TTV
Jan 3, 2012
Ten Alps, the former producer of Teachers TV (TTV), last month reported that it has been “evaluating the options for TTV” and believes that “a valuable and public-service online education business could be created in the future”.
Smaller loss at Guroo
Jan 3, 2012
Guroo, the learning resources provider for functional skills in maths, English and ICT, has reported a post tax loss of £74k (2010: £117k loss) for the year ended 30 June 2011 according to abbreviated accounts filed recently at Companies House.
EdComs launches resources website for teachers
Jan 3, 2012
EdComs, the education communications company that helps clients to engage young people, teachers and parents, has launched EdComs Teachers, a website for teachers which provides free resources that the company has developed in partnership with its clients.
OUP acquires MyMaths
Jan 3, 2012
Oxford University Press has acquired MyMaths, the subscription website for schools, for an undisclosed sum.
Birchfield Interactive reports post-tax loss
Jan 3, 2012
Birchfield Interactive, the Cardiff-based digital curriculum content developer, has reported a post-tax loss of £69k (2010: £11k profit) for the year ended 31 March 2011.
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