DARTMOOR National Park has launched a new ‘learning in lockdown’ digital hub to help inspire and educate people about the park’s special landscape and what can be found.

The free online resources are aimed at supporting children, parents and teachers during the Covid-19 emergency.

Developed by Dartmoor National Park Authority, the ‘learning in lockdown’ hub features lively, fun and fascinating multi-media content so people can teach and learn about nature, the environment around them and remain connected to Dartmoor.

Head of outreach and understanding for the authority, Orlando Rutter, said: ‘People may not be able to come to Dartmoor right now because of the measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but we can ensure Dartmoor goes to them — and what better way than by offering a free online learning centre.

‘Our learning hub is fun, engaging and useful for children, parents and teachers. It helps children and young people learn in a variety of ways, from getting hands-on in the garden to more in-depth programmes of study.

‘Our aim is to help people stay connected with Dartmoor and bring the joy of this unique landscape into people’s homes. Hopefully, this will help them continue their journey of learning while understanding more about what makes Dartmoor such a special place.’

There are games and activities aimed at younger children. In addition there are in-depth schemes of work for parents who find themselves in the unfamiliar role of ‘teacher’ and for teachers who are in schools with key workers children.

Each topic has downloadable resources, links to websites and videos to provide a comprehensive learning experience for children and in education phases Key Stages 2 and 3.

People can also find out more about Dartmoor’s spooky and legends including the tall, dark Evil Rider who rode a coal-black horse and the giant ‘Blunderbus’ who lived at Dinger Tor and whose favourite wife, Jennie, invented clotted cream.