The pod · A sidekick for every subject

Meet the Pod

Skill Sidekick is a bloom of friendly jellyfish, one for every part of the primary curriculum. They’re always encouraging, never cross about a wrong answer, and the pod is growing all the time. Jelby leads the way — and there’s a sidekick on the way for every subject your child will learn.

Out now

Jelby

Your maths sidekick

Brave, bubbly and always up for a challenge, Jelby leads the pod on their adventures through the deep. Jelby believes every wrong answer is just a step closer to getting it right, and never, ever gets cross.

Loves: Rescuing friends, counting in twos, a good high-five
Coming soon

Rosie

Your reading sidekick

Gentle, curious and a brilliant listener, Rosie loves the sound of words and can't wait to help children sound out their very first ones.

Loves: Rhymes, story time, spotting letters everywhere
Getting ready to dive in…
Coming soon

Bubbles

Your writing sidekick

Playful and full of surprises, Bubbles loves turning squiggles into stories and helping children find just the right words.

Loves: Making a splash, big ideas, wonderful words
Getting ready to dive in…
The whole curriculum

A sidekick for every subject

From the core subjects to every foundation subject, each part of the primary curriculum will have its own sidekick. Here’s who’s on the way.

Science
Sidekick coming soon
History
Sidekick coming soon
Geography
Sidekick coming soon
Art & Design
Sidekick coming soon
Computing
Sidekick coming soon
Music
Sidekick coming soon
PE
Sidekick coming soon
Languages
Sidekick coming soon
RE
Sidekick coming soon
PSHE & Wellbeing
Sidekick coming soon

Each new sidekick gets its own name when it launches — and children help choose!

Be first to meet the next sidekick

Join the pod and we’ll introduce each new sidekick as they arrive, with their free game and activity book.

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