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January 2002
Crick Software win BETT 2002 award for their Find Out and Write About series

Crick Software's Find Out and Write About series of non fiction CDs was announced the winner of the Special Needs Software Award at the annual BETT awards ceremony*. Find Out and Write About is powered by Clicker which has won a total of five BETT awards.
"We are delighted to have won this award," said Ann Crick, Curriculum Director of Crick Software, "particularly as it is voted for by teachers. They really know what works in the classroom."

Find Out and Write About provides a range of multimedia CDs ideal for use in the non-fiction strand of the literacy hour. Their content ensures that they can also be used across the curriculum. Early readers of all ages can research the non-fiction material and then use the associated writing grids to write about what they have learnt. Uniquely, these CDs provide progression through differentiated levels of access, ensuring users of all abilities can have access to the information. Find Out and Write About is also fully switch accessible for children unable to use a mouse.

Titles in the Find Out and Write About series include The Solar System, The Ancient Egyptians, Animals of Cold Lands, Explorers, Dinosaurs, The Ancient Greeks, Animals of Cold Lands, Castles, Minibeasts and Under the Sea. Each title is £25 and includes a site licence.

*The BETT awards are designed to reward excellence in product design and usage and reflect achievement in all areas of ICT. Following nominations from schools and the industry, a panel of experts shortlisted up to five products in each category and the winners were selected from these.

Press Contact: Lina Howarth at Crick Software
Email: lina@cricksoft.com
Tel: 01604 671691

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