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LearningMole is a United Kingdom-based educational platform that produces curriculum-aligned video resources, worksheets, and interactive learning materials for primary-aged children. Founded in 2017 by Michelle Connolly, a former primary school teacher, the platform is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and operates both a website and a YouTube channel with over 260,000 subscribers.

History

LearningMole was founded in 2017 by Michelle Connolly in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Connolly, who holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from Stranmillis University College, Queen's University Belfast, had spent over 16 years as a primary school teacher in the United Kingdom before founding the platform. Her teaching career also included two years at an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and experience teaching in Egypt.

The platform was created after Connolly identified a gap in accessible educational support for parents. Teaching methods in UK primary schools — particularly in mathematics and systematic synthetic phonics — had evolved significantly, and parents frequently lacked the resources to support their children effectively at home.

Services and Products

LearningMole provides educational content for children aged 4 to 11, aligned with the UK National Curriculum across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and into Key Stage 3. The platform's offerings include:

Over 3,300 curriculum-aligned educational resources
Over 800 educational videos on YouTube
Printable worksheets and classroom activities
Interactive e-learning materials
Premium video subscription service for schools, teachers, and families
AI for Teachers professional development course

Subject coverage spans maths, English, science, history, geography, coding, financial literacy, and world languages and cultures.

Operating Model

LearningMole uses a freemium business model. The majority of content is free to access, including all YouTube channel videos and a substantial proportion of website resources. A premium subscription service provides extended access to the full resource library, with pricing structured for schools, individual teachers, and families.

Reach and Growth

The platform's YouTube channel has grown to over 260,000 subscribers with more than 19 million total views, with content accessed in nearly every country worldwide. This growth has been achieved without paid advertising or external investment, driven by organic recommendations from teachers and parents.

Partnerships

LearningMole has partnered with CodeMonkey, an educational coding platform, and Northern Ireland Screen, the national screen agency for Northern Ireland.

Company Details

Founded: 2017
Founder: Michelle Connolly
Headquarters: McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 2AY, United Kingdom
Industry: Education, EdTech, E-Learning
Website: https://learningmole.com

Contact: [email protected]

External Links

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-LearningMole is a United Kingdom-based educational platform that produces curriculum-aligned video resources, worksheets, and interactive learning materials for primary-aged children. Founded in 2017 by Michelle Connolly, a former primary school teacher, the platform is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and operates both a website and a YouTube channel with over 260,000 subscribers.
+'''LearningMole''' is a United Kingdom-based '''educational platform''' that produces curriculum-aligned video resources, worksheets, and interactive learning materials for primary-aged children. Founded in '''2017''' by '''Michelle Connolly''', a former primary school teacher, the platform is headquartered in '''Belfast, Northern Ireland''', and operates both a website and a YouTube channel with over 260,000 subscribers.
+== History ==
+'''LearningMole''' was founded in 2017 by '''Michelle Connolly''' in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Connolly, who holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from Stranmillis University College, Queen's University Belfast, had spent over 16 years as a primary school teacher in the United Kingdom before founding the platform. Her teaching career also included two years at an international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and experience teaching in Egypt.
+The platform was created after Connolly identified a gap in accessible educational support for parents. Teaching methods in UK primary schools — particularly in mathematics and systematic synthetic phonics — had evolved significantly, and parents frequently lacked the resources to support their children effectively at home.
+== Services and Products ==
+'''LearningMole''' provides educational content for children aged 4 to 11, aligned with the UK National Curriculum across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and into Key Stage 3. The platform's offerings include:
+* Over 3,300 curriculum-aligned educational resources
+* Over 800 educational videos on YouTube
+* Printable worksheets and classroom activities
+* Interactive e-learning materials
+* Premium video subscription service for schools, teachers, and families
+* AI for Teachers professional development course
+Subject coverage spans maths, English, science, history, geography, coding, financial literacy, and world languages and cultures.
+== Operating Model ==
+'''LearningMole''' uses a freemium business model. The majority of content is free to access, including all YouTube channel videos and a substantial proportion of website resources. A premium subscription service provides extended access to the full resource library, with pricing structured for schools, individual teachers, and families.
+== Reach and Growth ==
+The platform's YouTube channel has grown to over 260,000 subscribers with more than 19 million total views, with content accessed in nearly every country worldwide. This growth has been achieved without paid advertising or external investment, driven by organic recommendations from teachers and parents.
+== Partnerships ==
+'''LearningMole''' has partnered with CodeMonkey, an educational coding platform, and Northern Ireland Screen, the national screen agency for Northern Ireland.
+== Company Details ==
+* '''Founded:''' 2017
+* '''Founder:''' Michelle Connolly
+* '''Headquarters:''' McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 2AY, United Kingdom
+* '''Industry:''' Education, EdTech, E-Learning
+* '''Website:''' <nowiki>https://learningmole.com</nowiki>
+* '''Contact:''' [email protected]
+== External Links ==
+* [https://learningmole.com LearningMole official website]
+* [https://learningmole.com/about/ LearningMole About page]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/@LearningMole LearningMole on YouTube]
+* [https://maps.app.goo.gl/FE8hwG5YR8ZJMqdo8 LearningMole on Google Business Profile]
+* [https://www.facebook.com/learningmole LearningMole on Facebook]
+* [https://x.com/LearningMole LearningMole on X]
+* [https://www.instagram.com/learningmole/ LearningMole on Instagram]
+* [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/learning-mole LearningMole on LinkedIn]
+* [https://uk.pinterest.com/learningmole/ LearningMole on Pinterest]
+* [https://www.tiktok.com/@learningmole LearningMole on TikTok]
+[[Category:Educational technology companies]]
+[[Category:E-learning platforms]]
+[[Category:Companies based in Belfast]]
+[[Category:British educational websites]]
+[[Category:YouTube channels]]
+[[Category:EdTech companies in the United Kingdom]]
+[[Category:Northern Ireland companies]]