The BETT Awards 2022, the prestigious platform for recognizing excellence in educational technology, announced its winners, with Kaligo, the handwriting and spelling app, taking home the prize in the Primary – Digital Learning Product – Language & Literacy category.
Faisal Hamid, Director at Kaligo, shared: “This is a significant recognition for the Kaligo team, and it highlights our dedication to advancing educational technology in schools. After reaching the finals multiple times, winning this award reflects the hard work and the growing impact of Kaligo in classrooms worldwide. Schools using Kaligo have reported noticeable improvements in student outcomes and engagement, showcasing the app’s power to both educate and inspire.”
The BETT Awards judges commended Kaligo’s innovative use of handwriting recognition and its seamless integration with touchscreen technology. They praised how Kaligo allows teachers to review students’ letter formations in detail, offering personalized feedback and celebrating each step of progress.
Kaligo’s unique approach combines neuroscience and AI to help teachers detect handwriting challenges within minutes. Educators can customize lessons or select from pre-designed modules, adapting the tool to their preferred handwriting scheme and each student’s needs.
Sophie Lamb from Kender Primary School in Lewisham remarked: “Students love practicing their handwriting with Kaligo and are motivated by collecting stars and achieving the green progress bar. The results have been astonishing—one student’s handwriting improved by two year levels in just a few weeks. Over eight weeks, we’ve seen transformations from barely legible writing to neat, well-formed letters. It’s incredible.”
Kaligo’s interface is designed to engage students with colorful, intuitive screens that make handwriting practice on tablets enjoyable. The app also stores individual data, allowing teachers to track progress over time, analyze trends, and gain actionable insights through its real-time classroom assessment tools.
Recognition and Success in the EdTech Sector
Kaligo’s groundbreaking approach to literacy has earned it recognition across multiple award platforms, including the following distinctions:
- 2021 BETT Awards: Highly Commended in Educational Apps
- 2021 BETT Awards: Finalist for Early Years Content
- 2021 GESS Awards: Finalist in Primary Resource, Equipment Supplier
- 2021 DfE Hungry Little Minds Campaign: Approved
- 2020 BETT MEA Awards: Finalist for Innovation in Products and Solutions
- 2020 BETT Awards: Finalist for Early Years and Educational Apps
- 2020 GESAwards London: Second Place
Kaligo’s journey reflects its commitment to addressing educational challenges and supporting teachers. Educators from the UK and abroad are participating in Kaligo’s free impact trial and are seeing significant improvements in their students’ handwriting within weeks. The Kaligo team, deeply invested in educational advancement, has worked closely with teachers to shape the app’s development, ensuring that it meets classroom needs effectively.
With every accolade, Kaligo reaffirms its role as an essential tool in reducing learning gaps and supporting students across abilities. As Kaligo continues to make strides, the team eagerly anticipates future achievements and advancements that will bring even more value to classrooms around the world.
