07 September 2004 00:00 Power Discovery Zone goes back to school

As thousands of children across the Midlands moan about going back to school and boring lessons, a new and exciting way of learning could await them.

The Power Discovery Zone is both fun and educational and teaches youngsters about electricity, how it gets to our homes and the potential dangers associated with it.

Stephen Hennell, Network and Public Safety Manager at Central Networks, explained: “A colourful character called Sparky guides youngsters around the site and teaches them what dangers to look out for and what to do in an emergency.”

Teachers in the Midlands can use the site to access worksheets and experiments for key stages 1 and 2. These can be used in the classroom and support the national curriculum.

Stephen added: “Kids can use the Power Discovery Zone at school and at home. With lots of fun games and competitions it keeps children’s attention because it’s such a fun way to learn.


The website supports the Power Discovery Zone Bus and Truck which visits schools and shows across the East and West Midlands.

You can find the website at www.powerdiscoveryzone.com

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Notes to editors:
•Central Networks is the new name for Midlands Electricity and East Midlands Electricity. The company brings power to 4.8 million customers across the East and West Midlands through 133,000km of underground and overhead cables and via almost 97,000 substations;
•Central Networks covers an area from the Peak District in the north to parts of Bristol in the south, and from the Welsh Borders to the Lincolnshire Coast.
•If you would like the bus (in the East Midlands) or the truck (in the West Midlands) to visit your school please log on to the website and click on the Teachers Zone. Here you will find details on how to book a visit.

For further information contact:
Rebecca Jackson on 024 7642 4583 or 07879 800084
Out of hours call 024 7642 4000 and ask for the duty press officer