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Our story
Dedicated to learning
At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first.
Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.
Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning.
For Schools & Colleges
Wherever you are in the world, whatever your curriculum or budget, we can provide all the tools and support you need. Leaving you free to focus on what really matters - delivering the best learning experience possible.
We're a leading provider of assessment solutions for 4-16+ year olds.
We support curriculum-based teaching and learning for ages 4-11+ plus Key Stage 3, Common Entrance, 11/13+, PreTests, GCSE, IGCSE, Nationals, International Baccalaureate, O Level, A Level and Highers, and numerous vocational qualifications.
Our Professional Development is unrivalled and we provide bespoke training and John Catt thought-leadership books.
We provide classroom-ready solutions that follow a standard curriculum, so you can start teaching straight away. We can also create bespoke solutions based on your curriculum needs.
For Parents & Learners
Our solutions are designed to grow with your child, supporting them throughout the different stages of their education.
Ages 3-11
Our Reading Planet series makes reading a pleasure for children. The books reflect a modern world that children can relate to, helping to keep them engaged and learning.
Our Achieve programme takes the stress out of SATS by making learning fun both at home and in school. Over 87% of schools surveyed said Achieve had helped them improve their results. And using Achieve at home can help your child to feel more confident.
11-19 and beyond…
Our eBooks make home learning more flexible and affordable and – a few clicks and then you’ll be able to access the eBooks immediately.
Our huge range of revision support materials make preparing for exams painless and fun. All the leading awarding bodies are covered, including AQA, Edexcel, OCR, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Assessment International Education, WJEC, Eduqas, SQA, City and Guilds CCEA, CXC, NCFE and more.
We can help your child with entrance exams for Independent schools and grammar schools. Our handy guide, created with the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB), answers all your questions.
We can even help with vocational qualifications. See our extensive print and digital solutions, covering a wide range of subjects and courses.
Help us learn too
We love getting feedback on what we’re doing well or could do better, so please get in touch. We welcome:
- Feedback on existing products and solutions.
- Ideas on how to develop new ones.
- Discussing how we can help support your teaching expertise.
- Helping you get the most out of solutions you are using.
Our history
After more than 150 years, we’ve learned a lot about education. We continue to deliver world-class educational support for teachers and learners as the global education landscape changes.
Hodder & Stoughton - 1868
Our story began in 1868, when Matthew Hodder and Thomas Stoughton founded a publishing company in London, focused on books that would inspire and educate.
Hodder Gibson - 2002
Founded in 1880 by Robert Gibson, the company became part of Hodder Education in 2002. We are still focused on providing tailored support for teachers and learners in Scotland, now published under the Hodder Education brand.
Philip Allan Publishers Ltd - 2006
Philip Allan was the original home of our GCSE and A level magazines, and also delivered our first Professional Development programme delivering teacher workshops and student revision. Philip Allan resources are published under the Hodder Education brand.
Galore Park – 2013
Founded by Nick Oulton, Galore Park focused on entrance examinations for Independent and Grammar schools. These practice, revision and textbook solutions are continually updated and available under the Hodder Education brand.
Rising Stars – 2015
Founded by Andrea Carr, Rising Stars has an innovative and customer-focused approach to supporting curriculum and assessment teaching within primary schools. Shortly after Rising Stars joined Hodder Education we launched the ever-popular Reading Planet scheme. Rising Stars resources are now published under the Hodder Education brand.
Singapore - 2017
Singapore’s education system is known for its academic rigour and distinctive approach to learning. In 2017 we added a range of resources to our portfolio to support the Ministry of Education and supplemental market.
TeeJay Publishers – 2019
Created by Tom and John Strang in 1994, TeeJay Publishing is the leading provider of maths resources in Scotland, with over 95% of schools loving the quality and approach. Since the TeeJay series joined Hodder Education, we have expanded into supporting English in Scotland too. You can browse TeeJay resources here.
Illuminate Publishing - 2021
Founders Rick and Clare Jackman and Peter and Saskia Burton created a successful and distinctive list of resources to support UK qualifications, focused on WJEC and key A-Level subjects. With key authors, such as Cara Flanagan the resources, now published by Illuminate from Hodder Education continue to thrive.
John Catt - 2021
John Catt joined the Hodder Education portfolio. A leading publisher of education focused, thought-leadership books John Catt from Hodder Education creates books, directories, educational guides and magazines specifically aimed at forward-thinking schools.
Hachette Learning - 2024
To support this growth and meet the diverse needs of our customers, in 2024 we became Hachette Learning, adopting the name of our parent company, Hachette UK. With a rich history spanning 198 years, Hachette UK is one of the world’s largest publishers, providing us with unparalleled global reach and expertise.
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