Save the Children has been given £1.5m by education company Pearson UK to deliver schooling to children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis.

The 'Every Child Learning' partnership will run over three years, and Pearson have reportedly committed £1m to work with Save the Children to devise ways in which to deliver education to children caught up in the Syrian conflict zone. The educational company have also donated £500,000 to  set up a similar education programme in Jordan.

According to a statement from STC, the money will go towards education solutions which can be “adapted, scaled and used to deliver quality education” in these conflict zones. These include: teacher training and support, development of mobile educational solutions, condensed curriculums that can be delivered without the need for large text books and standardised test marking.

Justin Forsyth, chief executive of Save the Children, said: “Save the Children is proud to be launching this ambitious partnership with Pearson.

“If we want to make the biggest difference for children, we must harness the expertise of partners to ensure the world’s most vulnerable children are given the chance to learn in safe and secure environments.”

With the Syrian conflict entering its fifth year, STC estimate that more than two million Syrian children have been forced out of their schools and are now without a formal education. STC estimate that over 300,000 Syrian families have fled into neighbouring Jordan.

John Fallon, chief executive of Pearson, said: “The world's youngest citizens are often the most vulnerable to conflict. Places of learning should always be safe havens where everyone is able to learn and develop the skills they will need in their lives.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Save the Children to help ensure young people continue to have the opportunity to learn and progress in the aftermath of crises.”