Useful Websites
Some website you can access from home
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Website | Description / Link |
Scratch |
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people. |
Family Links |
A range of games and activities to play without leaving the house. Some great ideas to keep the kids entertained! |
Off School |
Off School is free for all families. Throughout the school closure period, local teachers and authors will be creating short films of fun learning activities for families at home to keep children excited and enthusiastic to learn! Off School also helps parents and carers navigate their way through the maze of activities that are available. There is also a competition zone. |
BBC Learning |
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer. Link1: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/ |
Futurelearn |
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account). |
Seneca |
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher-level material. |
Openlearn |
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people. |
Blockly |
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free. Link: https://blockly.games |
Audible |
Free children's audiobooks are available from Audible using a free 30-day trial. Remember to cancel this service before the thirty days are over or you will be charged. |
Ted Ed |
All sorts of engaging educational videos. Link: https://ed.ted.com |
National Geographic Kids |
Activities and quizzes for younger kids. |
Duolingo |
Learn languages for free. Web or app. link: https://www.duolingo.com |
Mystery Science |
Free science lessons. |
The Kids Should See This |
Wide range of cool educational videos. |
Crash Course |
YouTube videos on many subjects. |
Crash Course Kids |
As above for a younger audience. |
Crest Awards |
Science awards you can complete from home. |
iDEA Awards |
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online. Link: https://idea.org.uk |
Prodigy Maths |
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age. |
Cbeebies Radio |
Listening activities for the younger ones. |
Nature Detectives |
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location! Link: https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/ |
British Council |
Resources for English language learning. |
Oxford Owl for Home |
Lots of free resources for Primary age. |
Big History Project |
Aimed at Secondary age. Multidisciplinary activities. |
Geography Games |
Geography gaming! |
Blue Peter Badges |
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box. Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges |
The Artful Parent |
Good, free art activities. |
Red Ted Art |
Easy arts and crafts for little ones. |
Toy Theatre |
Educational online games. Link: https://toytheater.com/ |
Twinkl |
Twinkl has teamed up with BBC Education to bring you free home teaching resources for parents. Simply pick a subject and download the PDF to receive links to teaching materials you can use at home. These include worksheets, quizzes, BBC educational videos and lots more! Link: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/twinkl-partnerships/bbc-partnerships/bbc-education-bbc-partnerships |
World Stories |
WorldStories is a growing collection of stories from around the world. The collection includes retold traditional tales and new short stories in the languages most spoken by UK children. |
Tinkercad |
All kinds of making. |
The Department for Education (DFE) has also published its list of recommended sites (Click link below) for home learning, should you wish to access them.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education
Please note that all of the above is just for your information; feel free to use the resources or ignore them as you see fit.