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.

Link:  https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

Family Links

A  range of games and activities to play without leaving the house. Some great ideas to keep the kids entertained!

Link:  https://www.familylinks.org.uk

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.

Link:  https://offschool.org.uk/

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This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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/
Link2:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons

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).

Link:  https://www.futurelearn.com

Seneca

For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher-level material.

Link:  https://www.senecalearning.com

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.

Link:  https://www.open.edu/openlearn/

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.

Link:  https://www.audible.co.uk/ep/kids-audiobooks

Ted Ed

All sorts of engaging educational videos.

Link:  https://ed.ted.com

National Geographic Kids

Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

Link:  https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

Duolingo

Learn languages for free. Web or app.

link:  https://www.duolingo.com

Mystery Science

Free science lessons.

Link:  https://mysteryscience.com

The Kids Should See This

Wide range of cool educational videos.

Link:  https://thekidshouldseethis.com

Crash Course

YouTube videos on many subjects.

Link: https://thecrashcourse.com

Crash Course Kids

As above for a younger audience.

Link:  https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids

Crest Awards

Science awards you can complete from home.

Link:  https://www.crestawards.org

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.

Link:  https://www.prodigygame.com

Cbeebies Radio

Listening activities for the younger ones.

Link:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio

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.

Link:  https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find

Oxford Owl for Home

Lots of free resources for Primary age.

Link:  https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

Big History Project

Aimed at Secondary age. Multidisciplinary activities.

Link:  https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

Geography Games

Geography gaming!

Link:  https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

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.

Link:  https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/

Red Ted Art

Easy arts and crafts for little ones.

Link:  https://theimaginationtree.com

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.

Link:  https://worldstories.org.uk/index

Tinkercad

All kinds of making.

Link:  https://www.tinkercad.com