Educating pupils at home – Resources for Families
The below links are sites that have been set up with links to resources ideas, solutions, plans and support.
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
The sites can be quite overwhelming, so think carefully about what you are looking for to make it easier to search. You should be cautious about trying something wholly new.
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
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).
https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
https://www.open.edu/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.
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
All sorts of engaging educational videos
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Free science lessons
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
You Tube videos on many subjects
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Science awards you can complete from home.
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
All kinds of making.
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Educational online games
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
Bedrock Vocabulary - evidence-based and fun online learning sites. Bedrock is suitable for all Key Stages. Bedrock is FREE for all schools that are closed!
English teachers - Litdrive account. https://litdrive.org.uk/ -useful resources on there including work booklets that students can complete at home.
Here are a few more resources for EYFS to share with families/schools suitable for EYFS
https://www.early-education.org.uk/download-free-resources
https://themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk/
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/activities/