The government announced all UK schools will be closed from Friday to stop the spread of coronavirus!
Please see below for a list of online resources and websites that can help your children continue their learning from home:
1. Khan Academy
khanacademy.org
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.
khanacademy.org
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.
2. BBC Learning
bbc.co.uk/learning/cours…
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
bbc.co.uk/learning/cours…
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
3. Futurelearn
futurelearn.com
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)
futurelearn.com
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)
4. Seneca
senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
5. Openlearn
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.
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.
16. Paw Print Badges
pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
20. Nature Detectives
naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectiv…
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectiv…
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
23. Big History Project
bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
28. The Imagination Tree
theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
31. Twinkl
twinkl.co.uk
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.
twinkl.co.uk
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.
