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Useful Websites

Home Learning Websites/Apps

We have been advised of this list for accessing  learning materials and resources from home. 

FREE online education resources

A non-exhaustive list that might help those affected by school closures due to coronavirus, compiled by home educators. 
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  • 📝 Children’s Internet Safety Test 📝At Virgin Media O2, we want internet users of all ages to enjoy all the wonderful things the web has to offer, safely. That’s why our experts have created a children’s internet safety test to help build awareness for parents and children of all ages to ensure they are better protected online. The test includes topics such as cyberbullying, parental controls, social media, and inappropriate content.

  • Khan Academy 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.

  • BBC Learning This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.

  • FuturelearnFree 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.

  • Scratch Creative computer programming

  • Ted Ed All sorts of engaging educational videos

  • Duolingo Learn languages for free. Web or app.

  • iDEA Awards Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

  • Paw Print Badges Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

  • Nature Detectives A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!

  • Twinkl 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.