Useful Links for Home Schooling
theschoolrun.com
TheSchoolRun is a parenting and education website for primary school parents. We offer information, advice and practical activities to help you support your child’s learning and we aim to ‘demystify’ school so you understand what and how your child is being taught from the ages of 4 to 11.
BBC Bitesize
From 20 April, you’ll be able to access regular daily lessons in English and Maths, as well as other core subjects, in an expanded version of the BBC Bitesize website and also on special programmes broadcast on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button.
BBC iPlayer and the Red Button service will host Bitesize Daily. These are six different 20 minute shows, each designed to target a specific age group, from ages five to 14
The Maths Factor
National Curriculum matched / Ages 4 – 12
Following the Government’s decision to implement widespread school closures across the UK to minimise the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will be making The Maths Factor FREE for everyone (usually about £2 per week) to support childrens’ continued learning at home for the duration of the UK Schools closure period. We want to help you and your child as much as we can.
mumsnet.com/swearsby/best-online-learning-resources
There’s a whole heap of websites out there to help children revise and learn more creatively. Everybody learns differently so, to help you find the best options for your child, here’s a list of the most innovative, well-designed and widely-used sites, according to Mumsnet users.
chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/resources-list-for-home-learning
Home Learning Resources List for Schools and Families
We wanted to do something positive to ease the burden on schools and families during this undoubtedly worrying time. So, we asked the education community to send in links and ideas for free home learning and the response has been phenomenal!
popsugar.co.uk/parenting
30+ Free Educational Websites Parents Can Access While Schools Are Closed
We’ve no doubt you’ll want to keep your children engaged and entertained if they’re going to be stuck at home for the foreseeable future, which can seem like a pretty daunting prospect. But fear not, as we’ve selected some of the best free educational resources on the web for different ages, abilities, and interests.
teachitprimary.co.uk/coronavirus/teaching-packs
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Teaching packs and workbooks
Usually part of a Teachit Primary subscription, we have made our comprehensive range of teaching packs along with our standalone workbooks for English and maths free for you as part of our Coronavirus (COVID-19) support offer.
Numberblocks Website
For the little ‘uns
Dive into a world of number fun with the hit CBeebies show, Numberblocks.
Award-winning characters + big adventures + singalong songs = the best way to get children excited about everything numbers can do!