General resources
Hamilton Trust
https://www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/learning-home-packs
Planbee
https://discover.planbee.com/home-learning-enrolment
Khan Academy – Only available through Google Chrome
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages, but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the USA grade system but it’s mostly common material.
BBC Learning
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This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
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.
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos.
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
You Tube videos on many subjects for a younger audience
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes.
Toy Theater
Educational online games.
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age.
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
The Children’s Museum of Manchester
https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/science/
The Royal Institute Christmas Lectures