This page contains list of resources shared by parents.
Code.org
Description: Really good free coding links and also offering free 1 hour lessons once a week.
Khan Academy
Website: https://www.khanacademy.org
Description: 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
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/teaching-from-home-advice-for-parents/zv6bbdm; http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
Description: This site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
Futurelearn
Website: https://www.futurelearn.com
Description: 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).
Seneca
Website: https://www.senecalearning.com
Description: For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Description: 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
Website: https://blockly.games
Description: Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
Website: https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Description: Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
Website: https://ed.ted.com
Description: All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
Website: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Description: Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
Website: https://www.duolingo.com
Description: Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
Website: https://mysteryscience.com
Description: Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
Website: https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Description: Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
Website: https://thecrashcourse.com
Description: You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
Website: https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
Description: As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
Website: https://www.crestawards.org
Description: Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
Website: https://idea.org.uk
Description: Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
Website: https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Description: Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
Website: https://www.tinkercad.com
Description: All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
Website: https://www.prodigygame.com
Description: Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Description: Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
Website: https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Description: A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
Website: https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Description: Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
Website: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Description: Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
Website: https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Description: Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
Website: https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Description: Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
Description: If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
Website: https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Description: Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
Website: https://www.redtedart.com
Description: Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
Website: https://theimaginationtree.com
Description: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
Website: https://toytheater.com/
Description: Educational online games
DK Find Out
Website: https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/
Description: Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
Website: https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Description: 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.
Teach It
Website: https://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/
Description: a wide range of comprehensive resources all linked to the new National Curriculum.