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  • Free online educational resources

    There are many educational resources available online. Below is a curated list of useful educational sites.

    Online Resources

    BBC Learning

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/

    This site is no longer updated and but there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. You may find updated and additional resources in response to the current situation. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.

    Futurelearn

    https://www.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).

    Seneca

    https://www.senecalearning.com

    For those revising at GCSE or A level, free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.

    Openlearn

    https://www.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.

    Khan Academy

    https://www.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.

    Ted Ed

    https://ed.ted.com

    Engaging educational videos.

     

    Blockly

    https://blockly.games

    Learn computer programming skills.

    Scratch

    https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

    Creative computer programming.

    National Geographic Kids

    https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

    Activities and quizzes for younger children.

    Duolingo

    https://www.duolingo.com

    Learn languages for free. Web or app.

    Mystery Science

    https://mysteryscience.com

    Free science lessons

    Crest Awards

    https://www.crestawards.org

    Science awards you can complete from home.

    iDEA Awards

    https://idea.org.uk

    Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

    Tinkercad

    https://www.tinkercad.com

    All kinds of making activities.
     

    Nature Detectives

    https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/

    A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location.

    British Council

    https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find

    Resources for English language learning

    Big History Project

    https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

    Aimed at Secondary age. Multi -disciplinary activities.

    Geography Games

    https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

    Geography gaming!

    The Artful Parent

    https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/

    Good, free art activities

    Toy Theater

    https://toytheater.com/

    Educational online games. Looks as though it’s designed for early years but there are age appropriate games e.g. Backgammon & Chess on the games page.

    DK Find Out

    https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac

    Activities and quizzes