Home Learning Support
English
Audible
Website: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: all children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed.
English Mastery
Website: https://www.englishmastery.org/
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: downloadable resource books providing 12 weeks of activities covering writing and poetry.
English and Media Centre
Website: https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: downloadable resources covering a range of texts for key stage 3. GCSE resources are categorised by examination board.
Pobble 365
Website: https://www.pobble365.com/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: a new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided
Poetry by Heart
Website: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: A wide selection of poetry covering different topics.
Seneca
Website: https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Age+Group=GCSE&Subject=English+Language
Key stages: key stage 4
Description: a range of downloadable resources covering the GCSE curriculum, categorised by examination board.
The Children’s Poetry Archive
Website: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: an archive of spoken poetry recordings. Pupils can listen to poems being read aloud.
The Day newsletter
Website: https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home
Key stages: key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: a daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills.
Maths
Bowland Maths Resources
Website: https://www.bowlandmaths.org.uk/
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: downloadable assessments on a range of subjects, including sample answers and assessment tips.
Corbett Maths
Website: https://corbettmaths.com/contents/
Key stages: key stage 4
Description: a range of videos and downloadable questions categorised by topic and predicted grade.
Hegarty Maths
Website: https://hegartymaths.com/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: interactive activities including videos and questions. Teachers can track student progress and tailor next steps
Integral
Website - Core maths: https://amsp.org.uk/teachers/core-maths/resources
Website - A level maths: https://amsp.org.uk/news/free-resources-190320
Key stages: key stage 5
Description: teaching and learning materials for level 3 core maths, A level maths and A level further maths.
MangaHigh
Website: https://www.mangahigh.com/en-gb/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: interactive maths resources, including topic-specific questions and games that allow teachers to track student progress and set activities.
Mathigon
Website: https://mathigon.org/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: interactive maths resources that allow teachers and parents to track student progress and set activities.
Maths Kitchen
Website: https://mathskitchen.com/topics
Key stages: key stage 4
Description: an interactive GCSE revision website. Resources are categorised by topic, including video lessons and practice questions.
Mathematics Mastery
Website: https://www.mathematicsmastery.org/free-resources
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: downloadable guidance and resource packs for parents and pupils.
Nrich
Website: https://nrich.maths.org/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: a range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range.
Nrich Core Maths
Website: https://nrich.maths.org/12524
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: games and puzzles as well as mathematical-thinking and problem-solving questions. Content is categorised by topic and age group.
Nrich ‘Solving Together’ project
Website: https://nrich.maths.org/solvingtogether
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: this is a project that provides activities for parents and carers to try with children.
Sparx
Website: https://sparx.co.uk/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: a virtual classroom which supports teachers in building and running lessons as well as tracking pupil progress.
STEP Support Programme
Website: https://maths.org/step/welcome
Key stages: key stage 5
Description: the STEP Support Programme is offered by the University of Cambridge to help university applicants develop their advanced mathematical problem-solving skills and prepare for STEP mathematics exams. Assessments are downloadable.
Top Marks
Website: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: a range of interactive maths games categorised by age group.
Registration: not required
Underground Maths
Website: https://undergroundmathematics.org/
Key stages: key stage 5
Description: a range of interactive tasks and questions linked to the A level maths and further maths curriculums.
White Rose Maths (home learning)
Website: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week.
Science
Science: secondary
BBC Bitesize
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: interactive resources covering the key stage 3 and key stage 4 science curriculums. Includes separate sections for biology, physics and chemistry.
Institute of Physics (IOP)
Website: https://spark.iop.org/supporting-schools-and-colleges-during-covid-19
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: a set of articles and resources designed to support teachers who are teaching remotely.
Isaac Physics
Website: https://isaacphysics.org/
Key stages: key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: online problem-solving activities and regular live video tuition to support teachers and students. The content focusses on physics but also covers some maths and chemistry.
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Website: https://edu.rsc.org/remote-teaching-support
Key stages: key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: a set of articles and resources designed to support teachers who are teaching remotely.
STEM Learning
Website: https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/curated-collections/secondary-and-level-science-0
Key stages: key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: an online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.
Physical education (PE) and physical activity
These resources will help young people to get the daily 60 minutes of activity recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in fun ways.
All the resources listed here are for activities designed to be carried out indoors or, if available, a garden.
Children and young people can go outside for one form of exercise a day, such as:
- a walk with members of their household
- a run with members of their household
- a cycle with members of their household
Outdoor exercise should be carried out locally.
Children and young people should always follow the latest official advice on social distancing, which means making sure that they and their parent or carer stay more than 2 metres from others (including friends and other family members).
Fitness Blender
Website: https://www.fitnessblender.com/
Key stages: key stage 3 to key stage 5
Description: videos featuring a range of exercises and workouts. You can choose exercises by: degree of difficulty, type, gender and whether equipment is needed or not.
#ThisIsPE
Website: https://www.afpe.org.uk/physical-education/thisispe-supporting-parents-to-teach-pe-at-home/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: videos delivered by teachers focussing on the PE curriculum which are accessible on YouTube.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
This initial list of SEND resources has been developed with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity and is based on the recommendations of:
- trusted organisations
- charities
- multi-academy trusts
- special education headteachers
We encourage parents, teachers and schools to explore beyond this list to identify what support is best for their children and pupils with SEND.
SEND: apps and games
(Apps must be downloaded onto a compatible device)
Brain Parade
Website: http://www.brainparade.com/products/see-touch-learn-free/
Description: a visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.
HelpKidzLearn
Website: https://www.helpkidzlearn.com/
Description: a collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure.
Sensory App House Ltd
Website: https://www.sensoryapphouse.com/
Description: a range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.
Visuals2Go
Website: https://www.visuals2go.com/
Description: an all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners.
SEND: resources for teachers and parents
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Website: https://www.annafreud.org/media/11160/supporting-schools-and-colleges.pdf
Description: a downloadable guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils and students during periods of disruption.
Do2Learn (USA)
Website: https://do2learn.com/
Description: a range of downloadable resources grouped by theme. Themes include: social skills, songs and games, and picture cards.
Inclusive Teach
Website: https://inclusiveteach.com/free-printable-sen-teaching-resources/
Description: downloadable teaching resources to support pupils with SEND.
Oak National Academy
Website: https://www.thenational.academy/online-classroom
Description: A website including online lessons across different areas of the curriculum, including specialist SEND support.
PMLD thematic units – from the Northern Ireland Curriculum
Website:http://www.nicurriculum.org.uk/curriculum_microsite/SEN_PMLD_thematic_units/index.asp
Description: comprehensive guidance on themed activities for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). A full sensory curriculum is offered.
Priory Woods School
Website: http://www.priorywoods.middlesbrough.sch.uk/page/?title=Resources&pid=3
Description: resources from an award-winning, innovative school, rated by Ofsted as outstanding and put together by SEND teachers. The resources include apps and programmes.
SEND Gateway
Website: https://www.sendgateway.org.uk/whole-school-send/find-wss-resources/nqt-videos.html
Description: A range of SEND guidance videos created in collaboration with the Centre for Education and Youth (CfEY) in addition to many other experts within the sector. Aimed at Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
SENict Activities
Website: https://www.ianbean.co.uk/senict-members-resource-portal
Description: downloadable activities aimed particularly at Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) learners.
SEN Teacher
Website: https://www.senteacher.org/
Description: downloadable resources that can be adapted to suit the needs of pupils. Resources are aimed at a range of abilities.
Speech and Language Kids
Website: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/free-speech-language-resources/
Description: a range of education and therapy resources for speech and language problems. A podcast is also available on iTunes for verbal and non-verbal children.
Teaching Students with Visual Impairments
Website: https://www.teachingvisuallyimpaired.com/
Description: a range of downloadable resources to support blind and visually impaired pupils.
UCL Centre for Inclusive Education
Description: a guide to help parents adjust to remote learning by providing advice and links to resources