Useful Links to Support Your Child's Learning
FREE online education resources you are able to use at home with your child. This non-exhaustive list has been compiled by home educators.
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.
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This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.
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. Tons of 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.
Blockly https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects
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.
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.
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
DK Find Out https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk
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.