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Maths
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Lots of games, lessons and activites across the curriculum. Each pupil has their own login provided by school. Work can be set and directed by teachers or pupils can access their choice of games and activities.
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Groove Pizza is a playful tool for creating music using math concepts like shapes, angles, and patterns.
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A website full of games, organised into different age groups for ease of navigation. There are games based on counting, ordering and sequencing, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, measures, money, shape, data handling and problem solving.
Visit Site -
A maths website focussed on problem solving, flexible thinking, challenges and real life application of maths. There are interactive online games and challenges and printable tasks. Some have videos and instructions. Website is divided into key stage learning but explore other areas if pupils need to.
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Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games and 300 maths worksheets and assessments linked to the new curriculum. All resources are designed by an experienced KS2 teacher. New games and worksheets are added regularly.
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BBC Bitesize – games, videos and activities across different areas of Maths learning. Fairly easy to search and navigate to the appropriate task or activity.
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Useful website for parents to see what and how pupils will be taught in maths lessons. There are also some games and online activties that can be linked to pupils learning.
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Maths games and activities organsied by skill. Can start on the lowest level and work your way through each one. Some explanations to support learning.
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English
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Phonics Play has a variety of online games and activities which are clearly labelled with the different Phonics phases to ensure that pupils are working at the right level
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Username: Frednics
Password: Rainbow -
Similar to Phonics Play, this site contains a variety of different games to practise and consolidate Phonics and reading skills at different levels.
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Log in details
Username: phonics@fns
Password: phonicsfun -
BBC Bitesize has good explanations and activities around Spelling and Grammar learning for KS1 amd Lower KS2 level
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A selection of games to practise and support learning in Grammar for pupils working at KS1 and Lower KS2
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Games, activities, worksheets and riddles for pupils of different ages and abilities. You will need flash player to access most of the game elements on this website, although not for the other downloadable content.
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A series of games based around the superhero genre to support and consolidate English skills including punctuation, grammar, reading comprehension and spelling
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Instructional videos and explanations to support handwriting and correct letter formation.
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Science
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Video lessons on different areas of science with related worksheets to complete if you choose.
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Lots of video lessons led by experienced teachers on various areas of understanding the world, including science
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Science lessons with interesting videos and fun activities.
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National Geographic Kids. Lots of information about science and the natural world to read.
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Video presentations aimed at a teenage audience around a wide range of science and technology topics.
Visit Site -
Videos, articles, games and quizzes from the BBC covering all areas of the science curriculum
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ICT
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If you are concerned about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with your child online, make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.
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Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
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Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. The Thinkuknow website has lots of games and activities that will be familiar to your child as we use them at school. -
At the UK Safer Internet Centre, you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
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BBC Bitesize has a huge number of videos and articles to support pupils wanting to learn more about Computing. The materials are grouped by key stage and you are bound to find something of interest here.
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We use the Scratch programming language to teach coding at Fred Nicholson School. Pupils use the colourful visual interface to create stories, games and animations.
Scratch runs inside your browser and you can sign up for a free account here.
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Use this excellent BBC resource to speed up your typing and improve your accuracy. Fun animations and animal characters take you all the way from beginner to expert.
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RHSE
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Links to free to use PSHE interactive resources, games, lesson plans, quizzes and printable activities, covering EY-11yrs. These can be used in school or at home.
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Free teacher
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classroom resources
covering a wide range of topics
suitable for use in
RSHE.
Aimed
towards
Key Stage 2
level -
Animated drama series for 9-13 year-olds following the journey of Lara and her friends as they try to negotiate the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Covers some difficult conversations.
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Free activities kids love with a wide selection of activiies that also include movement and mindfulness videos.
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Forest
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A good visual on different types of knots and how to tie them
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Blogs about nature activities which can be completed at home. Good resource to find woodlands in your area
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History
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/learning.aspx
https://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/learning/walk-through-a-victorian-house/walk-through/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/viking_quest/index_embed.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/
http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/historyhunt/
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/bombdamage.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/dynamo/history/stepback.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/history/
http://www.heritage-explorer.co.uk/web/he/default.aspx – images and photos for use in history lessons from different time periods
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/ – research and enquiry skills – English history
http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx – official website of the British monarchy (for use in research)
http://www.3dhistory.co.uk/tudorHouse.html and
http://www.3dhistory.co.uk/roundHouse.html – 3D Tudor house and Celtic roundhouse; how to make your own
http://thedayafter.e2bn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=7 – was Boudicca a hero or a villain
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/vtc_-_ks2_-_history_-_accac_packs – history packs; various time periods and various resources
http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.904 – pictures of evacuees (slideshow)
http://www.franklinwattsdownloads.co.uk/ – various world war 2 downloadable resources
http://warwitness.e2bn.org/projecthome_1.html – world war two in words and pictures
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The great fire of London
http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/
Florence Nightingale
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/florence-nightingale
Boudica
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/boudica
The Tudors
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/elizabeth-I
http://www.tudorbritain.org/default.htm
Something a bit different! Here are some recipes from different periods of time in history:
Music
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A variety of musical resources and activities for all ages.
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PE
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Each #ThisIsPE video will focus on a different aspect of the National Curriculum. The videos, delivered by PE teachers, will help children and young people to continue their skill development in PE
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This website shares a number of links and ideas for fun home based activities at home, many of which link with other curriculum areas.
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A fun way for families to take part in adapted Sportshall Athletics events within their home environment.
Visit Site
RE
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You can select General Resources or one of the 6 core religions from the top menu.
Visit Site
You are then given a wide selection of activities suitable for our students.
Look for resources that are aimed at KS1. -
You are given 4 drop down menus – choose:
Visit Site
Religion
Theme
Key Stage – (Select KS1/ SEND resources)
Type of resource e.g activity/ audio visual
Then press submit and you will be led to a list of relevant resources -
Intended for teachers, this website is currently offering its resources for free.
Visit Site
There are a list of key stages (Choose KS1) and once you click on the relevant one, you are redirected to a wide range of resources that cover all 6 core religions.
There are also links to video clips and home learning resources from a variety of providers to support students working from home. -
Click on age range 5-7 then choose RE.
Visit Site
Select short films about different aspects of religion. -
Select Primary Levels and KS1.
Visit Site
Choose the subject (RE).
Select one of the core religions and then choose a video clip or resource to watch.
MFL
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A fun website with lots of French songs on with exciting phrases and actions to copy!
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A fun website with traditional songs translated into German to sing along to!
Visit Site -
A fun website with some exciting children’s Spanish songs to sing along to!
Visit Site -
An interactive website created by a school in Essex. Pupils can explore a range of languages spoken by pupils that attend the school. The website provides information about a wide range of countries and languages. It also provides videos of pupils speaking in these languages for our pupils to copy and practice. We regularly use this wesite to explore how to say different greetings in a wide range of languages.
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Careers
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An interactive tool that helps to match your interests and skills with careers.
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Information and ideas on careers, learning and the world of work.
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Lessons and resources to help young people understand about the world of work and stat to build work related skills.
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National advice service around careers
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Orchard Pod
Maths
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Lots of games, lessons and activites across the curriculum. Each pupil has their own login provided by school. Work can be set and directed by teachers or pupils can access their choice of games and activities.
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An interactive 100 square. Pupils can be directed to splat given numbers or explore the concept of one more or one less. Pupils can also use this resource to explore calculations.
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A website full of games, organised into different age groups for ease of navigation. There are games based on counting, ordering and sequencing, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, measures, money, shape, data handling and problem solving.
Visit Site -
A website full of games, organised into different age groups for ease of navigation. There are games based on counting, ordering and sequencing, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, measures, money, shape, data handling and problem solving.
Visit Site -
A maths website focussed on problem solving, flexible thinking, challenges and real life application of maths. There are interactive online games and challenges and printable tasks. Some have videos and instructions. Website is divided into key stage learning but explore other areas if pupils need to.
Visit Site -
Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games and 300 maths worksheets and assessments linked to the new curriculum. All resources are designed by an experienced KS2 teacher. New games and worksheets are added regularly.
Visit Site -
Maths games and activities organised by skill. Can start on the lowest level and work your way through each one. Some explanations to support learning.
Visit Site -
Useful website for parents to see what and how pupils will be taught in maths lessons. There are also some games and online activties that can be linked to pupils learning.
Visit Site -
BBC Bitesize – games, videos and activities across different areas of Maths learning. Fairly easy to search and navigate to the appropriate task or activity.
Visit Site
English
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Phonics Play has a variety of online games and activities which are clearly labelled with the different Phonics phases to ensure that pupils are working at the right level
Visit Site
Login details
Username: Frednics
Password: Rainbow -
A selection of e-books which can read read to pupils or have pupils read them themselves. Each e-book has a series of questions at the end of the book to test a pupil’s understanding of what they have read.
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Log in details – select school and entering the first letter of the last name (A) day and month of birth (1/1) and year group (1) -
Similar to Phonics Play, this site contains a variety of different games to practise and consolidate Phonics and reading skills at different levels.
Visit Site
Log in details
Username: phonics@fns
Password: phonicsfun -
A website with a variety fo games and activities to practise using punctuation for pupils working at early years and KS1 level
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Games, activities, worksheets and riddles for pupils of different ages and abilities. You will need flash player to access most of the game elements on this website, although not for the other downloadable content.
Visit Site -
Game to support the learning and consolidation of grammar and punctuation
Visit Site -
A series of games based around the superhero genre to support and consolidate English skills including punctuation, grammar, reading comprehension and spelling.
Visit Site -
Instructional videos and explanations to support handwriting and correct letter formation.
Visit Site
Science
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Lots of video lessons led by experienced teachers on various areas of understanding the world, including science
Visit Site -
Videos, articles, games and quizzes from the BBC covering all areas of the science curriculum
Visit Site -
Science lessons with interesting videos and fun activities.
Visit Site
ICT
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Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Visit Site
Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. The Thinkuknow website has lots of games and activities that will be familiar to your child as we use them at school. -
At the UK Safer Internet Centre, you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
Visit Site -
BBC Bitesize has a huge number of videos and articles to support pupils wanting to learn more about Computing. The materials are grouped by key stage and you are bound to find something of interest here.
Visit Site -
Use this excellent BBC resource to speed up your typing and improve your accuracy. Fun animations and animal characters take you all the way from beginner to expert.
Visit Site
RSHE
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Links to free to use PSHE interactive resources, games, lesson plans, quizzes and printable activities, covering EY-11yrs. These can be used in school or at home.
Visit Site -
Free activities kids love with a wide selection of activiies that also include movement and mindfulness videos.
Visit Site
RSHE
-
Links to free to use PSHE interactive resources, games, lesson plans, quizzes and printable activities, covering EY-11yrs. These can be used in school or at home.
Visit Site -
Free teacher
Visit Site
classroom resources
covering a wide range of topics
suitable for use in
RSHE.
Aimed
towards
Key Stage 2
level -
Animated drama series for 9-13 year-olds following the journey of Lara and her friends as they try to negotiate the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Covers some difficult conversations.
Visit Site -
Free activities kids love with a wide selection of activiies that also include movement and mindfulness videos.
Visit Site
Geography
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A range of interactive quizes based on the UK and Europe
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Ks2 interactive geography resources on a range of topics
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History
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/learning.aspx
https://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/learning/walk-through-a-victorian-house/walk-through/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/viking_quest/index_embed.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/
http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/historyhunt/
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/bombdamage.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/dynamo/history/stepback.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/history/
http://www.heritage-explorer.co.uk/web/he/default.aspx – images and photos for use in history lessons from different time periods
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/ – research and enquiry skills – English history
http://www.royal.gov.uk/Home.aspx – official website of the British monarchy (for use in research)
http://www.3dhistory.co.uk/tudorHouse.html and
http://www.3dhistory.co.uk/roundHouse.html – 3D Tudor house and Celtic roundhouse; how to make your own
http://thedayafter.e2bn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=7 – was Boudicca a hero or a villain
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/vtc_-_ks2_-_history_-_accac_packs – history packs; various time periods and various resources
http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.904 – pictures of evacuees (slideshow)
http://www.franklinwattsdownloads.co.uk/ – various world war 2 downloadable resources
http://warwitness.e2bn.org/projecthome_1.html – world war two in words and pictures
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The great fire of London
http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/
Florence Nightingale
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/florence-nightingale
Boudica
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/boudica
The Tudors
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/elizabeth-I
http://www.tudorbritain.org/default.htm
Something a bit different! Here are some recipes from different periods of time in history:
Forest
-
Blogs about nature activities which can be completed at home. Good resource to find woodlands in your area
Visit Site -
Here are some wild activity ideas that you can do with your children at home
Visit Site
Music
-
A variety of musical resources and activities for all ages.
Visit Site
Art
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An interactive resource where pupils can choose differerent tools to draw and make marks using their fingers on a tablet/ mouse on a computer to create pictures.
Visit Site
PE
-
A selection of movement and yoga videos for pupils to copy. These videos vary in length and can be used for a range of purposes. Pupils can use these exercise to aid their physical and mental health.
Visit Site -
A wide selection of music and movement videos for pupils to copy and join in with. These videos support pupils in being active, support language development and also enjoyment in exercise.
Visit Site -
10-minute activities based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day
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Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.
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This website shares a number of links and ideas for fun home based activities at home, many of which link with other curriculum areas.
Visit Site -
A range of ideas and resources to inspire families to do some physical activity together
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A fun way for families to take part in adapted Sportshall Athletics events within their home environment.
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School Games Organisers are supporting the national effort to ensure young people and their families have access to fun ways of staying active.
Visit Site
RE
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You can select General Resources or one of the 6 core religions from the top menu.
Visit Site
You are then given a wide selection of activities suitable for our students.
Look for resources that are aimed at KS1. -
You are given 4 drop down menus – choose:
Visit Site
Religion
Theme
Key Stage – (Select KS1/ SEND resources)
Type of resource e.g activity/ audio visual
Then press submit and you will be led to a list of relevant resources -
Intended for teachers, this website is currently offering its resources for free.
Visit Site
There are a list of key stages (Choose KS1) and once you click on the relevant one, you are redirected to a wide range of resources that cover all 6 core religions.
There are also links to video clips and home learning resources from a variety of providers to support students working from home. -
Click on age range 5-7 then choose RE.
Visit Site
Select short films about different aspects of religion. -
Select Primary Levels and KS1.
Visit Site
Choose the subject (RE).
Select one of the core religions and then choose a video clip or resource to watch.
MFL
-
A fun website with lots of French songs on with exciting phrases and actions to copy!
Visit Site -
A fun website with traditional songs translated into German to sing along to!
Visit Site -
A fun website with some exciting children’s Spanish songs to sing along to!
Visit Site -
An interactive website created by a school in Essex. Pupils can explore a range of languages spoken by pupils that attend the school. The website provides information about a wide range of countries and languages. It also provides videos of pupils speaking in these languages for our pupils to copy and practice. We regularly use this wesite to explore how to say different greetings in a wide range of languages.
Visit Site
Careers
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A simple and interactive game that explores a wide range of careers.
Visit Site
Orchard House
Maths
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Lots of games, lessons and activites across the curriculum. Each pupil has their own login provided by school. Work can be set and directed by teachers or pupils can access their choice of games and activities.
Visit Site -
Groove Pizza is a playful tool for creating music using math concepts like shapes, angles, and patterns.
Visit Site -
A website full of games, organised into different age groups for ease of navigation. There are games based on counting, ordering and sequencing, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, measures, money, shape, data handling and problem solving.
Visit Site -
A maths website focussed on problem solving, flexible thinking, challenges and real life application of maths. There are interactive online games and challenges and printable tasks. Some have videos and instructions. Website is divided into key stage learning but explore other areas if pupils need to.
Visit Site -
Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games and 300 maths worksheets and assessments linked to the new curriculum. All resources are designed by an experienced KS2 teacher. New games and worksheets are added regularly.
Visit Site -
BBC Bitesize – games, videos and activities across different areas of Maths learning. Fairly easy to search and navigate to the appropriate task or activity.
Visit Site -
Useful website for parents to see what and how pupils will be taught in maths lessons. There are also some games and online activties that can be linked to pupils learning.
Visit Site -
Maths games and activities organsied by skill. Can start on the lowest level and work your way through each one. Some explanations to support learning.
Visit Site
English
-
Phonics Play has a variety of online games and activities which are clearly labelled with the different Phonics phases to ensure that pupils are working at the right level
Visit Site
Username: Frednics
Password: Rainbow -
Similar to Phonics Play, this site contains a variety of different games to practise and consolidate Phonics and reading skills at different levels.
Visit Site
Log in details
Username: phonics@fns
Password: phonicsfun -
BBC Bitesize has good explanations and activities around Spelling and Grammar learning for KS1 amd Lower KS2 level
Visit Site -
A selection of games to practise and support learning in Grammar for pupils working at KS1 and Lower KS2
Visit Site -
Games, activities, worksheets and riddles for pupils of different ages and abilities. You will need flash player to access most of the game elements on this website, although not for the other downloadable content.
Visit Site -
A series of games based around the superhero genre to support and consolidate English skills including punctuation, grammar, reading comprehension and spelling
Visit Site -
Instructional videos and explanations to support handwriting and correct letter formation.
Visit Site
Science
-
Video lessons on different areas of science with related worksheets to complete if you choose.
Visit Site -
Lots of video lessons led by experienced teachers on various areas of understanding the world, including science
Visit Site -
Science lessons with interesting videos and fun activities.
Visit Site -
National Geographic Kids. Lots of information about science and the natural world to read.
Visit Site -
Video presentations aimed at a teenage audience around a wide range of science and technology topics.
Visit Site -
Videos, articles, games and quizzes from the BBC covering all areas of the science curriculum
Visit Site
ICT
-
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Visit Site
Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. The Thinkuknow website has lots of games and activities that will be familiar to your child as we use them at school. -
At the UK Safer Internet Centre, you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
Visit Site -
BBC Bitesize has a huge number of videos and articles to support pupils wanting to learn more about Computing. The materials are grouped by key stage and you are bound to find something of interest here.
Visit Site -
Use this excellent BBC resource to speed up your typing and improve your accuracy. Fun animations and animal characters take you all the way from beginner to expert.
Visit Site
RSHE
-
Links to free to use PSHE interactive resources, games, lesson plans, quizzes and printable activities, covering EY-11yrs. These can be used in school or at home.
Visit Site -
Free activities kids love with a wide selection of activiies that also include movement and mindfulness videos.
Visit Site
History
-
https://www.britishmuseum.org/learning.aspx
https://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/learning/walk-through-a-victorian-house/walk-through/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/viking_quest/index_embed.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/
http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/historyhunt/
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/bombdamage.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/dynamo/history/stepback.shtml
-
The great fire of London
http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/
Florence Nightingale
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/florence-nightingale
Boudica
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/boudica
The Tudors
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/elizabeth-I
http://www.tudorbritain.org/default.htm
Something a bit different! Here are some recipes from different periods of time in history:
Forest
-
Blogs about nature activities which can be completed at home. Good resource to find woodlands in your area
Visit Site -
Here are some wild activity ideas that you can do with your children at home
Visit Site
Music
-
A variety of musical resources and activities for all ages.
Visit Site
PE
-
A selection of movement and yoga videos for pupils to copy. These videos vary in length and can be used for a range of purposes. Pupils can use these exercise to aid their physical and mental health.
Visit Site -
A wide selection of music and movement videos for pupils to copy and join in with. These videos support pupils in being active, support language development and also enjoyment in exercise.
Visit Site
RE
-
You can select General Resources or one of the 6 core religions from the top menu.
Visit Site
You are then given a wide selection of activities suitable for our students.
Look for resources that are aimed at KS1. -
You are given 4 drop down menus – choose:
Visit Site
Religion
Theme
Key Stage – (Select KS1/ SEND resources)
Type of resource e.g activity/ audio visual
Then press submit and you will be led to a list of relevant resources -
Intended for teachers, this website is currently offering its resources for free.
Visit Site
There are a list of key stages (Choose KS1) and once you click on the relevant one, you are redirected to a wide range of resources that cover all 6 core religions.
There are also links to video clips and home learning resources from a variety of providers to support students working from home. -
Click on age range 5-7 then choose RE.
Visit Site
Select short films about different aspects of religion. -
Select Primary Levels and KS1.
Visit Site
Choose the subject (RE).
Select one of the core religions and then choose a video clip or resource to watch.
MFL
-
A BBC website with lots of videos to help you to learn French phrases!
Visit Site -
A BBC website with lots of videos to help you to learn German phrases!
Visit Site -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhyb4wx
Visit Site
Careers
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An interactive tool that helps to match your interests and skills with careers.
Visit Site -
Information and ideas on careers, learning and the world of work.
Visit Site
Orchard Lodge
Maths
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Lots of games, lessons and activites across the curriculum. Each pupil has their own login provided by school. Work can be set and directed by teachers or pupils can access their choice of games and activities.
Visit Site -
A maths website focussed on problem solving, flexible thinking, challenges and real life application of maths. There are interactive online games and challenges and printable tasks. Some have videos and instructions. Website is divided into key stage learning but explore other areas if pupils need to.
Visit Site -
Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games and 300 maths worksheets and assessments linked to the new curriculum. All resources are designed by an experienced KS2 teacher. New games and worksheets are added regularly.
Visit Site -
BBC Bitesize – games, videos and activities across different areas of Maths learning. Fairly easy to search and navigate to the appropriate task or activity.
Visit Site -
Useful website for parents to see what and how pupils will be taught in maths lessons. There are also some games and online activties that can be linked to pupils learning.
Visit Site -
Maths games and activities organsied by skill. Can start on the lowest level and work your way through each one. Some explanations to support learning.
Visit Site
English
-
Phonics Play has a variety of online games and activities which are clearly labelled with the different Phonics phases to ensure that pupils are working at the right level
Visit Site
Username: Frednics
Password: Rainbow -
Similar to Phonics Play, this site contains a variety of different games to practise and consolidate Phonics and reading skills at different levels.
Visit Site
Log in details
Username: phonics@fns
Password: phonicsfun -
A website with a variety fo games and activities to practise using punctuation for pupils working at early years and KS1 level
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Games, activities, worksheets and riddles for pupils of different ages and abilities. You will need flash player to access most of the game elements on this website, although not for the other downloadable content.
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Karate Cats – game to support the learning and consolidation of grammar and punctuation
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A series of games based around the superhero genre to support and consolidate English skills including punctuation, grammar, reading comprehension and spelling
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Instructional videos and explanations to support handwriting and correct letter formation.
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Science
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Lots of video lessons led by experienced teachers on various areas of understanding the world, including science
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Lots of video lessons led by experienced teachers on various areas of understanding the world, including science
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Science lessons with interesting videos and fun activities.
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Videos, articles, games and quizzes from the BBC covering all areas of the science curriculum
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ICT
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Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
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Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you’re on a phone, tablet or computer. The Thinkuknow website has lots of games and activities that will be familiar to your child as we use them at school. -
At the UK Safer Internet Centre, you can find online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online.
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BBC Bitesize has a huge number of videos and articles to support pupils wanting to learn more about Computing. The materials are grouped by key stage and you are bound to find something of interest here.
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Use this excellent BBC resource to speed up your typing and improve your accuracy. Fun animations and animal characters take you all the way from beginner to expert.
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RSHE
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Links to free to use PSHE interactive resources, games, lesson plans, quizzes and printable activities, covering EY-11yrs. These can be used in school or at home.
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Free activities kids love with a wide selection of activiies that also include movement and mindfulness videos.
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History
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/learning.aspx
https://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/learning/walk-through-a-victorian-house/walk-through/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/mummy_maker/index.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/viking_quest/index_embed.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/
http://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/historyhunt/
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/bombdamage.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/dynamo/history/stepback.shtml
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The great fire of London
http://www.fireoflondon.org.uk/
Florence Nightingale
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/florence-nightingale
Boudica
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/boudica
The Tudors
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories/elizabeth-I
http://www.tudorbritain.org/default.htm
Something a bit different! Here are some recipes from different periods of time in history:
Forest
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Blogs about nature activities which can be completed at home. Good resource to find woodlands in your area
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Here are some wild activity ideas that you can do with your children at home
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Music
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A variety of musical resources and activities for all ages.
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PE
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A selection of movement and yoga videos for pupils to copy. These videos vary in length and can be used for a range of purposes. Pupils can use these exercise to aid their physical and mental health.
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A wide selection of music and movement videos for pupils to copy and join in with. These videos support pupils in being active, support language development and also enjoyment in exercise.
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10-minute activities based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day
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Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.
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This website shares a number of links and ideas for fun home based activities at home, many of which link with other curriculum areas.
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A range of ideas and resources to inspire families to do some physical activity together
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A fun way for families to take part in adapted Sportshall Athletics events within their home environment.
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School Games Organisers are supporting the national effort to ensure young people and their families have access to fun ways of staying active.
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MFL
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A fun website with lots of French songs on with exciting phrases and actions to copy!
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A fun website with traditional songs translated into German to sing along to!
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A fun website with some exciting children’s Spanish songs to sing along to!
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An interactive website created by a school in Essex. Pupils can explore a range of languages spoken by pupils that attend the school. The website provides information about a wide range of countries and languages. It also provides videos of pupils speaking in these languages for our pupils to copy and practice. We regularly use this wesite to explore how to say different greetings in a wide range of languages.
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