Resources for Parents to help home-learning in the event of school closure
The following are websites which offer a range of resources across the curriculum.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize BBC Bitesize is linked well to the national curriculum. Many of your children will already be familiar with Bitesize.
https://www.twinkl.com/ (free during Covid period)
https://www.senecalearning.com/ free for students
In addition, the following sites are also useful.
Maths
We recommend using Corbett maths as they have made short and clear video tutorials for each topic.
https://corbettmaths.com/ (KS3/4 )
https://ttrockstars.com/ For gaining fluency with timetables
Science
https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning?fbclid=IwAR2SVPy5GqLchxibLY2qSAjMCpcRuhntl6FRLlhVrRJMC-anommMzaR46WU Suitable for primary, good questions that they can explore.
MFL
https://www.duolingo.com/ Has all the languages we teach in our schools. A great app!
Art and Culture, including History
https://artsandculture.google.com/ There is a wealth of materials to explore here, including virtual tours of all kinds of museums and exhibitions.
The National Theatre on youtube – lots of live productions. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw
The National Archive of education resources https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions-and-resources/?key-stage=ks3
Computing
https://sites.google.com/view/computingtextbook/students
Staying healthy whilst in self-isolation
Basic 10 minute exercise routines, designed to meet the daily requirements of exercise. There are six workouts, one for every day of the week, plus a rest day. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/10-minute-workouts/