COVID-19 Educational resources for families at home
Round up of educational resources for families at home by ages and topics. Also see COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice and Support for families
Know of a good resource not listed? Email FISdigital@buckinghamshire.gov.uk to let us know.
Early Years Foundation Stage by The National Academy
Free online lessons for literacy, maths, music and more.
Hungry Little Minds
Simple fun, activities for kids aged 0 to 5.
Tiny Happy People - BBC
Simple activities and play ideas and find out about their amazing early development.
Look, Say, Sing, Play - Brain-building tips | NSPCC
The NSPCC has teamed up with Vroom™ to give you some fun and easy tips to help you bring even more Look, Say, Sing and Play into your daily routine with your baby.
BBC Learning Programmes on iplayer
BBC programmes categorised by Learning, available on i-player.
Coronavirus a Book for Children
A book by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Roberts Developed with Consultant Professor Graham Medley, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
twinkl (free taster packs)
Online education resource and learning site twinkl is offering free taster materials for primary school topics.
Khan Academy
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system.
Oxford Owl for Home
Lots of free resources for Primary age.
BBC Learning
There is a lot of information available from language learning to BBC Bitesize. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
BBC Learning Programmes on iplayer
BBC programmes categorised by Learning, available on iplayer.
DK Find Out
Activities and quizzes.
Harold's Daily Diary
Each day he’ll be giving children positive, fun messages about what he’s doing to stay happy and healthy while he’s off school, separated from his friends. He’ll invite the children to join in with activities he’s doing.
He’ll be giving children ideas for how he – and they – can get a routine going for their day, including the things we all need to do to live a balanced, healthy life. These include:
- Taking regular exercise
- Being creative
- Helping others
- Connecting with others – in ways that are safe
- emindfulness – learning to enjoy the moment, here and now
Astro Science Challenge
An app where children can safely do some fun Science, Maths and English whilst learning all about space
Leap with Us
Activities for Children and young people
Locked Down Learning
The page comprises mainly of videos from a range of teachers, award-winning authors, educational consultants, and parent coaches who have all contributed a video offering ideas and advice for parents who are homeschooling.
This is completely free and designed to support parents and pupils and even schools.
BBC Learning Programmes on iplayer
BBC programmes categorised by Learning, available on iplayer.
Futurelearn
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
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher-level material.
Openlearn
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some such as nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.
Big History Project
Aimed at Secondary age. Multidisciplinary activities.
GoConqr
Creating, discovering and sharing a range of learning resources covering countless topics. Created on a crowd-sourced community library by students and teachers.
Quizlet
From flashcards to help you learn French to games that make it easy to understand history, you can use a variety of tools to conquer any challenge.
IB Resources
ibresources.org is a student-led initiative to list and rank the top online resources and websites for International Baccalaureate (IB) students.
Gojimo
Gojimo Revision is a free app that helps you pass exams. For GCSEs and A-Levels plus Common Entrance exams and US SATS, ACT and APs. Goji Life provides students with loads of information, from help with essay writing to managing stress and exam pressure.
Memrise
Memrise is a language learning app that is the opposite of textbook learning: it’s enjoyable and effective.
SnapRevise
For GCSE and A-Levels, A monthly fee per subject is charged with package discounts available.
S-Cool
Free revision guides, question banks, and resources for GCSE and A-Levels.
Bucks Skills Hub Isolation Inspiration - Find a job you love
A resource for secondary school-age children to help them stay engaged with the local Buckinghamshire job market during the pandemic.
Audiopi
Audiopi provides instant access, to outstanding and proven GCSE and A-Level teaching, through self-contained, 10 to 15-minute podcasts.
Buckinghamshire Family Wellbeing Information Pack
Looking after yourself, your children, for example, timetables and home education resources.
Dyslexia Academy
The Dyslexia Academy is offering free, one Month Gold Membership to support homeschooling, families and teachers.
Speech and Language Portal
Free speech and language advice, resources and activities.
Widgit
Create visual, communication and learning supports in your web browser using over 18,000 Widgit Symbols and hundreds of easy-to-use templates.
TalkBack
Following the government’s latest advice on social distancing, Talkback has taken the difficult decision to temporarily suspend its direct face to face services, however, we are still operating, please view our We Are Here For You leaflet for further information.
Find more SEND advice and support during COVID 19.
Computing
Blockly
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
Creative computer programming.
Learn My Way, Beaconsfield Library (Beaconsfield)
Want to brush up on your computer skills? We run free, bookable, one-to-one volunteer-led sessions enabling you to get online.
Barclays Playground
Resources for children to learn the basics of coding web pages
Video and Audio
Ted-Ed
All sorts of engaging educational videos.
Crash Course and Crash Course Kids
YouTube videos on many subjects.
The Kids Should See This
Wide range of cool educational videos.
CBeebies Radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
English and Languages
Duolingo
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
British Council
Resources for English language learning.
MrBruff
GCSE English Language YouTube tutorials.
Mr Salles Teaches English
Find out how to dramatically improve your grade at GCSE.
Kidslingo Online Spanish
Kidslingo is taking their Spanish classes "en línea"...(online).
Maths
Prodigy Maths
It is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Primrose Kitten
GCSE revision and YouTube tutorials from Primrose Kitten.
Corbetts Maths
Primary to GCSE revision worksheets and cards, 5-a-day and videos, including Further Maths.
Hegarty Maths
Tips to smash GCSE maths and revision videos.
The Maths Factor by Carol Vorderman
The Maths Factor is offering free access for everyone (usually about £2 per week) to support childrens’ learning at home for the duration of the UK Schools closure period.
Science
Mystery Science
Free science lessons.
Crest Awards
Science awards you can complete from home.
Free Science Lessons
For GCSE science revision and YouTube tutorials.
Primrose Kitten
GCSE revision and YouTube tutorials from Primrose Kitten.
Astro Science Challenge
An app where children can safely do some fun Science, Maths and English whilst learning all about space
Geography
National Geographic Kids
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Geography Games
Geography gaming!
History
History Homework
History Homework is offering free use of the website for the next three months. Simply email support@historyhomework.com and they’ll help set you up.
The Oak National Academy
Free online sessions by ages and subjects from the early years to Key Stage 4.
TES - Coronavirus Support Hub
We've created a helpful coronavirus support hub to share free resources and information, as well as anything that might help support teachers, schools, and students during this time, such as revision material, home packs, and self-guided study material.
List of Free Education
List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings.
Hodder Education
Free quizzes, answers and My Revision Notes.
iDEA Awards
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Coram Life Education
Fun activities and educational resources.
Things to do Indoors | Roald Dahl
Check out lesson plans, activities and videos suitable for home learning from Roald Dahl
Dyslexia Academy
The Dyslexia Academy is offering free, one Month Gold Membership to support homeschooling, families and teachers.
Free home learning packs from Classroom secrets
Resource packs for each year group to help your students learn from home.
Jenni Honeyben, a Children's Emotional Wellbeing Specialist at Chalfont St Peter C of E Academy has put together a series of videos. They provide helpful tools and coping strategies that any parent or guardian can use with their children to support them during these hugely uncertain times. Here are Jenni's tips on getting ready to learn.
