Curriculum Resources
We have brought together a list of online educational resources to support children's education that can be used if they are learning at home, or as additional support if they are in school. The lists include subject specific resources for all National Curriculum subjects and for all ages and stages of education from pre-school to Sixth form. These resources are currently being offered for free. You can search by age range, subject, key stage and organisation to find what you need.
| Organisation | Subject | Key Stage | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Teach | DT | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
Range of interactive resources to learn about aspects of Design and Technology. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| BBC Teach French | MFL | KS1, KS2 | ||
Includes basic greetings in Spanish and a series of 10 class clips to help build confidence, vocabulary and practise speaking and listening activities in French. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkPrimary MFL RegistrationNot Required | ||||
| BBC Teach Spanish | MFL | KS1, KS2 | ||
Includes basic greetings in French and a series of 10 class clips to help build confidence, vocabulary and practise speaking and listening activities in French. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkPrimary MFL | ||||
| BBC Teach Super Movers | PE | KS1, KS2 | ||
Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| BBC Ten Pieces | Music | KS2, KS3 | ||
BBC’s Ten Pieces is an ambitious initiative for school pupils, which aims to open up the world of classical music to a generation of children by using ten pieces of music as a spring-board for creativity, alongside a range of online resources. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14 National Curriculum LinkMusic | ||||
| BBC's Ten Pieces | Music | KS2, KS3 | ||
BBC Ten Pieces opens up the world of classical music to 7-14 year olds. The website contains films, lesson plans, instrumental arrangements & live events. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14 National Curriculum LinkMusic | ||||
| BEST | Science | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
Hundreds of diagnostic questions to reveal students' misunderstandings, response activities to promote understanding, progression toolkits to develop key concepts, and subject maps for curriculum planning. All developed from research evidence by the University of York Science Education Group. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Bletchley Park | DT | KS1, KS2 | ||
Codebreaking Activities - Pre and post visit activities designed to support a visit to Bletchley Park. They are also suitable for standalone use. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksScience, History, Computing National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Blue Peter Badges | English | KS1, KS2 | ||
8 Blue Peter badges can be earned by engaging in activities. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish - writing RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Book Trust | English | Early Years, KS1, KS2 | ||
A repository of free online books and videos. Children invited to play book related games and test their knowledge in book-themed quizzes and learn how to draw some of their favourite characters. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Books beyond words | SEND | Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 | ||
Books beyond words - Coping with Coronavirus. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16+ RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Brain Parade | SEND | Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 | ||
A visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16+ RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Brave Writer - currently free owing to COVID19. | English | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
Writing resources for all ages. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish - writing RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Brian Wildsmith, Illustrator | Art | KS1, KS2, KS3 | ||
Just one example of how a children's book illustrator can be used to inspire and illustrate different techniques. Resource is not suitable for home learning, simply as a stimulus for teacher development. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Bristish Red Cross | General Curriculum | Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
The Power of Kindness resources - Find out how children and young people can practise kindness every day during the coronavirus emergency. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 | ||||
| British Council | English | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
A wide range of practical resources including over 400 full lesson plans, covering different topics and themes. There are also shorter activities, as well as ideas for using songs, poems and stories to help pupils improve their English in engaging, motivating and enjoyable ways. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish RegistrationNot required | ||||
| British Library | History | KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
The British Library have provided access to historical sources and texts on a wide variety of topics useful for pupils. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkKS2,3 and 4 History curriculum RegistrationNot required | ||||
| British Library Discovering Childrens' Books | English | Early Years, KS1, KS2 | ||
Explore centuries of stories, poems and illustrations with Discovering Children's Books. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish RegistrationNot required | ||||
| British Nutrition Foundation | DT | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
A website that allows provides information about food and healthy eating. Education programmes are available. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksScience National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| British Science Association | Science | KS1, KS2 | ||
The theme for the 2021 activity packs is ‘Innovating for the future’. The theme for the British Science Week 2021 activity packs and poster competition will be ‘Innovating for the future.’ The packs will contain lots of activities on this theme, and will be released in January 2021 for download. Taster versions of the packs with tips to help organise events and activities for British Science Week will be available in November.The theme for the British Science Week 2020 activity packs and poster competition was ‘Our diverse planet.’ Even though this is over, the packs contain lots of activities on this theme, with anything from biological diversity and social diversity, to the diversity of knowledge and STEM careers. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkVarious | ||||
| Bug Club Phonics | English | Early Years, KS1, KS2 | ||
Following the Letters and Sounds programme, Bug Club Phonics has e-books, teaching material and practice games Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious RegistrationNot required | ||||
| CAFOD - Catholic Agency for Overseas Development | RE | KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
A school closure pack for Primary pupils which can be downloaded and printed, as well as a range of resources for Secondary students. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 National Curriculum LinkRE RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Canal and River Trust | Geography | Early Years, KS1, KS2 | ||
We’ve moved from a face-to-face learning programme to a digital one and will be sharing activities that encourage children to watch, read, do, play and create as they learn about our canals and rivers from home – bringing the magic of our waterways to you! Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 11-14 Wider Subject LinksScience, General curriculum, PSHE, DT RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Centre for Literacy in Primary Education | English | KS1, KS2 | ||
Online resources, based on quality children's books, aimed at supporting the effective and creative teaching of literacy. Includes poetry readings by the poets themselves and numerous downloadable articles for parents / carers. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish RegistrationNot required | ||||
| Century Tech | Science | KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 | ||
Online learning courses and assessments covering the key stage 2 science curriculum, key stage 3 and key stage 4 science curriculums. Options for either school or parent sign-up, suitable for independent pupil use or teacher use. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16 Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationRequired (school or parent) | ||||
| Century Tech for Schools | English | KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 | ||
Courses and micro-lessons covering a range of topics. Sections for schools, parents and carers and pupils Age Ranges6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16+ Wider Subject LinksVarious National Curriculum LinkEnglish RegistrationRequired | ||||
| Century Tech for Schools | Maths | KS1, KS2 | ||
Learning resources available for schools, parents and guardians, and students. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkVarious RegistrationRequired | ||||
| Charanga | Music | KS1, KS2 | ||
Teachers using Yumu, our online learning space for students, will find seven new Yumu Packages available – one for each year group.The Music At Home series comprises lighter versions of selected Scheme Units, while those in their final primary year can access a version of the Topic PLASTIC. All are ideal for students working at home independently, or with parents and carers. They also build on the learning from your music lessons at school. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkPrimary Music RegistrationComplimentary 30 day access | ||||
| Charanga | Music | KS1, KS2 | ||
The Musical School - modern-day resource for primary music. A complete scheme to teach the national curriculum for music. A vast, customisable library of songs, topics, instrument courses and creative apps. Support for blended and home learning, assessment and SEND. Age Ranges6-8, 9-11 National Curriculum LinkPrimary Music | ||||
| Charles Dickens Primary | SEND | Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5 | ||
the Jenny Wren Virtual School SEN Hub offers daily lessons for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, focusing on Makaton and a daily activity to complete with a parent or teacher. Age Ranges3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16+ RegistrationNot required | ||||
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