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Activities Not Requiring Screen Time:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Websites – Numeracy and Maths Games\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u2022 Numeracy and Maths
\nwww.sumdog.com
\nwww.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/subjects\/zjxhfg8
\nwww.mathplayground.com
\nwww.echalk.co.uk\/Primary\/numeracy.html
\nwww.topmarks.co.uk\/maths-games\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.oxfordowl.co.uk\/for-home\/kids-activities\/fun-mathsgames-
\nand-activities\/
\n\u2022 Number Bonds and Times Tables
\nwww.topmarks.co.uk\/maths-games\/hit-the-button
\nwww.timestables.co.uk
\nwww.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk\/maths\/timestable\/interactive.htm
\nApps (free with no login required)
\n\u2022 Sumdog
\n\u2022 10 Minutes a Day Times Tables
\n\u2022 Maths Champions Lite for Kids
\n\u2022 Times Tables Quiz
\n\u2022 Maths Loops Lite:Times Tables
\n\u2022 Monster Maths<\/p>\n

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Possible Online Resources C<\/strong><\/span>ompiled by those involved in Home Education.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>FREE online education resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Khan Academy
\nhttps:\/\/www.khanacademy.org<\/a>
\nEspecially 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.<\/p>\n

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BBC Learning
\nhttp:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learning\/coursesearch\/<\/a>
\nThis site is old and no longer updated and yet there’s so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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.<\/p>\n

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Futurelearn
\nhttps:\/\/www.futurelearn.com<\/a>
\nFree 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).<\/p>\n

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Seneca
\nhttps:\/\/www.senecalearning.com<\/a>
\nFor those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.<\/p>\n

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Openlearn
\nhttps:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/<\/a>
\nFree 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.<\/p>\n

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Blockly
\nhttps:\/\/blockly.games<\/a>
\nLearn computer programming skills – fun and free.<\/p>\n

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Scratch
\nhttps:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/explore\/projects\/games\/<\/a>
\nCreative computer programming<\/p>\n

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Ted Ed
\nhttps:\/\/ed.ted.com<\/a>
\nAll sorts of engaging educational videos<\/p>\n

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National Geographic Kids
\nhttps:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/<\/a>
\nActivities and quizzes for younger kids.<\/p>\n

Duolingo
\nhttps:\/\/www.duolingo.com<\/a>
\nLearn languages for free. Web or app.<\/p>\n

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Mystery Science
\nhttps:\/\/mysteryscience.com<\/a>
\nFree science lessons<\/p>\n

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The Kids Should See This
\nhttps:\/\/thekidshouldseethis.com<\/a>
\nWide range of cool educational videos<\/p>\n

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Crash Course
\nhttps:\/\/thecrashcourse.com<\/a>
\nYou Tube videos on many subjects<\/p>\n

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Crash Course Kids
\nhttps:\/\/m.youtube.com\/user\/crashcoursekids<\/a>
\nAs above for a younger audience<\/p>\n

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Crest Awards
\nhttps:\/\/www.crestawards.org<\/a>
\nScience awards you can complete from home<\/p>\n

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iDEA Awards
\nhttps:\/\/idea.org.uk<\/a>
\nDigital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.<\/p>\n

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Paw Print Badges
\nhttps:\/\/www.pawprintbadges.co.uk<\/a>
\nFree challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.<\/p>\n

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Tinkercad
\nhttps:\/\/www.tinkercad.com<\/a>
\nAll kinds of making.<\/p>\n

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Prodigy Maths
\nhttps:\/\/www.prodigygame.com<\/a>
\nIs in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.<\/p>\n

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Cbeebies Radio
\nhttps:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/radio<\/a>
\nListening activities for the younger ones.<\/p>\n

Nature Detectives
\nhttps:\/\/naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk\/naturedetect\u2026\/<\/a>
\nA lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!<\/p>\n

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British Council
\nhttps:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/school-resources\/find<\/a>
\nResources for English language learning<\/p>\n

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Oxford Owl for Home
\nhttps:\/\/www.oxfordowl.co.uk\/for-home\/<\/a>
\nLots of free resources for Primary age<\/p>\n

Big History Project
\nhttps:\/\/www.bighistoryproject.com\/home<\/a>
\nAimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.<\/p>\n

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Geography Games
\nhttps:\/\/world-geography-games.com\/world.html<\/a>
\nGeography gaming!<\/p>\n

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Blue Peter Badges
\nhttps:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbbc\/joinin\/about-blue-peter-badges<\/a>
\nIf you have a stamp and a nearby post box.<\/p>\n

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The Artful Parent
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artfulparent\/<\/a>
\nGood, free art activities<\/p>\n

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Red Ted Art
\nhttps:\/\/www.redtedart.com<\/a>
\nEasy arts and crafts for little ones<\/p>\n

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The Imagination Tree
\nhttps:\/\/theimaginationtree.com<\/a>
\nCreative art and craft activities for the very youngest.<\/p>\n

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Toy Theater
\nhttps:\/\/toytheater.com\/<\/a>
\nEducational online games<\/p>\n

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DK Find Out
\nhttps:\/\/www.dkfindout.com\/uk\/\u2026<\/a>
\nActivities and quizzes<\/p>\n

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Twinkl
\nhttps:\/\/www.twinkl.co.uk<\/a>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

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Suggested Apps and Websites<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All pupils have access to:<\/p>\n