To assist pupils and parents with homeschooling please find noted below a list of useful resources.

1. Subject Based Learning – Teacher Moderated

• Sumdog – See Pupil Support if a pupil login is required/reset
• IDL – See Pupil Support if a pupil login is required/reset
• Books for All – Many textbooks and reading books available for students who currently access Pupil Support – please contact PS if a specific book is required
• Pearson Resources – Free resources – Please contact PS if any assistance is required
• Collins – Free Resources and downloadable answers

2. Subject Based Learning – Access for All

• BBC Bitesize – Free – All ages, All Subjects – Downloadable materials and videos to accompany – PC / Tablet / Phone
• Twinkl – Free –  All Subjects – PC / Tablet / Phone
• Duolingo – Free – Variety of Languages – PC and Tablet/Phone – Works through Google Chrome
• Audible – Amazon free books – limited content – PC / Tablet / Phone
• Simply Piano – Free Trial Followed by Monthly Subscription – Tablet/Phone
• IbisPaint X – Free – Digital Art – Tablet/Phone (also available on Android)
• Litfilmfest – Writing and downloadable resources as well as video explanations

3. Assistive Technology Subjects

• Modmath – Free – Maths Typing facility for Ipad only – Can also be shared directly with Teachers
• Speech Assistant – Free – Speech to Text and can be forwarded via email to Teachers (also available on Android)
• Emergency Chat – A One Phone Emergency Communication Screen – Autism Meltdown / Asthma Attack
• Clarosoftware – Claro Read for PC – Password required – Contact PS for code
• Clarocom – Free- For use in communicating via an app as speech to others – Tablet / Phone
• Claropdf – Free – Uploads PDF Documents form Tablet / PC / Phone and then can read them aloud
• Clarospeak – Free – Can upload a document to this and it will read it out for you
• Merriam Webster Dictionary – Free  APP / PC – Spelling, Thesaurus and Word Games and Puzzles – Careful with American spelling!
• Powerpoint Voiceover – Students can create PowerPoint and talk through presentation then send to Teacher
• Dragon Dictation  – Although a subscription required after a free Trial – Tablet / PC/ Phone

4. Further Assistive Technology Links

• iPad Apps for Learners with Dyscalculia/Numeracy Needs
• Android Apps for Learners with Dyslexia /Reading and Writing Needs
• ChromeBook Apps and Extensions for Learners with Dyslexia Needs
• ICT to Support Learners with Dyslexia Needs
• iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia Needs
• Balabolka – Free text-to-speech software 

5. Fun!

• Kidactivities.com – A comprehensive list of companies offering free subscriptions, for example, a Hogwarts Mystery to Solve!

6.  Autism Apps

• Touch Autism – Link to possible calming apps
• The Good Schools Guide – Link to possible ASD apps some may find useful
• Educational App Store.com –  Links to possible Apps for use in subject learning and ASD
• The National Autistic Society – Link to Parental Information on technology use ASD
• Widgit Online – Help parents make visual timetables, communication books etc.

7. Maths Game-Based Educational Websites

• Cool Math
• Primary Games 
• Education.com
• Math Playground – Free Month Trial with subscription thereafter
• Math-play – Please note some aspects are Americanised e.g. money
• Mathsframe – £10 per year

8. English

• Fun English Games – Some fun games that also includes ability to print out worksheets to check for understanding
• Top Marks – Some useful games and activities to assist with spelling and grammar
• Primary Homework Help – Interactive English Games and Activities

9. Mix

• IXL –  Lots of resources and lessons explained in all areas of English/Maths up to the age of 15 and free for a portion of time – some Americanised learning e.g. money
• OxfordOwl – Maths games and activities

Tel: 01475 687687
Email: largs@ea.n-ayrshire.sch.uk 

Mrs D McTaggart – Pupil Support Faculty Leader

Mrs Blair (S1 Link)

Mr R Elliott (S2/S3 Link)

Mr R McLean (S4/S5/S6 Link)

Ms C Guthrie (S1 Link / Transition Group)

Tel: 01475 687687
Email: largs@ea.n-ayrshire.sch.uk