Links
Useful websites for home learning:
Twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk/offer
use code UKTWINKLHELPS for month of free resources
Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org
Especially 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.
Seneca www.senecalearning.com
Written for those revising at GCSE or A level but can be used for Scottish curriculum. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.
Openlearn www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue
Free 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 senior phase students.
Blockly https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.
Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
British Council https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Big History Project https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
The Artful Parent https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
DK Find Out https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/…
Activities and quizzes
Fuse School https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3wWlfGUijnRIf745lRl2A
YouTube education channel
Bright Red Digital Zone https://www.brightredbooks.net/subjects/