Secondary School Age Home Education:
Below is a non-exhaustive list of helpful resources, for home education (Secondary School age):
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 but it’s mostly common material.
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).
Future Learn Website (link)
Blockly:
Learn computer programming skills – fun and free. Primarily for primary age however may be fun for some younger secondary school age children.
Scratch:
Creative computer programming
Scratch Computer Website (link)
Ted Ed:
All sorts of engaging educational videos, useful for both primary and secondary ages
Ed Ted Website (link)
Crash Course:
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Website (link)
Crest Awards:
Science awards you can complete from home.
Crest Awards Website (link)
Tinkercad:
All kinds of making.
Tinkercad Website (link)
British Council:
Resources for English language learning
British Council Website (link)
Big History Project:
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Big History Project Website (link)
Geography Games:
Geography gaming!
Geography Games Website (link)
Blue Peter Badges:
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
Blue Peter Badge Website (link)
The Artful Parent:
Good, free art activities
The Artful Parent Facebook (link)
Chester Zoo:
Online videos virtual tours of the zoo and animals
Vooks:
Free online books
World Book:
Free online books
Scholastic:
Free learning resource for children with 20 days of articles, stories, videos and fun learning challenges.
BBC Bitesize:
Keep your child’s learning going with BBC bite size activities BBC Bitesize Website (link)
Classroom Secrets:
Maths and reading home learning packages
Classroom Secrets Website (link)
Master The Curriculum:
Free education resources
Master The Curriculum Website (link)
Newsround:
Keeping children up to date with the world around them, creating opportunities to talk about the news with children
Audible:
Audible are offering free instant access audio books- no need to sign up- just click the link
Google Earth:
Google Earth- Ancient Sites
Google Earth Ancient Sites (link)
Tinkercad:
Free online app for 3D design, electronics and coding