Learning Resources
Computing Links
Online learning
Here are some useful websites to support children’s learning.
If you cannot remember your passwords, please ask your teacher.
For support with keeping safe online, please visit our online safety page
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize is a free online study resource offering educational content, revision guides, and interactive learning tools for students in the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Maths links
DoodleMaths
DoodleMaths builds confidence and ability in maths by creating every child a personalised work programme tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
A little bit about DoodleMaths
Download the DoodleMaths app onto an Apple, Android or Amazon device. You can also log in to the Doodle programmes through Doodle’s website (doodlemaths.com) on laptops and desktops by clicking ‘log in’ and choosing the correct programme. Follow the instructions in the video above for more information on how to log in
Use the username and password provided by the school to log into Doodle. You can use the same login details to access DoodleTables
How do I link my parent email to my child’s school account?
1.) To link your email to your child’s account, first set up a Parent Account through the Parent Dashboard
2.) Once logged in, hover over My Account and select Child Details
3.) Click on + Add my child’s existing school account
4.) Enter your child’s username and password to link to their account.
Doodle run free webinars to help parents get started with the programme. You can access them here: doodlemaths.com/free-parent-webinar
If you have any questions about Doodle, please visit help.doodlehq.com or speak to the Doodle Team by clicking on the green chat icon on doodlemaths.com.
When logging into your child’s account, if you are required to enter a class code, please contact your child’s class teacher who can provide you with this.
Happy Doodling!
Times Tables Rock Stars
Times Table Rock Stars improves accuracy and speed of times table recall. https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/33554
CGP Times Table tester
You can also practice your times tables here: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/info/times-table-testerTop Marks
Top Marks is a free site with interactive maths games designed to help young children develop counting skills, number recognition, sequencing, and early arithmetic.https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
Maths Zone
Interactive maths games and activities.
https://mathszone.co.uk/
Oxford Owl
Activity sheets and resources to support learning.
oxfordowl.fun-maths-games-and-activities
Timestables.me
Create your own printable times tables quizzes.timestables.me.uk/printable-pdf-quiz-generator
Prodigy
Prodigy is a free, curriculum-aligned educational platform that uses engaging, game-based learning through interactive quests, battles, and challenges.https://www.prodigygame.com/
ICT Links
Scratch
Scratch is a free coding website for kids.
Tinkercad
Free app for 3D Design, electronics and coding.https://www.tinkercad.com/
Learning to Code
Beginner
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/puppy-adventure
Intermediatehttps://studio.code.org/courses/express-2019/units/1/lessons/1/levels/1
Advanced https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-python
Lightbot
A puzzle-based game that introduces players - especially beginners and children - to fundamental programming concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditionals by guiding a robot to light up tiles using a visual set of commands.
https://lightbot.com/flash.html
Tech Tent
The BBC Sounds Tech Life channel explores how technology is transforming the way we live, work, and interact globally, offering insightful stories on topics like AI, digital privacy, innovation, and the social impact of tech through engaging weekly episodes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3cszhnh
Quick, Draw!
Help teach this AI by adding your drawings to the world’s largest doodling data set, shared publicly to help with machine learning research. https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
Barefoot Computing
Free, engaging learning resources designed to help children develop computational thinking skills through fun, hands-on activities. https://www.barefootcomputing.org/homelearning
English Links
Accelerated Reader
To find out how your child can access Accelerated Reader quizzes and resources visit:
https://ukhosted19.renlearn.co.uk/2248996
Please click here for instructions on how to log in and take quizzes.
Phonics Play
Phonics Play is an interactive online platform that helps children develop phonics skills through fun games and activities aligned with the UK curriculum.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Teach Your Monster
A fun phonics game teaching children to read.
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
Oxford Owl Reading Resources
A website to support reading at home including free e-book library.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Storyline Online
Watch stories read online by famous faces.
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Sooper Books
Sooper Books is the World's No. 1 ranked bedtime stories website.
https://sooperbooks.com/bedtime-stories/
Geography Links
National Geographic Kids - Geography
Explore the world with Nat Geo For Kids, where you’ll discover fascinating people, wildlife, landscapes, governments, and natural wonders like volcanoes, glaciers, and extreme weather. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/geography/
World Geography Games
Interactive map-based games and quizzes that help children learn about the world in a fun and engaging way. https://world-geography-games.com/
History Links
BBC History for Kids
Enter ancient worlds, meet famous people and discover fascinating facts by exploring a wide selection of historical games and activities. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/index.shtml
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/c3g2e1v85ndt
National Geographic Kids - History
Explore key historical events, civilizations, and figures through curriculum-aligned content for KS1 and KS2 covering topics from dinosaurs to Ancient Egypt, Romans, Greeks, and beyond. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/history/
History Homework Help
Resources designed to support UK primary school students with their history learning and homework. https://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/history/index.html
History Storytime Podcast
Exciting history stories told by 7 year old Sophie, 5 year old Ellie and their Daddy. Search for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. https://historystorytime.podbean.com/
History Museums
Online History Resources and tours from Museums around the World.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Music Links
Create Music
Lessons for violin; cello; flute; clarinet; saxophone; keyboard:
https://createmusic.org.uk/Sussex Music School
Lessons for guitar; bass guitar; ukulele:
https://www.sussexmusicschool.com/
Contact details for independent instrumental teachers:
Piano & singing: clarissameek60@gmail.com mob: 07773 746962
Drumming: edchisholmdrums@icloud.com mob: 07835 932223
BBC School Radio
Learning resources for primary schools offering video, audio and downloads for Early Years, KS1 & KS2 covering music, dance, history, collective worship, literacy and maths.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p007g5y4
Science Links
Useful Science Websites
Encourage your children to be questioners as these inquisitive instincts are vital to all areas of science. Make observations, both the natural world and the home environment is full of countless things to observe, from the changing of the seasons, the sound that fizzy pop bottle makes when you open to why does the TV remote not seem to work if I stand in the way? All these and countless more are opportunities to observe and do some real world science and it can really help children appreciate science is all round us not just in the classroom.
Why should I play science games with my child?
Science games and activities provide exciting ways to learn about how the world works, and if you're wondering how to make learning science fun, the answer is through learning games for kids, of course! Play can be full of scientific games… Science is all about observation and experimentation.
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The Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre and has excellent resources for school children in relation to the curriculum. It also has an online section dedicated to ‘Science in the Home’ where you'll find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space. https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/games-and-apps |
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National Geographic Kids will help you find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ |
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Science Kids is the online home of science & technology for children around the world where they can learn with their fun science experiments, cool facts, free games, activities, lesson plans, quizzes, videos, photos and science project ideas. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ |
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Children’s stories provide a great context for learning science. Explore these resource packages based around popular children’s books and discover the science hidden in a book. Resources include book summaries, hints and tips for teaching the science and further stories on a similar theme. https://www.allaboutstem.co.uk/2020/03/stem-learning-teaching-science-through-stories/ |
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Bitesize's family of sites help students aged between six to sixteen years with their learning and coursework and provide 'bitesized' interactive content, video and audio summaries. It is also continually reviewed to keep up with the curriculum. |
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NASA Kid’s Club provides a safe place for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions. On this site, you will find games of various skill levels which support national education standards in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-kids-club/ See also https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/ |
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10 nature activities for children to do at home. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/things-to-do/children-and-families/ |
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The popular children's television presenter has her own YouTube channel and is delivering a daily science lesson "Let's Go Live with Maddie & Greg". Her channel has a wealth of educational videos. http://www.youtube.com/@maddiemoate |
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Insightful video lessons to enjoy at home to complement classroom learning. https://paigntonzoo.org.uk/wild-learning/school-from-the-zoo/ |
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Science Bob |
Science Kids is an educational website that makes science fun and accessible for children through interactive experiments, facts, games, videos, and activities designed to inspire curiosity and learning. https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/ |
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Mystery Science |
Mystery Science contains video lessons and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and help children think like scientists through real-world phenomena and interactive exploration. https://mysteryscience.com/ |
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28 Day STEM Challenge |
60+ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Maths projects that will get your children excited about learning. https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/28-days-of-stem-activities-and-steam-activities-for-kids/ |
Online safety
In preparing the pupils for using the internet safely, we carefully plan and deliver learning which promotes positive use of the internet and what to do if we are worried or upset about something. These posters are shared and displayed in school.
KS1 
KS2 
Going Places Safely
Information about using the internet safelyhttps://studio.code.org/courses/coursea-2019/units/1/lessons/1/levels/1
Pupils use of social media
As a school, we strongly encourage parents not to allow their primary aged children access to social media accounts - most of which have a 13+ or 16+ age restriction. To create an account children will need to have given false information about their age. Many of these sites leave children potentially exposed to concerning and highly inappropriate content as well as to being contacted by strangers who may not have your child’s best interests at heart.
Children make mistakes which is perfectly normal. Mistakes made online can have a long term impact, including on a child’s reputation and digital footprint. Please read the guides below for further information.
Parental Support
The internet is a valuable resource which allows children to connect, communicate and be creative. However, the internet is always changing.
Therefore, being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge. Many parents feel that their child has better technical skills than they do. Children still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online.
Below are some resources to support with talking about online safety at home:
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parental-controls-offered-by-your-home-internet-providerhttps://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9I785_jx3AIVVuh3Ch34dApIEAAYAiAAEgIkxvD_BwEhttps://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers/
Religious Education
RE:QUEST
Resources to help pupils explore the Christian faith.https://request.org.uk/
BBC Religions of the World
A series of animations for KS1 exploring different religions of the world. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/zfxwpg8
BBC My Life My Religion
A range of videos for KS2 exploring different faiths for children from a child believer's perspective.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05pc1c9/clips
Art and Design
Kids Art and Craft Activity Ideas
https://artfulparent.com/top-10-art-activities-for-kids/
https://www.happinessishomemade.net/quick-easy-kids-crafts-anyone-can-make/
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/love-nature/get-making
https://pawprintfamily.com/free-resources/
Drawing tutorials
Online exhibitions
guggenheim.org/collectiononline
https://artsandculture.google.com/
Learning French resources
Top Marks
Interactive and educational games and activities aimed at helping children learn French. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=french
Duolingo
Duolingo is a gamified language-learning app that guides users through interactive lessons, helping them build vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills from beginner to upper-intermediate levels. https://www.duolingo.com/
P.E. / Keeping Active
5 Minute Move
PE With Joe Wicks
Daily LIVE workouts for kids | The Body Coach
Culture
Virtual Museum Tours
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tour-2500-world-famous-museums-from-comfort-your-own-sofa/
Eco / Nature
WWF
A series of themed content that encourages young people to connect with nature and learn more about our amazing planet.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/love-nature?dm_i=38LF%2C10QBQ%2C3EM532%2C3VLVP%2C1#playing
South Downs National Park
https://southdownstrust.org.uk/news/clean-up-and-create/