{"id":319,"date":"2025-10-23T19:56:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/?p=319"},"modified":"2025-10-23T20:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:17:52","slug":"online-courses-home-learning-for-teens-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/online-courses-home-learning-for-teens-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Courses &#038; Home Learning for Teens (UK)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your children are learning at home for an extended period, being temporarily home-schooled or revising, this list of home learning ideas should help you \u2013 as a parent or teacher \u2013 find interesting and stimulating online teaching ideas.\u00a0 There is a mix of free and paid online courses for children and teens, including short and long courses, blended learning, revision, and research-based activities \u2013 all of which can be accessed and completed at home and independently.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sticky\">As an Amazon Associate schoolreadinglist.co.uk earns from qualifying purchases. We may make a commission if you buy a course.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Online home learning courses for primary school children<\/h2>\n<h3>All primary subjects<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The School of Life has provided a fantastic series of free resources for parents and teachers which can help with home learning \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theschooloflife.com\/home\/tools-for-young-minds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tools for Young Minds<\/a>. These downloadables include indoor activities to promote exercise and curiosity, a pack to encourage \u2018a love of wisdom, an emotional learning pack to help children manage and communicate their emotions, an art therapy pack that includes a mini scheme of work, and a relationship skills course (based on <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/childrens-book-reviews\/happy-healthy-minds\/\">Happy, Healthy Minds<\/a>) that will help to develop interpersonal skills. Highly recommended.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"EdPlace\" href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/edplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nojs=\"true\">EdPlace<\/a> \u2013 a full range of school content courses for English, maths, and science for children aged 5-11 are covered with up-to-date, engaging and interactive videos, animations and quizzes. Ideal for short-medium-term learning at home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Bitesize Primary<\/a> \u2013 all UK curriculum areas are covered for children aged 3-11.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBS Kids<\/a> \u2013 A free, and vast, website that is full of animated and fun educational games.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/teacher-category\/primary-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Geographic Kids primary resources<\/a> \u2013 Lots of online and downloadable resources linked to primary (especially KS2) curriculum areas, including English, maths, science, art, STEM, history, and geography.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Children\u2019s University, Manchester<\/a> \u2013 a great selection of free interactive resources and fun activities for KS2 children. All subjects are covered.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3akMW1h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Good ideas by Michael Rosen<\/a> \u2013 the ultimate guide to creative homeschooling for parents, and a useful insight for teachers creating resources.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCtwMZCvNwCEL2zeaSHtcjAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bogglesox TV<\/a> \u2013 a YouTube channel for 0-8-year-olds, featuring activities, songs, counting animations, crafts, drawing tutorials, and spelling fun.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dk.com\/uk\/information\/home-learning-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorling Kindersley<\/a> has put together a collection of home-learning activities, videos, and interactive games.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/booklife.co.uk\/collections\/free-resources-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Life<\/a> has collated a series of free downloadable resources including books for topic work, posters and activities sheets to complete.<\/li>\n<li>If you are looking for a suitable book to help discuss the effects of Coronavirus \/ Covid-19 with small children, a number of publishers have released useful free eBooks dealing with this subject, including <a href=\"https:\/\/nosycrow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Coronavirus_INSwith-cover.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nosy Crow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.calameo.com\/read\/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford University Press<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.calameo.com\/read\/000777721fa99e30b70f0?authid=7dNZAolx0j6O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersenpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/STAYING_HOME_medium-res.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andersen Press<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/bloomsburypublishing\/docs\/thebookofhopes_interactivepdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloomsbury Publishing.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Primary maths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khan Academy<\/a> \u2013 a free, non-profit, website that is very strong on maths, STEM, and science; but also offers literacy, arts, and humanities content. Video-based teaching is supplemented by frequent quizzes and multiple-choice assessments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parent.3plearning.com\/s\/product-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mathletics<\/a> \u2013 online maths learning, games, and quizzes.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumdog.com\/city_container?target=city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sumdog<\/a> \u2013 this website includes a free section offering highly engaging animated maths games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Primary literacy \/ English \/ Drama<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/storybooks-online\/\">Storybooks online<\/a> \u2013\u00a0 our selection of free-to-view storytime online read-alouds on YouTube and Vimeo.<\/li>\n<li>We highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/touch-type-read-and-spell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Touch Type Read and Spell<\/a>, a multi-sensory program that teaches touch typing and spelling using phonics and repetition. It provides a step-by-step and confidence-building structure for less confident writers and spellers.<\/li>\n<li>Teaching and home learning resources from the <a href=\"https:\/\/poetrysociety.org.uk\/education\/learning-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Poetry Society<\/a> \u2013 includes downloadable and interactive activities for KS1 through to further education. The videos by Joseph Coelho are ideal for primary-aged children.<\/li>\n<li>Free books, audiobooks, resources and eBooks from the <a href=\"https:\/\/literacytrust.org.uk\/family-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Literacy Trust<\/a>. Split into helpful age groups for 0-4, 5-8 and 9-12<\/li>\n<li>Collins is offering free online access to <a href=\"https:\/\/collins.co.uk\/pages\/big-cat-ebooks?fbclid=IwAR1sJXve-CAk_8eJOlekUxLkvOECWb0hxHVs0xHZLvcFHgZOcClY3XEdFHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Cat eBooks<\/a> (a popular KS1 reading scheme) for parents to use at home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/teaching-tools\/articles\/literacy\/reading-superpowers.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man<\/a> and Captain Underpants, in association with Scholastic,\u00a0 has created a page of activities to ignite a love of reading. Perfect for reluctant readers aged 6-11.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitallibrary.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Library<\/a> \u2013\u00a0 Free stories for younger children, with illustrations and animations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/MichaelRosenOfficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Rosen\u2019s poetry<\/a> for children video channel. A great collection of poems to listen to, read, join in with, and perform aloud.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parent.3plearning.com\/s\/product-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spellodrome<\/a> \u2013 spelling practice and games, with animated videos.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chickenhousebooks.com\/schools\/coopedupkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken House<\/a> has put together a great collection of video author interviews and book readings from top children\u2019s authors and poets \u2013 entitled #coopedupkids.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s also a great range of free audiobooks from the World of Stories team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbookday.com\/world-of-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Book Day<\/a>, including books read by Julian Clary and Steven Butler.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puffinschools.co.uk\/resource-categories\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puffin Schools<\/a> also has a growing collection of author-read extracts which are great for primary-age children and ideal to emulate classroom storytime at home.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.storyberries.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyberries<\/a> \u2013\u00a0 free stories and audiobooks for preschool and EYFS children. Great to share and read aloud.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LearnEnglishKids<\/a> \u2013 Literacy-based activities and research. Ideal for reluctant readers and writers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/scholastic-home-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scholastic home learning<\/a> \u2013 a large selection of home-based revision materials, some of which are downloadable.<\/li>\n<li>A wide-ranging set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nate.org.uk\/teaching-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free resources for literacy and English lessons from NATE<\/a> (National Association for the Teaching of English). Very thorough and detailed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Show Must Go On!<\/a> \u2013 Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s musicals, streamed for free each week on YouTube one at a time, starting with Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marvel.com\/comics\/list\/623\/get_started_with_free_issues?&amp;options%5Boffset%5D=0&amp;totalcount=38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marvel is offering free comics<\/a> via its website.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childrens.poetryarchive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children\u2019s Poetry Archive<\/a> has collected a number of poetry readings from top children\u2019s poets and offers a range of suggested activities.<\/li>\n<li>Free audiobooks from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/category\/audiobooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Sounds<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07snwbt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wind in the Willows<\/a> by Kenneth Grahame.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07snlvs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Call of the Wild<\/a> by Jack London.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbz36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kidnapped<\/a> by Robert Louis Stevenson.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07slp87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice\u2019s Adventures in Wonderland<\/a> by Lewis Carroll.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Primary Science, STEM and DT<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A great range of free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/primary-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science resources for primary-aged children<\/a>, from STEM learning \u2013 arranged by topic area.<\/li>\n<li>STEM: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk\/resources\/other-engineering-resources\/challenge-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Dyson Challenges<\/a> \u2013 a great series of daily science and engineering challenges to complete at home. Ideal for practical science, teamwork and mixed-age siblings working together. Highly recommended.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littleinventors.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Little inventors<\/a> \u2013 a series of STEM challenges, ideas, making projects and resources. Ideal for primary and early secondary-aged children.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learning-resources.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free activities and resources<\/a> from the Science Museum in London.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCm-URP49TgSgyIU1rgh2m7A\/?reload=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wildlife with Steve Backshall<\/a>. Live-streamed on Youtube, TV wildlife presenter answers children\u2019s questions at 9:30 each day.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/maddiemoate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Science with Maddie Moate<\/a> \u2013 daily science lessons streamed on Youtube by Maddie Moate \u2013 CBBC presenter.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frugalfun4boys.com\/paper-horse-that-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A fun DT activity<\/a> to make an origami paper horse that seemingly walks by itself.<\/li>\n<li>Education consultant &amp; DT teacher Darrell Wakelam has published a series of exciting paper automata and sculpture ideas on his <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarrellWakelam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Twitter profile<\/a>. We really like <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DarrellWakelam\/status\/1247838684424089601\/photo\/3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the chameleon<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tfw.wales\/info-for\/kids-and-schools\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transport for Wales train activities<\/a> \u2013 a great series of challenges including creating a set of \u2018Train Trumps\u2019, designing your own livery (we had great fun with this one!), and designing your own train network. Tweet your creations to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/transport_wales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@transport_wales<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Primary modern languages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muzzybbc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Muzzy<\/a> (from the BBC) language courses for children, including French and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingobus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lingobus<\/a> \u2013 a visually appealing video package to teach Mandarin Chinese to primary-aged pupils. Very thorough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Independent study, revision, extended tasks and video content for 5-11s<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litfilmfest.com\/shop\/pupil-prime-minister\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pupil Prime Minister<\/a> \u2013 A KS2 literacy extended project focusing on creating a political party \u2013 a fun introduction to the political process that includes planning, persuasive writing, speech writing, and presentation skills.<\/li>\n<li>PE with Joe \u2013 Joe Wicks is your new PE teacher and is in your living room! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBsXs1WmPcektsQyFbXTf9FO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full details here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC58aowNEXHHnflR_5YTtP4g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dance with Oti Mabuse<\/a> \u2013 dance in front of the computer or TV with Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s Oti Mabuse.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litfilmfest.com\/shop\/breathe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breathe<\/a> \u2013 an engaging mindfulness project for KS2. Includes writing, meditation performing and explanation presenting skills for literacy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litfilmfest.com\/shop\/take-a-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a Stand<\/a> \u2013 an Eco-related project for KS2, inspired by Greta Thunberg. Literacy-based, this task includes letter writing, persuasive writing and creating a short video.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/litfilmfest.com\/shop\/this-is-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This is Us<\/a> \u2013 a fun personal writing exercise for KS1 and KS2, using the poetry of Joseph Coelho as an impetus.<\/li>\n<li>Magazine, newspaper, and activity book subscriptions are a great way to inspire children and keep up with daily reading for pleasure. This page has a thorough list of <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/magazines-and-newspapers-for-children-and-teenagers\/\">magazines for children<\/a> and teens \u2013 with both physical subscriptions and online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Virtual tours of exciting places \u2013 ideal to use as a stimulus for personal projects in literacy, humanities or PSHE<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/collections.louvre.fr\/en\/\">The Louvre<\/a>\u00a0has put up its entire collection for viewing online \u2013 a treasure trove of art and antiquities, and ideal for home learning projects.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geoguessr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geoguessr<\/a> \u2013 is an addictive game that drops you into a random place on the planet. You have to work out where you are based on geographical clues, language, intuition, and deduction. The closer your guess, the more points you score. It can be played individually or with more than one player. Think of it as a visual comprehension exercise. It\u2019s also a great starting point for creative writing \u2013 for all age groups. This game is particularly good viewed on an IWB or large-screen TV.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montereybayaquarium.org\/animals\/live-cams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Monterey Bay Aquarium<\/a> \u2013 fish and sea life everywhere. Ideal for children interested in undersea life.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonzoo.org\/explore\/webcams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Houston Zoo<\/a> \u2013 see what the gorilla and giraffe are getting up to \u2013 in real time.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/panda-cam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Atlanta Zoo<\/a> \u2013 has a great page about pandas that includes a live webcam of a giant panda.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryeducation.com\/learn\/tundra-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Education Tundra Connection<\/a>s \u2013 a detailed mini-site about polar bears in the tundra. The pages include videos, virtual tours and an immense amount of information.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ObamaWhiteHouse\/videos\/10155140995934238\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A virtual tour of the White House<\/a>, with the President of the United States as your tour guide. (That\u2019s Obama, not Trump).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museivaticani.va\/content\/museivaticani\/en\/collezioni\/musei\/tour-virtuali-elenco.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore The Vatican<\/a> \u2013 with spectacular 360-degree visuals of many of the rooms.<\/li>\n<li>Get on a Rover and <a href=\"https:\/\/accessmars.withgoogle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">explore the surface of Mars<\/a>. Travel in any direction and see what extraterrestrial marvels you can discover.<\/li>\n<li>Perhaps the ideal spot to get away from people \u2013 it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/moon.nasa.gov\/resources\/168\/tour-of-the-moon-4k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Moon<\/a>! This 4K tour by NASA looks great on a widescreen TV and the site includes links and information for further research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Online home learning courses for secondary school children<\/h2>\n<h3>Online GCSE courses<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ve hand-picked a selection of courses that can provide a complete solution for GCSE home learning if physically attending school is not possible. All of the courses below are available to enrol without an exam component and associate entry fee \u2013 which can be useful in the event that exams are cancelled and your child\u2019s school is relying on teacher assessment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/edplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EdPlace<\/a> \u2013 a full-service offering online teaching, learning, revision and assessment for KS3 (maths, English, and science), and GCSE (AQA, OCR, Eduqas &amp; Edexcel boards) English literature &amp; language, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. This website is very thorough and is a great short-medium-term substitute for classroom learning.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLvPaLx3vVGN5ad1MUVk-Eolr8iRQvJTkP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr David Boyce,<\/a> the Physics teacher, has put together a comprehensive YouTube channel with free video lessons covering the entire AQA GCSE physics syllabus. This is ideal for exam revision and homework help.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-astronomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Astronomy<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-biology-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iGCSE Biology<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Business<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-chemistry-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Chemistry<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-english-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE English Language<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-english-literature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE English Literature<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/igcse-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iGCSE English<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE French<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/igcse-geography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Geography<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE History<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-mathematics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Mathematics<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-physics-aqa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Physics<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Psychology<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/igcse-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iGCSE Science<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-sociology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Sociology<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-sociology-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Sociology<\/a>. (CIE)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/gcse-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GCSE Spanish<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li>Mr Bruff\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mrbruff.com\/mrbruffpodcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online English Literature podcasts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Independent study, revision, extended tasks and video content for 11-16s<\/h3>\n<h4>All subjects<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Bitesize Secondary<\/a> \u2013 a complete collection of curriculum resources for all KS3 and KS4 school subjects, presented using videos, infographics, quizzes, and short assessments.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/tutorful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tutorful<\/a> \u2013 hire an online tutor. Subjects covered include English, maths, science, history, geography, French, Spanish, German, business and law.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/s-cool.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">S-Cool<\/a> \u2013 a one-stop shop for GCSE and A-level revision material.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labxchange.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labxchange<\/a> \u2013\u00a0 A fascinating collection of video material collated from top academic institutions and aimed at secondary-aged teens. Every school subject area is covered.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/classroommagazines.scholastic.com\/support\/learnathome\/grades-6-12.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholastic \u2018Learn at Home\u2019<\/a> \u2013 free <strong><em>daily<\/em><\/strong> activities aimed at 11-15-year-olds (grades 6-9 are the equivalent of UK school years 7-10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Secondary maths<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khan Academy<\/a> \u2013 recommended for maths and science. A great site for KS3 and KS4 students to browse independently and seek out gaps in their knowledge.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thomastolkien.co.uk\/13-common-entrance-maths-revision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Free KS3 maths revision exercises and video explanations<\/a> \u2013 a complete collection of maths curricular resources for KS3 and Common Entrance (Year 8) maths revision. Video-based.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mindspark.in\/#login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindspark<\/a> \u2013 a comprehensive online maths learning platform. Very thorough, and ideal for stretching the most able. Suitable for KS3-KS5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Secondary English and drama<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Barrington Stoke, a publisher that specialises in highly engaging books for reluctant and dyslexic readers, has produced a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventry.gov.uk\/downloads\/download\/6073\/home_learning_support_for_dyslexic_children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home learning help pack for parents<\/a>. Their website also includes lots of interesting ideas for responding to reading and inspiring creative writing.<\/li>\n<li>Teaching and home learning resources from the <a href=\"https:\/\/poetrysociety.org.uk\/education\/learning-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Poetry Society<\/a> \u2013 these include downloadable and interactive activities for KS1 through to further education. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year resources are ideal for secondary-aged pupils.<\/li>\n<li>A wide-ranging set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nate.org.uk\/teaching-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free resources for literacy and English lessons from NATE<\/a> (National Association for the Teaching of English). Very thorough and detailed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltheatre.org.uk\/nt-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Theatre<\/a> is offering its collection of filmed world-class productions for free to schools and pupils at home. Performances include Jane Eyre, Twelfth Night, Treasure Island and Frankenstein. Great for home learning and GCSE revision.<\/li>\n<li>LitFilmFest is producing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=18i5QzRPQNc&amp;list=PL_odjZ7bN8F65VKih3RE0MQIQ_ObkisUU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily live-streamed literacy and writing activities<\/a> aimed at upper KS2 and lower KS3 (Years 5-8). Authors featured so far include Ross Montgomery, Peter Bunzl and Dashe Roberts.<\/li>\n<li>BBC Teach has produced a fantastic series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/teach\/class-clips-video\/gcse-literature-texts\/zfm46v4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free movies<\/a> that set essential passages from texts to funky music to help students remember them. There are nine of the most popular GCSE set texts included.<\/li>\n<li>BBC Sounds has a superb collection of free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/articles\/zdrk7v4#z2w2p9q3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GCSE English Literature revision podcasts<\/a> that cover several of the most studied set texts, such as Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Blood Brothers, Jane Eyre, and An Inspector Calls.<\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/category\/audiobooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Sounds<\/a> audiobooks:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07l9rkl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Christmas Carol<\/a> by Charles Dickens.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbwfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frankenstein<\/a> by Mary Shelley.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbym6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jane Eyre<\/a> by Charlotte Bronte.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbxgq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sign of Four<\/a> by Arthur Conan Doyle.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lb95z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde<\/a> by Robert Louis Stevenson.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07sntjx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Thirty-Nine Steps<\/a> by John Buchan.<\/li>\n<li>T<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07snm67\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he Turn of the Screw<\/a> by Henry James.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbzbp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The War of the Worlds<\/a> by HG Wells.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lbzsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wuthering Heights<\/a> by Emily Bronte.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07smhzc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulliver\u2019s Travels<\/a> by Jonathan Swift.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p07lby38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silas Marner<\/a> by George Elliot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Science and STEM<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>STEM learning has produced an excellent range of activities suitable for home learning and extension work away from the classroom. Split into helpful physics, chemistry and biology topics, there are packs for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/secondary-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KS3<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/14-16-science-resource-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KS4<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stem.org.uk\/alevelscience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A level<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tassomai.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tassomai<\/a> \u2013 smart learning and study techniques for curriculum content, delivered in punchy short online lessons. Good for teens who hate revision and struggle with science and maths.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenakedscientists.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Naked Scientists<\/a> \u2013 a series of podcasts on topical science themes produced by the University of Cambridge. Great to provoke further reading and exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Humanities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLhMDlPcDRBKRxS9fUHmeBvCniwJOTYwxn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">History Hit Live with Dan Snow<\/a> \u2013 a daily live video YouTube broadcast by TV presenter and historian Dan Snow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Economics, Politics &amp; Business Studies<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/ft-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Financial Times (FT) hosts a site for schools<\/a> offering free teaching materials, free FT articles and features for students aged 16-19 and collaborative events and calls for entries. The site is mainly aimed at economics and business studies post-16 students but also includes many pages relevant to geography, politics, ethics, climate change, consumerism and international development. <em>Highly recommended.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Creative and practical activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pdxparent.com\/how-to-make-a-podcast-with-your-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podcasting<\/a> is a great activity for older teens, or for parents to organise and supervise with younger children. It allows pupils an opportunity to articulate their thoughts on a subject and to plan and deliver content to an audience. Buzzsprout offers a <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"free package\" href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/buzzsprout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-nojs=\"true\">free package<\/a>, that includes a hosting package and all the distribution tools needed to start a podcast and get it going. All that\u2019s needed is a mobile phone or computer, (optionally a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Audio-Technica-10182722-Creator-Pack\/dp\/B08JGYTP7M?tag=schoolreadinglist-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">podcasting microphone kit<\/a> for the more ambitious), subject knowledge, imagination and an internet connection.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/funtech.co.uk\/academies\/view\/creative-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animation courses for children and teens<\/a> \u2013 a very detailed course that examines every aspect of computer animation. Ideal for children with time, precision, patience and an interest in computer graphics and photography.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/openaccess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Smithsonian Museum<\/a> has opened up a treasure trove of millions of images, artwork and media clips for open access. These can be used for pupils\u2019 work, research, or to create new and exciting artworks in photo editing software.<\/li>\n<li>PE with Joe \u2013 Joe Wicks is your new PE teacher and is in your living room! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLyCLoPd4VxBsXs1WmPcektsQyFbXTf9FO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full details here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/hannahandlily.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/coolest-cardboard-house-ever.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turn cardboard boxes into serious geometric architecture<\/a>, have a look at this inventive home educator\u2019s blog post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Virtual tours \u2013 take an online trip to an art gallery or museum<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annefrank.org\/en\/anne-frank\/secret-annex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Anne Frank <\/a>Secret Annex \u2013 a stunning realisation of Anne Frank\u2019s house in Amsterdam, featuring every room, historical detail, archive material, videos, and timelines. An excellent resource for extended project work.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/visites-en-ligne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Louvre<\/a> \u2013 virtual tours include Egyptian antiquities and The Galerie d\u2019Apollo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/van-gogh-museum?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Van Gogh Museum<\/a> \u2013 with virtual tours of the gallery via Google.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/category\/place\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Places<\/a> has a vast library of places around the world that can be visited virtually on your laptop, tablet or PC.<\/li>\n<li>A spectacular travel guide and virtual tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinaguide.com\/destination\/great-wall-of-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great Wall of China<\/a>. Ideal for home learning projects.<\/li>\n<li>A mind-blowing and immersive interactive tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.withgoogle.com\/en-us\/national-parks-service\/kenai-fjords\/exit-glacier-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenai Fjords <\/a>National Park\u00a0in Alaska. A truly wild place. There are more multimedia tours of US national parks <a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.withgoogle.com\/en-us\/national-parks-service\/parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. These sites are a great resource for geography projects or extended research projects for literacy.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/main\/suni_iss_tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Space Station<\/a> online and drop in on occasional live broadcasts from Astronauts and NASA.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taj-mahal.net\/newtaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taj Mahal<\/a>\u2018s interactive graphic map \u2013 inside and outside.<\/li>\n<li>Go inside the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o3XS_5L--Qg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Space Shuttle Discovery<\/a> in this 360-degree look-around YouTube video from NASA.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/project\/once-upon-a-try\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Once Upon a Try<\/a> \u2013 an inspirational STEM-themed site from Google that looks at key innovations in science and technology over the last 3000 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Online home learning courses for sixth-formers<\/h2>\n<h3>Online A level courses<\/h3>\n<p>These online cloud-based courses come with an optional exam fee \u2013 useful if the government has decided that there will be no exams for that cohort.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Biology<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-biology-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Biology<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-business-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Business Studies<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-chemistry-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Chemistry<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-classical-civillisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Classical Civilisation<\/a>. (OCR)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Economics<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-english-language-and-literature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level English Language and Literature<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-english-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level English Language<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-english-literature-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level English Literature<\/a>. (Edxecel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level French<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-further-maths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Further Maths<\/a>. (OCR)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level History<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Law<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-maths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Maths<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-maths-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Maths<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-philosophy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Philosophy<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-physics-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Physics<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-politics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Politics<\/a>. (Edexcel)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Psychology<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-religious-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Religious Studies<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-sociology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Sociology<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/a-level-spanish-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A level Spanish<\/a>. (AQA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Independent study, revision, extended tasks and video content for 16-18s<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Northeastern University London offers a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nulondon.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/ug-events\/taster-lectures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free virtual taster lectures<\/a> for students who are thinking about going to university. A wide variety of academic subjects and disciplines are covered.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/writing-in-english-for-university-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Writing in English for University Study<\/a> \u2013 run by the University of Reading, this course develops grammar, vocabulary, and style in preparation for the first year at university.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/how-to-succeed-in-your-welsh-bacc-individual-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Succeed in Your Welsh Bacc: the Individual Project Essentials<\/a> \u2013 ideal for sixth-formers in Welsh schools and further education.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/how-to-succeed-in-your-epq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Succeed in Your EPQ: the Nuts and Bolts of Completing Your Project<\/a> \u2013 ideal for sixth-formers in English schools and further education.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/preparing-for-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Preparing for University<\/a> \u2013 run by the University of East Anglia, this course focuses on useful study skills.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/improving-study-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Improving Study Techniques<\/a> \u2013 a study skills method using three steps, developed based on research, by the University of Groningen.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/english-for-academic-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">English for Academic Study<\/a> \u2013 run by the University of Coventry, this course will be useful to sixth-formers planning on studying for an arts degree at university.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/recommends\/prepare-for-career-success-at-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prepare for Career Success at University<\/a> \u2013 an interesting and informative course, run by Goldsmiths University, that shows students how to spot which aspects of a university course will be useful for the skill set required in their intended career.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/levels\/zvhtng8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Bitesize post 16<\/a> \u2013 aimed at consolidating literacy and maths skills for the workplace.<\/li>\n<li>If you are interested in studying physics or applied mathematics at University \u2013 take the time to read the renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feynman lectures<\/a> \u2013 which are now all freely available from Caltech. The videos are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgRI7D_FXEnrCM8T1czHfJsvbQd4V1jRc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Home learning educational activities and ideas for all mixed-aged children, teens and families<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a look at our page of <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/competitions-for-children\/childrens-writing-competitions\/\">writing competitions for children and teens<\/a> \u2013 all of which can be entered online.<\/li>\n<li>We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/100-question-childrens-book-quiz-for-pupils-aged-7-11-in-ks2\/\">100-question book quiz<\/a> based on popular books for children which can test the family!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalyst.winchestercollege.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winchester College\u2019s \u2018Catalyst\u2019 online programme<\/a> offers courses for 10-17-year-olds, including children preparing for secondary school and students preparing for university. The creative thinking and problem-solving approach focuses on important skills in critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and confidence. Note \u2013 these are paid courses.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/economistfoundation.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Economist Educational Foundation<\/a> offers a superb range of free resources for teachers, parents and children on their website and via an emailed weekly resource bulletin. Highly newsworthy and relatable topics include issues such as dealing with the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, extreme weather, fake news, freedom of speech and Brexit.<\/li>\n<li>STEM: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk\/resources\/other-engineering-resources\/challenge-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Dyson Challenges<\/a> \u2013 a great series of daily science and engineering challenges to complete at home. Ideal for practical science, teamwork and mixed-age siblings working together. Highly recommended.<\/li>\n<li>An engaging and informative <a href=\"https:\/\/natwestthrive.com\/resource-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">life skills site from NatWest<\/a> to teach children and teens about money. Split into age groups suitable for KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, and KS5.<\/li>\n<li>Here\u2019s a highly rated online <a href=\"https:\/\/outschool.com\/classes\/lego-engineering-challenge-sQszRboY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lego engineering challenge<\/a> for children aged 8-12; and Lego contests suitable for older children <a href=\"https:\/\/ideas.lego.com\/search\/global_search\/contests?type=contests&amp;query=&amp;sort=most_recent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38HCejz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Audible audiobooks<\/a> are an excellent way to expand a child\u2019s reading, and for older children, catch up on reading for coursework or exam revision.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TMAotK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kindle eBooks<\/a> are an effective way to access books cheaply, and Kindle apps and readers also feature text-to-voice facilities that can read text aloud.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epals.com\/#\/connections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epals<\/a> \u2013 is a well-established online pen pal website for children and teens around the world. Teachers or parents can moderate every aspect of the process.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/join-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local library online portal<\/a>. Many offer eBook and audiobook loans and some offer free access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressreader.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pressreader<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Guidance, advice, and resources for home-educators<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1i5o-0lyrx64A7gu0xFGNWpcgZqND-1xxh2B9dNJaPoY\/edit#gid=363725115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A massive list of online learning resources and topics<\/a> from the Smithsonian Institute, aimed at school children aged 5-16 in the United States. Ideal if you run out of ideas!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation-com.cdn.ampproject.org\/c\/s\/theconversation.com\/amp\/coronavirus-14-simple-tips-for-better-online-teaching-133573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">14 tips to improve your online teaching<\/a> and delivery, from The Conversation. Great for teachers who are new to distance learning or not confident with style or delivery.<\/li>\n<li>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/shinetraining.co.uk\/course\/a-guide-to-elective-home-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Parents Guide to Elective Home Education<\/a>\u2018 \u2013 this excellent free course for home educator parents covers Special Educational Needs, ECHPs, dealing with the LEA, and provides resources and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Credit sources (\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/online-courses-and-learning-for-children-and-teens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/online-courses-and-learning-for-children-and-teens\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolreadinglist.co.uk\/resources\/online-courses-and-learning-for-children-and-teens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">School Reading List<\/a>\u201d)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your children are learning at home for an extended period, being temporarily home-schooled or revising, this list of home learning ideas should help you \u2013 as a parent or teacher \u2013 find interesting and stimulating online teaching ideas.\u00a0 There is a mix of free and paid online courses for children and teens, including short [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":91,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=319"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":320,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319\/revisions\/320"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.goigi.biz\/teenthreads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}