Looking after the kids
Home Schooling
Foundation stage - GCSE worksheets and learning packs:
Use code CVDTWINKLHELPS when registering, to access all resources for free.
Primary school resources, organised by subject and year group:
Resource bank up to GCSE:
STEM resources for learning at home: Quizzes, games, videos and home science experiments for primary school children to secondary school young people.
https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/stem-resources-for-children/
Department for Education
The DfE has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline
0800 046 8687
Rag Dolly Annas
A music and rhyme group for toddlers which live-streamed a session for self-isolating families found it was joined by children from across Europe.
Audible - free audio books for children
Audible are providing free books for children whilst schools are closed. They have a broad range of books available and no bank details need to be provided.
The Great Indoors
Lots of activity ideas to bring the great outdoors indoors. Help your children learn new skills. Suitable for ages 6-14.
Audible stories
Free story streaming for little ones to students of books and audio stories. Subscription service cancelled whilst the schools are closed. Keep your children them dreaming and using their imagination.
P.E with Joe
Get active every day at 9 am Mon-Fri. Half an hour of activity with qualified fitness coach Joe Wicks. Previous lessons also available online.
Support for those not enrolled in education, employment or training
Online mentoring for NEET young people age 11-29. Improving mental and emotional wellbeing in light of social distancing. Use this time to improve your employability.
Join the rainbow trail
Help spread hope by drawing, painting or printing a rainbow to put in your window. When you're out for your once-daily exercise lookout for them to count.
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Survival guide to lockdown with kids under 5
If imaginary cups of tea make you question your life choices, these simple games for under-fives are fun, educational and encourage independent play.
Illustrated booklet to help explain the situation with Covid19
Help explain what's going on in a reassuring way to under 7s (available in 22 languages)
BBC resources for learning
Resources for parents, teachers and students. Live lessons, videos & games for primary and secondary age pupils
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach
From pre-school up to adult learning with spoken lessons, plays, songs and quizzes. This also includes language teaching lessons.