Online Learning and Fun

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more

Lockdown Learning: How BBC Bitesize can help you learn on TV and online in 2021 Part of Learn & revise Add to My Bitesize   As a third national lockdown is under way, the BBC is bringing hundreds of educational resources together to help with home-schooling. Whether on TV, online or on social media, we [...]

This is a resource pack for families in relation to staying safe physically but also emotionally and mentally at this time using the Health and Social Care Take 5 framework. The newsletter is packed with lots of suggestions linked to the five steps of wellbeing – Give, Be Active, Connect, Keep Learning, Take Notice. We [...]

The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. What is a badge? iDEA badges are short interactive online modules, created in consultation with industry experts that you can access for free. You can do iDEA badges  ON [...]

Crash Course is one of the best ways to educate yourself, your classmates, and your family on YouTube! From courses like Astronomy to US History and Anatomy & Physiology it's got you covered with an awesome variety of AP high school curriculum topics. With various witty hosts at your service, you won't even notice you're [...]

Lockdown Activities Musical and creative projects to take part in from home During the lockdown, we’ve been busy creating projects and activities for you to take part in at home. Opera Club: We provide weekly suggestions of a ‘classic’ and a ‘discovery’ opera or classical performance you can watch online: we recommend a production and [...]

Get the most out of OpenLearn Anyone can learn for free on OpenLearn but creating an account lets you set up a personal learning profile which tracks your course progress and gives you access to Statements of Participation and digital badges you earn along the way. Sign-up now!

BBC BITESIZE IS AN EXTENSIVE RESOURCE WE HAVE CHOSEN ARTICLES TO GET YOU INTERESTED AND TO SHOW YOU HOW IT HAS EVOLVED. BITESIZE SUPPORT Whether you’re moving to secondary school, jumping into the world of work, starting a new relationship or just feeling a bit stressed, we’ve asked those who’ve been through it to share […]

Make learning a fun, Toy Theatre is chock full of interactive online art, reading & math games for kids. Designed with the needs of kindergarten through third grade classrooms in mind, these free games are trusted by teachers around the world to provide real educational value Reading games include multiple hidden picture, spelling and word […]

Activities for nature-loving kids Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been sharing ideas to help families keep children engaged and entertained while at home. It’s been a fantastic way to discover the wildlife that’s right on your doorstep too. Our series of lockdown blogs includes a range of simple, nature-based activities that you can enjoy together at […]

Explore our National Geographic Kids Primary Resources. Find engaging and curriculum-led teaching ideas and accompanying resource sheets aligned with the National Curriculum and the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Our resources are pupil-focused and interdisciplinary, supporting core subjects like English, Maths and Science as well as the wider curriculum with resources for Geography, History, Art and Culture – which […]

Stay Connected Service Youth Online has developed ‘Stay Connected’, a service that can help young people stay in touch with youth workers, to have a chat or ask for support.  The service allows young people to complete the online form and an EA Youth Service youth worker gets in touch, by text, WhatsApp, video or […]

Connect with your children, family, or friends with a collection of free activities that everyone can enjoy. Microsoft Activities