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Lockdown Learning: How BBC Bitesize can help you learn on TV and online in 2021
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 have lots of brilliant content to help you learn at home.
On TV
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Starting on Monday 11 January, CBBC will broadcast three hours of primary school programmes from 9am every weekday. They will include BBC Bitesize Daily, as well as other much-loved shows with an educational twist, such as Our School, Celebrity Supply Teacher, Horrible Histories and more.
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Secondary students will be able to watch two hours of programmes supporting the curriculum on BBC Two every weekday. These will be complemented by drama adaptations, as well as relevant BBC science, history and factual programmes.
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Bitesize Daily Primary and Secondary will also air every day on BBC Red Button, and episodes will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvryp4j
Online
Of course, BBC Bitesize is here with lots of easy-to-follow lessons for home learning, as well as collections of resources for all ages.
Primary kids at home?
Help them keep up with our straightforward lessons in Maths and English. Developed by educational consultants, these Learning at Home lessons are curriculum-based and self-contained.
Go to the BBC Bitesize homepage, click on Start a Lesson, and choose your year group.
You can also get stuck in with collections of educational resources hand-picked from BBC Bitesize and the wider BBC, including collections for other subjects such as Science, History and Geography. Our best Primary content is organised by topic or theme to make it easy for you to find.
Just pick the year group and subject to get started.
For Years 7-9/S1-S3 we have some collections of resources hand-picked from BBC Bitesize and the wider BBC organised by topic.
Pick your year group and subject to get started.
Do you have teenagers in Year 10 or 11?
Help them stay on top of their studies with our GCSE revision guides.
They can also find support and advice on their well-being on Bitesize Support.
On social media
Bitesize’s social media channels will also be there to help. Our Facebook and Twitter accounts focus on parents and teachers, where information including TV schedules will be shared. There will also be articles for parents on supporting their kids learning from home.
Teenage students can still enjoy our Instagram and TikTok platforms, where explainers, support content and of course lighter relief in the form of memes will be at hand.
Education Authority Resource Pack
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 would love to hear your feedback, if you want to share pictures of activities completed from the newsletter or make suggestions please email us at: primarybsp.enquiries@eani.org.uk | Yes | |||
EOTAS Support for Young People
EA’s Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) team provides educational provision and support to children and young people who cannot otherwise access appropriate provision, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Check out this EOTAS booklet which provides information and resources that are useful to all young people and families. |
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Hungry Little Minds
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/ Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five |
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Studyladder
https://www.studyladder.co.uk/ Mathematics, English, Science and more! A comprehensive program of online educational activities for students aged 4 to 12, mapped to the curriculum. |
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TedED https://ed.ted.comHigh-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, paired with questions and resources. |
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BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesizeA wide range of educational materials. |
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CCEA www.ccea.org.ukResources for all Key Stages including Post-16 and Special Educational Needs & Inclusion. |
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Seneca https://www.senecalearning.com 1000+ KS2, KS3, GCSE & A Level courses based on exam board specifications. |
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Openlearn https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people. |
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National Geographic Kids https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ A great platform for learning – online games, resources and competitions too. It’s aimed at primary aged children, covering a range of subjects – History, Science, Geography, English, Maths, Art & Design and PSHE. |
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Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com Learn languages for free. Web or app. |
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The Kids Should See This https://thekidshouldseethis.com Wide range of cool educational videos covering all topics, with a special focus on STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. |
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Crash Course https://thecrashcourse.com You Tube videos on many subjects. |
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Crash Course Kids https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids Science for a younger audience. |
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iDEA Awards https://idea.org.uk Digital enterprise award scheme helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. |
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Paw Print Badges https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. |
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Blue Peter Badges https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges If you have a stamp and a nearby post box. |
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Cbeebies Radio https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio Listening activities for the younger ones. |
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Nature Detectives https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/nature-detectives/ A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location! |
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Toy Theater https://toytheater.com/ Educational interactive games. |
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Twinkl https://www.twinkl.co.uk They are offering a month’s free membership and there’s also free Home Learning Packs for Early Years, KS1, KS2, KS3, GCSE and SEND to download for FREE. |
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Read & Write https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-write/ |
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Oxford Owl for Home https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/ Lots of free resources for Primary age they offer activities for reading, English, Maths and interactive games. |
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Big History Project https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home Aimed at Secondary age. Multi-disciplinary activities. |
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Geography Games https://world-geography-games.com/world.html Geography gaming! |
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RISE NI Advice and resources to help you and your child understand and cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. |
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Children and Young People Strategic Partnership Newsletter
Newsletter providing advice, links and resources for families during Covid19 |
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MATHS/NUMERACY
Pre-school | Primary | Post primary | Post 16 | |
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Maths Tutor www.gcsemathstutor.comSuitable for GCSE Maths. |
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Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org Especially good for maths and computing for all ages, also covers other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material. |
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Pre-school | Primary | Post primary | Post 16 | |
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Blockly https://blockly.games Learn computer programming skills – fun and free. |
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Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/ Creative computer programming. |
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Tinkercad https://www.tinkercad.com Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. |
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SCIENCE
Pre-school | Primary | Post primary | Post 16 | |
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Mystery Science https://mysteryscience.com Free science lessons. |
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Crest Awards https://www.crestawards.org Science awards you can complete from home. |
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ENGLISH/LITERACY
Pre-school | Primary school | Post primary | Post 16 | |
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British Council https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find Resources for English language learning |
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Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Pages/default.aspxVisit the Libraries NI website any time and you will have access to their online services including eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines. |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Pre-school | Primary | Post primary | Post 16 | |
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Red Ted Art https://www.redtedart.com Easy arts and crafts for little ones. |
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The Imagination Tree https://theimaginationtree.com Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest. |