Resources for Home Educators
​Finding a local home-ed group:
Visit https://reimagine.org.uk for introductions to home ed clubs in the Bucks / Herts / Beds area
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GENERAL
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Ages 3-5 (Nursery and Reception)
Primary
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Key Stage 1 – Ages 5-7 (Years 1 and 2)
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Key Stage 2 – Ages 7-11 (Years 3-6)
Secondary school
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Key Stage 3 – Ages 11-14 (Years 7-9)
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Key Stage 4 – Ages 14-16 (Years 10-11)
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National Curriculum (nb many choose to move away from this and it can be a big reason for leaving schools)
https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum
The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject.
KS1-KS4
Free
TES
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources
TES provides a range of primary and secondary school teaching resources.
KS1-KS4
Free or small cost
Primary Resources
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
Free worksheets, lesson plans and teaching ideas in all curriculum subjects.
KS1-KS2
Free
Twinkl
Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints and teaching ideas. Includes resources for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
KS1-KS4
ü
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject. Includes resources for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
Free
Oak National Academy
https://www.thenational.academy/
Almost 10,000 free lessons and resources. Made by teachers, for every teacher and every pupil.
FS-KS4
Free
Teachit Primary
https://www.teachitprimary.co.uk/
English, maths and science resources.
KS1-KS2
Free resources
available
EdPlace
Relevant resources created by teachers in English, maths and science aligned to schools and exams. Trackable and measurable progress with insights on exam readiness. Identifies gaps in learning and tailors the curriculum to meet their needs.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
Free Tria
Khan Academy
Free online lessons in maths, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more.
KS1-KS4
Free
IXL
Learn 2000+ skills online. Master tough topics. Win awards. Adaptive & Individualised. Immediate Feedback. Standards-based Learning.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
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Exemplar Education
https://www.exemplar-education.com/
Provide affordable, home-based learning and revision products in maths and English with expert support services.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
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Structured Home Learning
http://www.structuredhomelearning.com/
Comprehensive, fully timetabled plans personalised to your child's specific needs and abilities PLUS all the educational materials.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
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Interhigh
InterHigh delivers a fully interactive, online school with courses delivered by expert teachers.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
A Level
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Top Marks
Thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help.
KS1-KS2
Free
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UR Brainy
Maths and English worksheets.
KS1-KS2
Free
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CGP range of books
Work and study books in all subjects for example the ‘Complete Revision and Practice’, and ‘Study and Question Books’
KS1-KS4
GCSE
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Audible
Audible is making hundreds of titles available for free during the coronavirus pandemic as schools are closed.
KS1-KS4
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ENGLISH
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Reading Eggs
An online reading program that helps children learn to read.
Hundreds of online reading lessons, phonics games and books
KS1-KS3
Free trial
Literacy Planet
https://www.literacyplanet.com/uk/
Covers spelling, grammar, punctuation, reading, phonics, sight words and writing.
KS1-KS4
Free trial
Letter Join
An on-line resource for teaching cursive handwriting for KS1, KS2 and SEN. Contains animated pre-cursive patterns, letters and words. Includes resources for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
KS1-KS2
Free trial
Read, write, think
http://www.readwritethink.org/
Providing educators and students access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Night Zookeeper
https://www.nightzookeeper.com/
Online writing tool, blog and library of interactive lessons.
KS1-KS3
Free trial
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Spellodrome
https://uk.spellodrome.com/#/home
Bring word lists to life with an engaging array of activities, games and challenges – all powered by your own word lists. Designed by educators, Spellodrome encourages independent learning and the development of critical spelling awareness.
KS1-KS4
Free trial
Nessy
Programs are designed to help students of all abilities learn to read, write, spell and type, especially those who learn differently. Nessy offers the complete dyslexia aware solution with a suite of multisensory products aimed at making learning to read, write and spell fun.
KS1-KS4
Word Shark
Provides a fun, games-based solution for students learning to spell and read. Especially useful resource for students with dyslexia and SEND
KS1-KS4
Teach your monster to read
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
Covers everything from letters and sounds to reading full sentences. Learn through fun games.
KS1
Free
MATHS
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Videos, worksheets, study/revision cards, practice papers and quizzes.
KS2-KS4
GCSE
Free
Maths Factor
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
Created by Carol Vorderman. Matched to the National Curriculum.
Teaches children to love maths through course topics and games.
KS1-KS3
Free trial
Absolute Maths
http://home.absolutemathscourses.co.uk/
One-year maths course for either lower or higher-level Key Stage 3 students. Online tutor led courses for IGCSE/GCSE maths which can be taken over one or two years. Fully supported course with live or recorded sessions.
KS3-KS4
GCSE
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Beast Academy
A complete maths curriculum (USA) where students learn problem-solving skills through rigorous maths lessons taught by comic-book style characters.
KS2-KS3
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Mathletics
https://www.mathletics.com/uk/for-home/
Engaging activities that make learning fun, builds on prior knowledge, provides reports for parents on strengths and areas for development. Access to a tutor.
KS1-KS4
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Maths Seeds
Teaches students core math and problem-solving skills with fun online math games and activities and a structured program of learning.
KS1-KS2
Free trial
Conquer maths
Maths tuition adapted to the learners needs.
KS1-KS4
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Maths Games
Free online maths games to practice key skills.
KS1-KS4
Free
Cool math
Free online maths lessons, maths games and fun activities.
KS1-KS2
Free
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Prodigy maths
Delivers a unique learning experience through interactive games where success depends on correctly answering skill-building maths questions.
KS1-KS3
Free
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Nrich
Curriculum-linked resources to develop mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Good for challenging high attainers.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Doodle maths
Builds the maths confidence and ability with a programme of work tailored to the students’ strengths and weaknesses.
KS1-KS2
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Maths Watch
Online maths platform that is fully responsive (adapts to any screen size) and looks consistently good on mobiles, tablets and desktops.
KS1-KS4
GCSE
A Level
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Maths resources
http://www.maths-resources.com/
Maths worksheets, design your own facility.
KS1-KS2
Free
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SCIENCE
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Mystery science
Practical science activities.
KS1-KS2
Free trial
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Terrific Science
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/terrific-scientific
Investigations and resources linked to the curriculum.
KS1-KS4
Free
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School Science
http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/home
Resources and news for science education.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Mel Science
Science experiments for kids, delivered to your door.
KS3-KS4
Free trial
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The Curiosity Box
Spark curiosity in science with boxes delivered to your door with science activities.
KS1-KS2
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Kiwi Co
Inspiring young innovators with fun and enriching science and art projects delivered to your door.
KS1-KS2
Some free
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics resources and activities.
KS1-KS4
Free
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ICT
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Code Combat
CodeCombat is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts and languages. Students learn to type coding languages like JavaScript, Python, HTML and CoffeeScript, as well as learning the fundamentals of computer science.
KS2-KS4
Free
Scratch
A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
KS2-KS4
Free
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Purple Mash
https://2simple.com/purple-mash/
Embed computing and digital skills across the whole curriculum with award winning teaching and learning software.
KS1-KS2
Free trial
HISTORY / GEOGRAPHY
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Squaducation
Fun, online film resource that delivers epic history for children in a simple, engaging format.
KS1-KS4
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School History
KS3, GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level history revision resources, created specifically to help busy teachers to engage their students and save hundreds of hours in lesson preparation.
KS3-KS4
GCSE
A Level
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Horrible Histories
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/horrible-histories
Watch episodes and clips, play games and sing songs.
KS1-KS4
Free
CREATIVITY
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Artventure
Video art lessons and resources.
KS1-KS2
Free trial
Arts for Kids
https://www.artforkidshub.com/
Art lessons in a range of genres that you can dip in and out of.
KS1-KS2
Free
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Prodigies Music
Sing, hand-sign & play your way to an amazing music education with colorful video lessons, curriculum, lesson plans, activities, games, and more!
KS1-KS2
Free trial
Starfall
Interactive classes on art, language and music.
KS1
Free
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
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Duolingo
Learn a range of languages for free using daily lessons.
KS2-KS4
Free
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Dinolingo
A self-learning language program for children with 50 languages and 25,000 learning activities including videos and games.
KS1-KS3
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Mango Languages
Learns how you learn and adapts.
KS1-KS4
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BBC languages
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Interactive ways to learn different languages.
KS1-KS4
Free
HEALTH & WELLBEING
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NHS Change 4 Life
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
Workouts, indoor activities, recipes and much more.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Little Sports
You Tube
Exercise videos.
KS1-KS2
Free
Little Bins for Little Hands
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/indoor-activities-for-kids/
Fun indoor, practical activities.
KS1-KS2
Free
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PE with Joe (Wickes)
You Tube
30-minute workout sessions.
KS1-KS4
Free
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GoNoodle
Engages students with movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
KS1-KS2
Free
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Cosmic Kids Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and gets kids into yoga and mindfulness early!
KS1-KS2
Free
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The Association of Young People’s Health
https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/
https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/
http://www.helpforparents.org.uk/
Fun, engaging and interactive ways for children and teenagers to learn about health. Offers support for parents of children experiencing mental health problems. Both the Health for Kids and Health for Teens websites have been updated with advice and guidance regarding coronavirus which includes how to talk to children about it as well as advice for teenagers who may be experiencing increased anxiety and feelings of isolation.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Anti-bullying
Support with students affected by bullying.
KS1-KS4
Free
GCSE RESOURCES
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National Extension College
Online learning provider with qualified tutors, exam place guaranteed. Courses are designed for independent learning.
GCSE
A Level
Oxford Home Schooling
https://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk/
Quality course materials, experienced tutors with proactive student contact by phone and email. Ongoing support from the Student Advice Team.
KS3
GCSE
A Level
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CloudLearn
Online interactive courses using quizzes, video and more. 1 to 1 tutor support.
GCSE
A Level
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OnMaths
Prepare for your maths GCSE with online tutorials on how to tackle problems, predicted papers for the upcoming maths GCSE, topic busters to help you revise specific topics, demon questions to try harder GCSE questions and mini mocks for quick GCSE exam practice.
GCSE
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Maths Made Easy
Find a maths tutor as well as the maths revision materials and resources to help your child succeed. Access worksheets and past papers
KS3-KS4
GCSE
Free
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You Tube tutorials
Mrs Whelan’s English
Clare’s Class (English)
Mr Bruff Revision (English)
Primrose Kitten (Science and maths)
Freescience lessons (Science)
GCSE
Free
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Learn Direct
A variety of subjects offered including functional skills
KS4
GCSE
A Level
E-SAFETY
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Think U Know
An education programme which protects children both online and offline by educating them about keeping themselves safe. Includes support and advice for parents.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Child Net
Helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children. Advice, tips and resources for parents and carers, teachers and young people.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Internet Matters
An online hub packed with information to help parents educate their children and keep them safe.
KS1-KS4
Free
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NSPCC website
Preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Swiggle
Child safe search engine.
KS1-KS4
Free
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Gooseberry Planet
Offers an engaging and innovative approach to teaching e-safety. Pupils face real-life online scenarios to which they must respond, whilst simultaneously collecting stars and competing with their classmates. The game levels address a broad range of topics concerning current online threats and are tailored for different abilities, with audio support for those children who are less able.
KS1-KS4
Free for 12 weeks
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Disclaimer:
This list merely gives an indication of some of the resources available. Many have cost implications, but you may be able to negotiate a discount if you state that you are home educating your child/ren. Please note, the Local Authority does not endorse or benefit financially by sharing this information.
Information accurate as of November 2020
