Resources and support for you
We asked practitioners and families to tell us where they source appropriate learning materials for their children during the lockdown.
Below is a representation of the popularity of places to go for learning materials during lockdown based on the responses to our survey both by professionals and families. Most popular places are represented by larger text size.
Below is a table with all the suggested places and links listed in alphabetical order.
Please note: These places reflect the preferences of our participants. There is no commercial relationship between the research team and any of the providers listed.
| Name | Audience | Description | URL |
| Active Learn | Schools | English, Maths and science support and content | https://pearsonactivelearn.com/app/Home |
| AQA | Secondary teachers and parents | Past papers | https://www.aqa.org.uk/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
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| Attention Autism Ideas | Parents and teachers | Communication supporting activities | https://best-practice.middletownautism.com/approaches-of-intervention/attention-autism/ |
| BBC Bitesize | Primary and secondary parents and teachers | Information based around each topic with supporting video clips, games and tests | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
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| Bell Foundation | Schools | Resources to support EAL teaching. Face to face and online training | https://www.bell-foundation.org.uk/eal-programme/teaching-resources/
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| Camhs Resources | Teachers and parents | A collection of resources that are beneficial to mental health and well being | https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/
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| Charanga | Schools | Music education platform. Includes a model curriculum, resources and support for assessment | https://charanga.com/site/
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| Chatter Pack | Parents | SEND blog, resources and advice | https://chatterpack.net/collections/chatterpack-esources
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| Classroom Secrets | Schools, teachers and parents | Resources, games and video clips | https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/ |
| Corbett Maths | Primary and Secondary teachers and parents | Maths videos, worksheets, study cards, quizzes, practice papers and blog | https://corbettmathsprimary.com/
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| Cues ed | Schools | Interactive sessions embedded with cognitive behavioural therapy practice | https://www.cues-ed.co.uk/
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| DfE | Schools, teachers and parents | Online resources for home learning | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources
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| Digimap | Schools | Online mapping and data delivery service | https://digimap.edina.ac.uk/
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| Duolingo | Schools, teachers and parents | Mobile or web friendly language games | https://www.duolingo.com/learn |
| Dyslexia Gold | Schools, teachers and parents | Programs designed to help dyslexic children with their studies | http://dyslexiagold.co.uk/
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| EDUCARE | Schools and teachers | E-learning courses | https://www.educare.co.uk/
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| Education City | Schools and teachers | Teaching resources to aid planning, teaching and assessment | https://www.educationcity.com/
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| Garden Organic | Teachers and parents | Practical advice and activities about hoe to start and maintain a growing garden. Includes instructions, games and activities | https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/schools
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| GCSE Pod | Secondary students and Parents | Contact for 27 GCSE subjects. Accessible from any device | https://www.gcsepod.com/ |
| Geographical Association | Primary and secondary teachers and parents | Geography teaching resources, activities, case studies and videos | https://www.geography.org.uk/teaching-resources
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| Hamilton Trust | Schools | Teaching resources for all subjects | https://www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5vz2BRAtEiwAbcVIL_y1fgQhwgJtkSHEpJZBhce_zLHUlT1O0n7yLZfbaHnn45-AJLFGhBoCshEQAvD_BwE |
| Hegarty Maths | Secondary schools and teachers | GCSE maths lessons and time-saving marking spreadsheets | https://hegartymaths.com/
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| Historical Association | Primary and secondary teachers and parents | History schemes of work and resources | https://www.history.org.uk/primary
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| Isaac Computing | Schools and teachers | A-level computer science revision, resources and homework | https://isaaccomputerscience.org/
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| Literacy Shed | Teachers and parents | Resources and teaching ideas based on books and films | https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html |
| Maths Factor | Parents | Maths resources and games | https://www.themathsfactor.com/
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| Moodle | Schools and teachers | Learning software for teachers to upload work | https://moodle.com/
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| MyMaths | Primary and Secondary schools and teachers | Maths lessons, revision, assignable homework and resources | https://www.mymaths.co.uk/
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| NALDIC | Teachers and parents | EAL resources to support language learning, curriculum access and achievement | http://www.naldic.org.uk/eal-teaching-and-learning/eal-resources/
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| NASEN | Schools, teachers and parents | SEN resources, guide and support | https://nasen.org.uk/resource-listing.html
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| Oak National Academy | Schools and teachers | Video lessons and learning resources to support home learning | https://www.thenational.academy/
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| Oxford Owl | Schools, teachers and parents | Expert advice, educational resources and eBooks to support children’s learning and school and home | https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
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| Teachers and parents | Lesson and activity inspiration for all subjects | https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lakeshorelm/lesson-plans/
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/teachers/
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| Portsmouth Education Partnership resources | Schools and teachers | Area for schools to share teaching and management resources, templates and proformas | https://www.portsmoutheducationpartnership.co.uk/resources/
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| PSHE Association | Teachers and parents | PSHE resources including framework and detailed lesson plans | https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources
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| Purple Mash | Schools and teachers | Resources, teaching ideas and games for the whole curriculum | https://www.purplemash.com/login/
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| Read, Write, Inc. Phonics | Schools | Phonics resources and training | https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/programmes/phonics/
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| Reading eggs | Parents | Online reading and games to aid English skills | https://readingeggs.co.uk/
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| RSPB | Teachers and parents | Teaching ideas and resources to instill a love of nature | https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-teachers/lesson-plans-and-supporting-resources/
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| SAM Learning | Schools, teachers and parents | Online teaching and assessment programme | https://www.samlearning.com/
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| Seneca | Teachers and parents | Content and quizzes | https://senecalearning.com/en-US/
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| SENSE | Teachers and parents | Resources aimed to make activities for inclusive | https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/arts-sport-and-wellbeing/sense-sport/resources/
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| Singup | Schools, teachers and families | Music resources, songs and materials | https://www.singup.org/
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| Soundbites | Parents | Weekly open-door music sessions | https://www.map.uk.net/
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| Sumdog | Parents and teachers | Maths and spelling practice through games | https://pages.sumdog.com/
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| TES Resources | Teachers and schools | A professional digital community | https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources |
| TES COVID-19 Support for reopening schools | Teachers and schools | Additional support for reopening schools | https://www.tes.com/for-schools/coronavirus-support?utm_campaign=RES-7226&utm_content=covid-hub-general&utm_source=tes-site&utm_medium=primary-homepage-banner&utm_term=launch |
| Times Table Rockstars | Schools, teachers, parents | Maths times table practice programme | https://ttrockstars.com/
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| Twinkl | Schools, teacher and parents | Access to lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, activities and resource packs | https://www.twinkl.co.uk/
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| White Rose Maths | Schools, teachers and parents | Maths home learning activities, online training and webinars | https://whiterosemaths.com/
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| YouTube | Teachers and parents | Searchable video clips to aid all learning | https://www.youtube.com/
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