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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 October 2021

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This book is about resources specifically for individual subjects or topics, however, there are a few resources worth mentioning that cover a whole range of subjects and that are used widely by children and young people. They are excellent onestop shops for all subjects.

The fantastic BBC Bitesize (www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/learn) covers all subjects studied at Primary, Secondary and Post 16+ level within all four nations. It allows you to select Primary, Secondary or Post 16+ and then within each level select the year group (key stage). For each key stage within each level, every subject is listed, including all subjects specific to the Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh curriculums. There are lessons for each subject with videos, quizzes and activities. Not only is this a must for learning but invaluable for revision, offering GCSE students a mechanism for self-testing. In addition to its impressive coverage, its clear layout and its ease-of-use make it accessible to all ages and abilities. It is highly recommended to every student (and parent and educator too!). There is also the BBC Teach facility offering 1000s of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject. Not only a great resource for teachers but for all educators.

Equally impressive is Oak National Academy(www.thenational.academy), the online classroom made by teachers, for teachers. It has free, high-quality video lessons and resources that are available throughout 2020/21. It has 10,000 lessons and resources available covering a wide range of subjects, from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 11. Each of the classroom lessons is usually 60 minutes long and delivered by a teacher, using a pre-recorded video along with quizzes, worksheets and activities. Like BBC Bitesize, it is easy to use with access available to everyone.

Twinkl (www.twinkl.co.uk) is a teacher-created site and includes teaching resources, lesson planning and assessment materials. It covers Primary resources, Secondary resources and resources for parents home-schooling. It is extensive in coverage and the resources offered, requiring a simple registration to have access to the free downloads, and includes all subjects within the school curriculum.

Quizlet (www.quizlet.com) is another excellent resource that offers 1000s of tools to help children and young people learn.

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Home-School Learning Resources
A Guide for Home-Educators, Teachers, Parents and Librarians
, pp. xxi - xxii
Publisher: Facet
Print publication year: 2021

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