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Home Learning

Thankfully we are all back in school and have been for some time now but that doesn't mean that there is not the odd occasion where you may want to access some learning at home.  We have kept all the below home learning website links for any of those moments - just in case you need them!

BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons:

 ‘BBC Bitesize Daily’ is providing English and Maths and foundation subject lessons every weekday, via their website and the BBC iPlayer, for year groups 1-10. Tasks set have explanatory videos and provide links to other sites where further activities can be accessed.

Online lesson content and activities can be found at https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons along with their weekly suggested schedule: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bitesize-daily-schedules-teach/zdtwjhv

Three different 20 minute daily lessons for ages 5-7, 7-9 and 9-11 can be viewed each day from 9am at https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6vpnrd or via the red button/BBC iPlayer.

The Oak National Academy:

The Oak National Academy’. This has gives 3 lessons each day from Reception to Y6 in English, maths and another subject (which changes daily). Like the BBC, each lesson has video content alongside activities set.

https://www.thenational.academy/

Daily Phonic lessons:

There are now 12 weeks of online phonic lessons for children in Reception and Year 1. These cover all the learning for the Summer term. There are also five weeks worth of blending lessons which will be available throughout the summer term. 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP_FbjYUP_UtldV2K_-niWw

There is also support available via Ruth Miskin (Read Write Inc) @ https://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/help-during-school-closure/ and her Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ

Accessing online content:

The DfE has created a list of useful websites which can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education

Also, please continue to make use of websites which your child has a personalised login for, such as Numbots, TT Rockstars, Activelearn and Education City.

Website Links
  • BBC Bitesize Daily Lessons 'BBC Bitesize Daily' is providing English and Maths and foundation subject lessons every weekday, via their website and the BBC iPlayer. Tasks set have explanatory videos and provide links to other sites where further activities can be accessed.
  • The Oak National Academy This has gives 3 lessons each day from Reception to Y6 in English, maths and another subject (which changes daily). Like the BBC, each lesson has video content alongside activities set.
  • Twinkl There are many more worksheets you can find for free on this site - enter the code CVDTWINKLHELPS to get free access

Other useful Links

Maths...

English:

Other Subjects

Virtual Tours

Additionally, many attractions have virtual tours and online activities if you're missing family days out. Below are a few your children may enjoy:

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag

Jorvik Viking Centre: https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/discover-from-home/  

Natural History Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk

The Roman Baths: https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/walkthrough

London Zoo: https://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/virtual-london-zoo

Edinburgh Zoo: https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/#pandacam

Stonehenge: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history-and-stories/stonehenge360/

Buckingham Palace: https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace

Tower of London: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/meadk

Or if you wanted to go a little further afield, visit Mars! https://accessmars.withgoogle.com

Get active...

#StayInWorkOut

We're all now spending a lot more time at home than we might like, which is why staying as physically active as possible is more important than ever – not only for physical health but mental well-being too.

We are supporting the new #StayInWorkOut campaign by providing fun and creative ideas on how to get active at home through a series of weekly challenges suitable for all ages, as well as signposting you to some of the best content providers out there.

These fun activities range from fitness to mindfulness and are all designed to keep the whole family entertained!

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