Free Online Learning Resources
Discover educational websites, games and activities to support learning at home. From reading and maths to science, creativity and outdoor adventures, explore resources for curious young minds.
Reading & English
Build confidence with phonics, reading, listening and language activities.
Teach Your Monster to Read
A fun, interactive game helping children develop their phonics and reading skills, from recognising letters and sounds to reading full sentences.
Visit Teach Your Monster to ReadOxford Owl for Home
Free reading resources, eBooks, phonics guidance, English activities and practical advice to help parents support primary-aged children.
Visit Oxford OwlCBeebies Radio
Stories, songs, sounds and listening activities for younger children, supporting language development and imagination.
Visit CBeebies RadioBritish Council
Explore resources about languages, cultures and the wider world, including activities and materials supporting language learning.
Visit British CouncilMaths & Learning Games
Practise number skills, problem-solving and other subjects through interactive games.
Prodigy Maths
A fantasy-themed maths game where children solve mathematical challenges as they play. Uses American grade levels, with free and paid options available.
Visit Prodigy MathsKhan Academy
Video lessons, exercises and activities covering maths and a wide range of other subjects. Uses American grade levels.
Visit Khan AcademyToy Theater
A collection of interactive educational games covering maths, puzzles, art and other skills, particularly suitable for younger primary children.
Visit Toy TheaterScience, Nature & Geography
Investigate the world around us with experiments, wildlife activities and discovery resources.
National Geographic Kids
Discover fascinating facts about animals, nature, science and geography through articles, activities and quizzes.
Visit National Geographic KidsMystery Science
Engaging science lessons and investigations that encourage children to ask questions, make observations and explore scientific ideas. Some resources may require registration.
Visit Mystery ScienceCREST Awards
Hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths challenges for children. Free activities are available, although award registration may carry a charge.
Visit CREST AwardsWoodland Trust Nature Activities
Outdoor adventures, wildlife spotting, nature crafts and ideas for exploring the natural world at home or outdoors. Previously known as Nature Detectives.
Visit Woodland TrustWorld Geography Games
Interactive map games and quizzes helping children learn about countries, continents, flags and geographical locations.
Visit World Geography GamesThe Kid Should See This
A collection of interesting educational videos exploring science, nature, technology, art and many other fascinating subjects.
Visit The Kid Should See ThisCrash Course Kids
Educational science videos designed for younger audiences, introducing scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way.
Visit Crash Course KidsComputing & Technology
Develop coding, digital creativity and problem-solving skills.
Scratch
Create your own interactive stories, animations and games using colourful blocks of code. A great introduction to computer programming.
Visit ScratchBlockly Games
A collection of coding puzzles and challenges that teach programming concepts through interactive games.
Visit Blockly GamesTinkercad
Explore 3D design, digital modelling, circuits and creative making through beginner-friendly tools.
Visit TinkercadiDEA Awards
Earn digital badges while developing technology, creativity, enterprise and online skills through interactive challenges and activities.
Visit iDEA AwardsArt, Crafts & Creativity
Get creative with making, drawing, crafting and imaginative projects.
Red Ted Art
Simple arts and crafts for children, with ideas for paper crafts, seasonal projects and creative activities using everyday materials.
Visit Red Ted ArtThe Artful Parent
Creative art activities and ideas for families, encouraging children to explore materials, colours and different ways of making art.
Visit The Artful ParentThe Imagination Tree
Creative play, early learning, art and craft activities particularly suited to younger children.
Visit The Imagination TreePawprint Badges
Downloadable challenge packs with creative, practical and educational activities to complete at home. Optional badges can be purchased.
Visit Pawprint BadgesWellbeing, Languages & Activities
Explore movement, mindfulness, new languages and rewarding challenges.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga, movement, mindfulness and relaxation activities designed for children. Free videos are available online, with additional paid content.
Visit Cosmic Kids YogaDuolingo
Learn and practise languages through short interactive lessons and games. Free and paid options are available.
Visit DuolingoBlue Peter Badges
Discover Blue Peter badge challenges and find out how children can earn badges by taking part in creative and interesting activities.
Visit Blue Peter BadgesMore Learning Opportunities
Explore a wider range of subjects, educational videos and resources for older learners and families.
BBC Bitesize
Curriculum-linked lessons, educational videos, quizzes and revision resources covering primary school subjects and beyond.
Visit BBC BitesizeTED-Ed
Engaging animated educational videos exploring science, history, creativity and a wide range of interesting questions. Parents may wish to select suitable videos.
Visit TED-EdDK Learning
Educational information and resources covering science, history, geography and other subjects. Includes materials primarily aimed at educators. Formerly linked as DK Find Out.
Visit DK LearningCrash Course
Educational videos covering history, science, literature and many other topics. Generally more suitable for older learners.
Visit Crash CourseBig History Project
Explore the history of the universe, Earth and humanity. A more advanced resource suited to older learners and interested adults.
Visit Big History ProjectFutureLearn
Online courses on a wide range of subjects, primarily intended for adults and older learners. Free access options and paid upgrades vary by course.
Visit FutureLearnSeneca Learning
Interactive revision and learning resources, particularly for secondary school students preparing for GCSEs and A levels. Free and paid options available.
Visit Seneca LearningOpenLearn
Free online courses and educational resources from The Open University. Primarily suited to adult learners and older students.
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