Learning Resources

Homework

Reading

Timestables

•All children must read for 10-15 minutes 5 days a week

•Reading records need to be signed at least once per week by a parent/guardian and handed in to the class teacher every week

•Reading record and books must be in everyday

•All children must practice their timetables using TTRS for 5-10 minutes 5 days a week

The links below provide access to some great learning sites, with a mix of age appropriate information, games and activities designed to engage children, support their learning…and have some fun in the process!

This is just a selection of what is available online, so please do let us know of any other great websites that would be good to add to this list.

Reading, Writing & Phonics

BBC Bitesize – Primary
Free English lessons, videos, games, and quizzes matched to the UK curriculum (KS1 & KS2).
Oxford Owl for Home
Free eBook library and phonics support (registration required, but no cost).
PhonicsPlay
A large collection of free phonics games used widely in UK schools (especially KS1).
BookTrust Storybooks & Games
Free interactive storybooks and fun reading games.

Spelling

Spelling Ninja
Free spelling tests for Years 1–6, national curriculum words.
Spelling Play
Games, phonics activities, and printables. Great for KS1.
Doorway Speller
“Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check” with word lists and phonics.

Maths

NRICH
Free maths challenges and problem-solving activities from the University of Cambridge.
Top Marks
Free interactive maths games sorted by age group (EYFS to KS2).
White Rose Maths
Free video lessons and worksheets for primary maths (EYFS–KS2).
Numberblocks on CBeebies
Free videos and games teaching early maths concepts (EYFS & KS1).

Science & General Knowledge

BBC Bitesize – Science
Free science videos, explanations, and quizzes.
Explorify
Free science activities and discussion starters (funded by the Wellcome Trust).
Natural History Museum Learning Resources
Free online activities, videos, and downloadable resources covering nature, dinosaurs, and Earth science.
National Geographic Kids UK
Free quizzes, facts, and games about animals, science, and the world.

Geography & History

BBC Bitesize – Geography & History
Free curriculum-aligned lessons and quizzes.
DK Find Out!
Free encyclopedia-style website with interactive visuals, covering history, geography, and science.

Computing & Coding

Code for Life – Rapid Router
Free coding game developed by a UK charity, moving from block coding to Python.
Code Club Projects
Free Scratch, HTML, CSS, and Python coding projects from the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Barefoot Computing
Free home-learning resources to develop computational thinking.
Oak National Academy
Free online classroom created by UK teachers, with computing and digital skills lessons.