Teachers Useful Links

The National Primary Strategy - Literacy
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary/literacy/
This site supports teachers and others working to improve literacy in schools. It makes available guidance and documents about the National Literacy Strategy. It provides direct access to professional development materials as well as information about new initiatives and events to support improvements in literacy.
( 26/8/2004)

Teaching Ideas - English
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/english/contents.htm
Lesson ideas, worksheets and other resources.

( 14/11/2002)

Primary Resources - English
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/english.htm
Worksheets and other resources.
( 14/11/2002)

CLWG - Authors and Illustrators on the Web
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html
Links to children's authors and illustrators.

( 14/11/2002)

The National Literacy Trust
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk
This website provides up-to-date information about literacy for all age groups throughout the UK. It includes a searchable database of literacy initiatives, overviews, research, statistics and resources, as well as a calendar of events and discussion boards.

( 14/11/2002)

Aspirations
http://aspirations.english.cam.ac.uk/
Innovative, stimulating and fun resources to enrich the English curriculum, designed through collaboration between teachers, pupils and Cambridge University English Faculty
( 18/11/2003)

The Yuckiest Site on the Internet
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/
Looks at various aspects of the science curriculum, such as mini beasts and the human body, in an entertaining way. Teacher guides are provided but they are based on American curriculum.
( 14/11/2002)

The Nine Planets
http://www.nineplanets.org/
The Nine Planets is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system. Each page has text and images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.

( 14/11/2002)

Naturegrid
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/index.html
Naturegrid is designed to support Key Stage 1/2 Life and Living Processes and is designed to help teachers and children explore their own environment. The aim is to add value to practical investigations carried out in your own school grounds or beyond.

( 14/11/2002)

Brain POP
http://www.brainpop.com/
Brain POP is an American site designed to answer questions related to Health, Science and Technology. The content is based on original, animated movies created to explain the human body and the world around us in an engaging, interactive journey.

The movies cover many topics related to the Science Curriculum in Key Stages 2 and 3.
( 14/11/2002)

National Curriculum in Action - ICT
http://www.ncaction.org.uk/subjects/ict/
Uses pupils' work and case study material to show what the National Curriculum looks like in practice. The examples given show the standard of pupils' work at different ages and key stages and how the programmes of study translate into real activities. Pupils' work can be searched by key stage and level.
( 14/11/2002)

NAACE
http://www.naace.org/
NAACE is the professional association for those who are concerned with inspection, advice, support, training and development of the use of information and communications technology in education.
( 14/11/2002)

Becta
http://www.becta.org.uk
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency. Provides a large range of resources related to ICT, including CD-Rom reviews, education news and information sheets.
( 14/11/2002)

National Whiteboard Network
http://www.nwnet.org.uk/
Information on Interactive Whiteboards
(Andrew Smith 2/6/2004)

Snaith Primary
http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/
A wealth of high quality teacher created materials offering well paced and accessible internet based learning for all pupils.
( 14/11/2002)

BBC - History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/4_11/subjectsa_h.shtml#history
Includes activities on a variety of topics, including Ancient Greece, Anglo Saxons, Romans and World War 2.
( 14/11/2002)

School History
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
A place for primary and secondary history teachers and pupils to find information of a large range of history topics.

( 14/11/2002)

Sainsbury's Virtual Museum
http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/museum/museum.htm
Sainsbury's has created a variety of resources to support different aspects of the History Curriculum in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. The resources focus mainly on the Victorians and the Second World War. There are on-line resources, along with materials that can be downloaded for use in the classroom.
( 14/11/2002)

EduLinks UK - History
http://www.edit.legend.yorks.com/history.html
Provides a comprehensive list of links to relevant history sites.

( 14/11/2002)

The Public Records Office
http://www.pro.gov.uk/education/
This site provides access to 'original sources' for investigating a variety of history topics for both primary and secondary schools. They can be used online, or printed off and copied for use in the classroom. All materials are listed by History Study Unit and by Key Stage.
(JR Kempen, Whinstone Primary 14/11/2002)

The Home Front
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/wwar.htm
A site with interesting content that is suitable for children. Topics include 'children at war', 'rationing' and 'propaganda posters'. There are many on-line and a good selection of clipart to help children create their own posters.
(B Mann, Whinstone Primary 14/11/2002)

The Vikings
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/vcontent.htm
A site with child-appropropriate content about the Vikings, including information about Viking gods, Longships, Rulers, etc. There are also some question sheets that can be printed out and used by the children when they explore the site.
(S Collier, Whinstone 14/11/2002)

Beside the Seaside
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/seaside.htm
This site will support the QCA History Unit 3 - What were seaside holidays like in the past? for Y1/2. It provides resources about a variety of seaside resorts including old photographs of different seaside scenes.

(B Nadim, Whinstone Primary 14/11/2002)

Virtual Egypt
http://www.virtual-egypt.com
A site dedicated to resources and images about Egypt. Includes tours of the different pyramids and a movie about how to make a mummy. Fantastic resources but the advertising can be distracting.

( 14/11/2002)

BBC Vikings
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/

( 1/12/2003)

The RE Site
http://www.theresite.org.uk/
Provides indexes and links which draw together all that is most useful and relevant to RE teachers and pupils, and anyone else with an interest in RE.
( 14/11/2002)

www.request.org.uk
Online resources and teaching materials
 

www.rejesus.co.uk

 

A virtual mosque with information for teachers or children
 

Assemblies
http://www.assemblies.org.uk/
A large collection of ideas and suggestions, as well as tips on, for example, the use of music in assemblies. There is even a Rapid Response section, dealing with current events.
( 1/9/2003)

School Assemblies for Busy Teachers
http://www.schoolassemblies.btinternet.co.uk/
A site where teachers can freely download and submit assembly ideas, scripts and links.
( 14/11/2002)

Access Art
http://www.accessart.org.uk
An evolving collection of learning resources for all ages, about the visual arts. Free of charge.

( 14/11/2002)

The Tate Galleries
http://www.tate.org.uk
The site provides information and works of art related to the four sites of the Tate Galleries (Britain, Modern, Liverpool and St. Ives).

(E Heath, Whinstone Primary 14/11/2002)

Web Museum
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm
A web museum with information and painting about major artists.
( 14/11/2002)

EduLinks UK - Design and Technology
http://www.edit.legend.yorks.com/dt.html
Provides a comprehensive list of links to relevant DT and food technology sites.

( 14/11/2002)

BBC - CBeebies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/
A selection of games and activities.

( 4/2/2005)

BBC - The Little Animals Activity Centre
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/laac/
The Little Animals Activity Centre is a fun way to learn, with games to play and lots of things to do for 4 to 8 year olds.
( 14/11/2002)

Northumberland ICT Resources
http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/ict/default.htm
A collection of drag and drop activities to help develop early mouse skills.

( 14/11/2002)

Enchanted Learning
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
An American site but provides a range of resources to support foundation stage and key stage 1.

( 14/11/2002)

Lil' Fingers Storybooks
http://www.lil-fingers.com/storybooks/index.html

( 14/11/2002)

Boowa & Kwala
http://www.boowakwala.com

( 14/11/2002)

Infant Exporer
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/infant/index.html

( 14/11/2002)

Boohbahs
http://www.boohbah.com
The website is based on the characters from the television programme Boohbah.
( 23/4/2004)

Ladybird
http://www.ladybird.co.uk
"These games are especially designed to support young children's learning in a fun and exciting way. The games are most suitable for group and individual work - and some could also be rewardingly discussed with the whole class."
( 23/4/2004)

PSHE Scheme of Work
 

National Curriculum - PSHE
http://www.nc.uk.net/servlets/Subjects?Subject=PSHE

( 17/11/2002)

Teachernet - PSHE Home Page
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/pshe/
Use this site to access Resources, Training, Professional Development, and Support for Personal Social and Health Education.
( 17/11/2002)

Wired for Health
http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/
Official website for the Healthy School Standard.

( 15/11/2002)

Clickteaching
http://www.clickteaching.com
Wide range of resources to support the primary curriculum.
( 14/11/2002)

http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum

(VERY GOOD SITE FOR ALL KEY STAGES)

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Very Good for general teaching resources – all key stages

Quality Teaching Resources
http://www.qualityteachingresources.co.uk/
Contains free downloadable resources for KS2 teachers support a range of curriculum areas.

( 14/11/2002)

Snaith Primary School
http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/index.htm
A site for primary children which contains content on a large range of curriculum topics such as the Vikings and Myths and Legends. There are a number of on-line activities.

( 14/11/2002)

Primary Resources
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
Site created by Edleston primary school, Cheshire featuring teaching ideas and resources on a variety of subjects, including Harry Potter
(Trevor Watson, LEA I.T. co-ordinator 14/11/2002)

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk
Gives a range of teaching ideas for all eleven curriculum areas. Opportunities are given for staff to contribute, chat, give feedback. In the teaching areas, worksheets and a range of ideas are available.

(J. Watts, Bowesfield Lane Primary 14/11/2002)