Sage Educational Trust
Useful Links
On this page are links to various different websites and useful resources for schools.
Click on the topic area in the box below to take you to the relevant section.
General:
- Free downloadable Classroom Display and curriculum resources
http://www.instantdisplay.co.uk/free.htm - Award-winning teaching and learning resource
www.educationcity.com/start/ - Teacher
Support Network - advice and support for teachers
www.teachersupport.info - BBC School Radio - Audio resources for primary schools
www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio/ - BBC Schools - searchable by topic
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ - MAPE website with links to games and downloadable resources
www.mape.org.uk/activites/index.htm - Oxfam offer speakers to help teachers educate about global poverty
www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/schoolspeakers - Games and resources from the UK's museum, gallery and heritage sector. Activities are aimed at Key Stages 1 and 2 and are arranged by topic, including the Natural World, Art and Design, Science and Technology, Prehistory and Ancient Civilisations. www.show.me.uk
- General information on being a parent http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/
- Visit the Parents Centre for advice on children of all ages http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/
- Information for Dads http://www.fathersdirect.com/
- Organisations supporting parents http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/familyreading/parents/orgs.html
- The website by parents for parents http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/
- Health advice for families http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/families/index.html
- Support for families http://www.familyandparenting.org/
- Advice on raising children 9-13 http://www.raisingkids.co.uk/
- Freecycle http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/London/Lewisham
Foundation Stage / Early Years:
- Site with activities for Foundation Stage
www.poissonrouge.com/ - Spot the Dog, for Early Years
www.funwithspot.com/ - Follow the link for Foundation Stage click and drag activities
ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/resources.html
Science on the Web:
- Downloadable, easy-to-use, science debate kits, covering
IVF and 'Are We Too Clean?'
http://imascientist.org.uk/download-science-debate-kits/ - Interactive website using facts, pictures and games to inspire learning about science www.centreofthecell.org
- Lesson plans, teaching aids and website links for biology teachers www.schoolscience.co.uk
- See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for science visits and visitors and Sage's Science Resources Page
- Lots of science games to play http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml
- Learn about science with Digger http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/5_7.shtml
- Science fun for ages 7-9 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/7_9entry/7_9.shtml
- Science fun for ages 9-11 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/9_11entry/9_11.shtml
- Join Dynamo in his lab http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/lab/index.shtml
- Revise your science http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
- Join Pod http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/podsmission/
- Visit the science museum http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
- Find out about your favourite animal http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/
- Meet lots of animals http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/index.html
- Find out about habitats and food chains http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/habitats.html
- Birds and food chains http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/learn/foodchains/index.asp
- Find out about birds http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/
Maths on the Web:
- www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primaryframeworks/library/Mathematics/mathspubs
- www.mathsisfun.com
- www.mathsnet.net
- www.mathsphere.co.uk
- www.edu.uwo.ca/essofamilymath/index.asp
- National Strategies primary mathematics materials http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/mathematicssubjectarea
- See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for visits and visitors that can link in with Maths
History on the Web:
- Go back in time with Dynamo! http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/history/
- The British Museum is free of charge and contains artefacts from modern and ancient cultures, ranging from Egyptian mummies to the art of the Aztecs. For information on how to book school visits see www.britishmuseum.org/visiting/school_visits.aspx
- Museum
of London - lots of information about the history of the Capital
www.museumoflondon.org.uk/learning/index.html - Ancient Egypt - there is a section on the British Museum
website devoted to teaching Key Stage 2 about ancient Egypt. Topics
include gods, pharaohs and mummification.
www.ancientegypt.co.uk - For worksheets, games and quizzes on a variety of subjects, from the Aztecs to the Great Fire of London and the Vikings, see www.schoolhistory.co.uk/resourcesprimary.html
- A selection of resources on themes from antique toys to the Space Race. Users can also find information on famous people from history www.primaryresources.co.uk/history
- Resources for History contains free historical information and resources about the Celts and Romans in Britian. The site features items on Celtic farming and architecture, and the conflict between Ancient Britons and Romans http://resourcesforhistory.com/
- Downloadable teaching materials, articles, weblinks and a blog about teaching multicultural British history www.blackhistory4schools.com
- Find out about lots of famous people http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/famouspeople/
- Step back in time with Dynamo http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/history/
- What it was like to be a child in Victorian times http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/victorians/
- The Great Fire of London http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/#the_great_fire_of_london
- Find out about the Romans http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
- What do you know about Indus Valley? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/indusvalley/
- What was it like to be an Iron Age Celt? http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/
- Take a walk back through time http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/
- Who were the Anglo-Saxons? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/anglosaxons/index.shtml
- What was life like in World War Two? http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2children/
- Lots of information about the Vikings http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/
- All about Victorian London http://www.victorianlondon.org/
- Would you survive in Charles Dickens’ London? Play the game and find out http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/multimedia/dickens/
- Ancient Greece http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/main_menu.shtml
- Lots of history information http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/history.html
- Visit the Imperial War Museum http://www.iwm.org.uk/
- See what they’ve got at the Victoria and Albert Museum http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/index.html
- Visit the British Museum http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/
- See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for visits and visitors that link in with History
ICT on the Web:
- London Borough of Lewisham ICT Homepage - Click on ICT, then the relevant
Key Stage
www.lewisham.lgfl.net - Welsh Virtual Teachers' centre; has links to activities that can be
used on IWBs
www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc-home.htm - Free digital photos for adding to flip charts, PowerPoint etc
www.freedigitalphotos.net./ - See also Sage's Website page on Interactive Whiteboard Training and Resources
- See also Sage's Website page on ICT Resources
Literacy and Numeracy on the Web:
- Numeracy and Literacy Games, all with strategy references - mainly
for KS1
www.ictgames.com - See also Sage Educational Trust Literacy Resources
- See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for visits and visitors that relate to Literacy and Numeracy
- Join Digger and the Gang http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/5_7.shtml
- The Magic Key will help with your spelling http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/magickey/
- Lots of things to do! http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/index.shtml
- Lots to do in Dynamo’s Den http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/den/index.shtml
- Fun with numbers http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/index.shtml
- Sports Day fun with Digger http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/4.shtml
- Maths fun on the Starship http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/index.shtml
- Are you aged 7-9? Fun and games here for you http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/7_9entry/7_9.shtml
- Are you aged 9-11? Fun and games here for you http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/9_11entry/9_11.shtml
- Fun in Dynamo’s Den http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/den/index.shtml
- Help with your spelling and grammar http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/index.shtml
- Lots of English revision http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/
- Adventure in the Starship http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/english/index.shtml
- Revise your maths http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/
- Fractions fun! http://www.funbrain.com/fract/index.html
- Lots of maths games http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/gamesroom/
Nature on the Web:
- Library of films, photographs and audio recordings of the world's
species, plus lesson plans
www.arkive.org/ - Environmental resource about soil, covering KS1 to KS4. Includes
teachers' aids, animated movies and information on soil walks
www.soil-net.com - See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for nature-related visits and visitors
- RHS Campaign for School Gardening - Scheme
designed for school gardening. Sign
up to the benchmarking scheme as this gives you a guide to starting out.
www.rhs.org.uk/schoolgardening/default.aspa - Woodland Trust have lots
of free resources (great for wet days and outside worksheets).
They also provide free trees to plant and a free nature hedge plants.
http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/ and www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Sport on the Web:
- See Sage's website for Key Contacts for Sports Resources
Food and Cooking on the Web:
- 'Cooking and food skills' offers detailed support and guidance for
primaries about establishing and promoting cooking. Includes worksheets,
presentations and videos, recipes and teacher guidance.
www.foodafactoflife.org.uk - The School Food Trust has developed a downloadable newsletter offering
tips and advice, recipe ideas and information on the latest regulations
and guidance.
www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk/news.asp
Music on the Web:
- Musical Futures: An Approach to Teaching and Learning. The 2nd edition of Musical Future's highly acclaimed teacher resource materials. www.musicalfutures.org.uk/c/Teacher+Pack
- Useful tips and inspiration for those with vocal ambitions in a supplement on singing published by the Guardian. Available at www.guardian.co.uk/music/series/guide-to-performing-singing
- Free online learning resource produced to answer the
national curriculum's new requirement regarding the music industry
and copyright.
www.soundrights.org.uk - National singing resource including an online songbook of new
and traditional songs and all the resources that teachers need to integrate
singing in their classroom activities.
www.singup.org/ - Music for Youth provides free
access to educational and performance opportunities for young
musicians and audiences through a series of festivals and
concert
www.mfy.org.uk/ - See also Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for music visits and visitors
Art on the Web:
- See Sage's Making Learning Irresistible Cultural Directory (PDF 183KB) for art visits and visitors
- Lots to do and make http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/art/
- Visit the Tate Gallery http://www.tate.org.uk/kids/
- The National Gallery, London http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
- What’s in the National Gallery http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/collection-overview/
- The National Portrait Gallery http://www.npg.org.uk/live/index.asp
- Guide to All Things Arty! http://www.groveart.com/shared/views/home.html
- Lots to do at the Museum of Childhood http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/kids/index.html
- Find out all about Quentin Blake http://www.quentinblake.com/about/index.html
- Free digital photos for adding to flip charts etc www.freedigitalphotos.net./
- Draw your own pictures on screen artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
- Clip Art Links:
- uk.dk.com/static/cs/uk/11/clipart/home.html
- ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/clipart/default.htm
- www.school-clip-art.com/
- www.ltscotland.org.uk/earlyyears/resources/illustrations/index.asp
- www.freefoto.com/index.jsp
- www.eriding.net/media/index.shtml
- www.pics4learning.com/
- www.shambles.net/image_search/
Geography:
- Free Ordnance Survey maps for Year 7 pupils. DEADLINE 30 November http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/news/2009/040909.aspx
- 'The language of landscape', containing practical lesson ideas and tips on further incorporating map work into the curriculum. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/gettinginvolved/language-of-landscape/default.aspx
- Compare 2 cities http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/twocities/
- What’s the weather like? http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/whatisweather/
- Games to play and things to help you learn about the fascinating world of weather http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/kids/
- Find out about rivers http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/rivers/index.html
- Help with Geography http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/geoindex.html
- Welcome to Volcano World! http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
- Join Barnaby Bear for fun and games http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear/
- Find where you live http://earth.google.com/
Languages:
- Practise your languages http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/languages.shtml
Key Stage 1 :
- http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/
- National Literacy Trust http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
- Reading Connects http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/reading_connects
- National Year of Reading http://www.yearofreading.org.uk/
- The Reading Agency http://www.readingagency.org.uk/
- Booktrust http://www.booktrust.org.uk/Home
- Children’s Book Week http://www.booktrust.org.uk/Campaigns/Childrens-Book-Week
- National Poetry Day http://www.nationalpoetryday.co.uk/
- Family Learning Festival http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/flw/index.asp
- Adult Learning http://www.niace.org.uk/
- Learning Skills Council http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
5-7 Books and Authors:
- Find out all about Anne Fine http://www.annefine.co.uk/books/younger.php
- What else has Julia written? http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/index.php
- It’s The Gruffalo! http://www.gruffalo.com/
- Dr Seuss and the Cat in the Hat! http://www.seussville.com/main.php?section=home&isbn=&catalogID=&eventID=
- Enter the world of Rainbow Magic http://www.rainbowmagic.co.uk/home.html
- Find out all about Roald Dahl http://www.roalddahl.com/
8-11 Websites :
- A great place to start your homework http://kids.yahoo.com/learn/index
- An online encyclopaedia http://www.dke-encyc.com/
- Ask for some homework help http://www.askforkids.com/
- Find out about the world around you http://kids.direct.gov.uk/
8-11 Books and Authors Space:
- Find out what Mrs Mad recommends http://www.mrsmad.co.uk/Default.asp
- Lots of ideas about what to read next http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/index.php
- Stories to hear and read http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/jackanory/
- Links to your favourite authors http://www.ukchildrensbooks.co.uk/
- Lots of great books to discover http://www.harpercollinschildrensbooks.co.uk/
- Great authors http://www.puffin.co.uk/
- All about the brilliant Roman series http://www.romanmysteries.com/pages/50-Home_Page
- They publish Jacqueline Wilson! http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk/
- Find out all about Roald Dahl and his books http://www.roalddahl.com/
- It’s all magic! http://www.rainbowmagic.co.uk/
- The fairy website http://www.felicitywishes.net/content.html
- Mermaids, unicorns and magic http://www.puffin.co.uk/static/cs/uk/15/minisites/lindachapman/index_content.html
- Be a spy like Jimmy Coates http://www.jimmycoates.co.uk/
- Step into his strange world… http://www.lemonysnicket.com/
- Follow HP on his adventures http://www.bloomsbury.com/harrypotter/
- Find out about the author http://www.philipardagh.com/
8-11 Health and Advice Space:
- Try out these recipes http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter/thingstodo/bakeit/
- Find out about your body http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/kids/index.html
- All about your heart http://www.bhf.org.uk/cbhf/
- Need some advice? Childline can help http://www.childline.org.uk/talk/Pages/Talk.aspx
- Health advice http://kids.direct.gov.uk/main.aspx
- Advice on coping if life is hard http://www.itsnotyourfault.org/How_to_cope.html
- Trouble with bullying? http://www.kidscape.org.uk/info/index.asp
8-11 Craft Space:
- Lots to do and make http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/
- More to do and make http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
- Blue Peter ideas to make at home http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bluepeter/thingstodo/makeit/
- It’s Art Attack! http://www.citv.co.uk/page.asp?partid=14&src=http://www.artattack.co.uk
- Lots of ideas here http://www.things2make.com/default.htm
- Lots to do http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/art/index.shtml
- SMart fun http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/art/smart/index.shtml
8-11 Fun Space:
- Lots of great games to play http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/index.shtml
- Spider Man 3 http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/spiderman3/site/
- All things Disney http://home.disney.go.com/
- More Jack Sparrows adventures http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/pirates/atworldsend/
8-11 Sport Space:
- Lots of sport and fun http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/find/sportshobbies/
- Keep up with all the football http://www.bbc.co.uk/juniorfootball/
- Find out about all sorts of sports http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/academy/default.stm
- Sportsround http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/sport/sportsround/default.stm
- Links to lots of sports http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/
- The latest scores http://www.football.co.uk/
- Home of the World Cup http://www.fifa.com/en/index.html
- English basketball http://www.englandbasketball.com/
- British Basketball League http://www.bbl.org.uk/
- International basketball http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/index.asp
- International cricket http://www.cricinfo.com/
- English cricket http://www.ecb.co.uk/
- Rugby info http://www.planet-rugby.com/
- Lots of skating tips http://www.tonyhawk.com/
- http://www.ourkidsports.com/
Parents Schools & Homework :
- Here you will find articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Parents.aspx
- Information for parents on help with schoolwork http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/
- Help your child to discover at home to support school learning http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/discover/
- Moving to secondary school http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/your_kids/preteen_secondaryschool.shtml
Parents Books & Reading :
- Lots of recommended books http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/
- Advice on sharing books with your child http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/familyreading/parents/index.html
- Information for parents on methods used to teach reading to their children in school, and advice and tips on activities to share in the home. http://www.childliteracy.com/