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On this page you will find a list of categories with links to sites that we feel are useful to you as a Teacher, Parent or Child. We are constantly adding to this list so please check back often.
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| TeacherNet is a site developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families as the very best resource to support education professionals.
Here you can find:
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Up-to-the-minute education news and views
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Information on Government policies, initiatives and services
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Guidance and information on a wide range of topics, from behaviour and attendance to school remodeling and pupil nutrition
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An online community with discussion forums on a wide range of topical issues
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Over 2,000 lesson plans and assembly ideas, a database of school case studies, a pay calculator and other time-saving online tools
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Online publications database and ordering facility
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Information on jobs and continuing professional development
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Links to hundreds of the best free online education resources
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk |
The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) is a national charity representing over 13,000 PTAs across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Their charitable objects are:
To advance education by encouraging the fullest co-operation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies.
Have a look at the site and join up to find out how to get people involved in a PTA, fundraising ideas, information about upcoming events and awards and local support.
www.ncpta.org.uk
BBC CHILDREN IN NEED
BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity. The annual telethon is one of the highs of the BBC calendar and plenty of activity takes place all across the UK around this time to help raise those crucial pennies to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. However, Pudsey is busy all year round helping to make sure the money you raise goes to those who need it the most.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/ |
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The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), aims to make this the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. It offers all kinds of resources including downloadable education publications, news and information.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/ |
The edubase is an up to date search engine to help you find the most suitable educational establishments in your neighbourhood.
http://www.edubase.gov.uk |
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The website from The Times Educational Supplement offering more than 36,000 free teaching resources and lesson plans, forums for teachers and news and events.
http://www.tes.co.uk/ |
4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for all children. From children’s centres to extended schools, childcare to play provision, parenting support and support for young people.
www.4children.org.uk |
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School Zone offer free lesson plans, resources and information
http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/ |
Children in Scotland – Clann An Alba is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.
www.childreninscotland.org.uk |
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| The NPH is an organization run by, with and for Primary Heads. Its aim is to improve Primary Education across England. Log on to the members area to obtain up-to-date information about NPH Events, as well as documents, online versions of the quarterly newsletter and use the forum system to allow users to discuss issues and keep in touch.
http://www.primaryheads.org.uk/ |
Children in Wales – Plant yng Nghymru is a membership body and is open to individuals and organisations from a wide range of fields with varying interests, but all of whom are interested in improving the lives of children and young people in Wales.
www.childreninwales.org.uk |
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Online resources for teachers from the Primary Times Magazine including Out of School Activity information, book reviews and competitions.
http://www.primarytimes.net/links_resources_teachers.php |
The Children’s Rights Alliance for England protects the human rights of children by lobbying government and others who hold power, by bringing or supporting test cases and by using regional and international human rights mechanisms. Providing free legal information and advice, raising awareness of children’s human rights, and undertaking research about children’s access to their rights. Each year the State of Children’s Rights in England is published log on to the website to order this and many other publications.
www.crae.org.uk |
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The Learning Outside the Classroom website promotes the benefits of learning outside the classroom, and provides support and guidance for people planning and organising LOtC experiences. Download the Manifesto leaflet which explains further information about the initiative.
http://www.lotc.org.uk/ |
Children & Young People Now and its associated websites, provide a unique service to managers and senior practitioners working with children, young people, and their families. They bring together children's and youth professionals across health, social care, education, childcare, youth work, youth justice and advice & guidance for young people.
www.cypnow.co.uk |
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| The Growing Schools website has been designed to support teachers in using the "outdoor classroom" as a resource across the curriculum for pupils of all ages. It supports the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto and also links well with the Sustainable Schools Agenda
(http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/sustainableschools)
http://www.growingschools.org.uk/ |
Bikeability is the Cycling Proficiency Test for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today's roads. Visit the website to find Bikeability near you, ask the Bikeability mums a question and find out how to get involved.
http://www.bikeability.org.uk/ |
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The Campaign for Learning produces a range of publications on learning in schools, including policy papers and books & pamphlets documenting their Learning to Learn research. Visit the website for more information.
http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/LearningInSchools/index.asp
Downloadable lesson content for teachers of Foundation Phase in Wales.
http://www.foundationphase.net/ |
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Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key. Visit this web site for information on what Kidscape offers including:
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/ |
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RBS Supergrounds is a community programme from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. They recognise the importance of children learning through play, whether in the school playground or at home. The Website provides parents, teachers and children with great ideas to make the most of their time and space.
https://www.rbssupergrounds.com/ |
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The Schools Recruitment Service will be used by educational establishments across England to post vacancies and manage their communications with applicants.
https://www.schoolsrecruitment.dcsf.gov.uk/ |
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The Carbon Trust is offering a A free on-site survey to all Schools in the UK, which could save your school a significant amount of money. Each survey will identify short-term low (or even zero) cost changes, through to longer term improvements in equipment and infrastructure.
The measures they’ve identified have already resulted in a 20% reduction on average in UK schools’ energy costs. This has enabled budgets to be reallocated, resulting in more money being available for what matters most – investing in the future of students.
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/assessyourorganisation/energy_survey.html |
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Creative Partnerships is the government’s flagship creative learning programme, designed to develop the skills of children and young people across England, raising their aspirations, achievements, skills and life chances. It is one of a number of programmes generated by the new national organisation Creativity, Culture and Education (CCE).
http://www.creative-partnerships.com/ |
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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has a range of resources developed with education professions available free to teachers and other education professionals.
http://www.battersea.org.uk/help_advice/education_for_teachers/our_education_resources/ |
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Michael Rosen's mission is to turn every school into a 'book loving' school, a place where books are prioritised and enjoyed. In his many years experience visiting schools, Michael has witnessed lots of activities in schools and classrooms that really help get children excited and talking about books. Here, he'll share with you some of those ideas, as well as some of his own
http://www.readingrevolution.co.uk/ |
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BFI Education publishes a growing range of teaching packs, teaching guides (many of which are free) and resources to support the use of moving image media in schools, arranged in the folweing categories: Primary, Secondary, Film & Media Studies.
http://www.bfi.org.uk/education/teaching/primary.html |
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The Film Education site offers resources for Primary and Secondary school education. It also has a film library of study guides to accompany a vast selection of films.
http://www.filmeducation.org/staffroom/ |
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| Offering close support and guidance to primary care trusts, local authorities and their schools, the Healthy Schools Programme is equipping children and young people with the skills and knowledge to make informed health and life choices and to reach their full potential. Take a look at the website to found out more.
http://www.healthyschools.gov.uk/ |
The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has a devoted section on their website for help with fundraising. They offer support and advice throughout every stage including starting a PTA or getting the support of local businesses.
http://www.ncpta.org.uk/information/100582/fundraising/ |
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Have a look at the Change4Life website, supported by the NHS. Download the free schools material to make it easy for you and your school to start getting involved in Change4Life and to extend your Healthy Schools approach.
http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/PartnersC4LSchoolsToolkit.aspx |
Fundraising for Schools is a monthly magazine containing all the latest information on sources of funding and how your school can benefit. Subscribe to the magazine from this website.
http://www.fundraisingschools.co.uk/ |
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Helping every man, woman and child in the UK be more active, more often is what the Fitness Industry Association programmes are all about.
Their school and business programmes help children and you understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle – and learn how your local gyms and leisure centres can help.
www.fia.org.uk |
GRANTfinder is a user friendly, accurate and continuously updated grants database that has helped hundreds of organisations to secure millions of pounds’ worth of support. Sign up and take a look at how it could benefit your schools funding.
http://www.grantfinder.co.uk/ |
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This website from Learning and Teaching Scotland is about health promotion in Scottish schools which includes promoting the physical, social, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
www.healthpromotingschools.co.uk |
Every year Big Lottery Fund UK gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Their money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.
www.biglotteryfund.co.uk |
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This year National Baking Week have worked together with teachers and advisors to create a great way for you to Bake and Share in the classroom. Constructed to fit easily into the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum, the downloadable comprehensive teaching pack comes complete with teachers notes, lesson plans, all resources and PowerPoint presentations to be used in class. You can download the comprehensive teaching pack, as soon as you have signed up and received your password by email (this should come almost immediately).
http://www.nationalbakingweek.co.uk/teachers |
The Sunshine Fund is a specialised fund in the North East of England that aims to enhance the lives of local disabled children and their families through the provision of essential equipment, learning aids and custom built apparatus.
The charity is unique in its bond with the Evening Chronicle, the region's biggest selling daily newspaper and enjoys a special place in the hearts of the paper's readers.
http://www.eveningchroniclesunshinefund.org.uk
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Potatoes for Schools offers a valuable learning experience where you can find out where potatoes come from, how they grow, what you can do with them and how they can make primary learning an exciting experience.
Get some real hands-on experience by taking part in the Grow Your Own Potatoes project. There are 12 000 free growing kits available for primary schools, containing Vales Emerald and Rocket seed potatoes as well as other goodies and the chance to win prizes if you want to compete to grow the heaviest weight of potatoes. This year 12,000 primary school teachers took part so make sure you register now for 2010. The registration deadline is Friday 5th February 2010.
http://www.potatoesforschools.org.uk/teachers-centre |
Wooden Spoon is a children’s charity founded in 1983 that is dedicated to helping underprivileged children and young people all over the UK and Ireland to live happier, richer lives.
We comprise over 40 regional volunteer committees as well as a central national team and we boast more than 10,000 members across the UK and Ireland. The regional committees undertake local fundraising activities and ensure that the money is spent on projects in their community so that the benefit of our work is always immediate, visible and lasting.
http://www.woodenspoon.com |
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The Children's Play Information Service (CPIS) is a specialist information resource providing information on all aspects of children’s play, focusing on school-age children.
http://www.ncb.org.uk/cpis/home.aspx?sve=782 |
Play England aims for all children and young people in England to have regular access to and opportunity for free, inclusive, local play provision and play space. Take a look at the relevant website for your area to see the latest news and campaigns, download and read all the latest resources and publications.
http://www.playengland.org.uk |
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The National Association for Head Teachers website is for all school leaders, where you can find latest news, resources and information relevant to your position.
http://www.naht.org.uk |
The well-being of children is a world-wide concern. Creating social and physical environments that foster the safety and the healthy development of children and youth requires global as well as local commitment. The International Play Association website offers information on the Declaration of the Child's Right to Play, resources and news.
www.ipaworld.org |
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Partnerships for Schools (PfS) was established in 2004 by the DCSF (previously DfES) and Partnerships UK to deliver Building Schools for the Future (BSF), the capital investment programme that will help transform every single secondary school in England.
http://www.partnershipsforschools.org.uk/ |
Play Scotland works to promote the importance of play for all children and young people, and campaigns to create increased play opportunities in the community.
http://www.playscotland.org |
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BESA has over 300 members which include manufacturers and distributors of equipment, materials, books, consumables, furniture, technology, ICT hardware and digital content – all to the education market. Have a look at the website to see which associated companies could benefit you and your school.
http://www.besa.org.uk |
Learning through Landscapes helps schools and early years settings make the most of their outdoor spaces for play and learning.
School grounds are essential to children’s learning and development, providing opportunities for healthy exercise, creative play, making friends, learning through doing and getting in touch with the natural world. We believe all children have the right to enjoy and benefit from well designed, managed and used school grounds.
Log onto their website to apply for membership, downloadable publications, training and competitions.
http://www.ltl.org.uk/index.htm |
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Play Wales - Chwarae Cymru work to raise awareness of children and young peoples need and right to play and to promote good practice at every level of decision making and in every place where children might play.
http://www.playwales.org.uk |
PlayBoard is the leading agency for the development and promotion of children and young people's play in Northern Ireland. To this end, the organisation provides a range of innovative services designed to strengthen service delivery through advice, support, training and tailored provision.
www.playboard.co.uk |
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The Association of Play Industries (API) is the lead trade body in the play sector; with over 75 members it represents the interests of manufacturers, installers, designers and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and safer surfacing.
The API’s aims and objectives are:
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To promote good play space design, installation and workmanship within the industry
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To promote an understanding of play and risk
To maintain and assist the development of British,
European and other Standards for play
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To liaise closely with governing bodies of play, nationally and internationally
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To ensure members comply with standards and good practice
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To provide a united voice for the play industry
http://www.api-play.org/ |
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