Resource list and useful curriculum information for Home Educating Parents
This page provides links to useful curriculum information for home educating parents.
| Resource | Information | Subject | Key Stage/Level | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National curriculum | The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject. |
Curriculum |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Corbett Maths | Videos, worksheets, study/revision cards, practice papers and quizzes. |
Maths |
KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Free |
| Times Educational Supplement (TES) | TES provides a range of primary and secondary school teaching resources. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free or small cost |
| Twinkl | Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints and teaching ideas. Includes resources for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| BBC Bitesize | Free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject. Includes resources for children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE, Post-16 |
Free |
| Oak National Academy | Almost 10,000 free lessons and resources. Made by teachers, for every teacher and every pupil. |
General resources |
FS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| EdPlace | Relevant resources created by teachers in English, maths and science aligned to schools and exams. Trackable and measurable progress with insights on exam readiness. Identifies gaps in learning and tailors the curriculum to meet their needs. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Free trial |
| Khan Academy (US based site) | Free online lessons in maths, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| IXL | Learn 2000+ skills online. Master tough topics. Win awards. Adaptive & Individualised. Immediate Feedback. Standards-based Learning. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Cost |
| Structured Home Learning | Comprehensive, fully timetabled plans personalised to your child's specific needs and abilities plus all the educational materials. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Cost |
| InterHigh | InterHigh delivers a fully interactive, online school with courses delivered by expert teachers. |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| CGP range of books | Work and study books in all subjects for example the ‘Complete Revision and Practice’, and ‘Study and Question Books’ |
General resources |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Cost |
| Literacy Planet | Covers spelling, grammar, punctuation, reading, phonics, sight words and writing. |
English |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free trial |
| Read, write, think | Providing educators and students access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction. |
English |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Spellodrome | Bring word lists to life with an engaging array of activities, games and challenges – all powered by your own word lists. Designed by educators, Spellodrome encourages independent learning and the development of critical spelling awareness. |
English |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free trial |
| Word Shark | Provides a fun, games-based solution for students learning to spell and read. Especially useful resource for students with dyslexia and SEND. |
English |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| Literacy Shed | Literacy Shed aim to provide teachers with high quality films and animations that can be used in the primary classroom to enhance the teaching of reading and writing. |
English |
KS1, KS2 |
Free |
| Absolute Maths | One-year maths course for either lower or higher-level Key Stage 3 students. Online tutor led courses for IGCSE/GCSE maths which can be taken over one or two years. Fully supported course with live or recorded sessions. |
Maths |
KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Cost |
| Mathletics | Engaging activities that make learning fun, builds on prior knowledge, provides reports for parents on strengths and areas for development. Access to a tutor. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| Conquer maths | Maths tuition adapted to the learners needs. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Yes |
| Maths Games | Free online maths games to practice key skills. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| White Rose | Provides resources and schemes of work in line with the national curriculum to develop mastery in maths. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| Number Shark | Provides a fun, games-based solution for students numeracy learning |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3 |
Cost |
| Nrich | Curriculum-linked resources to develop mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Good for challenging high attainers. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Post-16 |
Free |
| Maths Watch | Online maths platform that is fully responsive (adapts to any screen size) and looks consistently good on mobiles, tablets and desktops. |
Maths |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| Terrific Science | Investigations and resources linked to the curriculum. |
Science |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| School Science | Resources and news for science education. |
Science |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Post-16 |
Free |
| Mel Science | Science experiments for kids, delivered to your door. |
Science |
KS3, KS4 |
Free trial |
| STEM | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics resources and activities. |
Science |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Code Combat | CodeCombat is an educational video game for learning software programming concepts and languages. Students learn to type coding languages like JavaScript, Python, HTML and CoffeeScript, as well as learning the fundamentals of computer science. |
ICT |
KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Scratch | A free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations. |
ICT |
KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Squaducation | Fun, online film resource that delivers epic history for children in a simple, engaging format. |
History/Geography |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| School History | KS3, GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level history revision resources, created specifically to help busy teachers to engage their students and save hundreds of hours in lesson preparation. |
History/Geography |
KS3, KS4, GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| Horrible Histories | Watch episodes and clips, play games and sing songs. |
History/Geography |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Technology Triumphs | Classes in Catering, drawing etc |
Creativity |
KS4 |
Cost |
| Pro-create for iPad | App to create expressive sketches, rich paintings, illustrations and animations. Procreate is the complete art studio you can take anywhere, packed with unique features and intuitive creative tools. |
Creativity |
Beginners + |
Cost |
| Duolingo | Learn a range of languages for free using daily lessons. |
Modern Foreign Languages |
KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Mango Languages | Learns how you learn and adapts. |
Modern Foreign Languages |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Cost |
| BBC languages | Interactive ways to learn different languages. |
Modern Foreign Languages |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| NHS Change 4 Life | Workouts, indoor activities, recipes and much more. |
Health and wellbeing |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| PE with Joe (Wickes) | 5 minute to 30-minute workout sessions. |
Health and wellbeing |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| The Association of Young People’s Health | Fun, engaging and interactive ways for children and teenagers to learn about health. Offers support for parents of children experiencing mental health problems. Both the Health for Kids and Health for Teens websites have been updated with advice and guidance regarding coronavirus which includes how to talk to children about it as well as advice for teenagers who may be experiencing increased anxiety. |
Health and wellbeing |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Taste Education | Sensory food education resources |
Health and wellbeing |
KS1, KS2 |
Free |
| Anti-bullying | Support with students affected by bullying. |
Health and wellbeing |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Think U Know | An education programme which protects children both online and offline by educating them about keeping themselves safe. Includes support and advice for parents. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Child Net | Helping to make the internet a great and safe place for children. Advice, tips and resources for parents and carers, teachers and young people. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Post-16 |
Free |
| Internet Matters | An online hub packed with information to help parents educate their children and keep them safe. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| NSPCC website | Preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Swiggle | Child safe search engine. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| Gooseberry Planet | Offers an engaging and innovative approach to teaching e-safety. Pupils face real-life online scenarios to which they must respond, whilst simultaneously collecting stars and competing with their classmates. The game levels address a broad range of topics concerning current online threats and are tailored for different abilities, with audio support for those children who are less able. |
E-Safety |
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Free for 12 weeks |
| National Extension College | Online learning provider with qualified tutors, exam place guaranteed. Courses are designed for independent learning. |
GCSE resources |
GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| Oxford Home Schooling | Quality course materials, experienced tutors with proactive student contact by phone and email. Ongoing support from the Student Advice Team. |
GCSE resources |
KS3, GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| CloudLearn | Online interactive courses using quizzes, video and more. 1 to 1 tutor support. |
GCSE resources |
GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| OnMaths | Prepare for your maths GCSE with online tutorials on how to tackle problems, predicted papers for the upcoming maths GCSE, topic busters to help you revise specific topics, demon questions to try harder GCSE questions and mini mocks for quick GCSE exam practice. |
GCSE resources |
GCSE |
Cost |
| Maths Made Easy | Find a maths tutor as well as the maths revision materials and resources to help your child succeed. Access worksheets and past papers. Science and English resources also available. |
GCSE resources |
KS3, KS4, GCSE |
Free |
| Learn Direct | A variety of subjects offered including functional skills. |
GCSE resources |
KS4, GCSE, A Level |
Cost |
| Save my exams | A variety of resources suitable for GCSE, IGCSE and A Level. |
GCSE resources |
GCSE |
Free |
| GCSE versus IGCSE useful information | International GCSEs or IGCSEs normally do not have a coursework option and are therefore more suitable for EHE young people. |
GCSE versus IGCSE useful information |
GCSE |
Free |
| OCR GCSE | OCR is a leading UK awarding body. We provide qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Free |
| OCR international GCSE | Details re specifications |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Free |
| AQA GCSE | Benchmarked to UK standards, our exams only ever test subject ability, not language skills or cultural knowledge. This gives every student the best possible chance to show what they can do and get the results they deserve. |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Cost |
| AQA International GCSE | Benchmarked to UK standards, our exams only ever test subject ability, not language skills or cultural knowledge. This gives every student the best possible chance to show what they can do and get the results they deserve. |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Cost |
| Pearsons Edexcel GCSE | Information about Pearson and our qualifications |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Free |
| Pearsons Edexcel International GCSEs | Information about Pearson and our qualifications |
Awarding body information - GCSE |
GCSE |
Free |
| Primary curriculum maps | Primary curriculum maps |
Useful links – schemes of work |
KS1, KS2 |
Free |
| Secondary curriculum maps | Secondary curriculum maps |
Useful links – schemes of work |
KS3, KS4 |
Free |
| World class schools | WCSQM is a charity concerned with developing the skills, competencies and characteristics young people need to thrive in an ever changing global economy. |
Useful links – schemes of work |
KS1, KS2, KS3. KS4 |
Cost |
| Education Otherwise | Home schooling of children with disabilities |
SEN |
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| HE-Special | A group of families who home educate children with special educational needs and disabilities. |
SEN |
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| Dyslexics website | Information about Dyslexia |
SEN |
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| Home Schools Aspergers | Information about Aspergers Syndrome |
SEN |
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| National Autistic Society | The UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families - Tel: 08088 004104. |
SEN |
