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BBC Sites
BBC Parenting
BBC Parenting provides information, support and expert help.
The site is clearly divided into different age groups and offers
information in small chunks for busy parents and practitioners.
The site also offers interactive features, including the popular
Pregnancy Calculator and messageboards where parents can exchange
views, stories, worries and ideas.
BBC Skillswise
Helping adults to improve their reading, writing, maths and computer skills.
BBC News - School League Tables
A comprehensive guide to primary and secondary schools in England.
Careers fairs
Details of careers fairs around the country where you and your child can find out more about BBC jobs, plus information about work experience and recruitment.
BBC Webwise
The BBC's guide to using the internet, including advice for those new to using a computer together with information about viruses and security, browsing the web, keeping children safe online, plug-ins, interactive TV and more.
BBC Schools
Helping adults to improve their reading, writing, maths and computer skills.
The Schools Parents
BBC Schools offers a wealth of educational sites for children from 4-19 years.
Sites offer online games, activities and printable worksheets for use by
children, parents and all those who work with children. Search for
individual sites by age group and subject, visit the Parents' pages for
advice and links or go to the Teachers' section to search for resources
by Key Stage.
Schools Games Machine
The brand new Schools Games Machine enables children and parents to search for
learning games across bbc.co.uk by age group and subject. The 'fruit machine'
search is designed to be fun and easy even for young or less confident users.
DynaMo
DynaMo has been designed specifically for parents and children of 5-9 years to
use at home. Covering Literacy, Numeracy, Science and History, the site provides
interactive learning games to play online as well as printable activities and games
to try away from the computer.
Revisewise and Bitesize
Revisewise and Bitesize offer revision resources and help for children sitting
exams at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. KS3 and GCSE Bitesize are available as WAP mobile
phone games, online Flash games and interactive TV as well as the familiar website material.
Onion Street
The Onion Street Messageboards offer support for revision, homework and personal issues
for 11-16s. There are messageboards dedicated to general revision issues as well as
specific subjects. Each one is premoderated so parents can be sure the content will
be age-appropriate and relevant.
The Schools Programme Guide
The Schools Programme Guide provides full listings of all BBC Schools radio and TV
shows. Users can search by age, subject or programme name. Details of content and
broadcast times are provided for each programme.
CBeebies
CBeebies is for pre-school children to explore with their parents.
Content has been developed around early Learning Goals and includes stories,
colour and make activities, songs, recipes and printable star charts as well
as sites for all the CBeebies programmes and a Grown-ups area.
CBeebies Grown-ups
CBeebies is for pre-school children to explore with their parents.
Content has been developed around early Learning Goals and includes stories,
colour and make activities, songs, recipes and printable star charts as well
as sites for all the CBeebies programmes and a Grown-ups area.
Teletubbies
Teletubbies is aimed at children at critical stages of language development.
The site offers a wide range of learning games, songs and printable activities
focusing on language, number and hand-eye co-ordination. Various 'goodies' are
available, too, including sounds, screensavers and postcards.
Razzledazzle
Teletubbies is aimed at children at critical stages of language development.
The site offers a wide range of learning games, songs and printable activities
focusing on language, number and hand-eye co-ordination. Various 'goodies' are
available, too, including sounds, screensavers and postcards.
Something Special
Something Special can be enjoyed by pre-school children or those in the
Early Years of Primary School and focuses particularly on meeting the needs
of children with special educational needs. Activities on the site can be
accessed using either a mouse or the spacebar, and a section on sign language
is included.
Boogie Beebies
Boogie Beebies aims to get children off their seats and dancing along to
pop songs specially created for them, encouraging an interest in dance,
healthy movement and singing - and also exploring some interesting and
inspirational locations.
Tikkabilla
Tikkabilla provides a range of activities, including multicultural recipes,
e-cards, stories and print-and-do activities. Video footage 'Through the
Window' helps children to understand the world around them and explore
different experiences and cultures.
Big Cook Little Cook
Big Cook Little Cook is a comical concoction of sugar and spice,
fruit and veg, bread and rice: an educational journey of discovery
for young viewers. The site offers recipes, games and activities.
Other Sites
Comprehensive guide to non-BBC websites covering parents' issues
Education Guardian - University Guide
A subject-by-subject guide to the best universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Education Guardian - Schools
News, resources, messageboards, links and more.
Ofsted
The official site of the Office for Standards in Education, including inspection reports and advice about finding a school, nursery or daycare provider.
Sure Start
Sure Start is the Government's programme in England to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support.
Gabbitas - Independent Schools Guide
A complete online directory of over 2300 schools and colleges together with an introduction to all aspects of independent education.
Independent Schools Council information service
The official website for the 1300 UK schools accredited by the Independent Schools Council.
Curriculum Links
National Curriculum online
The National Curriculum, plus pupils' work, information and support materials
QCA
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority website, including curriculum guidance, news and schemes of work.
The Parent Centre
A wealth of information and advice for parents, including details of the assessment tests undertaken by school-age children.
Department for Education and Skills
Provides links to educational information, resources and to the latest news stories in Government.
All the sites listed are checked regularly. However, the constantly changing nature of the Internet means some sites may alter after we have visited them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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