Useful websites for children of secondary school age
This is a list of websites parents may find useful when home educating their children. These resources are mainly aimed at families with children who are of secondary school age. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to check these resources are suitable for their child.
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10 Downing Streethttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18768/10-Downing-Street
Virtual tour of 10 Downing Street, the office of the British Prime Minister
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BBC Bitesizehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18749/BBC-Bitesize
For all secondary subjects, includes reading plus videos to watch and mini quizzes
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Classroom Secrets home learning packhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18751/Classroom-Secrets-home-learning-pack
KS2 Home Learning Packs
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Oak National Academyhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18752/Oak-National-Academy
A full curriculum of online lessons and resources for every Key Stage (made available during Covid-19 so may not be permanently available)
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Open Heritagehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18766/Open-Heritage
3D modelling and virtual tours of sacred, cultural and world heritage sites around the world
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Roots & Shootshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18748/Roots-Shoots
Activities to encourage practical positive change for people, animals and the environment
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Science Kidshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18742/Science-Kids
Science facts, videos, projects, experiments and investigations (also includes some geography topics such as rocks and minerals)
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The Hidden Worlds of the National Parkshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18767/The-Hidden-Worlds-of-the-National-Parks
Virtual tours of National Parks in the USA
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Topmarkshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18750/Topmarks
Learn online, through safe, fun and engaging games and activities