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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Education Quizzeshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18740/Education-Quizzes
Teacher-written quizzes for KS1, KS2, 11-Plus, KS3 and GCSE
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KidsRead2Kidshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18734/KidsRead2Kids
Children read aloud abridged versions of books
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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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Parliament virtual tourhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18769/Parliament-virtual-tour
Virtual tour of the Houses of Parliament
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Topmarkshttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18750/Topmarks
Learn online, through safe, fun and engaging games and activities
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Vatican Museum virtual tourhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/18761/Vatican-Museum-virtual-tour
Tour the Vatican including the Sistine Chapel