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bbc.co.uk Sites
BBC Parenting
www.bbc.co.uk/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 messageboards where parents can exchange views, stories, worries and ideas.
BBC Skillswise
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/
Helping adults to improve their reading, writing, maths and computer skills.
BBC News - School League Tables
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/league_tables/
A comprehensive guide to primary and secondary schools in England.
Careers fairs
www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/gettingintobbc/careersfairs.shtml
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
www.bbc.co.uk/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
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Helping adults to improve their reading, writing, maths and computer skills.
The Schools Parents
www.bbc.co.uk/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
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/games/
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
www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/home.shtml
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
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/
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
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/chat/
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
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/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.
Razzledazzle
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/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
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/characterpages/somethingspecial/
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.
Tikkabilla
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/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
www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/characterpages/bigcooklittlecook/
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
www.education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide2004
A subject-by-subject guide to the best universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Education Guardian - Schools
www.education.guardian.co.uk/schools/
News, resources, messageboards, links and more.
Ofsted
www.ofsted.gov.uk
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
www.surestart.gov.uk
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
www.gabbitas.net
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
www.iscis.uk.net
The official website for the 1300 UK schools accredited by the Independent Schools Council.
Curriculum Links
National Curriculum online
www.nc.uk.net/home
The National Curriculum, plus pupils' work, information and support materials
QCA
www.qca.org.uk
The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority website, including curriculum guidance, news and schemes of work.
The Parent Centre
www.parentcentre.gov.uk
A wealth of information and advice for parents, including details of the assessment tests undertaken by school-age children.
Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk/index
Provides links to educational information, resources and to the latest news stories in Government.
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