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1001fonts.com
Plenty to choose from here and the site is regularly updated. Free to use.
1st4sport - Coachwise
If you are looking for a place to buy PE books and teaching resources that have been thoroughly reviewed, this is a good starting point.
Acceleratedlearning.com
An excellent site that looks at how to learn 'smarter' and gives you a personal learning styles profile by answering a few questions. There are some free resources and ideas but there are also CDRoms for sale.
Acceleratedlearning.co.uk
A different take on the theme of accelerated learning with some articles, advice and information on this critical aspect of a teachers toolkit.
Art Teaching.co.uk
An excellent website for Art teachers. Well worth a look.
Arts Connected.org
A US based website with tips and tricks for Art in the digital age. Highly interactive and suitable for use in the classroom. Free.
Art attack - Childrens ITV
Website with a fantastic variety of activities. Advice on how to get the best from a range of materials.
Accelerated-Learning.co.uk
Book store for fantastic range of reads on accelerated learning. Clearly defined and well organised categories including brain compatible learning, multiple intelligence, MFL and Music and lots more.
Advisory Centre for Education
Is an independent, registered charity, which offers information about state education in England and Wales for parents of school age children. They offer free telephone advice on many subjects like exclusion from school, bullying, special educational needs and school admission appeals.
Accelerated Learning In Training and Education - Alite
Alite provides learning and motivation programmes for educators, developers and parents. They also produce a range of resources to support and promote personal development and motivation.
Ambleside Primary School
Ambleside Primary school website is an excellent example of what can be achieved with few resources available. Take a few minutes to have a look through the site.
AQA
UK based exam board with links to curriculum content.
Association of School and College Leaders
A professional body for school leader (formerly SHA). Covering recent developments in the world of school leadership and information for those aspiring to these positions.
Association for Science Education
A community of teachers, technicians, and other professionals supporting science education and is the largest subject association in the UK. The ASE is an independent and open forum for debate and a powerful force to promote excellence in science teaching and learning, with unique benefits for members.
Association of Teachers and Lecturers
One of the main teaching unions in the UK. Lots of information on performance management, workforce reform and recent developments in the profession.
Autism Education Trust
An invaluable resource for teachers and parents involved with Autism. Useful info for young people with ASD a really well-presented site with some great ideas and advice
Best History Sites.net
An amazing variety of links to information on Art History websites. Carefully compiled.
BARB
Broadcasters Audience Research Board. The official site for finding out UK TV audience figures.
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation. World renowned broadcaster with a site packed full of information. A great starting point for discussion, research, information and fun.
Bitesize Revision
A highly recommended resource for revision. All subjects and key stages covered with regular updates. Free.
BBC History
A thorough and well presented walk through time. A first class resource from the BBC.
BBC Languages
Absolutely brilliant range of learning materials for languages. A great starting point for further information.
BBC Music, Orchestras and Singers
Find out all about the instruments of the orchestra, explore the history of choral music, and have a go at some musical games.
BBC Ethics
An excellent resource from the BBC providing a huge range of detail on ethics and religion. A good starting point for research and discussion.
BBC Schools Religious Studies
Some great ideas on teaching and learning about Religious Studies.
BBC Science and Nature
An outstanding resource and a favourite with teachers and students alike. Try the interactive body, the space section or the links to environment and climate change. The psychology tests are worth a go too.
British Board of Film Classification
A very interesting site explaining how they decide on certificates for release and the ones they refuse!
British Dyslexia Association
The home page of the British Dyslexia Association with information, help and advice on a number of issues.
British Film Institute
A bit more for teachers and film buffs but useful for finding study guides etc
Business Studies Online
An excellent resource with an updated site. Easy to use and providing many free resources. There is also a new members section with a wide range of excellent materials for learning.
Behaviour Online
An online subscription resource for improving student behaviour, attitudes and performance. Definitely worth a look at the training videos.
British Red Cross Teaching Resources
There are some great ideas here with lots of guidance on how to use use some cutting edge material. Topics include First Aid, War Crimes, Poverty, Famine, Conflict and Disasters. Plenty to think about and some seriously thought-provoking material. Lesson plans, presentations and worksheets will help you through the lesson. Sign up to receive regular updates. This is a highly recommended resource.
British Gymnastics
One of the best places to start looking for resources for gymnastics. Full of regularly updated information and ideas for coaches, teachers, parents and gymnasts of all ages and abilities.
BBC CBeebies for Grown Ups
A great site from the BBC that provides a wealth of information for parents on how to encourage learning. Advice on Special Needs and the Early Learning Curriculum. Plus a lot of fun!
BBC Advice
Another excellent resource from the BBC with some straight talking advice on jobs, life, relationships and drugs.
Bullying UK - The UK Anti-bullying Charity
Loads of information and advice on how to deal with bullying. For parents and young people alike.
Burcu Akyol
Burcu Akyol is an English teacher in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently working at ISTEK Schools as the Foreign Languages Department Coordinator. Interested in using web technologies in ELT and teacher training. She is a firm believer the importance of sharing ideas and knowledge which is my primary aim with this blog.
Boardworks - Free Resources - Maths
Useful ideas and lesson plans for free. Register in order to download the best bits. There are regular updates and new features added. Definitely worth a look.
Boardworks - Free Resources - English
Useful ideas and lesson plans for free. Register in order to download the best bits. There are regular updates and new features added. Definitely worth a look.
Boardworks - Free Resources - Science
Useful ideas and lesson plans for free. Register in order to download the best bits. There are regular updates and new features added. Definitely worth a look.
bee-it!
This is a well established website that provides news and resources to help you incorporate ICT into teaching and learning. Packed with useful ideas and a supplier directory, bee-it is a great place to look for information and support. Free newsletters provide you with some great tips and advice - registration is free and simple. Highly recommended!
Cells Alive
A fun site for teachers and students. Lots of interactive material including a look at how big things are.
Charter for Compassion
The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national difference. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter inspires worldwide community-based acts of compassion.
Clipbank
Channel 4 Learning and Espresso Education provide a high quality service of relevant teaching material in video. Based on a server so not reliant on internet connection. Subscription based but fantastic value for money with regular updates. Training provided.
Classtools
Create free educational games, quizzes, activities and diagrams in seconds. Host them on your own blog, website or intranet. No signup, no passwords, no charge. Highly recommended and something you will come back to again and again.
Creative Chemistry
Providing a huge range of useful revision material for Chemistry. There are full-colour worksheets and teaching notes for fun activities suitable for a chemistry club, and around three hundred pages of question sheets and practical guides for GCSE and A Level Chemistry. Highly recommended and free.
Creative Education
A well established leader in providing training and coaching to support all aspects of the education profession. A wide range of courses on offer and the site is easy to use. Register for free to receive the full range of benefits.
Crickweb
An excellent site with hundreds of resources for Early Years and primary schools. A variety of tools help students understand some difficult concepts. Free to use and well worth a look. Really good for interactive white boards. Highly recommended.
Culture 24
This new site has been developed with teachers in mind. The Teachers section provides a guide to the rich and diverse cultural resources on offer from museums and exhibitions across the UK. Whilst relevant material will be curriculum tagged, the site deliberately signposts most content by format and subject matter . Well worth a look.
Curriculumbits
Lots of resources which are interactive and ready for use. Download your own copy to keep (for a small fee) or use them direct from the web for free. A range of subjects are offered and the site is regularly updated.
ChildLine
The best place for confidential advice for young people on a range of issues.
Department for Education
The UK government website giving official information on developments in education.
Discovery Education Brainboosters
Loads of easy to use puzzles, brain teasers, thinking skills activities and fun stuff for every age. Produced by the same organisation who run the Discovery Channel. Highly recommended and free to use.
Drama Lesson Plans
A useful resource for Drama teachers with an ever expanding set of lesson plans to cover a range of themes. Need to pay for these but they have been well reviewed. Definitely worth a look.
Dads Space
A great site for Dads (and mums too) with lots to talk about. Issues ranging from teenage sex to mental health. Free advice, fun and well worth a look. Highly recommended.
Dragonfly Training
A well-established successful UK and International training company. Hundreds of courses to choose from across all subjects and training needs. There is also an excellent range of free resources and materials available for download. Register for free to access the best materials.
Doug Belshaw
Doug Belshaw is a leading advocate of technology and learning. He actively supports education. His blog contains a number of features relevant to teaching, with helpful advice on how to get the best out of technology. He has also written a number of features and e-books on productivity including Upping Your Game - well worth a read.
Do you trust engineers?
This is great for observation skills, general shock and awe and inspiring creativity and imagination. Useful for a number of different lessons too.
eChalk
Subscription based interactive resources for all subjects and levels. Lots of tasters and samples to try out. This is an excellent resource and good value for money. Highly recommended.
Edexcel
UK based exam board with links to curriculum content.
Englishteaching.co.uk
An enormous array of resources to support English teaching across the secondary curriculum. Linking directly to TES English.
Englishbiz.co.uk
An excellent site that delivers a range of useful techniques and tips for teaching many aspects of the English curriculum.
Espresso Education
One of the leading content providers to Primary schools. Espresso is an extensive library of high quality, video rich broadband teaching resources and student activities that motivates pupils and supports teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to bring ICT into the classroom. Requires subscription at very reasonable rates.
ExploreLearning
A subscription site which is US based. They offer a free trial for 30 days and it is worth a go. They use interactive based software called gizmos and they really work well. This has revolutionised teaching science in the classroom. The resources allow you to track student progress and set assessments for students to do at home. If you try any subscription site then try this.
Educational Games from the Nobel Prize Organisation
An excellent variety of fun and games from the well respected and world renowned Nobel organisation. Free to use.
Emaths
Free resources for teachers and students to support maths education. An excellent range of video tutorials, teaching materials, lesson plans and key information on reaching a grade C. Highly recommended.
Edte.ch presents Interesting ways to ........
This is the brainchild of Tom Barrett who has put together a range of excellent professional development opportunities. Find one you are interested in and start an amazing journey. Collaborate with others and share your brainwaves. Check out the home page for the most recent ideas and contributions.
Film Education
This is a charity supported bu the UK Film industry. It promotes and supports the use of film in the curriculum. Regularly updated, interesting and relevant to a number of curriculum areas.
FlamingText
All sorts of fun to be had with different fonts and styles. Have a play.
Funky Geography
This is fun to use and to see what can be done to promote geography in schools. A good starting point for any budding geographer.
Geographyalltheway.com
An excellent site that has been developed by a geography teacher to provide online resources, worksheets and lessons. Free to use. Register to get maximum benefits.
Geography at the Movies
A great site for interactive teaching of Geography. Free to use with hundreds of ready to use presentations.
GreatSchools
US based information for parents choosing schools. Advice, reviews, information and the latest news in education. There is also a really useful section on special needs and child development. Worth a look.
GreenTV
The British Council's web channel for climate change designed for teachers, students, young professionals, researchers and the creative sector interested in developing local climate change solutions or learning more about the impact of climate change around the world. The channel contains both proprietary content and that produced by partners and other organisations.
Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site
Treasure hunting for everyone! Use maps, GPS and all your navigation skills to find a hidden 'cache' - anywhere in the world. Registration is free, quick and simple but for a small fee there are loads of extras. This is a great way to get outside and have some fun.
Google Art Project
An amazing journey through the galleries of the world's art museums. Using Google Maps 'streetview' technology you can navigate through the corridors of the museum. If you want to stop and take a closer look then you can examine each picture with a zoom function. This is brilliant!
Guardian Teacher Network
This a fantastic place to look for free teaching resources. The Guardian have done an excellent job of organising this to make navigation easy and reliable. From ages 4-18, there are thousands of resources uploaded by teachers. The newsletter highlights some great new additions and time saving search tips. There are also links to the best of Education news from The Guardian. Follow them on Twitter @GuardianTeach for regular updates. We think you will really like this!
GCSEPod
GCSEPod is a great way to reinforce learning and understanding with a well organised and ever expanding library of podcasts that are simple and easy to download. Students have access to a wide range of subjects, with voices of experienced and enthusiastic teachers to guide them through the essentials of each topic. For schools with a close eye on value for money, we think this ticks lots of important boxes - raising standards, promoting independent learning and making the most of the digital age. Take a look.....
History on the Net
Some resources for sale but plenty of free ideas and tips for delivering history in the classroom. Covering all aspects of the History curriculum at all levels.
Independent Thinking
For fifteen years Independent Thinking has been working to bring the best out of young people and those who work with them, focusing on areas including thinking, learning, motivation and creativity. Ian Gilbert is one of the leading exponents of high quality training and his team of associates come highly recommended. The website has lots of ideas, articles and thought-provoking materials. Well worth a look.
Internet Movie Database
A huge site with a stunning array of information about films and the film industry.
Interactive Whiteboard Resources
Lots of links to useful resources for Early Years, Foundation and Primary.
iwChameleon
Well respected Business Studies and Economics resources site. Free to use.
Information Literacy
Learning and Teaching Scotland have produced a site to assist in the development of critical literacy. Currently undergoing huge redevelopment.
Institute of Physics
Physics.org is brought to you by the Physics in Society team at the Institute of Physics. Their aim is to inspire people of all ages about physics. Let them be your guide and show you the best physics places on the web. Some great stuff for anyone interested in Physics.
In 30 seconds - teaching tips
This a super idea from Kevin Mclaughlin which brings you one 30 second teaching tip every single day of the year - simple to use, definitely not patronising and really useful.
Incredibox
This is such fun to experiment with! Making your own acapella group with different voices and effects. Definitely a recommendation.
Juicy Geography
Ideas, lessons and resources for school geography at KS3 and KS4. The emphasis is on creativity, ICT and original Google Earth lessons. Highly recommended in the world of geography teachers.
Jing
A great way to capture whats happening on your screen and share it with others. Make tutorials that will save you explaining things to people, comment on your photos or collaborate with colleagues. Easy to use trial version for Mac and PC.
Kent Trust web - Art
How ICT and Art can work together. A good selection of resources for Art teachers.
Kangaroo Maths
High quality subscription site but with lots of free resources. It is interactive and fun. Make sure you have a look in Kennys pouch. Good value for money and well worth a look.
Ken Taylor Drama in Education
A range of useful resources to suport Drama education. Links to other materials provided.
Le Cyberprof
Some really useful techniques and ideas for language improvement. The blog is good too!
Learning Zone - Class Clips
Another gem from the BBC. A searchable database of BBC clips categorised according to curriculum area. An invaluable and ever expanding resource.
Learn Genetics - University of Utah
A first class resource with a fantastic variety of information for teaching Genetics, Variation and Inheritance, Life Sciences and all sorts. Easy to use, free and thoroughly recommended.
Linguascope
Lots of fun ideas for use in the Languages classroom. Subscription site but highly recommended and with competitive rates.
Little Dippers
A well respected and well established UK based organisation which runs courses for babies and young children to teach them water safety. Thoroughly recommended.
Lawn Tennis Association - Parents
Lots of good advice and information on how to make the most of this wonderful game for young people.
Languagenut
Languagenut has been designed to support primary school teachers in the delivery of Key Stage 2 Modern Foreign Languages. Covering the full four years Languagenut unlocks the business of learning languages in a way that is rigourous, progressive and fun. This is a subscription site but rates are very reasonable and provide excellent value for money.
Maths is Fun
Maths resources in clearly defined sections. Ideas for games and puzzles too. Well laid out, easy to use and free.
MathsNet
A well-known website that offers a number of resources to teachers for free. The games/puzzles section is well worth a look. Some favourites would Hangman, Higher-Lower, Countdown and Mathionnaire. Highly recommended.
Moovl
Subscription based site but a great interactive resource nevertheless. Use Moovl to explore challenging scientific and mathematical concepts. Worth a look at the demo clip.
MyMaths
A subscription website offering excellent value for money. Online teaching resources, homeworks, booster lessons, games and individual student access. Free samples to try. Highly recommended.
Mathletics
A well respected online teaching resource covering all areas of the Maths curriculum from 5-18 years old. Excellent subscription deals and highly recommended.
My Science Box
A well-presented site that gives you lesson plans and resources based on the US curriculum for science. Lots of ideas for free from a science teacher.
Multiple Intelligences Test
Birmingham Grid for Learning provide a really easy way to find out where your strengths lie and how to make the best of them. Analyse the results by gender and age or compare a whole class. Really interesting.
MyWorks is an excellent resource covering a wide range of subjects across Key Stage 3 and 4. One of the best features is the ability for teachers to set differentiated activities to individual students and chart their progress. The activities are fun and interactive and provide instant feedback whether you are right or wrong. Difficult concepts are explained clearly and students can make progress very quickly. MyWorks provides excellent value for departments on a tight budget.
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Most ironic signs of all time
Bet you have already seen some of these but this is a nice collection.
Music4Learning - The Wellcome Trust - Interactive Guide
Here is a comprehensive look at how music can enhance and enrich learning. Drawing on the knowledge of several experts in the fields of education, music and psychology, the Big Picture also provides a number of ideas for using music in the classroom.
Music4Learning - The Big Picture - Music, Mind and Medicine
The Wellcome Trust provides a detailed overview of how music impacts on our everyday lives. Well presented with a range of interactive lesson ideas and activities for all ages. Part of our 'Music4Learning' series of links.
Music4Learning - Health and Wellbeing
An extract from a comprehensive work by Professor Susan Hallam at the Institute of Education, University of London. This chapter examines the effects of background music on health and well-being. There are many interesting perspectives and references to other scientific studies. Reproduced with kind permission of the author.
Music4Learning - The effects of music on behaviour
Five studies on the effects of music on learning, performance and behaviour by Professor Susan Hallam and Anastasia Kotsopoulou, Institute of Education, University of London. A thorough examination of how music can enhance the learning experience. Reproduced with kind permission.
Merlin John Online
Merlin John is a highly respected and well renowned voice of authority in the world of Education. His website provides a unique perspective on the people and ideas that are driving Education in the right direction. A good starting point for new ideas and innovation.
Music4Learning - The Power of Music - BBC World Service Special
From the archives of the BBC World Service, here is a thorough investigation into the ability of music to improve our lives. Jane Hanson takes you on a stimulating journey looking at influential music, medicine, healing and therapy. She explores the links between music and personal development and gathers opinion from a variety of experts. This is a four part series, with each episode lasting about 25 minutes. You will need to have Real Player available once you have clicked on the links. Definitely worth a try!
National Autistic Society
The leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families, providing information, support and pioneering services.
National Literacy Trust
At the National Literacy Trust we believe that literacy transforms lives, and that with better literacy, everyone can succeed in life. When we talk about better literacy, we mean the combination of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills necessary for a fair chance in life.
National Association for SEN
Nasen is the leading organisation in the UK which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special and additional support needs.
NASUWT
One of the main teaching unions in the UK. Lots of information on performance management, workforce reform and recent developments in the profession.
National College for Leadership of Schools and Childrens Services
Useful links to current research and philosophy in education particularly for aspiring middle leaders and Headteachers. This is a great place to share ideas and look for solutions to common problems in education.
National Geographic
A phenomenal resource for education about the world and life around us. Free to use and full of detail. Every section is clearly signposted and provides a rich multimedia experience. Highly recommended.
Netmums
Now in its tenth year and doing a great job for all parents and carers. Netmums has now developed a huge archive of useful tips and advice along with growing support networks both locally and nationally. Highly recommended.
Naked Scientists
The Naked Scientists are a media-savvy group of physicians and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio, live lectures, and the Internet to strip science down to its bare essentials and promote it to the general public. A fantastic resource for teaching ideas, video clips and lots of fun stuff.
National Union of Teachers
One of the main teaching unions in the UK. Lots of information on performance management, workforce reform and recent developments in the profession.
Nobel Prize
One of the leading advocates of excellence in achievement. A huge range of resources to support teachers in a number of areas. Free to use and highly recommended.
Nrich Maths
Thousands of free mathematics enrichment materials (problems, articles and games) for teachers and learners from ages 5 to 19 years. All the resources are designed to develop subject knowledge, problem-solving and mathematical thinking skills. The website is updated with new material on the first day of every month. A first class resource.
NSPCC
UK based charity website that deals with issues of child abuse and how to get advice on prevention. Help for parents and children alike.
Nordoff Robbins - Music transforming lives
Nordoff Robbins is a national charity using music to transform the lives of vulnerable people of all ages, all over the UK. Its services include music therapy sessions for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities, and short music skills workshops and courses for those wishing to bring music into the lives of those they care for.
Ofsted
The official body for inspecting schools in the UK. Provides links to school reports and official publications as well as an FAQ and contact details. Some interesting stuff for professional development.
Ocean Maths
This is a great site for making links between students and their parents. Homework tasks and challenging assignments across all key stages . Reviewed in the TES magazine and highly recommended. Free to use.
Open University Education
One of the leading providers of Higher Education across so many fields. Opportunities for people re-training and entering the education profession. Lots of useful ideas and starting points.
On Track Athletics
Lots of advice on athletics and all the associated events with resources freely available. Information for participants, coaches, parents and supporters. Worth a look.
Office Wisdom
Simple philosophy for the office.
O2 Learn
This is a great idea! Sharing best lessons for learning and revision. Connect with a huge audience and have a chance of winning prizes for teachers and schools. If you are a teacher, student or a parent, then this is definitely worth a look. Free to use.
Oddizzi
Oddizzi.com is fun, friendly and fantastic for learning about the world. This is a journey of exploration and an exciting adventure from one horizon to the next. Oddizzi.com shows us how important it is to understand the key features of our planet. Two charming and colourful characters accompany students on their quest for knowledge. Odd and Izzi are always on hand to point you in the right direction if you stray off the beaten track. Updates are regular and frequent and news feeds provide great stimuli for conversation. 'ClassPals' is a quick and easy way for students to connect instantly with classrooms around the world by sending postcards - no stamp required! Best of all, is the fact that Oddizzi.com is great for every lesson, every subject and every day. The free trial offers all you need to get a feel of the site. Jump in!
PowerPoint Games
An excellent place to download and adapt different games for use in the classroom. Good for revision and checking understanding.
Periodic Videos
A brilliant resource from the University of Nottingham designed to promote knowledge of chemistry and the world around us. Free to use. Highly recommended.
Primary Resources
This is one of the most talked about and well respected sites for sharing resources for the primary sector. Regular contributions and updates across all themes, subjects, learning stages and abilities. Well worth taking some time to browse through what's on offer.
Pivotal Education
Pivotal Education is an award winning team of education consultants led by Paul Dix working both in the UK and internationally. Pivotal are leading specialists in Behaviour and Safety for children and young people. Excellent range of support material across all areas of education. Highly recommended.
Physical Education Resources
Content, lesson plans, information and forum for teachers of primary physical education. Excellent ideas and developing all the time.
PE Goodies
An excellent site with a huge range of first class resources available for download. Register for free to get everything on offer. Wide selection of sports and games across all levels. Highly recommended.
Parent Link Sussex
A UK based organization that helps with advice for parents of children with Special Educational Needs.
Papyrus - Prevention of Young Suicide
UK resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress particularly teenagers and young adults. PAPYRUS is a voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Paper plane game
Rather addictive bit of fun! Create your own league with friends. Don't give up on it.......
QCDA
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency - UK based exam board with links to curriculum content.
Quia.com
A free 30 day trial is definitely worth a go. An excellent resource for teachers allowing them to use a network of existing puzzles and quizzes and to modify them according to curriculum content. Flashcard activities, memory tests, pairs games, matching terms and lots more. Highly recommended.
Quotations Page
Useful for finding quotations and providing material for discussion. Ideal for starters, assemblies, spiritual reflection and group discussions.
Radical Geography
A great site for Geographers and an excellent model for other subjects. Just undergone a huge makeover - well presented, easy to use and free. This is highly recommended.
Rob Long Education Works
Rob Long is a Chartered Educational Psychologist who works independently offering high quality training in schools and colleges to teachers and other professionals who are concerned with children and young adults. Rob's training events are renowned for the dynamic approach he has to communicating with his audience and his ability to share the commitment and enthusiasm he has in his subject. He is recognised as one of the leading speakers in his field in the United Kingdom. Highly recommended.
Royal Society of Chemistry
The largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences.
Rugby.com.au
Online coaching library from Rugby Australia with plenty to inspire and encourage. Aimed at all levels of ability.
Reuters - Pictures of the Decade
Warning! Powerful and thought-provoking images with detailed descriptions and attributions. Some of the most awe inspiring photographs from the last ten years. Please review before using with sensitive minds.
Society of Biology
The Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting members and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.
Scale of the Universe
A fantastic flash interactive animation demonstrating the scale of the universe from the biggest to the smallest. Absolutely stunning.
SAM Learning
One of the UKs leading providers of online learning and revision with opportunities for teachers to monitor student performance and set assignments. Designed around the UK curriculum subjects. Excellent value for money.
Sandlot Science
Worth allowing a bit of time to browse through this site. Lots of interesting features especially the optical illusions which are great for getting the brain working. Take some of the tours. Free to use.
SchoolHistory
A well respected and well organised site with a huge range of resources for teachers, including games, worksheets, lesson plans and teaching ideas along with a variety of links to other history sites. Free to use.
Schoolzone
Providing a number of services for teachers, Schoolzone deliver a huge range of reviews on educational resources and suppliers and a chance for teachers themselves to take part in the reviews. So before you commit precious budgets to resources, take a look to see what Schoolzone have to say. Register for free to get access to the best bits.
SEN Teacher
SEN Teacher provides cost-free teaching & learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. Many resources here may also be of use to educators of primary and elementary students.
Skool.ie
Focusing on the Irish Junior and Senior Cycle curricula, skoool.ie is the first resource of its kind designed specifically for Irish students and teachers. Some excellent ideas for parents and students particularly around revision.
Staffordshire Learning Network Geography
An excellent site for geographers. Packed full of teaching tips and lesson ideas from geography teachers across the UK. Highly recommended.
Science Learning Network
Offers some excellent resources for use in the classroom and at home. Free and easy to use.
Snowslippers
A well-established family run company specialising in school ski trips predominantly to Austria. Highly recommended organisation offering competitive prices.
Sportplan
An excellent subscription site with a developing bank of resources including video clips, drills, lesson plans and interactive material for the classroom.
Sport England
Plenty of resources, articles and information regularly updated. Supported and funded by the Lottery Foundation. Free to use.
stock.xchng photos
The leading free stock photography site. If you are looking for some great images this is a good starting point.
Study Guides and Strategies
Really useful selection of tips and techniques to maximise learning potential. Great for revision techniques.
S-Cool Revision
An excellent resource for revision across a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level. Need to register to access the best resources.
Songs for Teaching
An extensive library of songs with lyrics available to support learning in the classroom. Many subject areas covered. Need to pay for downloads once you have sampled it but tracks at excellent value.
Staff appraisals
A collection of apparently true descriptions on staff appraisals.
SoundFXnow.com
A fast growing range of popular sound effects and themes available for download for free. Great for using with presentations, podcasts and movie projects.
Safety at Work awards
An interesting perspective on the crazy world of Health and Safety - this is ideal for a build up to work experience week!
Science Museum
A great starting point for lots of different ideas. A range of online resources, lesson ideas, planning schedules for visits and loads more. Well worth a look and free to use.
Send My Friend
Send My Friend to School is a campaign that has brought together hundreds of thousands of students and teachers in the UK who want the government to keep its promise and make sure that every child can go to school, no matter where they live in the world. Send My Friend is run by lots of organisations, including charities and teaching unions, who all believe that education is really important. Take a look!
The Guardian - Education
Full of relevant articles on the world of education and current affairs in the world of teaching and learning. Jobs, Higher Education and professional development worth signing up for free.
The Poetry Library
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1912 to the present day in Britain. It is the major library for modern and contemporary poetry funded by the Arts Council England.
Tribal
Formerly SfE, Tribal is a leading provider of training to colleagues in education and to other public sector professionals. Some excellent material to look through.
Talk to Frank
A straight-talking website that gives all the facts about drugs. In the UK call 0800 77 66 00 or text 82111. Free and confidential advice.
Training and Development Agency for Schools
The first point of reference if you are thinking of joining the profession and some good clips to remind us why we joined the profession in the first place. There is also a look into the future of teaching.
TeacherNet
A huge depository of relevant information despite recent changes to the UK Government. Useful resources and guides to current practice, policy and strategies.
Teachers TV
A well respected source of professional development and sharing good practice. Plenty of material for use in training sessions, whole school improvement and the wider world of education. A statement from Teachers TV explains that despite termination of their contract with the UK Government, the 4000 educational videos will continue to be available online.
Teachers' Pensions
Everything you need to know about Pensions. Advice and information.
Teachers2Parents
An innovative and simple way to make communication between teachers and parents easy and effective. Text messaging is a quick and cost effective way to notify parents of an excellent test mark or a detention for missing homework. The savings to a school budget are evident after only a few months. Have a look at the demo.
Teach ICT
A superb site for teachers of ICT. Written by professionals for professionals. An enormous amount of free resources available. Well worth a visit.
Teaching and Learning Resources
Free and easy to use. A good place to start looking for resources. Particularly good for literacy and numeracy.
Teaching Ideas
Plenty of good resources and teaching ideas across all areas of the curriculum. Particularly relevant for Early Years and Primary sectors. Free to use.
Teaching Videos
A place where all sorts of videos have been put into categories and subjects. Beautifully simple and easy to use.
Teachnology
An excellent US-based site that offers a subscription service for teachers plus an enormous range of reviewed links that will be of interest to many. A great deal of this site is free to use.
Teacher Tube
Some really interesting contributions that cover many aspects of learning and teaching. Browse the catalogue of videos by any category. Constantly updated.
Teacher Training Videos
Run by Russell Stannard, this site does exactly what it says with loads of really useful tips and tricks for setting up gadgets and gizmos in the classroom. No need to register and easy to find what you need.
Technology Student
Great site for technology teachers. Links to resources, worksheets and lesson plans. Plenty of ideas for the classroom.
TED
So much more than Technology, Entertainment and Design - this is fast becoming the model for 21st Century professional development. One of the leading providers of inspirational talks about everything. You will not be disappointed. Have a look at our video section for some of our favourites.
TES Connect
One of the most reliable and comprehensive sources of information about education. Jobs, networking, sharing ideas and good practice and a place to look for inspiration. Easy to use and free to register. Highly recommended.
The Times 100 Business Studies Case Studies
A student and teacher business studies resource with up-to-the-minute information and excellent resources.
Top Grade Tutoring
Based in the West Midlands, UK, they provide not only contact with tutors in a range of subjects but a series of first class revision materials available at very reasonable rates.
Tutor2u
A leading publisher of e-learning resources for Economics, Business, Politics, Enterprise, Law, Sociology, Religious Studies and related subjects.
Tutor Hunt
Aim to provide a completely free service for both tutors and students to locate each other. This is an excellent starting point for parents and students who are considering extra tuition in key subjects and a useful reference point for potential tutors.
Tumble Tots
This is for parents of younger children who are looking for something worthwhile and challenging for their little ones. Designed to develop children's physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. The programme is structured to develop children's positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem.
TrekCo
A leading company in the South East of the UK for the provision of outdoor education. They also provide a huge range of outdoor activity equipment for sale. Great for family days out too.
The Responsibilty Project
Exploring what it means to do the right thing. Some thought-provoking media to help us consider our role in society and perhaps how we can make it a better place.
Teach PE
Free resource for coaching and physical education teaching. Links, worksheets, downloadable resources all available for no cost.
Thinkuknow
Plenty of first class advice on staying safe online. Really useful for young people and a huge section for carers, parents and teachers.
University of Colorado Science simulations
A great way to explain difficult concepts using simple simulations. Covering many aspects of biology, chemistry and physics. Free to use.
UPD8
Register with this UK based site and download resources in PDF or PowerPoint for use in the classroom. Teacher notes relating to lesson objectives and delivery accompany each download.
Usborne Quicklinks Languages
Navigate your way to the country of your choice. Then choose the language section you want and browse the links related to each of their publications. There are some excellent resources available. Free to use.
Usborne Quicklinks Maths
You will find a number of links for each topic from a variety of sources. Most of these work well in the classroom. Keep an eye out for stuff from learn alberta and ambleside primary.
UCAS
Whether you are searching for courses, checking out different universities and colleges or ready to apply then UCAS will guide you through every step. This is your best starting point when looking at further and higher education options. Easy to use and free.
Virtual Keyboard
Exactly what it says. Lots of fun.
Volleyball Coaching and Education Services
Really useful range of ideas for coaching and teaching at all levels. A range of videos and downloads are available to support your work.
What2Learn
An excellent site with an exciting and stimulating range of resources to aid revision and learning. Subscribe for free and gain access to hundreds of activities. Students are able to complete tasks online and teachers and parents can check on progress. Highly recommended.
Woodlands Junior School
One of the most visited school websites in the UK. Lots of information and resources. A must-see for parents and teachers alike.
World Wide Fund for Nature
A huge range of resources and interesting features which will appeal to all. Within the site is a link to WWF learning which gives details about how to use these resources in the classroom.
Why is Science important?
A collection of thoughts from some eminent scientists, public figures and regular science teachers. Join the debate and contribute. Use this to answer the question 'why do we learn about science?'
When you have had a bad day.......
Try this for putting things into perspective when things have not gone to plan.
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Young People's Trust for the Environment
A charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability. Some great sections and plenty of material to download for free. Highly recommended.
Youth Sport Trust
A registered charity, aiming to build a brighter future for all young people through sport. Plenty of useful information for PE departments in all areas of the curriculum.
Zen Thoughts
Something for those who take life too seriously.
