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Lockdown learning can be really difficult if your parents don’t speak the language, or if they are burdened with other issues. A lack of resources, such as computer devices, wifi and artistic materials, can also be a barrier to success. It is also important to be mindful that isolation can be felt more acutely by those without other support networks such as family around them, and for those who have had to leave their homes and settle somewhere new.We appreciate how difficult it is to teach and study during the lockdown. Though we are hopeful that the pandemic will end, distanced learning is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. As such we are keen to share resources and celebrate best practice during this time.

Resources

Here are links to FREE resources to help families from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds with home learning. If you have anything to share please get in touch.

For Primary Students

General

BBC Bitesize

  • Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.

Khan Academy (registration required)

  • Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.

Education.com (registration required)

  • worksheets in different subjects by grade and topic

Smile and Learn with Mrs B

  • Videos on maths and English

Global Dimension

  • Skills practice across subjects by Key Stage on global themes

English

Kids’ Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen

  • Videos of Stories and Poems and Activities

The Linking Network

  • Video and audio of books.

Oxford Owl

  • Free e-books by age/ reading level.

British Council

  • English lessons, games and activities

International Children’s Digital Library

  • Free books in different languages by age

World Book (registration required)

  • Free books in different languages

Maths

Third Space Learning (registration required)

  • Worksheets for maths and literacy by year group

My Mini Maths

  • Video lesson and practice worksheet by year group

Art and Humanities

Virtual Tours of Museums

  • Includes tours of the Guggenheim museum (New York), the British Museum (London) and the Musée d’Orsay (Paris)

Creative Play Activities – Save the Children

  • A variety of ideas and activities to engage in play

Traces Project

  • Different creative learning activities

For Secondary Students

General

BBC Bitesize

  • Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.

Khan Academy (registration required)

  • Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.

Global Dimension

  • Skills practice across subjects by Key Stage on global themes

English

British Council

  • English lessons, games and activities

Teach It English

  • Activity PDF Sheets for English Skills

Kids’ Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen

  • Videos of Stories and Poem + Activities

International Children’s Digital Library

  • Free books in different languages by age

World Book (registration required)

  • Free books in different languages

Art and Humanities

Virtual Tours of Museums

  • Includes tours of the Guggenheim museum (New York), the British Museum (London) and the Musée d’Orsay (Paris)

For Parents

Bell Foundation

  • A guide to the English education system; advice on how to support children’s learning at home in different language (available in multiple languages).

Best Practice

The Hope Virtual School

The Hope virtual school in Bristol has been able to help students with their English despite the lockdown, via online learning, extra resources and an app. Read more here.

Covid Advice for Parents and Carers

Calderdale Council have put together some video advice for parents and carers about the return to school after lockdown.

Outwood Primary Academy Greystone Celebrates Refugee Week 2020.. virtually!

Staff at Greystone felt it was imperative to celebrate this year, regardless of Covid-19 implications and being mindful of the fact that many families may be facing hardships during these unprecedented times. Read more here.