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
- 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
- Videos on maths and English
- 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
- Video and audio of books.
- Free e-books by age/ reading level.
- 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
- Video lesson and practice worksheet by year group
Art and Humanities
- 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
- Different creative learning activities
For Secondary Students
General
- Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.
Khan Academy (registration required)
- Video lessons and practice in different subjects by year group.
- Skills practice across subjects by Key Stage on global themes
English
- English lessons, games and activities
- 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
- Includes tours of the Guggenheim museum (New York), the British Museum (London) and the Musée d’Orsay (Paris)
For Parents
- 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.