Mothering Sunday
This site from the BBC looks at the history of Mothers Day and explains its origins.
Arctic Wildlife
Find out about the mammals of the Arctic and the threats they face.
National Association for the Teaching of English
NATE is the UK teacher association for all aspects of English from pre-school to university. It informs teachers of current developments and provides a voice at national level.
London After the Great Fire
This BBC site looks at how the city of London recovered from the Great Fire of 1666.
Parentszone
A broad range of information for parents and carers of school age children in Scotland. Everything from choosing a school, curriculum requirements, term dates to parents guides to drugs.
The Women War Workers of the North West
A feature from the Imperial War Museum which focuses on some of the roles women took on in the North West of England during the Second World War.
1876 Victorian England Revisited
Journey back in time to see how a middle-class Victorian family lived. Look round the house and meet the family and servants.
Samuel Pepys Diary
This site has the complete transcripts of the diaries of Pepys which include his account of the Coronation of Charles II, the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.
The Great Plant Escape
This attractive site is designed to introduce pupils to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow. It could be helpful for Science SATs preparation.
Ancient Egypt
A British Museum site which has information on school visits.
