Department for Education
The Department for Education in the UK was formed on 12 May 2010. This site has education news, information and statutory guidance for schools and parents.
Drama Resource
Teachers and drama practitioners will find a wealth of resources on this site, including tried and tested drama games and drama strategies.
Practical Biology
Practical Biology provides teachers of biology with experiments that demonstrate a wide range of biological concepts and processes. The site is useful for those wishing to develop their practical craft in biology.
ReadWorks.org
An excellent American site with good lesson ideas and materials aimed at improving reading comprehension teaching throughout the primary age range. It is well worth registering.
Cool Apps for Schools
A great site which features excellent educational apps for the primary age range, across the curriculum. The reviews can help you choose apps for home or school. Many are free too!
Images to Inspire
Looking for inspiration for creative writing? Look no further. This great site from Teaching Packs has evocative photographs with lots of ideas for the classroom.
Make it Go - Energy Change Assessment
Test your knowledge about energy and how it changes. The site works well a whole class discussion on an interactive whiteboard.
Thinking of a Number
Guess the number by revealing the clues on the clouds one by one. This site lends itself to use on an interactive whiteboard.
Going, Going, Gone?
A super site which how species are becoming extinct faster than ever. It looks at particular endangered animals and the causes that threaten them.
ict games
ICT Games is a subscription site with a treasure chest of delightful, numeracy and literacy games for 5 to 8 year olds. There are a few free games.
