Ofsted - Office for Standards in Education
This site summarises the key aspects of Ofsted's school inspection system and provides access to the Ofsted reports of the majority of UK schools in Adobe Acrobat format.
The Battle for Berlin in World War Two
This article from the BBC features interviews with survivors from both sides in this battle. It examines the events when Stalin's attempted to take Berlin ahead of the allies, an action which led to the deaths of so many Russian soldiers.
Discovering DNA - A Recipe for Life
A teacher resource detailing a workshop through which children can discover a basic understanding of the role of DNA within cells of the human body and an appreciation of how their unique DNA makes them different to other people.
UK School Trips
This web-based free website from UK School trips service is designed to help teachers plan residential or day trips. Searchable by area.
Dropping In
A great sentence exercise which can help you to write interesting sentences.
Neuroscience for Kids
Explore the Nervous System - the brain, spinal cord, the neuron and the senses. Excellent graphics.
Passover - Pesach
This site is written to help Jews understand the history of Passover and how they should celebrate it. However, it is suitable for students studying Judaism from Key Stage 3 upwards. It has the Exodus story in great detail.
Spinners
Generate random numbers for use for use right through the primary school. Spin the numbers and choose the required calculation. Great for starter and plenary sessions. It also provides the answers to the calculations.
The Victoria and Albert Museum - London
Details of collections, gallery activities, programme of courses and study days.
Sikhism
This BBC site includes the history of Sikh faith up to the present day along with facts about the beliefs, customs, worship and holy days of Sikhism.
