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The National Literacy Trust

The Trust maintains an online database, and provides information and support to all those interested in enhancing literacy standards. It organises seminars and conferences.

5-14 year olds
Teachers, Parents

Mysteries of the Nile

Explore Ancient Egypt through QuickTime movies and read about how archaeologists' attempts to raise an obelisk in an investigation to find out how the Egyptians went about this task.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Independent Schools Directory

Use the searchable database to find and communicate online with over 2000 UK independent day and boarding schools. Find out which schools are offering scholarship and bursary entries.

5-16 year olds
Parents

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.

11-14 year olds
Teachers

Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?

Here the National Archives website has produced details about Florence Nightingale based on original photographs and documents. Useful as a teacher reference for lesson ideas.

7-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Literature Study Guides from SparkNotes

Excellent study guides for many exam text novels, Shakespeare works and poetry.

14-18 year olds
Pupils

GCSE Bitesize Revision - History

If you are studying GCSE History, then stop by this site. It has excellent notes.

14-16 year olds
Pupils

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.

7-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Student Loans Company

If you are a UK student wondering whether to take out a student loan this site may be able to answer some of your questions. Find out if you are eligible, how to make an application, repayment details and more.

16-18 year olds
Pupils, Parents

Design and Technology on the Web

A design technology resource for teachers and students packed with information, exam help, project specific help and worksheets. This site has been created by a design technology teacher.

11-16 year olds
Pupils
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