Independent Schools Council
The official site of the 1300 UK independent schools. Search the site to find schools in your area.
Practical Action
Excellent geography teaching resources from Practical Action who use technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. There are videos, case studies, photos and more.
Abpi Resources for Schools
A selection of superbly designed, motivating science modules for ages 5 to 18. Included are interactive games, animations, downloadable resources such as posters and worksheets.
Science and Plants for Schools
Fantastic lesson plans and teaching tools for teaching plant science. Great if you are looking for teaching ideas for all ages.
Warwick Curriculum Resources for Schools
Exploring Why and Exploring Our World were developed by staff at the University of Warwick to foster the development of open and positive attitudes towards difference and diversity.
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.
Victorians Classroom Videos
Classroom videos from the BBC on Victorians about such topics as children working in coal mines and mills, and the development of transport.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
Home Front 1939 - 1945
A site from the National Archives Learning Curve which presents original documents to support information about aspects of the Second World War such as preparations for war, evacuation, women at war, spies and more. The interactive parts no longer work.
RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Register your school and access advice to create a sustainable garden. You can apply for an award too.
