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.
Inside the Human Body
A superb interactive simulation which explores each of the systems of the body demonstrating their structure and function.
The Meaning of Christingle
Discover the origins of Christingles, the symbolism behind them and how to make your own Christingle.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Listen to or read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Excellent animation.
The Royal Family
This official site of the British Royal Family aims to provide an authoritative resource of information about the Monarchy and Royal Family, past and present.
How to Make Chinese New Year Firecracker Decorations
Here we show you how to make firecracker decorations similar to those that are hung up in homes at Chinese New Year to warn off the monster Nian in Chinese mythology.
The Alphabet Song
A catchy song which can help you learn the order of the letters of the alphabet. It uses capital letters rather than lower case letters.
Get the Right School
Getting your child into the school of your choice can be difficult. This site has helpful advice on how to gain that place at the right school in the UK.
Jack and the Beanstalk
An animated story of the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk in short video clips from the BBC. There are support materials for inspiring writing.
Pick the Primes
Identify the prime numbers by only picking the apples with prime numbers. There are different variations of the game varying in difficulty.
