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4 Learning - This is Channel 4 excellent learning site with loads of interactive games and other resources for primary and secondary school students.

4 Students - Excellent resource for students.

A-Levels (BBC) - A helping hand through your AS level. AS Guru currently covers English, Maths, General Studies & Biology and has been designed to allow you to use online, TV and print together to create the most comprehensive study programme possible. You can log on to the recommended web pages to complete interactive assignments, watch interviews on TV and read up about related topics in the course books.

ABC Games - Hosted by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, there's definitely an Aussie flavour to this site, but KS1 and 2 children are still likely to enjoy the range of activities, games and quizzes.

Archaeology Magazine is an engaging magazine that contains a good spread of features to do with archaeology. It embraces a broad range of history from the ancient Mayans to the Roman Empire. Even though it is no more than an electronic version of the print copy, it does have special online features, including an extensive archive library with stories from all over the world. This should be of interest to both the curious and academic.

BBC Education - Whether you are at school revising for exams; wanting to learn from the comfort of your own home; considering enrolling for an evening class, or even a degree course, bbc.co.uk has the useful resources and interactive activities for you. The BBC Learning homepage is designed to help you find those sites, TV and radio programmes which will help further your learning ambitions.

BBC Languages website is a great for those learning the main European tongues (French, Spanish, German and Italian) for FREE !!! Website is easy to navigate and is loaded with diverse resources. There is a link to BBC News sites in more than 33 languages. There are lessons presented both in text and video formats, along with an online progress tracker.

BECTA (British Education Communications and Technology Agency) is the government's main agency for ICT in education. The agency's website has a range of news and specialist information features for teachers.

British Library: Turning The Pages - The British Library has outdone itself with its newly-updated Turning The Pages initiative. The online project gives you access to rare books such as Jane Austen’s early handwritten works (just added) and Leonardo’s notebook. Using Shockwave, you use your mouse to turn the pages, zoom in, listen to audio, or see a typed version of the text. It really is the next best thing to being let loose with millions of pounds of rare books.

Bullying Online - A site covering bullying from pretty much every angle. There's advice for parents and pupils, school project activities, advice from a solicitor, and areas where both children and parents can ask questions and get answers.

Burnt Cakes - This is NOT food related website as you might think, but a site for history teachers. There are plenty of resources on offer, covering a multitude of topics including the Saxons, World Wars I and II, Medieval times, and the Soviet Union.

Byteachers.org - Maintained by the Association of Teachers' Websites, this site has a useful resources index and also operates a 'virtual school' where you can find resources on the main curriculum areas.

Chalkface Project - This website has a large selection of master lesson plans that can be photocopied. It covers most areas of the national curriculum and other aspects of education, such as assemblies. These resources are not free.

ClickTeaching - A resource for primary teachers, crammed with lesson plans and ideas for teaching. It's subscription-based site, but there are some sample resources you can take a look at before deciding to join.

Creating Music - This is a nice site for younger students to learn about rhythm, melody and the creative processes involved in making music through a range of interactive sections, puzzles and a music creation sketchpad.

Curriculum Online - Maintained by the Department for Education and Skills, Curriculum Online is designed for teachers searching for resources that can be bought with Electronic Learning Credits (eLCs).

DfEE - Government site dealing with standards in education.

Distance Learning - A small friendly service, run by further education professionals, which helps those who can't or won't study in a traditional college.

Ed on the Web (for 'Ed' read Education) is a learning assistance for kids and parents. Latest research shows that primary school pupils are suffering from stress because they are made to sit difficult tests. Step forward Ed on the Web, a website created to help parents and kids with education. The site, developed by a teacher, focuses on learning English, Maths and Science but manages to do this in a fun way.

Education Network - Education for the 21^st Century. Great for courses around the globe.

EduWeb - Packed full of resources for kids, teachers and parent/carers.

eHow - Underwater photography is open to the casual snorkeler and the experienced diver alike. Would you like to know how to make underwater photography? How to lose weight? How to make blueberry pie? How to draw? How to play acoustic guitar? How to exercise your dog? How to avoid hangover? Or how to do just about anything? Feel free to check this website that is packed with information how to do things.

Einstein Light - Einstein's theory of relativity celebrated its 100th birthday in 2005. But can you explain it in layman's terms? No - me neither. Luckily, some nice chaps at the University of New South Wales have put together Einstein Light, a site that breaks it all down into (reasonably) simple pieces. There are animations and film clips to help you get your head around the theory behind Galilean relativity, electromagnetism, Einstein's relativity, time dilation and length contraction, E=mc squared and beyond. There's a quiz online to see if you really do. Anyway, great site !!! Have a look !!!

Enchanted Learning - This amazing website sets out its stall out to create an educational environment that's easy-to-use, packed with information and, above all, fun. Despite appearing like a chaotic bundle of sub-sites and lacking in graphical finesse, this site has fascinating discoveries around every corner that will amaze, amuse and educate.

Encyclopedia of Life - A new online encyclopaedia launched on 26th Feb 2008 aims to catalogue every one of our planet's 1.8 million species. The first 30,000 pages of the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) were unveiled in California. The reference work is intended for use by everyone, from scientists and academics to lay readers and schoolchildren.

English Resources - With resources for every school age-group, this is a comprehensive site offering plenty of material for teachers to use as the basis of their own projects.

Eternal Egypt is a one-stop shop for all things mummified, though the rich media features demand either reliable broadband or a cashing server for whole class use.

Game Maker - FREE software which is ideal for teaching computer control at KS3 and 4 by setting students the task of creating their own computer game. Plenty of tutorials and guidance will get them started.

Global Dimension - This offers teaching resources and ideas that help place today's students in their global context. The database of teaching resources is maintained by the Centre for Citizenship studies at the University of Leicester. It can be searched by Key Stage, subject area and keyword.

Hamilton Trust is educational charity which aims to reduce teacher workload and help primary school teachers raise the attainment levels of their students.

Horizon - The website for BBC's science programme Horizon offering a wealth of interesting content, there’s even speculation from leading scientist about what important discoveries they think will be made in the next ten years. There’s loads of videos that provide a visual feast and it’s child-friendly as well – great for getting the kids interested in a subject area they might consider to be a bit dull.

ICT GCSE - As useful a resource as you might hope for, with concise, well written notes on each aspect of the syllabus. There are classroom activities with downloadable exercises, documents and resources.

Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research. The service is created by a network of UK universities and partners. Subject specialists select and evaluate the websites in their database and write high quality descriptions of the resources.

Kevin's Playroom - A site produced by students for students. It aims to make using internet as simple as possible. There are hundreds of useful links across a wide range of curriculum subjects.

Learn Science in Data Loggerama - This site shows how ICT can help with primary and secondary science teaching, and contains plenty of resources.

LearnThings - Run by The Guardian newspaper, this website has a large range of FREE learning resources suitable for classroom use and private study. The age range runs from Key Stage 2 to AS level. Among the other materials are revision aids and a guide to making the most of homework time.

Let's Discover - Created by Eureka!, the museum for children, this site describes itself as a 'one-stop resource for adults to plan and prepare curriculum-driven visits for children aged three to eight'.

London Grid for Learning has launched www.skoool.co.uk for London schools. If you go to LGfL site, you'll be able to click through to the full resource.

National Numeracy Strategy - This site has been produced to support the Department of Education and Skills' work in helping improve numeracy standards. It features a number of useful resources to assist in teaching maths.

Philosophical Dictionary - For students of philosophy and anyone interested in thought, this great resource offers a comprehensive overview of philosophy.

Planet Science - With Resources and information for all schoolchildren, the Planet Science site takes serious effort in making science fun. As well as the sections for children, there are many features, ideas and articles for teachers, most of which recognise that you might be a non-specialist.

Primary Games - This website offers a number of games that can be played online. They have been designed to help improve literacy, numeracy and basic skills at Key Stage 1 and 2.

School Clipart - Many different kinds of ICT projects can make use of clip art, and this is a large library of FREE clips. You'll find plenty of use both by yourself, when putting together materials for classroom use, and by students working on their own projects.

SchoolHistory.co.uk - Dedicated to the teaching of history in schools, this site features a number of resources. These include online lessons, worksheets, interactive diagrams, games and quizzes, and revision resources. A section for teachers provides additional materials and the chance to give feedback.

Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School - A school website with a difference. This website offers resource pages for every subject, web pages designed by students, and advice on using particular software and hardware products.

SparkNotes - Learners of all ages can find useful notes and revision aids here. This website offers clear and easy-to-understand study guides on subjects ranging from Shakespeare to accounting.

Spartacus Educational - This site is perfect for school children & teachers and it's ideal for anyone with more than a passing interest in the past to brush up on their historical knowledge.

Terry Freedman's Articles - This collection of articles offers practical advice and information on almost every aspect of e-Learning you can think of - from basic skills in Word to tips on raising the profile of ICT in your school.

The Answer Bank is a community question-and-answer site where people ask genuine questions and receive answers from fellow members. Questions are listed by topic, from animals to travel. And as long as it’s not offensive or libellous, anything is allowed. It does have a tendency to get a bit random (we guess that’s the nature of the beast), and there are so many postings, questions run the risk of getting lost. Still, it’s fun and informative at the same time.

The British Museum - This website has a specially produced children's area, which offers virtual tours designed for younger users, along with teaching resources, games and activity sheets.

The Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, University of Exeter - Set up to encourage curriculum development in Maths teaching, this site has a range of resources including puzzles, quizzes and teaching resources.

The Mike Jubb Website - Poet and ex-teacher Mike Jubb created this site, which offers teaching tips and lesson ideas to help with teaching creative writing at Key Stage 1 and 2. There are plenty of FREE resources to download or print out.

The Teachernet - This website is a general resource for teachers, which offers plenty of information and advice on all kinds of topics of interest. It includes directory of useful educational websites and lists jobs within the profession.

Theory - This playful site shows how thinking and theory can be entertaining as well as stimulating.

What is your TQ (Technology Quotient)? is a website launched by PayPal. Research on the site suggests that at the age of 42, we become more likely to turn to a family member than employ the trial and error method when faced with a difficult gadget. The research also found that after the age of 25, we are less likely to consult the manual that comes with the gadget. So, what are you waiting? Find out what your TQ - technology quotient - is.

Write Like An Egyptian - Write your name in hieroglyphs, the way an Egyptian scribe might have written it.

Yahooligans is a search engine for younger users. It looks visually appealing and has subject categories designed to be easier for young people to navigate. It is designed with safe surfing in mind, so that children can use it without too much risk.

Yucky.Com - A truly magnificent site succeeding in educating and amusing kids in the world of "yucky" science. There are enough vibrant Flash graphics, games, cockroach facts and videos of worms being born (no, really) to captivate your kids for hours while you get on with the housework. Most efforts to make learning fun are shrugged off by clued-up kids as patronising drivel, but this site is a rare gem. Absolutely brilliant.

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