Highlights from National Gallery Art collection
A delightful site where you can view a selection famous paintings in the National Gallery in detail thanks to a clever tool which allows you to zoom closely without leaving your home or classroom. Download images for use in school too.
Ash Wednesday
Read about the religious traditions of Ash Wednesday which is the first day of Lent in Christian churches in the UK.
How the Sun and UV Cause Cancer
Find out how to protect your skin in the sun. There is an animation showing you what happens to your skin when it is burnt in the sun.
All About Spring
Our feature on Spring looks at why we get Spring and what happens in Spring. It focuses on the United Kingdom but is applicable to other countries in the Northern Hemisphere. IWB friendly.
Horrible Histories - Raid and Trade
Take charge of settlements in order to protect and guide Viking villagers to victory in battle and learn about Viking life along the way.
Computing at School
A free professional development toolkit to help deliver inspiring computing lessons in primary and secondary schools in England. Download the resources designed to support the national computing curriculum.
Blending Bingo
Play Bingo in a class situation or just use on an individual basis to practise your blending skills. The words match those in Letters and Sounds.
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.
Music for Orchestras, Bands and Ensembles
Help, advice and suggestions for teachers who are interested in developing an orchestra or band in their school.
Teaching Ideas
Lots of brilliant lesson ideas, plans, activities and resources to use in the primary classroom.
