Useful Links
The following links may be helpful for parents and carers. There are additional links on our SEN page.
Kodu
Kodu lets children create games on the PC and Xbox via a simple visual programming language. Kodu can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming. Anyone can use Kodu to make a game, young children as well as adults with no design or programming skills.
Kodu can be downloaded free of charge. Click here to visit the website. If you don't know where to start, there are lots of tutorial videos on YouTube.
Scratch
With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations - and share your creations with others in the online community.
Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively - essential skills for life in the 21st century.
Scratch is provided free of charge. Click here to visit the website and find more information.
BBC Schools
The website has links to many areas, including information about the curriculum and games and activities to help children with their learning. Click here to visit the website, choose a key stage and then a subject.
Netmums
The UK's biggest parenting website offering unique local information, expert parenting advice, chat, competitions, recipes & friendly support, as well as campaigning on a wide range of issues. The three mums who founded the site have since been awarded the OBE. Click here to visit the website.
Young Minds
The UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Click here to find out more.
Childline
Offers help and advice about a wide range of issues, and lets people talk to a counsellor online, send an email or post on the message boards. Click here to find out more.
Schoolstrader
The site started just for schools a few years ago - but now it's open to everyone. You can place your free ad in seconds and reach thousands of friendly Schoolstrader users. No fees, commissions or hidden charges. Click here to find out more.