Schools have been working relentlessly hard and creatively to promote home learning during this time of closure. Many have developed online activities and the use of portals, zoom and apps, such as ‘MyHomework’.
To support parents and pupils, we are putting together resources and ideas for subjects including literacy and mathematics. These focus on key stage 3 and key stage 4 and will be updated every one to two weeks.
Our themed home learning topics complement activities that have been set by schools. These may be of help particularly if you are trying to manage the needs of several children or have limited access to the internet.
Reading
These resources have been produced to help learners develop a love of reading, through using certain strategies to help make reading easier and purposeful. Parents and carers can support their children through practising these strategies and making reading a shared experience.
Writing
These resources are about writing for pleasure. One way to record memories is by writing a diary. It can also be a personal and safe space to express thoughts and feelings.
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Mathematics
These resources are designed to show how mathematics can be used to solve problems and analyse data in situations far beyond the classroom. You can also view online resources for National Numeracy Day.
Mathematics - Operational Research - KS4
Spanish/languages
When learning a language it is essential for children to hear, practise and read regularly. These resources highlight a number of videos, games and fun activities.
Religious Education
The modules below all focus on foods in different religions. Each module has a matching support guide.
History
These Key Stage 3 activities are designed to be interactive and create discussion around the topic of Black History.
Related documents and links
Support available around the transition to secondary school
Resources collated by City and Hackney CAMHS specifically to support students around the transition point to secondary school, or the transition back to school
Online music resources
Hackney Music Service has compiled a list of music resources to help young people to continue their learning and music making
Department for Education - Online Resources
Free online educational resources to help children to learn at home, including resources for English, science and PE
London learning at home
Free learning and cultural opportunities to ensure that young Londoners still feel connected to the incredible people, places and culture of their city
Home education resources for schools, teachers and parents
A range of resources and services for schools and parents to help support the home education of students during the coronavirus crisis
Prospects - directory of training and employment opportunities
A directory of virtual and online learning opportunities available for young people in Hackney
Hay Festival for young people who like books and writing
The 2020 programme for schools is available to watch on Hay player
Road safety learning resources
Useful resources and activities relating to road safety