Bristol Learning City Resource Directory

Supporting children and young people in their learning is difficult at the best of times. Juggling parenting and work is a difficult balance to strike, which has been further complicated by school closures, isolation and a nationwide lock down. For many, trying to find engaging, inspiring and quality learning materials has become a full time profession in itself. That is why Bristol Learning City has started to curate a number of resources that are suitable for home-learning, including resources for children and young people with SEND. The list is far from complete and further resources will be added in the coming days and weeks. An additional list of resources can be found on the Department for Education website.

Our aim is to create a list of resources produced by Bristol based educators and learning providers. If you come across something that is particularly interesting, useful or engaging please feel free to send us a link at learning.city@bristol.gov.uk.

It’s easy to use, just filter the resources by key stage, tag, subject or school year.

Let’s keep Bristol learning!

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Access Sport – Inclusive activities

A range of activities for children and young people with SEND

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ASDAN – Free resources to support home learning and educating

Pre-Entry to Level 2 free resources to support home learning and educating

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Ashley Down Primary School – Reading Challenge

Helpful resources for reading that have been developed by Anna Welch at Ashley Down School

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BBC – Earn a Blue Peter Badge

Earn a Blue Peter badge by completing a range of different challenges or activities

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BBC Programme – Ethical Theories

Various BBC programmes based on Ethical Theories

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Better Bilingual – Educational and pastoral provision for EAL children, young people and their families

Online teaching & support for EAL pupils & families

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Book Island – Picture books on Vimeo

Award-winning Bristol based publisher of picture books

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Boolean Maths Hub

Online maths provision to support work groups

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Bristol Autism Team – Preparing for more time at home

Tips for parents of children with autism for spending more time at home

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Bristol Autism Team – Tips for supporting children with autism

Advice on supporting children emotionally and practically

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Bristol Diocese – Activities for Easter for the Home and for those in School

Resources that can be used at home to explore and understand the festival of Easter more fully

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Bristol Early Years – Home Learning in the Early Years

Bristol Early Years – Home Learning in the Early Years Out of tricky times can …

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Bristol Educational Psychology Service – Improving concentration at home

Step-by-step guide on improving concentration for the whole family 

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Bristol Educational Psychology Service – 5 ways to wellbeing during lockdown

5 steps to look after yourself and others

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Bristol Food Network – Food Focused Home Schooling Resources

Learning resources covering Cooking and Nutrition, Food Waste, Growing, Food & Farming and Wildlife & Nature

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Bristol Museum – Become a stay-at-home archaeologist

Some exciting archaeology activities for children at home written by the Museum Team – some great ideas for the Easter hols

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Bristol Royal Hospital for Children – Easy read information about coronavirus

Easy read for children and young people with disabilities of learning difficulties

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Bristol University – Sharing Molecules

Chemistry experiments to try at home

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Bristol WORKS – Remote Career Resources

Careers resources from a range of sectors and organisations

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British Library – Explore the sacred texts of the world’s great faiths

Learn more about sacred texts

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British Psychological Society – Talking to children about coronavirus

How to talk to children about coronavirus

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CGI Group – STEM from Home

STEM based activity packs for children aged 6 – 14

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ClairCity – Pollution Solution

Resources for primary and secondary clean air projects.

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Contact – Information for families with disabled children

Information about coronavirus and helpful resources for families with disabled children

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Creative Youth Network – Creative Courses

Free creative online courses for young people aged 11 – 16.

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Curiosity Connections – A Compilation of Fun STEM Resources for Home Learning

A compilation of STEM learning resource brought to you by Curiosity Connections

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DigiLocal – Online code club

Clubs have access to loads of project guides but it’s more than just ‘teaching coding’

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Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) – Support resources to share with parents

EEF resources to help parents/carers support home routines and valuable learning opportunities, such as shared reading

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Future Learn – Come Rain or Shine

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

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Google – Arts and Culture

A collection of free resources and virtual tours from around the world, including some of the worlds most famous museums and galleries

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GOV UK – Supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing

Advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people

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Gympanzees – Online hub for all abilities and disabilities

Gympanzees Our Home online hub Fun and easy activities to do at home with a …

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HappyMaps – Mental health resources for parents of children and young people

For parents worried about their children’s behaviour or mental health

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HelpKidzLearn – Apps for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability

Selection of free apps designed for children with SEND

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Into Film – Using Film for Home Learning

Simple, easy and useful film based activities that young people can complete unaided

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Know Your Place South West – Learning Pack

Discover your local history, get involved with your local community and start conversations about local heritage

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Learn British Sign Language from home in your own time

British Sign Language lesson pack, greeting cards, dictionary, vocab sheet and more!

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Mama Africa Online

Web resource that examines the huge impact that Africa has had on the evolution of modern life globally

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Mencap – Resources for young people with a learning disability

Range of resources including weekly planners and craft activities

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MetLink – Royal Meteorological Society

Support and materials for teaching weather and climate

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Mindheart – Child friendly explanation of coronavirus

Use this fun resource to explain coronavirus

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Myers-Insole Local Learning CIC – The Colour of Football

Video, book and learning activities linked to Bristol-born, Steve Stacey, the first African-American to play professional football in the UK

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National Autistic Society – Resources for families

Useful resources that families with autism can use during this time of change

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National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics

Activities and resources to support children in their maths learning. Includes a questions and answers section

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National Literacy Trust – 5 to 8

Activities and resources to support literacy development in children aged 5 – 8

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National Literacy Trust – Birth to 4

Fun things to make and do to support the literacy development preschool aged children