Online Resources for the Whole Family 

Flyer freelance journalist Stephanie’s round up of online resources

 

Here’s a round up of some of the online resources available to you and your family, offering ideas of things to do and sources of information.

I hope this useful to you right now.  A wide range has been included for you to access and try (there are many more not listed here too, so suggestions of others to include are always very welcome).

FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

General teaching and lesson resources

www.essex-fire.gov.uk/Home_Fire_Safety/Education_Hubonline educational resources and safety lessons for children while schools are closed, delivered by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service and Essex Police

www.twinkl.co.uk – free for a month, it is a teacher led resource centre with worksheets and charts for children

www.bbc.co.uk/teach – free short curriculum-linked clips

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize – covers all ages and subjects and is aligned to the national curriculum

www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons – 30 to 40 minute live interactive lessons featuring BBC presenters and shows

www.worldofdavidwalliams.comfree story every day at 11am with David Walliams

www.themathsfactor.com – free access to Carol Vorderman’s maths website

 

Science, history and food technology

www.tv.historyhit.com30 day free access

www.channel4.com/keepcookingandcarryon – food tech with Jamie Oliver (5.30pm week days)

www.sciencebuddies.org – free STEM activities

Science with Maddie Moate – on YouTube (weekdays 11am)

www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/cosmosonlinescience activities to do at home

 

FOR EVERYONE

Community information

From Uttlesford and East Herts

www.uttlesford.gov.uk/coronavirusinformation from Uttlesford District Council

www.uttlesford.gov.uk/keepmepostedsign up to the free enewsletter from UDC

https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/coronavirusinformation from East Herts Council

https://www.eastherts.gov.uk/network-0sign up to the free enewsletter from East Herts Council

www.uttlesfordcab.org.uk  – the CAB in Uttlesford

https://citizensadviceeastherts.org.ukthe CAB in East Herts

 

Exercise and wellbeing

www.sportinherts.org.uk dedicated WorkOut From Home and WorkOut your Mind sections

www.activeessex.org/keep-active-at-home – Keeping Active and Well at home resources

www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout ideas from Sport England for keeping active at home

www.livewellcampaign.co.uk –  lots of information on living well, including 7

steps to looking after your wellbeing while at home

www.youtube.com/user/cosmickidsyoga – Cosmic Kids Yoga videos designed for children aged 3+

PE with Joe – You Tube ‘The Body Coach’ – weekdays 9am (adults can join in too!)

www.youtube.com/user/gonoodlegames/featured – dancing, exercise, strength and mindfulness videos

 

Museums, theatres, online courses

www.saffronwaldenmuseum.orgSaffron Walden Museum website

http://discoversaffronwaldenmuseum.blogspot.com the blog from Saffron Walden Museum

https://rhodesartscomplex.co.uk/themuseumBishop’s Stortford Museum website

www.familydaystriedandtested.com/free-virtual-tours-of-world-museums-educational-sites-galleries-for-children – for a list of museums, galleries and attractions offering virtual tours

National Theatre in your living room – National Theatre You Tube a free full length play at 7pm each Thursday and then on demand for a week

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/adult-learning.aspxthere are currently free online courses from the Hertfordshire Adult and Family Learning Service

 

Internet safety

www.getsafeonline.org – protect yourself online, protect your devices etc

www.intermatters.orghelping parents keep their children safe online

www.cyberaware.gov.uk tips on how to protect yourself online

 

Online library resources, ebooks, online magazines

Herts and Essex Libraries offer eBooks, audiobooks, online newspapers and magazines for you to download and read on your phone or tablet and much more:

www.hertforshire.gov.uk/libraries 

https://libraries.essex.gov.uk

www.selms.co.uk – gateway to over 6 million library items, including emagazines

www.booktrust.org.uk – free online books, videos and games for families

 

Family history

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archivesHertfordshire Archives and Local Studies (HALS) – explore the archives or get started with your family history online

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk – access to the National Archives

Other family history resources:

www.myheritage.com; www.ancestry.co.uk;  www.findmypast.co.uk