Continuing your child's access to education during the Coronavirus outbreak
We want to ensure that your son / daughter can continue to have access to learning resources during school closures or self isolation periods.
Please find below some guidance on how to access Microsoft Teams so that your son / daughter can continue face to face learning with their teacher and friends.
There is also a suggested home schooling timetable below, along with a range of resources, should you find teams meetings not appropriate for your son / daughter. There are clickable links in the timetable which will take you directly to online learning resources. Below the timetable, you will also find documents / worksheets uploaded by your son / daughter's class teacher, which you can print off if you are able to, or these may just give you some ideas to support your son / daughter's learning.
If your child is asked to access home learning by their class teacher using Microsoft Teams, you do not need to use the timetable below.
How to use Office 365 and Teams for the first time
Microsoft Teams 'How To' Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemjM2fHV2Q
Click here to sign in to your Office 365 account: Office 365 Login
Once logged in, select the Teams icon on the left side of the page - it looks like this: 
| Suggested Weekly Timetable for Home Learning | |||||
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| Session 1 - 9.30am | Break | Session 2 - 11am | Lunch | Session 3 - 2pm | |
| Monday |
Movement / Stretching videos, Yoga, Walking (social distancing applied), workout fitness videos Some of the online links below may be useful: |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
Class Activities Please use the resources found below this timetable.
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| Tuesday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc bocks Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Wednesday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Thursday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc books Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Friday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Additional Online Learning Links |
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Twinkl Resources - Twinkl have a free month offer to support parents. Enter code UKTWINKLHELPS when signing up. Tynker Coding and Games Creation Free Access - educational programming, drag and drop coding. 3 levels of difficulty. That Brick Life - Daily Lego challenges Virtual Museum Tours - free virtual tours of museum, explore these museums safely from your own home covering lots of topics and interests! Animal Web Cams - 13 Zoos that offer free web cams so you can watch their animals! Scouts - The Great Indoors! - Great scouting activities all in the comfort of your own home - an indoor adventure awaits! BBC BItesize - Most students are accessing Primary Y1-3. Start lower and work up if your child finds it too easy. Free Kindle Books - Here is a selection of free Amazon Kindle books provided by Amazon. An Amazon account and Kindle App is needed. Beebot Simulator A fun beebot (bee robot) simulator that supports sequencing, following instructions and direction. Explorify Science - Engaging online resources for Science Phonics Play - Online Phonics games - Currently free to access BBC Supermovers - Fun activities to encourage your child to move whilst learning Below are some webcams around the world. There are also lesson plans https://explore.org/education/ And parents can install apps on their devices too https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actolap.explore&hl=en_US |
Home learning resources and information can be found below for KS3 students and parents / carers
KS3 Home Learning - Important Information
KS3 Foundation (Mrs Reston) - Home Learning Resources
KS3 Progress (Mr Balson) - Home Learning Resources
KS3 Transition (Mrs Appleton) - Home Learning Resources
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Continuing your child's access to education during the Coronavirus outbreak
We want to ensure that your son / daughter can continue to have access to learning resources during school closures or self isolation periods.
Please find below some guidance on how to access Microsoft Teams so that your son / daughter can continue face to face learning with their teacher and friends.
There is also a suggested home schooling timetable below, along with a range of resources, should you find teams meetings not appropriate for your son / daughter. There are clickable links in the timetable which will take you directly to online learning resources. Below the timetable, you will also find documents / worksheets uploaded by your son / daughter's class teacher, which you can print off if you are able to, or these may just give you some ideas to support your son / daughter's learning.
If your child is asked to access home learning by their class teacher using Microsoft Teams, you do not need to use the timetable below.
How to use Office 365 and Teams for the first time
Microsoft Teams How To Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemjM2fHV2Q
Click here to sign in to your Office 365 account: Office 365 Login
Once logged in, select the Teams icon on the left side of the page - it looks like this:
| Suggested Weekly Timetable for Home Learning | |||||
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| 9am - 10.30am | Break | 11am - 12pm | Lunch | 1pm - 3pm | |
| Monday |
Movement / Stretching videos, Yoga, Walking (social distancing applied), workout fitness videos Some of the online links below may be useful: |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
Class Activities Please use the suggested resources found below this timetable as a starting point.
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| Tuesday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc bocks Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Wednesday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Thursday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc books Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Friday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Additional Online Learning Links |
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Twinkl Resources - Twinkl have a free month offer to support parents. Enter code UKTWINKLHELPS when signing up. Tynker Coding and Games Creation Free Access - educational programming, drag and drop coding. 3 levels of difficulty. That Brick Life - Daily Lego challenges Virtual Museum Tours - free virtual tours of museum, explore these museums safely from your own home covering lots of topics and interests! Animal Web Cams - 13 Zoos that offer free web cams so you can watch their animals! Scouts - The Great Indoors! - Great scouting activities all in the comfort of your own home - an indoor adventure awaits! BBC BItesize - Most students are accessing Primary Y1-3. Start lower and work up if your child finds it too easy. Free Kindle Books - Here is a selection of free Amazon Kindle books provided by Amazon. An Amazon account and Kindle App is needed. Beebot Simulator A fun beebot (bee robot) simulator that supports sequencing, following instructions and direction. Explorify Science - Engaging online resources for Science Phonics Play - Online Phonics games - Currently free to access BBC Supermovers - Fun activities to encourage your child to move whilst learning Below are some webcams around the world. There are also lesson plans https://explore.org/education/ And parents can install apps on their devices too https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actolap.explore&hl=en_US |
Home learning resources can be found below for each class group - These will be updated weekly.
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Continuing your child's access to education during the Coronavirus outbreak
We want to ensure that your son / daughter can continue to have access to learning resources during school closures or self isolation periods.
Please find below some guidance on how to access Microsoft Teams so that your son / daughter can continue face to face learning with their teacher and friends.
There is also a suggested home schooling timetable below, along with a range of resources, should you find teams meetings not appropriate for your son / daughter. There are clickable links in the timetable which will take you directly to online learning resources. Below the timetable, you will also find documents / worksheets uploaded by your son / daughter's class teacher, which you can print off if you are able to, or these may just give you some ideas to support your son / daughter's learning.
If your child is asked to access home learning by their class teacher using Microsoft Teams, you do not need to use the timetable below.
How to use Office 365 and Teams for the first time
Microsoft Teams How To Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemjM2fHV2Q
Click here to sign in to your Office 365 account: Office 365 Login
Once logged in, select the Teams icon on the left side of the page - it looks like this:
| Suggested Weekly Timetable for Home Learning - please use this if you cannot access Teams | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 - 9.30am | Break | Session 2 - 11am | Lunch | Session 3 - 2pm | |
| Monday |
Movement / Stretching videos, Yoga, Walking (social distancing applied), workout fitness videos Some of the online links below may be useful: Joe Wicks kids workout on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mindfulness+for+teenagers |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
Class Activities Please use the resources found below.
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| Tuesday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc bocks Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Wednesday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Thursday |
English / Story Reading / Writing See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc books Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
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| Friday |
Number games / Functional Maths See resources below plus these online resources: Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks Maths games |
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| Additional Online Learning Links |
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Twinkl - Online Teaching & Learning Resources - Twinkl have a free month offer to support parents. Enter code UKTWINKLHELPS when signing up. Tynker Coding and Games Creation Free Access - educational programming, drag and drop coding. 3 levels of difficulty. That Brick Life - Daily Lego challenges Virtual Museum Tours - free virtual tours of museum, explore these museums safely from your own home covering lots of topics and interests! Animal Web Cams - 13 Zoos that offer free web cams so you can watch their animals! Scouts - The Great Indoors! - Great scouting activities all in the comfort of your own home - an indoor adventure awaits! STEM Learning - Learning Resources for KS4 Free Kindle Books - Here is a selection of free Amazon Kindle books provided by Amazon. An Amazon account and Kindle App is needed. Beebot Simulator A fun beebot (bee robot) simulator that supports sequencing, following instructions and direction. Explorify Science - Engaging online resources for Science Phonics Play - Online Phonics games - Currently free to access BBC Supermovers - Fun activities to encourage your child to move whilst learning National Theatre - Online shows and resources Below are some webcams around the world. There are also lesson plans https://explore.org/education/ And parents can install apps on their devices too https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actolap.explore&hl=en_US |
KS4 Home Learning Resources
KS4 Home learning 1st March |
KS4 Home learning 22nd February |
KS4 home learning week beginning 8th February
KS4 home learning week beginning 1st February
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KS4 home learning week beginning 18th January
KS4 home learning week beginning 11th January
KS4 - Home Learning Resources |
Continuing your child's access to education during the Coronavirus outbreak
We want to ensure that your son / daughter can continue to have access to learning resources during school closures or self isolation periods.
Please find below some guidance on how to access Microsoft Teams so that your son / daughter can continue face to face learning with their teacher and friends.
There is also a suggested home schooling timetable below, along with a range of resources, should you find teams meetings not appropriate for your son / daughter. There are clickable links in the timetable which will take you directly to online learning resources. Below the timetable, you will also find documents / worksheets uploaded by your son / daughter's class teacher, which you can print off if you are able to, or these may just give you some ideas to support your son / daughter's learning.
If your child is asked to access home learning by their class teacher using Microsoft Teams, you do not need to use the timetable below.
How to use Office 365 and Teams for the first time
Microsoft Teams How To Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SemjM2fHV2Q
Click here to sign in to your Office 365 account: Office 365 Login
Once logged in, select the Teams icon on the left side of the page - it looks like this:
| Suggested Weekly Timetable for Home Learning | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - 10.30am | Break | 11am - 12pm | Lunch | 1pm - 3pm | ||
| Monday |
Movement / Stretching videos, Yoga, Walking (social distancing applied), workout fitness videos Some of the online links below may be useful: |
ASDAN See resources added below for suggested challenges. More challenges can be found on the website: |
Home Management Suggested activities: Make a warm drink. Make a snack. Tidy a room. Wash the dishes.
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| Tuesday |
English - Speaking and Listening See the resources below for suggested games and activities. |
Lunch in Unit/Cookery See resources below for recipe ideas. |
Wellbeing Movement / Stretching videos, Yoga, Walking (social distancing applied), Workout fitness videos |
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| Wednesday |
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DofE See resources below for suggested activities. There are some useful activities on our DofE page: https://www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/student-life/duke-of-edinburgh |
DofE See resources below for suggested activities. There are some useful activities on our DofE page: https://www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk/student-life/duke-of-edinburgh |
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| Thursday |
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English See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc books Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
Careers See resources below for suggested activities. |
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| Friday |
English - Reading See resources below plus these online resources: Oxford Owl Online Books Free Read Write Inc books Spelling Frame - Online Spelling Games Education CIty - Press Login > Student > Pick from List > then select your class and name Top Marks English games My Book Blog Login provided if your child uses it The Literacy Shed - Online Stories |
Film or Book Review See resources below for suggested activities. |
Review Review the week and celebrate successes. |
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| Additional Online Learning Links |
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Duke of Edinburgh - Activities and challenges including First Aid and map reading Twinkl Resources - Twinkl have a free month offer to support parents. Enter code UKTWINKLHELPS when signing up. Tynker Coding and Games Creation Free Access - educational programming, drag and drop coding. 3 levels of difficulty. That Brick Life - Daily Lego challenges Virtual Museum Tours - free virtual tours of museum, explore these museums safely from your own home covering lots of topics and interests! Animal Web Cams - 13 Zoos that offer free web cams so you can watch their animals! Scouts - The Great Indoors! - Great scouting activities all in the comfort of your own home - an indoor adventure awaits! BBC BItesize - Most students are accessing Primary Y1-3. Start lower and work up if your child finds it too easy. Free Kindle Books - Here is a selection of free Amazon Kindle books provided by Amazon. An Amazon account and Kindle App is needed. Beebot Simulator A fun beebot (bee robot) simulator that supports sequencing, following instructions and direction. Explorify Science - Engaging online resources for Science Phonics Play - Online Phonics games - Currently free to access BBC Supermovers - Fun activities to encourage your child to move whilst learning National Theatre - Online shows and resources Below are some webcams around the world. There are also lesson plans https://explore.org/education/ And parents can install apps on their devices too https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actolap.explore&hl=en_US |
Home learning resources can be found below for each class group - These will be updated weekly.
Twinkl have provided free access to the online resources below during the current lockdown. We have added this page to provide you with easy access to these resources should you need some additional work to do with your child.
Twinkl Go!
FREE throughout school closures, Twinkl Go! is our collection of thousands of interactive educational resources which can be accessed and completed on any device, with no apps to install. Perfect for sharing with parents at home or for those still in school - easy!
Go! Collections
Again, FREE throughout school closures, these Go! Collections are our ready-made, curated collections of Go! Resources which cover most ages and subjects.
Home Learning Hub
Here you’ll find daily, FREE activities for different age groups and subjects. We’ll add new content each day, including videos, games and activities. Use in class or share with pupils at home.
Access the Home Learning Hub here
Twinkl Planner Tool
If you have a Twinkl membership, you can share any resources with parents, or pupils still working in school using this tool. For anyone accessing the resources you share, no subscription will be required and they will be completely FREE to access. Found in the top right of every page on site, simply drag, drop and share lessons using a pin code.
BBC Live Lessons and BBC Bitesize
To support the BBC content beginning on Monday, Twinkl will be providing aligned resources to use each day. We’ll be sharing these in our Home Learning Hub, in daily blogs and schedules, and letting you know through our social media channels. Best of all, every resource you’ll need to go alongside the BBC lessons will be FREE to access and share.
Twinkl Video Content
Twinkl will also be providing video content each week to complement the BBC’s offering. Covering a range of topics and curriculum areas. We’ll make sure these are available in our Home Learning Hub and through our YouTube channels, again completely FREE to access.
Twinkl Newsroom
Twinkl Newsroom delivers the news for kids today. Our daily kids’ news reports are child-friendly and a perfect way to help your class explore the news with new content every day. Each news report comes with a range of curriculum-friendly teaching resources.
Twinkl Imagine
If you’re looking for more daily ideas, Twinkl Imagine provides a new image each day to promote discussion and in-depth learning. With ideas for all ages, you’ll find new activities and teaching ideas every day.
Partnership Resources
From the Go Jetters, Numberblocks and Peppa Pig, to Doctor Who, Puffin Books and The Numbers Game, we have a huge range of incredible FREE partnership materials available to create engaging learning opportunities at home or in school.
Twinkl Kids TV YouTube Channel
For quick, easy and highly engaging lessons, songs and videos teaching phonics, times tables, SPaG and more, you’ll find everything you need on our Twinkl Kids TV YouTube channel. Each video links back to the Twinkl site with guidance and resources for parents. Accessible through any device or stream YouTube via the TV - perfect for learning at home.