Educational websites for students are valuable, engaging resources that can be a wonderful supplement to your child’s formal education. Whether they’re in primary school or just beginning their GCSE revision, your child can benefit hugely from online learning. From science websites for kids to resources that teach core subjects with a twist, there’s a lot out there worth exploring, and plenty of it is completely free.
To make sure you don’t miss the best ones, we’ve put together our favourites below. We recommend that you bookmark them so you can find them easily later.
1. Twinkl
Created by teachers and used in schools across the UK, Twinkl is one of the most comprehensive learning resource platforms available to families. It covers Reception all the way through to secondary, with thousands of worksheets, activities, and revision materials all built around the UK national curriculum.
It’s particularly strong for primary school families. If your child is in Year 5 or Year 6, the SATs preparation resources are excellent and for younger children, the phonics and maths materials are a brilliant way to reinforce what’s being taught in school.
2. The National Geographic
The National Geographic website is packed with information across a wide range of subject areas. It includes topics like the environment, space, animals, world music, and much more. The photography alone is wonderful, and it’s a great resource for projects and presentations. If your child is curious about science and the wider world, this is an excellent place to point them.
3. BBC Bitesize
Covering primary ages all the way through to 16+, BBC Bitesize is designed entirely for student use. There are daily lessons for all ages in core subjects such as English and maths, as well as thousands of free quizzes that adapt to each student’s progress as they go. Interactive games are built to be fun as well as educational, with rewards and levels to keep children coming back.
If you’re looking for a resource your child can use throughout their entire school life, BBC Bitesize is one of the best there is.
4. NASA For Kids
Children who love all things space are sure to enjoy this one. The NASA for Kids website has a huge amount for children of all ages from footage from Mars and the International Space Station, interviews with astronauts, and the latest news on recent launches and developments. There’s also a great variety of games and craft activities for younger children.
5. TED Ed
TED-Ed has a vast collection of educational video content brought to you by TED Talks. Suitable for all ages and covering topics ranging from ‘How Vaccines Work‘ to ‘Why We Need National Parks‘, there’s plenty for both primary and secondary students to explore. Each video is marked with its length and area of learning, making it easy to use.
6. Natural History Museum
Most major museums have educational sections on their websites, and the Natural History Museum’s is one of the most interactive. There are games and fact files linked to current exhibitions, which keeps the content relevant and up to date. From exploring nature to getting up close with creatures long extinct, there’s a lot for children and families to discover here.
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7. Tate Kids
Tate Kids is a great resource for primary and secondary students to learn about artists and the process of making different types of art. There’s a wealth of information about the lives and works of painters and sculptors, which is ideal for school projects or homework. You can also explore specific eras and styles like pop art, impressionism, and more, or discover how different works might be grouped together.
8. Brain Pop
The range of educational resources on Brain Pop is impressive, covering everything from English and social studies to health and art. There are games and activities guaranteed to help children learn while having fun. It’s a great option if your child wants to work across a couple of topics at the same time.
9. DK Find Out
DK Find Out is a colourful, easy-to-navigate learning hub covering 14 main subject areas from computer coding and maths to sports and history. With plenty of content to explore, as well as quizzes and videos, it’s a resource we’d happily recommend for primary and lower secondary students.
10. BookTrust
Perfect for bookworms or children wanting to get more involved in reading, BookTrust has something for everyone. Kids can get involved in illustration classes, ‘read-alongs’, games and quizzes. We particularly like the ‘story starters’ section which is ideal for encouraging kids with their creative writing and getting their imaginations rolling.
11. Fuse School
Great for budding scientists, Fuse School focuses on maths, chemistry, biology and physics. There are loads of videos created by qualified teachers which are all short and concise, and which include science experiments and deeper dives into specific subjects. Topics range from neuroscience to radiation, making this website an excellent booster to school lessons and a great way of revising online.
Take Curious Minds Even Further With Tutoring
We hope you find these resources useful. They’re a brilliant way to inspire curious minds and add variety to your child’s learning, but sometimes a website isn’t quite enough.
If your child is struggling with a particular subject, losing confidence, or you want to give them the best possible foundation ahead of their GCSEs or SATs, one-to-one support can make a real difference. Our tutors have a wealth of engaging resources at their disposal, and every student is matched to a tutor based on their personality and learning style, not just their subject gaps.
