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  • The #DailyMileAtHome (all ages)

    The #DailyMileAtHome will be producing weekly Challenges for schools, families, carers and children to use to encourage 15 minutes of jogging or running outside, in line with Government guidance.  Instructions from the UK government are very clear – they are allowing us to take exercise outdoors, once a day, as long as we can keep…

  • Weekly readings of the complete plays of Shakespeare by a global cast

    The Show Must Go Online are putting together weekly readings of the Complete Plays of Shakespeare by a global cast, in the order they were believed to have been written. They are using global casts, including professionals and amateurs, all of whom donate their time and talent freely to entertain, and make Shakespeare accessible. https://robmyles.co.uk/theshowmustgoonline/

  • Free Virtual Talks For Schools

    Speakers for Schools have launched a Virtual Talks programme! From next week, they will be offering free livestreamed talks from some of the UK’s top leading figures. Students will be able to hear masterclasses and interviews from speakers from across: business, arts, academia, media and more. Speakers will be sharing their own stories and expertise…

  • The Northern Lights, Canada (all ages)

    Canada is one of the world’s best places to see the amazing phenomenon that is the Northern Lights! A live cam has been set up so explorers all around the world can catch the northern lights from the comfort of their own homes! https://explore.org/livecams/zen-den/northern-lights-cam  

  • For the gamers…

    This hugely popular and highly social collection of online multiplayer games is coded and designed by the players themselves, then shared with the rest of the Roblox community. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the company has been adding more curriculum and educational games to its teaching resources, with featured lessons including an introduction…

  • Learn How to DJ

    Below is an app that teaches the basics of DJing in a fun, interactive way without the need for expensive, specialist equipment. All you need is a phone or tablet and the free djay app (below) by Algoriddim. The Djay app guides you through every stage of mixing, teaching you the basics of decks and…

  • Is dancing your thing?

    Oti Mabuse, a professional dancer on the television series Strictly Come Dancing, takes you through learning a dance fusion class to music – all in your own living room!  Dancing is a great way to be active and it allows you to improvise too or try a dance to different music.  Give it a go!  …

  • Opening up about how you are feeling is important

    During this time, you might be feeling a whole range of emotions on a variety of topics.  Talking to people who care about you can be a really good way of getting support and just getting your thoughts out of your head. But it might be scary, or you might not know where to start. …

  • Banksy – street art tour

    The mysterious graffiti artist Banksy has been creating his satirical stencil-style work on buildings and walls around the world for almost 30 years.  A large number of these have been destroyed, physically removed, or painted over by other artists – as is the nature of street art.  Click on the link below to have a…

  • Free virtual Soccer School from Chelsea Soccer Schools

    Start Dates:  Tuesday 14th April – Friday 17th April All the fun and skills of Chelsea soccer school, but now accessible from home for 4 – 14 year olds. They will be providing daily content using google drive. There are opportunities to gain virtual certificates and medals too!| Use the link below, search for soccer…