Dumfries and Galloway Home Education Resource
Resources for Home Education developed by Home Educators, Parents, Children and Young People. The following links and suggestions are included as a starting point of information for Home Educators seeking resources.
Dumfries and Galloway Council are supportive Dumfries and Galloway Council do not take of those who choose to Home Educate. This is any responsibility for the content of external reflected in the Home Education Policy which websites or social media groups which are visited promotes ongoing communication between at the user’s own risk. These resources are merely Home Educators and the Council. The Council suggestions to help parents, if required, on their are not able to offer direct support in delivering family’s Home Education Journey. a programme of learning but do support by As a Home Educator – if you have suggestions providing information and signposting to other of sites and resources in Dumfries and Galloway organisations. This resource is intended to provide or further afield that you use and recommend, detail of a range of organisations that may be please share this with us. Details can be sent to of help to Home Educators. In addition Home [email protected] marked as Educators are free to contact their link officer at Home Education Resources. any time with an enquiry or to contact the Council via [email protected] Thank you to those Home Educators that helped to create this resource.
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1 https://www.education.com/ Wide range of subject information.
https://kids.britannica.com/ National Peer Groups Index and glossary for a wide range of subjects . https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources https://homeeducationforums.co.uk/forum Wide range of curriculum materials. The Scottish Home Education Forum webiste can be found at https://scothomeed.co.uk/ https://teachersherpa.com/home For further information, please refer to our Facebook Email free subscription - sharing of practice by teachers. page https://www.facebook.com/HomeEdForums or Twitter feed https://twitter.com/homeedforums https://ed.ted.com/lessons?content_type=animati ons&direction=desc&sort=publish-date&user_by_ First port of call for Home Education support, with click=student signposting to local groups for meet-ups, events, Wide range of curriculum lessons . support and friendships. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ There are a multitude of national and international Wide range of curriculum materials. Home Education Facebook groups offering legislative and statutory support, reduced subscriptions to https://www.enchantedlearning.com/home.shtml resources, art competitions, exam support, forest Activities across the curriculum. schools, IT group, Big Home Ed Picnic, etc. and Home Educators can easily be signposted from the Scottish https://www.muddlepuddle.co.uk/ Home Education Forum through multitude of parents’ Early play. knowledge and experience. https://www.bbc.com/bitesize http://homeeducationfestivalofscotland.blogspot. Interactive wide range of subject information and com/ revision support. Annual gathering specifically by and for Home http://www.amblesideonline.org/ Educating families. Charlotte Mason Home Education materials.
https://myonlineschooling.co.uk/join-us/ curriculum-and-subjects/ English National Curriculum materials. Online Resources https://skoolbo.com/ Literacy and Numeracy resources. Resources across the curriculum https://www.khanacademy.org/ Interactive account-based learning across curriculum. https://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk/course/ https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120392/ igcse/ Courses and participation opportunities. Wide range of courses and tutor support. https://www.net-school.co.uk/ https://uk.ixl.com/ English Education online format ages 9-16 . App with range of course, curriculum materials and links. https://www.dumgal.ac.uk/dumgalportal/index. php?coursesearch=true&site=cts http://schoolexpress.com/ Courses at Dumfries and Galloway College. Wide range of subjects and projects, printable materials. https://www.uws.ac.uk/money-fees-funding/other- https://freddiesmummyuk.com/homeschooling- financial-support/alternative-trusts-scholarships/ websites-uk/amp/ University of the West of Scotland trusts and Sharing life as a home educating family that includes a scholarships. wide range of websites and resources.
2 https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ https://forestryandland.gov.scot/learn Wide range of subjects and full courses. Local place of interest, Dark Skies Galloway. https://www.futurelearn.com/ http://www.astronomy.com/observing/astro-for- Wide range of courses at degree level. kids Information and links - space focus. https://www.educationalappstore.com/ Educational App store - wide range of materials. https://dumfriesastronomy.wordpress.com/ Dumfries Astronomy Society. https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk Skills development Scotland. https://www.nasa.gov/topics/humans-in-space Space. https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ Career options advice for learners and parents. https://www.royensoc.co.uk/ Promotion and development of entomological science https://www.apprenticeships.scot/ (study of insects). Apprenticeship routes. https://www.digitalworld.net/ Create your own profile. The Natural World
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ National geographic kids.
Maths Resources https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ Interactive – climate and weather. https://www.prodigygame.com/ Interactive maths (also as an app). https://www.rspb.org.uk/ Wildlife and water countryside. https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/ Tutor and revision support. https://www.the-soc.org.uk/ Scotland’s Bird Club – wildlife. https://www.interactive-maths.com/ Online maths resources for all ages. https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/home Environmental / gardening open to home educators. https://www.mathletics.com/uk/ Activities and reports on how you are progressing with https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/ maths. gardening-children-schools/family-activities/grow-it Environmental /gardening.
https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/ Competitions, Wildlife.
Computer Science and Sciences https://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/ Excursions and lectures - natural world. https://code.org/ Interactive resource – computer science. https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/all-whats- on/?Types=Short%20Courses&date=2019-04- https://www.codecademy.com/ 01&group=month&s=0&e=6 Courses available – computer / coding. Royal Botanic Gardens. Wildlife and natural world. https://www.superchargedscience.com/about.htm https://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/virtual-museum.html Email subscription/presentation and resources - science. Virtual Natural History Museum – explore from your home. https://www.ptable.com/ Interactive science focus. https://archaeology.mrdonn.org/ Introduction to archaeology with resources.
3 Literacy, Languages and Visual Music
Literacy (Film) https://m.youtube.com/ Music library. http://scottishbooktrust.com/ Scottish Book Trust. https://www.musicteachers.co.uk/area/dumfries. and.galloway/teachers/ http://www.parent.org.uk/index.php/ List of music teachers in Dumfries and Galloway. Gaelic resource. https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/ Creative Writing focus. https://readingeggs.co.uk/ Interactive – early literacy (also as an app). Visual Arts https://www.gaelic4parents.com/ http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob Interactive games, stories and video. Activity Book and YouTube draw-along videos. https://thisreadingmama.com/ https://scratch.mit.edu/ Literacy. Site to create stories, games and animations. https://www.brilliantbrainz.com/ Monthly magazine 6-12yrs. https://theweekjunior.co.uk/ Current affairs magazine 8-14yrs. Health, Wellbeing and Safety https://book-parties.scholastic.co.uk/shop/janet- https://lifeliveit.redcross.org.uk/ wilkinson First aid education. Wide range of books. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zsp76yc https://uk.babbel.com/ Dental information. Languages (also as an app). http://sciencewithme.com/learn-about-the-teeth/ https://www.intofilm.org/ Dental information. Includes online printable resources plus access to free movies in cinemas in November. https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/htbw-main- https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html page.html?WT.ac=classroom High quality films and animations used to enhance the Information for all ages on anatomy. teaching of reading and writing. https://www.duolingo.com/ Resources to support learning a new language. Children’s Voice and Financial Support
http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/17522/Youth- Food and Nutrition Democracy-and-Youth-Participation Opportunities for youth participation. https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/kids-baking Health food. www.respectme.org.uk Anti-bullying support. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/ kids-healthy-eating-plate/ https://www.holywood-trust.org.uk/ Health food. Trust with support for children/young people. 4 https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Art-School/ Holme-Head-House-499641280200248/ Art School (creative space) in Carlisle. Practical Resources https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/icebowl https://melscience.com/GB-en/ Dedicated ice hockey and skating rink. Monthly experiments – science. http://www.lochhill.net/pony-club-centre/ https://www.postcrossing.com/ Pony club centre. Enables you to send and receive postcards back from people around the world. Geography, Culture. https://www.dgecowarriors.co.uk/about/ Beach cleaning in Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. https://www.bigbutterflycount.org/ Annual butterfly count July/August. https://www.thecocoabeancompany.com/twynholm/ childrens-chocolate-workshops/ https://www.theworks.co.uk/?q=education%20 Children’s chocolate factory. books&top=4547&pg=3 Wide selection of educational books as well as fiction, https://www.lochken.co.uk/ hobby sets etc. Galloway Outdoor Activity Centre. https://www.therange.co.uk/search?q=Arts#in_ https://atheairts.org.uk/classes/childrens-classes/ stock_f=true&top_level_category_f=Arts%20 Arts centre and café in Sanquhar. %26%20Crafts&sort=relevance&page=1&lpp=24 http://www.onlysport.org/profile/4206-nithsdale- Arts and crafts materials. athletics-club/ Nithsdale Athletics Centre.
http://www.the-art-room. co.uk/?layout=index&page=art-craft-workshops- dumfries Participation Art store and creative space in Dumfries. https://m.facebook.com/letsdomartialarts/ https://www.abernethy.org.uk/ Martial arts school in Dumfries. Outdoor education open to Home Educators. https://www.cycling.scot/bikeability-scotland https://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64 National cycling programme. Inspire programmes and information. https://www.thesyc.co.uk/ https://www.peterpanmoatbrae.org/ Solway Yacht Club courses. Workshops and resources. https://www.nycos.co.uk/choirs/nycos-dumfries- https://www.attitudedancegroup.co.uk/ choir/ Expressive arts – Dance sessions and performances. NYCOS choir ages 7 -18yrs. http://www.sleeping-giants.org.uk/flv_portfolio/ https://www.dgwgo.com/events/ electric-theatre-workshop/ Dumfries and Galloway What Going On. Dumfries and Galloway based theatre group – offer of workshops and performances. https://www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/sports/ activities.htm https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/junior- D&G Online sports and activities. guild Junior guild for children 7-18yrs based in Dumfries - https://www.river-nith.com/nith-young-anglers-club/ workshops and performances. Nith Young Anglers Club. https://www.thebridgewellnesscentre.co.uk/ https://www.zoolabuk.com/ Exercise, gym and dance facility in Dalbeattie. Animal handling experiences.
5 http://www.samyeling.org/ Have had Home Education groups visit. Participation in prayer.
Places of Interest http://www.southofscotlandbeekeepers.co.uk/ Emerging educational resource centre. http://www.kirkcudbrighthistorysociety.org.uk/ Events and exhibition. https://www.gemrock.net/learn/overview/ Rock, gems and minerals museum. http://www.castlesfortsbattles.co.uk/dumfries_ galloway/dumfries_galloway.html https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ History and satellite navigation for castles. #?page=1&place=Carlisle&mp=false&fe=false English heritage places to visit. https://thestove.org/ Arts and community projects. https://www.thegreenfrogmoffat.co.uk/ Fishing opportunity. http://www.spring-fling.co.uk/ Exhibitions and open studios. http://www.mossyardfarmpottery.co.uk/ Painting pottery opportunity. https://www.dumfries-and-galloway.co.uk/arts/ galleries.htm https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/artsandmuseums Events and exhibitions. Some participation during school holidays events/drop in. https://www.facebook.com/DGSCIFEST/ Dumfries and Galloway Science Festival. https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/ Also participation in events. History, playground, https://www.nts.org. walks, cycling. uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyP6g2t3A4QIVb77tCh2_ oANSEAMYAiAAEgJMz_D_BwE https://broomfisheries.co.uk/ National Trust for Scotland. Fishing. https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/ https://coastaquarium.co.uk/ reserves-a-z/mersehead/ Interactive. Events. http://castlekennedygardens.com/ https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/ Participation. reserves-a-z/crook-of-baldoon/ Events. https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15306/Local- libraries https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/ Interactive, events, drop ins. reserves-a-z/mull-of-galloway/ Events. https://www.kirkcudbrightgalleries.org.uk/ Art exhibition programme and workshops. http://www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com/ Exhibition. https://www.historicenvironment.scot/ Sites and participation. https://www.ellislandfarm.co.uk/ Events. https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/ education-visits/book-an-educational-group-visit/ https://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/education- Open to Home Educators. and-resources/ Guided tour available. https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to- do/south-scotland/dumfries-and-galloway https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/ Things to do and days out in Dumfries and Galloway. Interactive science. https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/ https://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/ caerlaverock Interactive science. Interactive.
6 https://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/ Interactive, including some events specifically for home educators organised by a Carlisle Home Education Group. Books and Online Reading for http://www.lockerbie-wildlife-trust.co.uk/ Parents Annual programme of talks and visits. Free Range Education: How Home Education Works. https://www.lagganoutdoor.co.uk/ https://g.co/kgs/xMeufj Outdoor activity centre. Charlotte Mason. https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15630/Leisure- https://www.justbooks.co.uk/ facilities search/?author=&title=&lang=en&new=1&used Activity centre. =1&ebooks=1&destination=gb¤cy= GBP&binding=*&isbn=9781375905879&keywords http://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/visitor- =&minprice=&maxprice=&publisher=&min_year information/activities/ =&max_year=&mode=advanced&st=sr&ac=qr Interactive. John Taylor Gatto - Dumbing Us Down. https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/learning https://g.co/kgs/LTmfTJ Interactive. Sandra Dodd. https://www.allantonpeacesanctuary.org/ http://sandradodd.com/puddlebook Interactive. http://sandradodd.com/bigbook/order https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of- John Holt - How Children Learn. scotland/ https://g.co/kgs/oWhphj Interactive, some science projects specifically arranged https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holt_ for Home Educators by Home Educators, delivered by (educator) Scientists. David Albert - And the Skylark Sings with Me: https://www.roe.ac.uk/vc/ Adventures in Homeschooling and Community-based Educational presentations specifically for Home Education. Educators have taken place previously, delivered by https://g.co/kgs/ot8Ug9 Astronomers, organised through Facebook Home Educators Forum. Education Otherwise - School is Not Compulsory: The Essential Introduction to Home-based Education. http://www.discoveramazonia.co.uk/ https://g.co/kgs/Qa2ccd Interactive. Alfie Kohn. https://www.alfiekohn.org/
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