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During School Closure we will post work for each year group on the separate tabs for each year group.

BBC Bitesize

Oak National Academy

Please see the links below which will be useful.

During school closure we will update this page regularly to enable pupils to access tasks to complete.

Teachers may have directed their own classes to complete online learning, such as using Google Classroom.

See some generic information below about logging into google classroom.

Remote Library Service

While libraries remain closed, customers can join the library online and then have access to a huge range of online resources.

We add daily content to our Facebook page: @StevenageCentralLibrary featuring the many resources that we offer and highlighting books, magazines and activities that are available for free. At the top of our page is a link to FAQs which provides information on how to join the library and access services.

We are creating and signposting activities for children and families including:

Virtual LEGO Club every Saturday with simple, loose themes so that children can play along and upload photos of their creations
Chatterfamilies – book discussion and activity sessions for the whole family, currently featuring How to Train your Dragon, but this will change every few weeks
Online Rhyme Time and Toddler Tales from libraries across Hertfordshire
Mini challenges e.g. How to draw a seagull
Book related mini quizzes

During May we are highlighting Walking Month and inviting people to post photos from their daily exercise, this can be from out in the local countryside or in the back garden

We can offer a wide range of online resources including:

Audio and Ebooks for all ages from BorrowBox,

Magazines and Audiobooks from RBDigital,

Newspapers and magazines from all around the world from Press Reader, these can all be accessed via the Library App

During the current library closures, customers are also able to search the archives to discover their family history using Ancestry, free of charge via the library app. (Free access is only usually available from within the library)

Online Reference Resources (Use library card number to log on)
Dictionary of National Biography
Who’s Who
Britannica online
Naxos Music Library

A wide range of online courses from Future Learn and Universal Class

Learnmyway offers free basic courses for beginners on using a computer, browsing the web, sending an email, online safety and finding work online

All details are also available on the Hertfordshire Libraries website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/libraries-and-archives.aspx

Natwest Managing Money Resource Packs

https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/teachers/distance-learning/?utm_source=NSP&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RBS6&utm_content=RBS6-108&dm_i=4C7I,TO87,4P9YQV,3LDBB,1

CREST Awards Library collections

https://collectionslibrary.crestawards.org/#5-11

Child Online Safety Resources for Parents and Carers

The activity packs can be accessed here:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/home-activity-worksheets/

Professionals and parents and carers have reported that children are using video-chatting apps and sites to access learning and keep in touch with friends and family.

Two new Parent Information articles look at some of the things parents and carers should think about to ensure their child's experience of video chat is safe and fun:

Video chatting: a guide for parents and carers of primary school-age children

Video chatting: a guide for parents and carers of secondary school-age children