Educational resources for children and young people - Print version

Library cards for foster carers and Looked After Children

Foster carers can have a free foster carer library ticket as well as their own personal ticket. Foster carers can also get a ticket for a Looked After Child.

Everything in libraries is free and to make it easier for foster carers and Looked after children the following applies:

• No fines for overdue books
• Free loans and no overdue fines for talking books
• No fines for lost or damaged books
• No charge for replacement tickets
• No requirement for proof of address

More information on library services for Looked After Children [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/34956/library_services_for_looked_after_children].

The Reading Agency has compiled this booklist especially for children and young people [https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/4761/].

Information on e-books, e-audiobooks, e-newspapers and e-magazines [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ebooks] for all ages and interests to borrow for free.

The wider collection can be viewed on our online catalogue [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/onlinelibrarycatalogue] and books can be requested from Central Library by calling 024 7683 2314 or book an appointment via the online form [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/requestlibrarybookbundle].

Learning resources ages 0 - 11

• Department for Education [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education] - List of online education resources for home education
• BBC Bitesize [https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize]
• BP Educational Service [https://bpes.bp.com/]  - STEM Primary & Secondary resources
• University College London [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/centres/london-centre-leadership-learning/free-online-learning-resources#Secondary] – free online resources for primary & secondary
• The Kids Should See This [https://thekidshouldseethis.com/] - Wide range of educational videos
• Toy Theater [https://toytheater.com/] - Educational online games
• Cbeebies Radio [https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio] - Listening activities
• Ted Ed [https://ed.ted.com/] - A range of engaging educational videos
• Mystery Science [https://mysteryscience.com/] - Free science lessons
• Big History Project [https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home]
• Big Eyed Owl [https://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/] -  Books, songs, recipes, science activities for Early Years 
• Teach [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/primary/zd7p47h] -  classroom resources for KS1 & KS2 in art & design, Computing, Geography, Media studies, Maths, PE & many more 
• Learn English Kids [https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/covid-19-support-for-parents] - support from the British council including games, how to videos, craft printables, flashcards & colouring pages, vocabulary, songs, stories and much more 
• ICT games [https://www.ictgames.com/] - free educational games made by a UK teacher 
• DKfindout! [https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/] -  Explore many different categories including Animals & Nature, Earth, English, Human Body, History & many more. Also quizzes, videos and fun facts. 
• Book Trust [https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/] - Stories, quizzes, activities, recipes and Rhymes 
• Cbeebies [https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies] - Early years games & activities 
• Crayola [http://www.crayola.co.uk/] - Colouring pages & crafts 
• Mrs B [https://twitter.com/mrsbpristem?lang=en] - A Primary School Teachers Twitter page for STEM - Great ideas including Making a tornado in a bottle, unpoppable balloon and how to grow a rainbow
• Teachit Primary [http://www.teachit.co.uk/primary] - English, Maths & Science resources

Learning resources ages 11-16

• Department for Education [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-online-education-resources/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-online-education-resources-for-home-education] - List of online education resources for home education
• BBC Bitesize [https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize]
• BP Educational Service [https://bpes.bp.com/] - STEM Primary & Secondary resources
• University College London [https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/centres/london-centre-leadership-learning/free-online-learning-resources#Secondary] – free online resources for primary & secondary
• Geography Games [https://world-geography-games.com/world.html]
• British Council [https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find] - Resources for English language learning
• Blockly [https://blockly.games/]- Learn all about computer programming
• Scratch [https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/] - Learn all about computer programming
• iDEA Awards [https://idea.org.uk/] - Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online
• Duolingo - [https://www.duolingo.com/]Learn languages for free
• National Geographic Kids [https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/] - Activities and quizzes
• Crash Course [https://thecrashcourse.com/]
• Get Body Smart [https://www.getbodysmart.com/] - A free website study guide review that uses interactive animations to help you learn online about anatomy and physiology
• True tube [https://www.truetube.co.uk/] - Award winning free resources for RE, PSHE & Citizenship
• Teachit English [https://www.teachit.co.uk/english] - English resources

Learning resources ages 16+ and care leavers

• Post 16 online and distance learning [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/6024/post_16_learning]
• Unitasterdays [https://www.unitasterdays.com/] - Virtual University Tours
• CU Coventry Connect [https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuc/study/connect/] - Connect is a short course designed to prepare adults (18+) to get back into education
• Pentabus Young Company [https://pentabus.co.uk/pentabus-young-company] - Free programmes base on performing and playwriting

Health and wellbeing

Looking after our mental health and wellbeing is important for us all. The information below might help to direct you to where you can find advice and guidance.

Young people

• Young Minds [https://youngminds.org.uk/]
• Childline [https://www.childline.org.uk/]
• Samaritans [https://www.samaritans.org/]
• MIND [https://www.mind.org.uk/]
• every mind matters [https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/]
• Mental Health Foundation [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/]

Carers

• The Fostering Network [https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/] - Support and advice for foster carers
• Mental Health UK [https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/covid-19-and-your-mental-health/] - Information and tips for managing your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
• Every Mind Matters [https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/] - Mental wellbeing whilst staying at home
• Mind - Coronavirus and your wellbeing [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/]
• The Attachment Research Community - resources for all
• Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust [http://parents.ygam.org] - resources to help carers have honest and open conversations with young people around the topics of gaming and gambling

Sport and physical activity

There are lots of ways of keeping ourselves active and healthy. Take a look at some of the specialist information below:

• Basketball - Basketball England [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXQ0-3yGT71KRNfPu7wOVeA/videos]
• Cricket - Chance to Shine (free registration required to view content)
• Football - FA Learning [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw]
• Hockey - England Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/user/hockeycoach3]
• Tennis - LTA [https://www.lta.org.uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/lta-tennis-at-home-series-celebrated-for-helping-families-stay-active/]

Stay safe online

As we spend more time online through learning and leisure its important that we consider how we can stay safe online.

Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online:

• Internet matters [https://www.internetmatters.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIktuA5LWK2wIVRYXVCh2afg2aEAAYASAAEgIJ5vD_BwE]
• London Grid for Learning [http://www.lgfl.net/online-safety/]
• Thinkuknow [http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/]
• UK Safer Internet Centre [https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers]
• NSPCC In CTRL - Parent/Carers and Young Person's information [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/6093/nspcc_-_in_ctrl]