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Web Links  We've scoured the Internet for web sites that you might find useful.
Some are useful for homework, studies and general learning. There's also a selection for non-school activities!
Current Category: Parents Parents (12) Search Engines (7) Story Time (7) The Zoo (6) TV and Films (7) 1. 365 Outdoor Activities http://family.go.com/Categories/Activities/Features/ family_0401_01/dony/donyout_index/ Keep your kids occupied with some fun and easy-to-supervise activities and games; each suggestion requires little or no expense and categories include natural science, gardening and group play. 'Chart the Rain' can be saved for those rainy days and the 'Animal Footprint' exercise could spark the interest of your junior naturalist. Our Rating:  2. Botham Bakery's Guide To Bread http://www.botham.co.uk/seed/first.htm This famous traditional Yorkshire bakery divulge old family secrets as they teach children how to make bread, cakes and other goodies. Find out why flour is bleached and whether brown is really better. Children can learn basic bread history, from its humble seed origins to going through the mill. Our Rating: 3. Brain Teasers http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/ This entertaining website allows kids and parents alike to polish their logic skills. Three new puzzles, aimed at different age groups, are published each Wednesday. Our Rating: 4. Brainy Babies http://www.brainybabies.com A fun educational site using cartoon baby versions of historical characters to stimulate curiosity in younger children. Each baby represents one area of learning (history, science, etc) and links are provided to other appropriate sites. You can guide Baby Cleopatra, Baby Einstein and so on through an interactive cartoon adventure or face their questions in the Brainfood Quiz. Our Rating: 5. British Agency for Adoption and Fostering http://www.baaf.org.uk/ The BAAF is Britain's leading agency for adoption and fostering. Its web site is a good starting point for families looking to investigate either possibility. It has to be said that the site is neither lively nor interactive as visitors are unable to ask questions, send emails or join forums. Still, there's useful general information. Our Rating: 6. Britkids http://www.britkid.org/ This engaging website explores the cultural diversity of the British community, and invites teenagers to 'hang out' with the 'Britkids'. Users encounter imaginary characters from nine different ethnic backgrounds, who talk about their family life, religious beliefs, and experiences of living in Britain. Our Rating: 7. BUPA Health Service Search http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/health_service/ Find a hospital, dentist, health club, or any health related organaisation Our Rating: 8. Department of Health http://www.doh.gov.uk/ Our Rating: 9. OFSTED http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/ Our Rating: 10. Peterborough City Council http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/ The web site for Peterborough City Council. Our Rating: 11. The Guardian Education Section http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/ Our Rating: 12. The Times Education Section http://www.thetimes.co.uk/section/0,,591,00.html Our Rating: |