English @Home
https://englishapp.pixl.org.uk/
PiXL App to support learning in Literature
Audible
Website: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: all children’s audiobooks are available for free while schools are closed.
Registration: not required
English Mastery
Website: https://www.englishmastery.org/
Key stages: key stage 3
Description: downloadable resource books providing 12 weeks of activities covering writing and poetry.
Registration: not required
English and Media Centre
Website: https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: downloadable resources covering a range of texts for key stage 3. GCSE resources are categorised by examination board.
Registration: not required
Pobble 365
Website: https://www.pobble365.com/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: a new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided
Registration: not required
Poetry by Heart
Website: https://www.poetrybyheart.org.uk/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: A wide selection of poetry covering different topics.
Registration: not required to view poems, but it is required to access teaching resources.
Seneca
Website: https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free&Age+Group=GCSE&Subject=English+Language
Key stages: key stage 4
Description: a range of downloadable resources covering the GCSE curriculum, categorised by examination board.
Registration: not required
The Children’s Poetry Archive
Website: https://childrens.poetryarchive.org/
Key stages: key stage 3 and key stage 4
Description: an archive of spoken poetry recordings. Pupils can listen to poems being read aloud.
Registration: not required
The Day newsletter
Website: https://theday.co.uk/subscriptions/the-day-home
Key stages: key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: a daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills.
Registration: is required