Educational resources
Below you can find links to a number of educational websites with a variety of content to suit the needs of the particular child you are mentoring.
Click on the headings below for more information.
Libraries - Islington
A list of the locations and features of Islington’s ten local libraries, including borrowing, opening times and internet access.
Libraries – Hackney
A list of the locations and features of Hackney’s eight local libraries, including borrowing, opening times and internet access.
Dyspraxia Foundation
Charity supporting children and families with dyspraxia.
Grid Club
Fun learning website - contact your Programme Manager for username and password.
What is Engineering?
Child-friendly website explaining concepts like how bridges are so long and why aeroplanes come in so many different shapes.
Do to Learn
Games, songs, communication cards, print resources and information for special needs.
Headliners
Headliners is a UK-wide news agency producing news, features and comment by young people for everyone.
Hi2u
A site with information on ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, dyslexia and similar neurological differences along with any other type of hidden impairment.
BBC Typing Mat
A fun way for children to learn how to type
Who Do We Think We Are?
An educational programme that engages teachers in the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people.
Religion and Place
A Building Exploratory Project about religious buildings in local communities.
Protective Behaviours
A practical and down to earth approach to personal safety for people of all ages and backgrounds.
History of Black Footballers in Britain
Illustrations, exhibitions and screenplays about the history of black footballers in Britain.
Sweet Patootee
A media production company specialising in how diversity and citizenship have played a defining role in shaping British history and culture.
BBC / Children
A variety of fun and educational games to play
Chance UK worksheets
Ask your Programme Manager about doing worksheets in the mentors' resource manual
Reading
If your child is struggling with reading, choose a fiction book together and commit to reading a chapter each week.
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Cut the Knot
Interactive mathematics website
Kids Direct
Information on how the world around you works
The Inquiry Net
Scouting website featuring everything from how to make a kite to camping
Headliners
Organisation for children interested in getting involved in current affairs or journalism
Do to learn
Activities/resources for children with special needs and children who find it difficult to discuss their emotions etc
Cool Planet
Oxfam website with information about the world and global issues
Arrowscape
Links to websites for primary age children
Top Marks
Quickly find the best homework help, revision websites
and educational sites for use in the classroom.
Enchanted learning
Craft activities for younger children
Area quiz
Devise a quiz about the child's local area together, and share it with the child's family, or other mentors and children.
Budget planning
Encourage your child to plan the mentoring sessions and take charge of the £30 budget
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