Parent's links
1. BBC - How Children Learn
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/howchildrenlearn/
A selection of features written by child psychologists and educational specialists, looking at how children learn and grow across the different areas of child development.
2. Global Dimension
http://www.globaldimensions.org
Base for information about the global dimension in schools. Nene Valley is currently part of a significant project funded by the Department for International Development.
3. Peterborough Education and Children
http://www.thelearningcity.co.uk
The official Peterborough Council Education and Children's Department website.
4. ThinkUKnow
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
An extremely important website for finding out how to have fun but stay safe on the internet. Highly recommended for all parents as well as children. You 'thinkuknow' what goes on and who people are on the internet. This site makes you think again!!
5.Disney Family Entertainment
http://family.go.com/entertainment/
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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. BUPA Factsheets
http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/asp/your_health/factsheets/
One of the most comprehensive collections of online Mosby factsheets covering all aspects of health.
11. BUPA Health Service Search
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/health_service/
Find a hospital, dentist, health club, or any health related organaisation
12. Department of Health
http://www.doh.gov.uk/
13. NHS Online
http://www.nhs.uk/
The National Health Service's online health portal.
14. OFSTED
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/
15. Peterborough City Council
http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/
The web site for Peterborough City Council.
16. The Guardian Education Section
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/
17. The Times Education Section
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/education
Education section of the Times for all aspects of education.
18. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
19. Department for Children, Schools and Families.
20. The Learning and Skills Council.
21. Primary Care Trusts A-Z Directory.
22. Every Child Matters: Contact Point Details.
23. Peterborough School Sports Partnership