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Birdwatch (KS2/3)


Register now for the Big Schools’ Birdwatch from 21 January to 1 February. Free teachers’ pack full of information and resources.


• Register at www.rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch/index.aspx.






Rescue run (KS2/4)


St John Ambulance has launched its first online game, Rescue Run, to introduce people to life saving first aid online.


• www.sja.org.uk/rescuerun






Dancing dinosaurs! (KS2/4)


 Schools are offered free performance rights to science fiction rock opera ‘Dinosaur Planet’ written by MJ Hibbett & The Validators. Free songbook, artwork, video and downloads.


• www.dinosaurplanet.co.uk/schools


 


Getting inspired (KS3/4)


Giving Nation is challenging students to become social entrepreneurs, fundraisers, campaigners and volunteers for charities and good causes. Some grants available.


• Free resources www.g-nation.org.uk






Understanding cancer (KS3/4)


 Every day six young people are diagnosed with cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust runs an education programme offering free cancer awareness sessions to schools.


• To book, email education@teenage cancertrust.org or call 020 7612 0398. www.teenagecancertrust.org/education






Free magazine (KS2/3)


 In the monthly Aquila magazine you’ll find articles, puzzles and activities (and no ads!) for children aged eight to 12.


• Email office@aquila.co.uk with your name and address. Put ‘NUT sample’ in subject line. Or call 01323 431313. Offer limited to first 1,000 replies.






Healthy start (All KSs)


 Take part in Farmhouse Breakfast Week, 20 to 26 January, and help educate pupils about the benefits of eating a healthy balanced breakfast.


• Visit www.shakeupyourwakeup.com for recipes and free resources.


 


Climate challenge (All KSs)


 The UK’s biggest environmental competition, the Climate Week Challenge, from 4 to 10 March, is free, and requires no preparation.


Put your creativity, climate knowledge and practical skills to the test.


• Register at www.climateweek.com/challenge/register-for-the-challenge. Email challenge@climateweek.com for details or call 020 3397 2601.


 


Winter visits (All KSs)


English Heritage is opening 20 top sites for free educational visits until March, so school groups can have exclusive access to attractions such as Kenilworth Castle (left) with no other visitors.


• For details visit www.english-heritage. org.uk/education/free-entry/how-to-book or call 0870 333 0606.






Great minds… (KS3 to A level)


 Warwick University has launched IGGY, a social network service for gifted students with access to work with top academics, student mentors and other gifted young people worldwide. It is a paid-for service but is not-for-profit and offers free membership to disadvantaged students.


• www.IGGY.net


 


Making progress (KS4)


Ucas has launched a website looking at post-GCSE options such as A levels, BTecs and apprenticeships. The site offers students the opportunity to search for courses at schools, academies, colleges and work-based learning providers.


• www.ucasprogress.com

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