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Here you’ll find all our Year 5 maths worksheets, and Year 5 maths tests that are suitable for use during classroom lessons and as homework.

• What to expect from our Year 5 Maths worksheets

These KS2 maths worksheets cover every part of the Year 5 primary maths curriculum, to help your children practise and gain confidence in their understanding ahead of Year 6 and the KS2 SATs . Their focus is on retrieval practice – going over topics that children should already have covered and helping them strengthen their knowledge and understanding. 

Most of our worksheets come in pdf format, and all of them are printable. But if you’re running out of printer ink, they can be viewed online too. 

Every Year 5 maths test or worksheet comes with its own answer sheet, and guidance from the National Curriculum is included wherever it might be needed (for example, if there might be more than one correct answer for a question). Some worksheets also include model answers to help children break down the best way to solve a problem. 

Note: The National Curriculum does not specify any place value teaching for Year 5. However this is often a good time to begin revising the topic (among others) in preparation for the KS2 SATs. Have a look at these place value worksheets as part of your revision.

Similarly, addition and subtraction work is largely an extension of what was covered in previous years. Take a look at our collection of addition and subtraction worksheets for practice materials for these topics.

If you’re a parent looking for more advice, try our  home learning hub full of home learning packs , tips and teaching ideas for Year 5 Maths at Home and maths homework .

If you’re a teacher or school leader who is interested in improving maths attainment in your school or classroom, then this whole website is for you. Third Space Learning is dedicated to improving outcomes in maths with our online tutoring programme of maths interventions , together with maths resources and CPD.

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Year 5 Place Value Worksheets

Year 5 addition and subtraction worksheets, year 5 multiplication and division worksheets, year 5 fractions worksheets, year 5 decimals and percentages worksheets, year 5 statistics worksheets, year 5 measurement worksheets, year 5 maths tests, year 5 mental maths and arithmetic worksheets: fluent in five.

One of our most popular resources with parents and teachers and a great way to start or end the day, Fluent in Five worksheets include 5-10 minutes worth of quick arithmetic questions designed to help children become quicker at making mental or written calculations. 

Children are given around 5 questions per maths worksheet – more than in previous years – to get them used to completing more questions in a short space of time ahead of Year 6 and the KS2 maths arithmetic paper. 

Download the free Year 5 mental maths worksheets

Year 5 Maths reasoning and problem solving worksheets: Rapid Reasoning

Reasoning is one of the key maths skills pupils are expected to show by the time they take the Key Stage 2 SATs, and our Rapid Reasoning worksheets give them plenty of extra practice! This pack comes with six weeks of questions, with around three to four word problems to solve per day. 

Download the free Year 5 maths reasoning worksheets

Year 5 Maths worksheets place value: Code Crackers

Place value is one of the most important topics in the mathematics curriculum. This fun worksheet covers key elements of the Year 5 place value curriculum including Roman numerals, negative numbers and rounding. 

Use this free resource to recap Year 5 place value learning whilst finding the punchline to a pirate themed joke. 

Download the Year 5 Code Crackers Place Value worksheets

Year 5 Maths worksheets place value: All kind of word problems

Place value is the basis of all mathematical knowledge. This workbook encourages children to deepen their understanding of place value through a range of different problems. Children will focus on understanding and rounding decimal numbers in context (money) creating numbers with different values and understanding Roman numerals in context (years written in Roman numerals). 

Download Year 5 place value worksheets: All kind of word problems

Year 5 Maths worksheets place value: Worked Examples

As larger numbers are introduced, children can find the topic of place value more challenging. This worksheet focuses on common misconceptions and encouraging children to identify and explain errors, therefore developing their reasoning skills. 

Download Year 5 place value worksheet: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths worksheets addition and subtraction: Let’s practise using the bar model 

Year 5 children will not only need to know how to add and subtract numbers with more than 4-decimal places, they will also need to add and subtract decimal numbers. This worksheet focuses on solving worded problems that include these elements, while also introducing the very useful visual element of a bar model. 

Download Year 5 addition and subtraction worksheets: Let’s practise using the bar model 

Year 5 Maths worksheets addition and subtraction: Worked Examples

Children can often make errors when using formal written methods of addition and subtraction, estimating or mental arithmetic methods. This worksheet encourages children to consider and discuss common errors that could be encountered. 

Download Year 5 addition and subtraction worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths worksheets addition and subtraction: All kinds of word problems

This resource encourages children to think about maths in a more open ended way. In this workbook, children are presented with a range of problems to solve and not all of them will have one answer only. From checking the addition and subtraction answers to writing a range of ways to create a number, pupils will be challenged with this resource. 

Download Year 5 addition and subtraction worksheets: All kinds of word problems

Year 5 Maths worksheets addition and subtraction: Code Crackers

Sometimes, some simple retrieval questions to round up a topic is all that is needed. This resource focuses on adding and subtracting numbers with 4 or more digits to find the answer to a space themed joke. 

Download Year 5 worksheets addition and subtraction: Code Crackers

Year 5 Maths worksheets on Times Tables: Tarsia Puzzles 

By the time children start in Year 5, they are expected to know all their times tables in any order and the related division facts. These worksheets are a fun way to practise times tables facts independently and develop mental arithmetic skills for any children who are less confident.

Download Year 5 Tarsia Puzzles Mixed Times Tables Pack

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for long multiplication

By the end of Year 5, children are expected to be able to multipy up to 4-digit numbers by 1- and 2-digit numbers, and multiply decimal and whole numbers by multiples of 10 up to 1000, according to the National Curriculum. 

These worksheets help pupils improve their skills with the former, with 45 questions ranging from multiplying 2-digit numbers by other 2-digit numbers all the way to multiplying 4-digit numbers. Each worksheet also comes with an answer scheme and modelled answers to show children how to correctly lay out their long multiplication calculations. 

Download the free Year 5 Long Multiplication Worksheets

Year 5 Maths worksheets multiplication: All kinds of word problems

This workbook focuses on a range of different multiplication problems that require multiple steps to find an answer. The questions include comparison statements, complete the multiplication grid and multiplication questions involving money.

Download Year 5 multiplication worksheets: All kinds of word problems

Year 5 Maths worksheets multiplication: Let’s practise using the bar model

Children can find worded problems challenging to answer. This worksheet focuses on recapping multiplication facts up to 12 x 12 then progressing to up to 3-digit numbers multiplied by teen numbers. While this may seem challenging, the addition of the bar models helps pupils to visualise and answer the more complex problems.

Download Year 5 multiplication worksheets: Let’s practise using the bar model

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for long division

Long division is one of the most difficult parts of the primary maths curriculum. This set of 3 worksheets helps children practice it in stages, including several short division questions to begin with to help them get warmed up before tackling the harder questions. 

Download the free Year 5 Long Division Worksheets

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for multiplication & division: Code Crackers

Our Code Crackers worksheets give children a fun way to revise their knowledge of a topic. Each Code Crackers worksheet includes a series of questions – in this case multiplication and division problems – based on what they have learned that year, and the answers can be put together to make the punchline of a joke!

In Year 5 children will mostly be practising long multiplication and division, but some short division/short multiplication questions are also included, to help them keep their knowledge of the basics sharp. 

Download the free Year 5 Multiplication and Division Worksheets

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for multiplication & division: Worked Examples

There is a lot of content to cover for multiplication and division in Year 5, which is why we made two different worked examples worksheets. The first worksheet covers common misconceptions found when learning about prime numbers, square numbers, multiplying or dividing by a power of ten and factors. The second worksheet covers multiply 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers (and two 2-digit numbers) and dividing a 4-digit number by a 1-digit number.

Download Year 5 multiplication & division worksheet 1: Worked Examples

Download Year 5 multiplication & division worksheet 2: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on fractions: Code Crackers

By Year 5, children have learned about both equivalent fractions and improper fractions, and even begun combining the two. Our Code Crackers fractions worksheet helps them get even more practice in solving these complicated questions. 

Download the free Year 5 Fractions Worksheets

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on fractions: Independent Recap

Our newest style of maths worksheets, independent recap sheets are meant to be completed by children with little extra support, making them perfect home learning or homework activities.

This Year 5 maths worksheet focuses on finding fractions of amounts, and includes an arithmetic warm up involving adding and subtracting fractions, before moving onto reasoning questions that test how well children have learned how to calculate fractions of amounts. 

Download the free Year 5 Fractions of Amounts Worksheet

Year 5 Maths worksheet on fractions: worked examples

There are certain aspects of fractions that will be familiar to Year 5 students but may still carry misconceptions. This worksheet focuses on showing these misconceptions to children to allow them to discuss them openly. While the worksheet covers some familiar aspects (adding and subtracting fractions, ordering fractions) a new element of different denominators has been introduced. 

Download Year 5 fractions worked examples

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on decimals and percentages: Code Crackers

A worksheet of problems covering percentages and numbers up to two decimal places, with the answers coming together to form the punchline to the joke given at the start – great for retrieval practice !

Download the free Year 5: Decimals and Percentages Worksheets

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on decimals and percentages: Independent Recap 

While decimals were introduced in Year 4, percentages are new for Year 5. These simple to follow worksheets introduce what percentages are before moving on to writing percentages as fractions and decimals.

Download Year 5 decimals and percentages worksheets: Independent Recap

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on decimals and percentages: All kinds of word problems

This workbook has a range of activities to do with decimals and percentages including converting between the two and finding percentages of amounts. 

Download Year 5 Worksheets on decimals and percentages: All kinds of word problems

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on decimals and percentages: Let’s practise using the bar model

It is often important for children to understand when they will use the maths topics they are learning. This worksheet brings percentages and decimals into a real world context (shopping, for example) to help children to understand why, for example, knowing how to find a percentage of an amount is useful. 

Download Year 5 decimals and percentages worksheets: Let’s practise using the bar model

Year 5 Maths Worksheets on decimals and percentages: Worked Examples

This worksheet covers what percentage is, converting between decimals, percentages and fractions as well as understanding the value of decimals. There are a range of common errors that are made within this unit that have been addressed to encourage children to fully understand the topic. 

Download Year 5 decimals and percentages worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Code Crackers

In Year 5 statistics, the focus is on line graphs and more complex tables. This worksheet encourages children to read and interpret line graphs and tables in order to answer retrieval, comparison and sum calculations with the ultimate reward of finding the answer to a Halloween themed joke. 

Download Year 5 Statistics Worksheets: Code Crackers

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for statistics: Worked Examples

Although children will be familiar with line graphs and tables, they are still likely to make errors, especially when reading line graphs with more than one set of data. This worksheet addresses these common errors while allowing the children to ‘be the teacher’. 

Download Year  5 Statistics Worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for converting units: Worked Examples

In previous years, children will have looked at converting units (for example centimetres to metres), however in Year 5, this is a unit of its own. This worked examples worksheet on converting units covers converting between metric units of measures, metric and imperial units of measures, converting between units of time and reading a timetable. 

Download Year 5 Measurement Worksheets: Worked Examples

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for converting units: Code Crackers

There are a lot of facts to remember when learning about converting units. This fun worksheet recaps the key facts of converting between metric units of measure (including converting between units of time). 

Download Year 5 Measurement Worksheets: Code Crackers

Year 5 Maths Worksheets for converting units: Independent Recap

These easy to follow independent recap worksheets cover a range of converting units content to help secure children’s understanding of the topic. The worksheets include converting between units of metric measures, converting between metric and imperial units, converting between units of time and reading timetables.

Download Year 5 Measurement Worksheets: Independent Recap

Year 5 Maths Test: All topics

As a child gets closer to Year 6 and the Key Stage 2 SATs, it’s important they get used to the timings and styles of questions they might face. Our Year 5 maths tests includes two assessments – one arithmetic paper and one reasoning paper – with SATS style questions created by our curriculum experts, answers and a mark scheme with detailed explanations of how to solve each question. 

Both papers should take about one hour to complete, and cover every part of the curriculum, from place value to geometry and 3d shapes. This makes them useful for checking children’s overall understanding of the maths they’ve learned in Year 5, as well as providing them with exam practice.  

Download free Year 5 Maths Test

Year 5 Maths Test: Times Tables

While Year 5 children are past the newly introduced multiplication tables check, knowing your times tables is a key part of many other maths topics they will learn. So it’s always worth keeping up with practice, and these quick worksheets help a child see exactly which ones they know by heart, and which they struggle with. 

Download the free Year 3 Times Tables Tests

Also in this series…

• Year 2 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 6 & 7 Year Olds
• Year 2 Maths Worksheets
• Year 3 Maths  Curriculum Toolkit for 7 & 8 Year Olds
• Year 3 Maths Worksheets
• Year 4 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 8 & 9 Year Olds
• Year 4 Maths Worksheets
• Year 6 Maths Curriculum Toolkit for 10 & 11 Year Olds
• Year 6 Maths Worksheets

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Year 5 Maths Worksheets UK Hub Page

Welcome to our Year 5 Maths Worksheets area.

Here you will find a wide range of free printable Maths Worksheets for pupils in Year 5, and Math activities for your child to enjoy.

Take a look at our decimal place value sheets, our mental math sheets, or maybe some of our equivalent fraction worksheets. Perhaps you would prefer our statistics worksheets, or how to measure angles?

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Year 5 Maths Learning

Here are some of the key learning objectives for the end of Year 5:

• know and use Place value up to 1 million
• Compare and order numbers up to 1 million
• Counting on and back in steps of powers of 10 from any number up to 1 million
• Round numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000, 10000 or 100000.
• Count forwards and backwards through zero with positive and negative numbers.
• Read Roman numerals to 1000
• add and subtract with more than 4 digits in columns
• add or subtract larger numbers mentally
• solve multi-step problems using addition and subtraction
• Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals up to 2dp by 10, 100 or 1000
• identify multiples and factors including common factors
• multiply up to 4-digit numbers by a 1-digit number
• multiply up to 3-digits numbers by 2-digits
• divide numbers up to 4-digits by a 1-digit number
• recognise and use squared and cubed numbers
• solve problems using multiplication and division
• know what a prime number is and recall prime numbers up to 20
• compare and order fractions whose denominators are multiples of the same number
• identify, name and write equivalent fractions
• convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions
• add and subtract fractions with the same denominator or whose denominators are multiples of the same number
• multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers
• read and write decimal numbers as fractions.
• Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100 or 1000
• read, write, order and compare numbers up to 2dp
• round decimals with up to 2dp to the nearest whole
• solve problems with numbers up to 2dp
• understand and use the percent symbol
• convert percentages to fractions with a denominator of 100
• know fraction-percentage equivalence for halves, quarters, fifths and tenths
• solve problems using simple percentages
• measure, compare and calculate using different measures
• find the area and perimeter of a range of rectilinear shapes
• convert between different units of time
• convert between different units of metric measure
• convert between simple imperial and metric units
• solve more complex money and measure problems
• draw and measure angles in degrees
• know the sum of angles at a point (360°rees;) and angles at a point along a line (180°rees;)
• identify 3D shapes from 2D representations
• Identify, describe and represent the position of a shape following a reflection or translation
• find the area and perimeter of composite rectilinear shapes
• know properties of regular and irregular shapes

Please note:

Our site is mainly based around the US Elementary school math standards.

Though the links on this page are all designed primarily for students in the US, but they are also at the correct level and standard for UK students.

The main issue is that some of the spelling is different and this site uses US spelling.

Year 5 is generally equivalent to 4th Grade in the US.

On this page you will find link to our range of math worksheets for Year 5.

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• Place Value Zone
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Word Problems Zone

• Fractions & Percentages Zone
• Measurement Zone

Geometry Zone

Data analysis zone.

• Fun Zone: games and puzzles

Coronavirus Stay At Home Support

For those parents who have found themselves unexpectedly at home with the kids and need some emergency activities for them to do, we have started to develop some Maths Grab Packs for kids in the UK.

Each pack consists of at least 10 mixed math worksheets on a variety of topics to help you keep you child occupied and learning.

The idea behind them is that they can be used out-of-the-box for some quick maths activities for your child.

They are completely FREE - take a look!

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Place Value & Number Sense Zone

Year 5 place value worksheets.

Using these Year 5 maths worksheets will help your child to:

• Understand decimals;
• Use place value notation with tenths and hundredths;
• Know how to read and write numbers to 10 million;
• Understand place value to 10 million.
• Decimal Place Value Worksheets
• Year 5 Place Value up to 6 digits
• Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers up to 6 Digits
• Ordering Decimals Worksheets
• Roman Numerals worksheets

Year 5 Number Worksheets

Using these Year 5 Maths worksheets will help your child to:

• learn to estimate and approximate;
• order numbers, including negative numbers and decimals;
• learn how to place decimal numbers on a number line;
• understand and use multiples and factors, and know what a prime number is;
• complete the missing number to balance a math equation.
• Factors and Multiples Worksheet
• Rounding Decimals to the nearest whole
• Rounding to the nearest tenth
• Balancing Math Equations

Year 5 Counting Worksheets

Using these sheets will support you child to:

• count on and back by multiples of 10;
• fill in the missing numbers in sequences;
• count on and back into negative numbers.
• Counting on and back by tens

Year 5 Mental Maths Zone

Here you will find a range of printable Year 5 mental maths sheets for your child to enjoy.

Each quiz tests the children on a range of maths topics from number facts and mental arithmetic to geometry, fraction and measures questions.

A great way to revise topics, or use as a weekly math test or math quiz!

• Year 5 Mental Maths Worksheet

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Year 5 Addition Worksheets

• add multiple numbers in columns up to 5 digits;
• add numbers in columns, including money amounts with up to two decimal places.
• Decimal Addition Worksheets (mental)
• Free Addition Worksheets (randomly generated)
• Addition Worksheets with Multi-Addends
• Money Addition Worksheets (£ )
• Money Worksheets (randomly generated)

Year 5 Subtraction Worksheets

• learn to subtract numbers with up to 5 digits;
• learn to subtract numbers involving money with decimals with up to two decimal places.
• Free Subtraction Worksheets (randomly generated)
• 5 Digit Subtraction Worksheets
• Money Subtraction Worksheets UK (£ )
• Subtracting Decimals Worksheets (mental)

Year 5 Multiplication Worksheets

Using these 4th grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• use their multiplication table knowledge to multiply by 10s and 100s mentally
• multiply any whole number by a single digit;
• multiply a two or three digit number by a two digit number.
• Times Table Worksheets Circles 1 to 12 tables
• Times Tables Worksheets (randomly generated)
• Multiplying Decimals by 10 and 100
• Multiply and Divide by 10 100 (decimals)
• Multiplying by Multiples of 10 and 100
• Single Digit Multiplication Graded Sheets
• Double Digit Multiplication Worksheets (Graded)
• Single Digit Multiplication Worksheets Generator
• Multi-Digit Multiplication Generator
• Multiplication Word Problems

Year 5 Division Worksheets

Using these Year 5 maths worksheets will help your child learn to:

• apply their division facts up to 10x10 to answer related questions involving 10s and 100s.
• divide any whole number by a single digit.
• Divding by Multiples of 10 and 100 Worksheets
• Year 5 (4th Grade) Long Division Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of division problems.

• Division Worksheets (Grade 4) Word Problems
• Division Facts Worksheets (randomly generated)

Year 5 Math Problems

• apply their addition, subtraction and problem solving skills;
• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems;
• attempt more challenging longer problems.

Using the problems in this section will help your child develop their problem solving and reasoning skills.

These sheets involve solving one or two more challenging longer problems.

• 4th Grade Math Problems

These sheets involve solving many 'real-life' problems involving data.

• 4th Grade Math Word Problems

These sheets involve solving a range of multiplciation problems.

• Division Worksheets Grade 4 Word Problems

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• Year 5 Fractions Worksheets

Year 5 Percentage Worksheets

Year 5 fraction worksheets.

• position different fractions on a number line;
• understand equivalent fractions;
• understand what a mixed number is;
• compare two or more fractions;
• begin to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
• Equivalent Fractions Worksheets
• Comparing Fractions Worksheet page
• Improper Fraction Worksheets
• Fractions of Numbers
• Convert Fractions to Decimal Sheets
• Convert Decimal to Fraction Sheets
• Free Printable Fraction Riddles (harder)

Take a look at our percentage worksheets for finding the percentage of a number or money amount.

We have a range of percentage sheets from quite a basic level to much harder.

• Fractions Decimals Percents Worksheets
• Percentage Word Problems

Year 5 Geometry Worksheets

Using these sheets will help you to:

• classify angles - acute, obtuse, right, reflex, straight;
• classify triangles - acute, obtuse, right;
• measure angles using a protractor;
• know that angles in a triangle add up to 180°
• know the properties of regular and irregular shapes
• plot and write coordinates in the first quadrant.
• 4th Grade Geometry Worksheets
• Symmetry Activities
• Coordinate Worksheets (1st Quadrant)

Measurement Zone, including Time & Money

Year 5 measurement worksheets.

Using these sheets will help your child understand how to:

• read scales in both the standard and metric systems;
• read a scale going up in a range of fractions: halves, quarters and eighths;
• read a scale going up in tenths, fives, tens, fifties, and hundreds.
• 4th Grade Measurement Worksheets
• Converting Customary Units Worksheets
• Metric Conversion Worksheets

Area and Perimeter Worksheets

• understand area and perimeter;
• learn how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and rectilinear shapes.
• Area Worksheets
• Perimeter Worksheets

Year 5 Time Worksheets (4th Grade)

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

• tell the time to the nearest minute;
• become familiar with both digital and analogue times;
• add and subtract time intervals.
• Telling Time Worksheets Grade 4 (1 minute intervals)
• 24 Hour Clock Conversion Worksheets

On this webpage there is a selection of printable 24 hour (military time) conversion worksheets which will help you learn to convert from 24 hour clock to standard 12 hour time, and from standard time to 24 hour time.

Time Interval Worksheets

These sheets will help you learn to add and subtract hours and minutes from times as well as working out a range of time intervals.

• Add and Subtract Time Worksheets
• Elapsed Time Worksheets

Time Puzzles - harder

Here you will find our selection of harder time puzzles.

• Time Word Problems Worksheets - Riddles (harder)

Using these 4th grade math worksheets will help you to:

• draw and read bar graphs with increasingly complex numbers;
• read, interpret and draw line graphs;
• Year 5 Bar Graph Worksheets (4th grade)
• Year 5 Line Graph Worksheets

Fun Zone: Puzzles, Games and Riddles

Year 5 maths games.

• Year 5 Math Games (4th Grade)

Year 5 Maths Puzzles

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

• Year 5 Maths Puzzles (4th Grade)

Math Salamanders Year 5 Maths Games Ebook

Our Year 5 Maths Games Ebook contains all of our fun maths games, complete with instructions and resources.

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• Year 5 Maths Games Ebook

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The beginner's guide to primary-school homework

What’s the point of homework?

For many families, homework is a nightly battle, but primary schools set it for a variety of reasons. ‘It helps to consolidate the skills that are being taught at school, and provides children with additional revision opportunities,’ explains head teacher Steph Matthews of St Paul’s CofE School, Gloucester .

‘It also gives children an opportunity to explore learning in an unstructured setting, encouraging them to be independent and follow their own lines of enquiry.’ In addition, homework creates a partnership between school and family, giving parents an insight into what their child is learning.

How much homework should my child get in primary school?

In the past, the Department for Education advised that Key Stage 1 children should do an hour of homework each week, rising to half an hour per night in Key Stage 2. This advice was scrapped in 2012, giving schools more freedom, but many still follow the old guidelines.

In Reception , formal homework is rarely set. However, children are likely to bring home books to share with the family, first reading books, and/or keywords to learn.

In Years 1 and 2 , children are likely to have one or two tasks per week. This could be literacy or numeracy worksheets (for example an exercise where children have to compare the weights of different household items), a short piece of writing (such as a recount of a school trip) or work relating to the class topic (find out five facts about the Great Fire of London ).

In Years 3 and 4 , most schools set two homework activities each week: typically, one literacy (such as a worksheet on collective nouns, or a book review ) and one numeracy (a worksheet on bar charts).

In Years 5 and 6 , children may have two or three pieces of homework each week. ‘The amount begins to increase to prepare children for SATs and the transition to secondary school,’ says Steph. These activities might include maths worksheets, researching a topic, book reviews and grammar exercises.

Alongside formal homework tasks, most children bring home reading scheme books from Reception onwards, with weekly spellings and times tables from Year 1 or 2.

Learning logs and homework challenges

Not all schools rely on handing out worksheets. Learning logs or challenges are becoming more popular: children are given a folder of suggested activities – from writing a poem to building a model castle – and must choose a certain number to complete throughout the term.

Other schools ensure that homework ties in with the current class topic. ‘We have a themed approach, and set homework activities that give opportunities to explore the topic in a fun way, for example, designing a method of transport that Phileas Fogg could use to travel the world,’ explains Steph.  

Modern homework methods

Unsurprisingly, technology is playing an increasingly important part in homework. Some schools use online reading schemes such as Bug Club , where teachers allocate e-books of the appropriate level, or subscription services like SAM Learning  to set cross-curricular tasks.

A growing number also set homework electronically , with children logging into the school website to download their task.

What if the homework is too much – or too hard?

If you feel your child is overloaded with homework, speak to the teacher. ‘Forcing children to complete homework is counterproductive, because they come to perceive it as a chore,’ says Rod Grant, head teacher of Clifton Hall School, Edinburgh . ‘This makes learning appear boring, arduous or both, and that is really dangerous, in my view.’

Most schools publish their homework policy on the school website , telling parents exactly what to expect. ‘Teachers should make their expectations very clear in terms of deadlines and how long it should take, and should also differentiate tasks to suit the level of the pupil,’ adds Steph.

No homework at all?

If your child doesn’t get any homework, you may feel out of touch with his learning, or concerned that he isn’t being challenged. But there are good reasons why some schools don’t set homework, or set it only occasionally, says Rod. ‘Although homework can be beneficial, family life tends to suffer as a result of it being imposed,’ he explains. ‘ If a school isn’t providing homework, there’s plenty that parents can do at home instead : reading with their children, doing number puzzles on car journeys, using online resources, and so on.’

Parents may also worry that without doing homework, children won’t develop study habits for later life. ‘There is genuinely no need for a six-year-old to get into a routine of working at home; there’s time to learn that later,’ Rod advises. ‘Parents need to relax and encourage children to love learning – and that comes when learning is fun, relevant and engaging, not through doing homework tasks that are unchallenging, or secretarial in nature.’

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This engaging KS2 history worksheet is designed to ignite curiosity and captivate young learners with the wonders of this ancient civilisation. In this resource, your students will uncover the incredible contributions of Ancient Greece, from the invention of democracy to the masterpieces of Greek art and philosophy. Why Download this Worksheet?This worksheet is more than just history—it's a gateway to stimulating discussions, creative activities, and meaningful learning experiences. It's perfect for classroom lessons, homeschooling, or independent study.

Who was Alexander the Great?

Engage your KS2 students in an exciting exploration of ancient history with this educational worksheet focused on Alexander the Great. Discover the life and legacy of one of history's most legendary leaders and explore the impact of his conquests on ancient civilisations. Learning Objectives:Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander the Great, including his conquests and cultural impact.Understand the key regions conquered by Alexander during his military campaigns and their historical significance.Explore Alexander's leadership qualities and the spread of Hellenistic culture across his empire.Reflect on the lasting legacy and historical significance of Alexander the Great's empire.

KS2 The Persian Wars

Engage your KS2 students in the captivating history of ancient Greece with this educational worksheet focused on how the Greek city-states united to defeat the Persian Invasion. Students will explore key battles and heroic acts that shaped ancient Greek history. Learning Objectives:Understand the historical context of the Persian Invasion and its significance in ancient Greek history.Explore the key battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis, and their impact on Greek civilisation.Analyse the strategies, leadership, and unity demonstrated by the Greek city-states during the Persian Wars.Bring the epic saga of ancient Greek history to life with this fun activity, designed to inspire curiosity and learning among KS2 students. Dive into the heroic tales of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis, and discover the enduring legacy of Greek resilience against adversity.

KS2 Life in Athens and Sparta

Embark on a captivating journey into ancient Greece with this KS2 history worksheet exploring life in two prominent city-states: Athens and Sparta. Children will delve into the unique characteristics of each city-state, from education and government to culture and societal values.Learning Objectives:Understand the key differences between Athens and Sparta in terms of education, government, culture, and societal values.Explore the importance of art, philosophy, and democracy in Athenian society.Investigate the focus on military strength and discipline in Spartan society.Reflect on the roles of individuals in Athenian and Spartan communities.Interactive Elements:Comprehension Questions: Engage students with simple yet thought-provoking questions based on the worksheet content.Reflective Activities: Encourage creative thinking through imaginative tasks, such as drawing a picture or writing a diary entry from the perspective of individuals in ancient Athens or Sparta.Benefits:Provides a comprehensive understanding of life in ancient Greek city-states.Encourages critical thinking and analytical skills through comparative analysis.Promotes historical empathy by exploring the daily lives and values of ancient Athenians and Spartans.Fosters appreciation for the cultural diversity and historical significance of ancient Greece.This engaging KS2 history worksheet aims to deepen students' knowledge of ancient Greek civilisation through an exploration of life in Athens and Sparta. By examining different aspects of these city-states, students will gain insights into the rich tapestry of ancient Greek history and society.

KS2 Trade and Decline of the Minoans in Ancient Greece

KS2 Trade and Decline of the Minoans in Ancient Greece ActivityThis KS2 history worksheet delves into the intriguing topic of the Minoans, an ancient civilisation that thrived on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. Students will explore how the Minoans engaged in trade across the Mediterranean Sea and discover the factors that led to their mysterious decline. 

KS2 Life in Early Greece

In this engaging KS2 history worksheet, kids will delve into the intriguing world of ancient Greece to discover what life was like in early Greek civilisation. Through captivating text and exploration of key aspects such as daily life, culture, education, and religious beliefs, students will gain a deeper understanding of this influential period in history. Learning Objectives:Explore the daily activities, food, and clothing of ancient Greeks.Learn about the city-states of Athens and Sparta and their distinct characteristics.Discover the roles of education, art, and religion in ancient Greek society.Understand the significance of gods and goddesses in ancient Greek culture.Explore the origins and traditions of the ancient Olympic Games.This worksheet provides an exciting opportunity for KS2 students to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of ancient Greece, fostering a deeper appreciation for its history, culture, and enduring legacy.

KS2 Ancient Greece: Exploring Early History through Excavations

KS2 Ancient Greece: Exploring Early History through ExcavationsThis KS2 history worksheet delves into the intriguing world of ancient history through the lens of archaeological excavations. Kids will embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of early civilisations, particularly focusing on Ancient Greece, by exploring the discoveries made through excavations. This versatile worksheet can be used both in the classroom and at home.

Reading Line Graphs

Reading Line GraphsUse this handy worksheet to help students practise interpreting and analysing data presented in a line graph. The line graph displays temperature data over the course of a week. Students will engage with the graph to answer questions that require them to identify temperature trends, extremes, and averages within the dataset. This worksheet can be used effectively in the classroom for interactive learning. Educators can provide guidance and facilitate discussions as students work on the questions. It is also suitable for homework assignments, allowing students to practise their data analysis skills independently. This activity can be a valuable addition to the curriculum for reinforcing data analysis and visualisation skills, both in the classroom and as homework.

Reading stem-and-leaf plots

Reading stem-and-leaf plotsThis worksheet is designed for students to practise interpreting stem-and-leaf plots. Stem-and-leaf plots are a visual representation of data that help us understand the distribution of values within a dataset. In this activity, students will work with data related to the number of books read by year 5 students. They will answer questions to analyse the information presented. This activity can be a valuable addition to the curriculum to reinforce data analysis and visualisation skills.

Stem-and-leaf plot: Test scores

What is a stem-and-leaf plot? A stem-and-leaf plot is a way to organise and display data. In a stem-and-leaf plot, the data is separated into two parts: the "stem" and the "leaf." The stem represents the tens or hundreds place of each number, while the leaf represents the ones place.Students create their own stem-and-leaf plot using the data on the worksheet. After creating their plot, they answer seven questions based on their plot. This activity will help students understand what a stem-and-leaf plot is and practise creating their own plots based on given data. The questions aim to reinforce their knowledge and interpretation of stem-and-leaf plots. Review the answers with the students to ensure their comprehension of the concept.

Train Timetable Activity

Train Timetable for a Day ActivityThis worksheet is designed to challenge students in reading and interpreting train timetables while promoting critical thinking and time management skills. Students will be required to analyse the provided train schedule and answer questions that involve planning journeys, calculating travel times, and making connections.

Timetable Reading Activity

Timetable Reading ActivityThis worksheet will help pupils practise reading and interpreting timetables. In this activity, students will use the provided activity timetables for Tuesday and Thursday to answer a series of questions that require careful observation.

Extracurricular Activities Bar Chart

Extracurricular Activities Bar Chart WorksheetThis handy maths worksheet will help students develop their skills in reading and interpreting bar charts while providing engaging questions related to student participation in various extracurricular activities. The bar chart represents the number of students involved in different clubs or activities. There are seven questions that require students to analyse the bar chart data and use critical thinking skills. Questions include comparisons between activities, calculating differences, and adding and subtracting participation numbers.

Interpreting Bar Charts

Interpreting Bar ChartsThis worksheet is designed to help students develop their data-handling skills using a bar chart. Students are presented with a bar chart that displays the favourite ice cream flavours of a group of students. They will need to interpret the chart and answer a series of questions that involve reading and understanding the information presented in the chart.

Weekly Reading Habits Line Graph

Weekly Reading Habits Line GraphThis worksheet is designed to help students practice interpreting line graphs while gaining insights into weekly reading habits. The graph presents the number of books read over a week, with days on one axis and the books read on the other. Students will answer questions related to the graph, such as identifying the number of books read on specific days, determining the day with the most books read, calculating the total books read over the week, and finding the average daily reading.Additionally, students are encouraged to think critically about possible reasons for fluctuations in the data, including any significant increases or decreases in books read on particular days. This worksheet aims to develop students' data interpretation and critical thinking skills.

Line Graph Practice

Line Graph PracticeThis worksheet helps students improve their skills in interpreting and creating line graphs. By using the example of apples sold over a week, students will enhance their abilities to collect and represent data. After completing the graph, students will answer questions to assess their understanding. These questions include interpreting data, identifying the day with the most sales, finding the total apples sold, comparing sales on specific days, and calculating the average daily sales. This maths resource can be used in class, for homework, or as part of a broader unit on data handling and graphs.

Settlements, Land Use, and Economic Activity

Settlements and Economic ActivityWith this KS2 geography worksheet, students will learn about different types of settlements, how land is used, and the important concepts of economic activity and trade links. Let's dive into the fascinating world of settlements and economic activity. Settlements are places where people live, and economic activities are all the things people do to earn a living. 

Latitude and Longitude Cloze Activity

Latitude and Longitude Cloze ActivityThis engaging cloze activity is designed for KS2 students to reinforce their understanding of latitude and longitude. By completing the missing words in sentences, students will enhance their comprehension of these geographical coordinates.

Year 5 Spellings Handwriting Workbook

Year 5 Spellings Handwriting WorkbookOur handy year 5 spellings handwriting workbook can be used to enhance spelling skills while reinforcing neat and legible handwriting. The workbook features year-specific spelling lists, carefully curated to align with the Year 5 curriculum. Each list contains a range of words that challenge students to expand their vocabulary and master commonly used words at their age level. 

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 9)

Year 5 SpellingsSpelling is a skill that students will use throughout their lives, so building a strong foundation in Year 5 ensures they have this valuable tool for the future.

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 8)

KS2 SpellingsPupils circle the correct spelling of the word and then write it on the line. Regularly practising correct spelling contributes to better writing skills, which are crucial in various academic subjects. Accurate spelling is a fundamental skill that is assessed in many school assignments and exams. 

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 7)

Year 5 SpellingsCorrect spelling promotes a deeper understanding of word meanings and encourages pupils to expand their vocabulary. Knowing how to spell words correctly can help students better understand what they read. 

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 6)

Year 5 SpellingThe ability to spell correctly is not only a fundamental skill but also a key tool for effective communication, both in the classroom and in the real world. Download this handy worksheet for extra spelling practice.  

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 5)

Year 5 SpellingsStudents who can spell words correctly tend to feel more confident in their writing abilities, which can lead to greater engagement in writing tasks. Teaching students to spell correctly reduces the likelihood of miscommunication in both written and verbal communication.

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 4)

KS2 Spelling WorksheetProper spelling reduces the likelihood of miscommunication, both in written and verbal interactions. It helps students convey their thoughts accurately. This worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home. Students circle the correct spelling of the word and then write the word correctly on the line. 

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 3)

KS2 spellingsCorrect spelling improves written and verbal communication. Students can express their ideas clearly and effectively, reducing the chances of misunderstandings. Proficient spelling is essential for strong writing skills. It allows students to focus on composing their ideas rather than getting distracted by spelling errors.

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 2)

Year 5 SpellingsIn this worksheet, students will have the opportunity to practise correct spelling to strengthen their writing skills, which are essential across all subjects and future endeavours. Students who can spell independently are less reliant on spell-check tools and can take more ownership of their writing. Pupils circle the correct spelling of each word and then write it correctly on the lines. 

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 1)

Year 5 SpellingsKnowing how to spell words correctly can help students better understand what they read since they won't be distracted or confused by misspellings. Accurate spelling is a fundamental skill that is assessed in many school assignments and exams. In this worksheet, students explore a variety of words, expanding their vocabulary and improving their understanding of word meanings.

Year 5/6 Spelling Word List

This list of words is specially curated to help students in Years 5 and 6 improve their spelling skills, enrich their vocabulary, and become more confident readers and writers. Our Year 5/6 Spelling List includes a wide range of words, from common ones students will use every day to more complex terms they might encounter in books and articles.

Multiplication and division word problems

Multiplication and division word problemsThis KS2 maths resource will help students to solve multiplication and division word problems. Students read each question carefully, identify the operations involved, and perform the calculations step by step. There are seven problems for students to solve. 

Y5 Addition and subtraction word problems

Addition and subtraction word problemsThis KS2 maths resource will help students to solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems. Students read each question carefully, identify the operations involved, and perform the calculations step by step. There are seven problems for students to solve. 

Using commas

Using commasCommas can be a useful punctuation mark to make the meaning of sentences clear. My dog, Max, loves to play fetch in the park. Students rewrite the sentences adding the commas in the correct place.

Using dashes

Using dashesDashes can be a useful punctuation mark for adding emphasis or providing additional details within a sentence. My favourite subject – science – has always fascinated me. Students rewrite the sentences adding the dashes in the correct place. This worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home and includes an answer sheet for quick marking. 

Using brackets

Using bracketsBrackets are used to enclose information that is not essential to the main sentence. The information inside the brackets can provide additional details or clarification. Students are asked to add brackets where they think they should go in each sentence. An answer is included for quick marking. This KS2 grammar activity can be used in the classroom or at home and is a great introduction to using brackets in writing. 

Using modal verbs to show degrees of possibility

Using modal verbs to show degrees of possibilityModal verbs can be used to express different degrees of certainty or likelihood in a statement. Modal verbs of possibility include: definitely, certainly, surely, maybe, clearly, obviously, perhaps, probably and undoubtedly. With this upper KS2 literacy activity, students are asked to underline the adverbs of possibility in each sentence.

Using adverbs to show degrees of possibility

Using adverbs to show degrees of possibilityAdverbs can be used to express different degrees of certainty or likelihood in a statement. Adverbs of possibility include: definitely, certainly, surely, maybe, clearly, obviously, perhaps, probably and undoubtedly. With this upper KS2 literacy activity, students are asked to underline the adverbs of possibility in each sentence.

Back to school word search

Word searches are a great activity to help children recognise words, learn new vocabulary, and improve their spelling. If your children are finding the start of the new school year a bit stressful, this back-to-school word search can be used as a fun and calming activity. There are 15 words for children to find.

Solar system spelling activity

Spelling is important because it aids in both reading and writing. This spelling worksheet includes words associated with the solar system. Students learn the spelling and put them in alphabetical order, then fill in the correct word to complete the sentences. This resource can be used as a fun activity when teaching children the topic of earth and space.

Bengal tiger research activity

Did you know that there are no two tigers with identical stripes? How much do your students know about the beautiful Bengal tiger? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Great white shark research activity

Did you know that female great whites give birth to 2 – 12 pups that are already 1.5 m long? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Red wolf research activity

Did you know that the female red wolf gives birth to a litter of 4 - 6 pups? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Manatee research activity

Did you know that female manatees give birth to a single calf every 2 to 5 years? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Orangutan research activity

Did you know that female orangutans give birth to a single infant once every eight years? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Fin whale research activity

Did you know that the average gestation period for the fin whale is about 12 months? Students are asked to carry out their own research and then fill in the missing information using words from the word bank. This worksheet can be used to support the teaching of living things and their habitats to year five.

Y5 Forces vocabulary cards

This colourful set of vocabulary cards can be used to help support your studies on Forces. This set of cards (20 words) covers the main vocabulary that students need to learn for this topic. Use them in a classroom display, or use them to help students with any writing tasks. This will help them to identify important words, improve their vocabulary, and is great to practise spelling.

Y5 Earth and space vocabulary cards

This colourful set of vocabulary cards can be used to help support your studies on Earth and Space. This set of cards (28 words) covers the main vocabulary that students need to learn for this topic. Use them in a classroom display, or use them to help students with any writing tasks. This will help them to identify important words, improve their vocabulary, and is great to practise spelling.

Y5 Properties and changes of materials vocabulary cards

This colourful set of vocabulary cards can be used to help support your studies on Properties and changes of materials. This set of cards (28 words) covers the main vocabulary that students need to learn for this topic. Use them in a classroom display, or use them to help students with any writing tasks. This will help them to identify important words, improve their vocabulary, and is great to practise spelling.

Y5 Animals, including humans vocabulary cards

This set of colourful vocabulary cards are a great way of introducing scientific vocabulary to your pupils. You can display them in your classroom or use them as a fun matching activity. This set includes 3 pages of vocabulary cards that are associated with the unit - Animals including humans. They will help children recognise key words for this topic and improve their vocabulary and spelling.

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Free Homeschooling Resources in UK [For 11-16 year Olds]

If you have taken the decision to homeschool your child, you might be worrying about how much it will cost. While there are loads of great paid resources out there, there are also plenty of excellent free homeschooling resources too. Below are a range of options for UK children roughly 11-16 years old which equates to school years 7-11 ( Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 which is GCSE level).

The post is split into two sections, first are resources that are completely free and second are resources where there is a mix of free and paid content. Each of those sections is then separated into Key Stage 3 and GCSE level.

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A note on language:  In my posts, I refer to “homeschooling”. In the UK, the correct term for educating your child at home is “home Educating”, with homeschooling referring to a child doing work at home that has been set by school. I use the the term homeschooling in my posts because many people who are new to home educating will use the term homeschooling when searching online and I want to make sure they can find the information.

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BBC Bitesize at KS3

BBC Bitesize for Key Stage 3 offers a great range of free resources. Bitesize was originally designed for schooled children so the topics reflect that, covering all of the non practical subjects that would be studied at school in years 7-9.

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They also include some content specific to Wales for Citizenship and Humanities.

The content is a mixture of written information to read, graphics to look at, short videos and quizzes to check understanding. A few topics also have games.

BBC Bitesize will suit learners who are happy to do a fair amount of reading as part of their learning.

BBC Teach at KS3

The difference between BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach is that while Bitesize is designed for learners to use at home, BBC teach is designed for teachers to use in the classroom. This means that the written content is less easy to read and layout is less child friendly.

Where BBC Teach does excel is video. There are a large range of video clips for lots of different subjects so while you probably wouldn’t be able to leave your child to work through BBC Teach on their own, it can be great source of resources if you as a parent have time to find them.

BBC Teach also covers some topics Bitesize doesn’t, here is a list of the subjects covered at KS3:

• English Language
• English Literature
• German Spanish
• Design and Technology
• Art and Design

Oak National Academy for KS3

Oak National Academy was set up by the Government during the pandemic to provide a way for children to learn at home. Some of the content has now been moved to a different website called Continuity Oak so if you click on a section in Oak National Academy and it is empty, try checking Continuity Oak.

For most subjects, Oak provides a video lesson of a teacher explaining the subject and setting work as they go along. Some also have worksheets and quizzes. Videos are usually short, 15-30 minutes, but many ask learners to pause to complete activities so they will likely take closer to an hour to complete.

At Key Stage 3 the following subjects are offered on Oak National Academy:

• Citizenship

On Continuity Oak you will find:

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is an American website that has a huge range of learning resources for lots of different subjects. The only difficulty is that being an American site, it doesn’t match up with the UK National Curriculum.

If you have chosen not to follow the National Curriculum (not having to being one of the benefits of homeschooling ) and are just looking for good learning resources, Khan Academy is a great option. If you are following the National Curriculum, you can still use Khan Academy, it will just take a bit more work to find the things you need.

When judging the level of work on Khan Academy, it is useful to know that in terms of age, Grade 1 equates to the England’s Year 2, Grade 2 equates to England’s Year 3 and so on. This means that for Key Stage 3, you’re looking at grades 6 – 8.

Khan Academy mostly covers Maths, English and Science with a some Humanities and Economics content.

GCSE Level (Year 10 and Year 11) Free Homeschooling Resources

If you are studying for GCSEs (Key Stage 4), here are some completely free resources you can use.

If you want to know how GCSEs work for home educators, have a look at this post on How Homeschoolers take GCSEs .

BBC Bitesize at GCSE

Bitesize for GCSEs covers a range of exam boards however, if your child is taking IGCSEs (which many homeschoolers do to avoid practical elements and coursework, one of the disadvantages of homeschooling ) they may not have the exact syllabus you need.

For many subjects there is a degree of crossover so you may still find relevant resources, you’ll just need to check your syllabus first and see if Bitesize offers anything relevant. The exam boards vary for each subject so you’ll need to visit the page, click on the subject you are interested in and then you’ll see a list of exam boards.

At GCSE level, Bitesize covers the following subjects:

• Combined Science
• Music and PE

There are also some subjects specific to Wales and Ireland.

BBC Teach for GCSE Level Work

Unlike Bitesize, BBC Teach doesn’t provide resources specific to a particular exam board so it is a case of looking to see if it has anything on the topic you want to cover. As at Key Stage 3, there are some great video clips and while it is still quite wordy, its more likely a learner at Key Stage 4 would be able to read through the information provided alone.

The following subjects are covered:

• Media Studies

Oak National Academy for GCSE Work

As noted in the Key Stage 3 section, some of the resources from Oak National Academy have been moved to Continuity Oak . There are also some resources that are no longer available, the main subject that is impacted by this at GCSE level is modern foreign languages where much of the content has been removed.

The format for KS4 work on Oak National Academy is the same as that for KS3, with video lessons along with quizzes and some worksheets.

The following subjects at GCSE can be found on Oak National Academy:

• French (parts missing)
• Spanish (parts missing
• German (parts missing)
• Religious Education

These subjects are available on Continuity Oak:

As a US website, Khan Academy doesn’t have content specifically tailored to GCSE but you may still be able to find some relevant content for Maths and Science which it covers up to High School Level. Bear in mind that in the US, High School covers up to age 18.

If you feel your child needs more support than free resources can offer, have a look at this list of online GCSE course providers .

Key Stage 3 Homeschooling Resources with Free Elements

The resources below are useful for years 7, 8 and 9 (roughly ages 11-14) and while you have to pay for full access, they all offer some access for free.

Free EdPlace Resources for 11-14 Year Olds

EdPlace is essentially a revision site so while it won’t teach your learner any new material, it can be a great way of testing current knowledge and practicing skills.

EdPlace is aligned to the National Curriculum so useful if your intention is to follow it. It covers Maths, English and Science.

With a free account your child can do up to 5 activities a month. While this isn’t a great deal it can add variety to your schedule, which is how we have used it. What is really useful is, as a parent, you can preview as many activities as you want to help you decide which 5 activities will most benefit your child.

Free IXL Resources for Years 7, 8 and 9

Like EdPlace, IXL is a revision site and aligned to the National Curriculum. For free use you are limited to 10 questions a day and then it will cut you off. You don’t need an account to do the 10 free questions, you just find the work you want to do and get on with it.

The downsides are that you can’t preview work to help you decide what your child should do and because you don’t have an account if you’re using it for free, you can keep track of what has been done. Like EdPlace, it’s useful if you want to mix things up a bit.

Free Seneca Resources for Key Stage 3

Seneca has a mix of free and premium resources available. The majority of the free resources for Key Stage 3 relate to English with a few on Maths, Sciences and Humanities. There are a lot more on those subjects if you pay for premium.

You can set up a free account for yourself as a parent and one for you child and then link them. You can then keep track of completed work. Seneca is a good option for English as it offers more at KS3 than Edplace or IXL.

Finding Free Twinkl Resources for 11-14 year Olds

While many of the resources on Twinkl require you to have a subscription, there are still a good number that you can access without paying, you just need to sign up for a free account.

The easiest way to find relevant resources is to click on the 11-16 option at the top of the homepage and then select the subject that you want at KS3. You can then use of the filter on the lefthand menu to limit it to free resources.

The other option is to put “Free Resources” into the search box and then filter the results by age. This isn’t foolproof however and will still bring up some results that need a subscription, usually because they have the word “free” in the resource name or description.

While Twinkl has lots of great resource, the main problem I have encountered as a home educator is that, because they are originally designed for teachers, answers aren’t included. While this wasn’t a problem in the younger years, it has proved to be one at secondary school age.

Twinkl also has a new section called “Beyond” dedicated to secondary school resources but they only offer a sample pack for those with the free account.

It is also worth noting that the Beyond sample pack is pretty much the only Twinkl free resource available for GCSE level.

GCSE Homeschooling Resources with Free Elements

These resources all offer some free GCSE level content.

Free EdPlace for GCSEs

EdPlace is designed to be a revision tool so is great for practicing GCSE work. At GCSE EdPlace offers English Literature, English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Like Bitesize, each subject is separated by exam board so if you are doing IGCSEs you may need to dig around a bit to find the topics you need.

The free account can give you a way to track what’s being done and you could also give your child access to your parent account to allow them to explore resources before deciding what would be best for them to practice.

Free IXL GCSE Resources

IXL covers GCSE level English and Maths and has a large number of topics within each. They are not linked to specific exam boards which may actually make it easier to find the topic you are after.

You’re still limited to 10 questions a day but it could add some variety to revision.

Seneca Free Resources for GCSEs

As with the years 7, 8 and 9 work, a lot of Seneca’s content at GCSE level is focussed on English however there is more on other subjects at GCSE than KS3. There is a fair amount of Science and Maths as well as some other subjects.

Much of what is there is tailored to a specific exam board and you can filter by subject and exam board to find what you need.

If you’re wondering about the price of taking GCSEs, have a look at this post on the homeschooling GCSE cost .

Know Any Other Resources?

Hopefully that has given you some ideas for free homeschooling resources you can use. If you know of others, please do share them in the comments and I will add them to the post.

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Hello. Im thinking of taking my child out of school education. She struggles so much socially and the environment isnt a happy one for her. She currently has an EHCP, which im pretty sure doesnt have an effect if out of a school environment. She is currently in year 10. She struggles with subjects as processing information is hard for her but she’s definitely improved over the high school years. I think home schooling may help her as there are no distractions of other children being mean or disruptive behaviour in class which will help her concentrate. If we go ahead with this she would need only do the basics. English language, maths and science. I feel that would be enough for her to study. She enjoys reading so thats not a problem and she can work on her own pretty independently. Im interested in the free classes but interested to know the cost of what it would be as an ongoing cost. College isnt for heidi so can she continue the subjects for years 12 and 13 too? Many thanks Helen Ecott

Hi Helen, it does sound like home education might be a better for her.

This post gives some information on the costs of home educating: https://homeedlife.co.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-homeschool-in-the-uk/

You can certainly carry on home education after 16 in any way that suits her, this post explains post 16 options: https://homeedlife.co.uk/post-16-options-for-home-educators/

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Sword-wielding man attacks passersby in London, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring 4 others

A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb early Tuesday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said. A 36-year-old man was arrested in a residential area near Hainault underground station, police said. The incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.”

Forensics officers gesture near the scene of an attack in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday April 30, 2024. A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said Tuesday. The man was arrested at the scene, police said. Chief Supt. Stuart Bell said the incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.” (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

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Police talking to members of the public at the scene in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 after reports of several people being stabbed at a Tube station. Police say a man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and two police officers on Tuesday in the east London community of Hainault before being arrested. The incident is not being treated as terror-related. (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

Police tape cordons off the scene of an attack in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday April 30, 2024. A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said Tuesday. The man was arrested at the scene, police said. Chief Supt. Stuart Bell said the incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.” (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

Forensic investigators in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday April 30, 2024. A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said Tuesday. A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene, police said. Chief Supt. Stuart Bell said the incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.” (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

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Police at the scene in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 after reports of several people being stabbed at a Tube station. Police say a man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and two police officers on Tuesday in the east London community of Hainault before being arrested. The incident is not being treated as terror-related. (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

A police forensics officer inspects the scene of an attack in Hainault, north east London, Tuesday April 30, 2024. A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said Tuesday. The man was arrested at the scene, police said. Chief Supt. Stuart Bell said the incident is not being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.” (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP)

LONDON (AP) — A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a northeast London suburb Tuesday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people, British authorities said.

A 36-year-old man was subdued with a stun gun and arrested on suspicion of murder in a residential area near Hainault subway station, police said. The violence wasn’t being treated as terror-related or a “targeted attack.”

Police said that the 14-year-old died at a hospital from his injuries. Two police officers were hospitalized for stab wounds. Two other people were also injured.

Chief Supt. Stuart Bell described the incident as “truly horrific.”

AP AUDIO: Sword-wielding man attacks passersby in London, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring 4 others.

At a news conference, Police Commander Stuart Bell says a suspect who attacked London passersby with a sword has been arrested.

“I cannot even begin to imagine how those affected must be feeling,” he said outside the homes in east London where the attack happened.

The Metropolitan Police said they were called early Tuesday to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in a residential street and people being stabbed.

Witness videos broadcast on British media showed a man in a yellow hoodie holding a long sword or knife walking near houses in the area. One video showed police officers yelling “Drop the sword” and “Lock your doors!” as they chased the suspect, who was seen climbing over fences and into people’s gardens.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police don’t believe there was a threat to the wider community.

“We are not looking for more suspects,″ he said. ”This incident does not appear to be terror-related.”

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the incident was “shocking,” adding: “Such violence has no place on our streets.”

King Charles III said his thoughts and prayers were with the family of the young victim, and he saluted the courage of emergency workers, Buckingham Palace said.

Transport for London said that Hainault station was closed because of a police investigation in the area.

Five-month-old baby dies after 'neglect incident' at Legoland Windsor

A 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury after the tragedy on Thursday.

Tuesday 7 May 2024 17:39, UK

A five-month-old baby who went into cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor last week has died in hospital.

The child was in a critical condition following the incident at around 1pm on Thursday 2 May.

A 27-year-old woman from Witham, Essex, was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury on Friday.

The woman is on police bail until 26 July.

Police have said they are not looking for any other suspects and have asked the public to "avoid speculation about the incident and to respect the boy's family at this deeply upsetting time".

The baby boy died in hospital on Sunday, police said today.

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Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: "We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week.

"Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who sadly died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. We are supporting them as best we can at this extremely difficult time.

"We are working closely with the team at Legoland Windsor Resort but would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident, specifically anyone who was queueing for the Coastguard HQ boat ride between around 11.30am and 12:45pm."

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Complaints, objections swept aside as 15-year-old girl claims record for 101-pound catfish

Not everyone seems happy about Jaylynn Parker’s blue catfish record , but when has universal happiness ever been achieved in any doings involving the human race?

Suffice to say that, after displaying a few loose hairs initially judged as made for splitting, the 101.11-pound blue cat taken from the Ohio River on April 17 at New Richmond in Clermont County was attested by the organization that makes such calls as the biggest ever landed in the state.

Replaced last weekend in the all-tackle category of the record book minded by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio was the 96-pound blue cat fished from the Ohio River in 2009 by Chris Rolph of Williamsburg.

How’s this for serendipity? Parker’s fish was weighed on the same scale as Rolph’s.

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Here’s more: Rolph’s fish was identified not from personal inspection by a wildlife biologist as stipulated by rule but by photograph, same as the fish landed by the 15-year-old Parker.

That established, a blue catfish doesn’t have many look-alikes, making a photograph fairly compelling evidence.

So was swept away one potential objection, that a fishery biologist didn’t inspect the fish and declare it to be what everyone knew it was. Nor, as the rules specified, did anyone from the five-member Fish Record Committee get a look at the fish before it was released alive.

Someone had raised a doubt about added weights, although three Ohio Division of Wildlife officers sent to examine the legality of the catching probably wouldn’t have missed an attempt at shenanigans.

Two main differences in the catching and handling of the last two record blue catfish figured into the noise about recognition.

Rolph’s fish was taken with a rod and reel, Parker’s on a bank line tied to a float dangling bait. Both methods are legal as long as requirements written into Ohio’s fishing rules are followed, which in both cased they were.

The other departure was that Rolph’s fish ended up dead, while Parker’s is somewhere doing pretty much what it did before it was caught. Parker’s fish’s timeline didn’t include a trip on ice to where it could be checked out.

Good on her.

People demanding a category differentiating fish caught on a bank line from fish caught by rod and reel didn’t get their wish. Still, depending on who’s talking, a few rule tweaks could yet happen.

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Dry promotions are on the rise – this is what you need to know

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Your grandparents may have had a job for life, but UK workers are now firmly in their job hopping era, following the USA’s lead.

There, government data has found that American adults have held down an average of 12 jobs by the age of 55.

Workers aren’t just job hopping: they are also switching careers, according to a report from the World Economic Forum (WEF). It says that “Employment experts predict the rapid pace of change in employment will mean individuals will need to become lifelong learners to prepare them for multiple career changes during their working lives”.

WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2023 found that two-fifths of the core skills workers have today will be disrupted by technological change by 2027––AI is just one example. Half of all workers’ core skills will need to be updated every five years, the report also found.

Nowadays, many Brits aren’t climbing a traditional career ladder, with a consistent and strong upward trajectory. Instead, they’re embracing “squiggly” careers, aka job paths with twists and turns, offering the ability to explore many different areas and roles.

Thanks to an employment environment where recent layoffs have come in their tens of thousands across the UK tech and finance sectors, workers are also now less likely to idealise their job or the company they work for.

And with lots of additional pressure on employees in the face of rising economic uncertainty, the cost of living crisis, inflation and fears of a looming recession, many workers want to make hay while the sun still shines.

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Promotion prospects

For lots of UK employees, that looks a lot like getting a job promotion. After all, if you work hard, smash your goals and meet (or exceed) expectations, surely you should be a shoe-in for a better title, more responsibilities and of course, a 10% to 15% pay rise.

Like many things in life, it just isn’t that simple.

There can be many reasons why your company isn’t offering promotions, ranging from a lack of available opportunities, to restructuring, cost-cutting, or a strong bias towards external candidates.

And something else that is on the rise is “dry promotions”––aka your boss giving you a new title and more work, but no additional cash. According to a Korn Ferry report , 37% of firms handed out dry promotions last year.

That’s an increase from 32% in 2021, and is “a trend that is likely to continue,” says Brian Bloom, vice president of global benefits and mobility operations at Korn Ferry.

So should you accept one? Your boss may explain that this is a way to reward and recognise your abilities by giving you a professional development opportunity, but it won’t be surprising if you see things a little differently.

All isn’t lost if this is the only route to advancement you’re offered. Weigh up whether it will genuinely help your career advance, ask if there is anything your boss can offer, like more holiday days, a better pension contribution or monthly expenses.

That might be enough for you to take a dry promotion, with a clear eye on the future, but if you think you need to make a move to a new company in order to progress, then you’ll discover thousands of opportunities with employers all across the UK on the Metro Job Board . Discover three of those below.

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You’ll collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams on strategic motions to deliver solutions to large enterprise customers, and will need 10 or more years’ of experience managing full-cycle B2B solution sales motions with large enterprise, F100 and public sector customers.

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