We have compiled a list of Websites you may find useful. Please remember that Ravensdale Primary School has no control over the information on theses Sites and you should always check any information you receive from them is accurate.
Educational Websites
Advisory Centre for Education
On the ACE web site, you will find news and information specifically
for parents, school governors and teachers.
BBC Schools' Parents Page
An information resource from the BBC to help you support your children
in all stages of the National Curriculum.
Becta
The British Educational Communications and Technology agency is the
Government's lead agency on the use of ICT in education, playing a
crucial role in maximising the benefits to all teachers and learners
that using ICT can bring.
DfES
The Department for Education and Skills: creating opportunity,
releasing potential and achieving excellence.
Education Otherwise
A UK-based organisation which provides support for families
whose children are being educated outside school.
National Grid for Learning
A growing collection of resources that support education
and lifelong learning. Whether you are learning, supporting,
teaching or managing you will find resources here helpful.
Ofsted
The Office for Standards in Education, where you can read
school inspection reports and find information about the
organisation and the inspection process.
NCPTA
National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations is a
registered charity promoting home school links and providing
advice and support for PTAs.
Parenting Education And Support Forum
The national umbrella body bringing together those who work to
provide parenting education and support for parents and families.
Parent Governor Representatives
Guidance on the role of a Parent Governor Representative under new local authority structures.
Parent Link
Parentlink has been set up by a group of teachers to give parents practical tips on helping with children's school work.
Support Websites
AFASIC
Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
ASBAH
The Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus aims to improve services for people, to work with them to extend their choices, and maximise opportunities for independence and achievement.
BDA
The British Dyslexia Association is the voice of dyslexic people. They offer advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals.
BEA
The British Epilepsy Association provides a wide range of services and information to support anybody with an interest in epilepsy.
Bullying Online
Advice for children, parents and schools on tackling the problems of bullying.
Childline
The UK's free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.
Deaf 24/7
Deaf 24/7 is an internet resource point for any one interested in deaf related information especially in United Kingdom.
DSA
The Down's Syndrome Association exists to support parents and carers of people with the condition.
Fit And Well
A web site/bulletin board that hopes to provide people with details and information that can help them understand and cope with Epilepsy.
HemiHelp
Offering information and support to children and young people with Hemiplegia, to their families or carers and to the professionals who work with them. Also aiming to increase general awareness of the condition.
NCB
The National Children's Bureau promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
NCH
Action for Children Today run over 460 projects in the UK, supporting more than 89,000 children at risk, vulnerable young people and families in need of support.
NDCS
The National Deaf Children's Society is exclusively dedicated to supporting all deaf children, young deaf people and their families in overcoming the challenges of childhood deafness.
NSPCC
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
Present
Founded in 1993 as the National Association for the Education of Sick Children, Present works to improve educational opportunity across the UK for all children whose education is disrupted by illness.
RADAR
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation is the UK's advisory disability body run by and for disabled people.
RNIB
The Royal National Institute for the Blind offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem.
RNID
The Royal National Institute for the Deaf is the largest charity representing the deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
SCOPE
National organisation for people with Cerebral Palsy, whose aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued, and have the same human and civil rights, as everyone else.
General Websites
Axistive.com
Axistive Assistive Technology News Portal offers free news, articles, product reviews and all product and vendor information of assistive technology devices.
Baby Dazzlers
Baby Shower Gifts and Childrens Educational Toys at Baby Dazzlers.
BBC Parenting
Lots of good advice for parents of Primary School aged children.
Best Bear
Working in partnership with the UK's leading childcare agencies, to help you find nannies, babysitters, au pairs and more.
CASE
The Campaign for State Education is an education campaign group, which campaigns for the right of all to the highest quality state education, regardless of race, gender, home circumstances, ability or disability.
Childcare Link
Developed by Department for Education and Skills, Dept for Work and Pensions, The Scottish Executive, and the National Assembly for Wales to provide information about childcare services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
DirectGov: Parents
Lots of information from the government on parenting issues, such as having a baby, money issues, family and the law, adoption issues, bullying, child care, health, and much more.
Emergency Childcare
The only organisation in the UK that gives parents the opportunity to book local nursery and childminder places or an emergency nanny on a flexible, ad hoc or daily basis.
Fostering Solutions
Fostering Solutions is an independent foster care agency who are passionate about ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
Healthopedia
A medical and health information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language on over 1,500 health topics.
The Idea Box
Early childhood education and activity resources, with ideas for games, music, songs, recipes and crafts.
Intelihealth
Information and advice on fitness, nutrition, diseases and conditions and the health of babies, children and other members of the family.
Internet Watch Foundation
The Internet Watch Foundation is an independent non-profit organisation established to address the problem of illegal material on the Net, with particular reference to child pornography.
JustParents
Parenting and Pregnancy advice for mums and dads. With baby names, gender predictor, forums, parents blogs and much more!
Making Spaces for Children
A guide to space planning and room layout. Valuable guidance resource on how to maximize any childcare space.
Maths and Reading Help for Kids
A collection of original articles and resources centered on the topic of children's education.
Net Doctor
The UK's independent health web site with advice on all sorts of medical issues.
Out of School Care
A simple search and booking service for parents looking for children's holiday club providers and summer camps in their area.
ParentsCentre
Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
Parents Information Network
The Parents Information Network (PIN) site contains a wealth of information and advice to help parents whose children are using computers and the Internet.
Parents Place
Family resources for parents and care givers who want to help their children excel in school. Includes a home activity centre, homework help, publishing corner and links.
Parents Resources
Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.
Plan it 4 Kids
The essential guide to entertaining kids and families. Discover what's on for kids, where to find family activities and how to unearth children's entertainment.