Online Learning Resources
At Heston Primary School we believe that the ability to use technology responsibly and safely is a vital skill that modern children require. In order to suport this philosophy, we provide access to a number of online educational resources to help our children learn. Some of the resources can only be accessed within the school, however many of the resources can be accessed outside of school on your pc, tablet or even smart phone.
Your child will be provided with a "USO" password. This password provides access to the LGFL page that we as a school use as a content provider.
The following list contains some of the resources that can be accessed via the LGFL site using your child's "USO" password.
Hestonlink
Hestonlink is our in school social media and resource platform. Here, within a secure environment, children can communicate with friends in their year group by sending emails and creating blog entries.
Don't forget to look at the learning library which is packed full of curriculum linked games and activities that wiill support your child's learning.
Maths at Home
Have you ever wondered how maths is taught in primary school? We know that many parents worry about how they can support their children at home with their maths learning and that they may be teaching them in the ""wrong way". Organised by year group, maths at home is full of instructional videos for parents to show how some of the imprortant concepts can be taught to children.
Espresso
We use Espresso in school because of its rich curriculum content. It suppports learning accross the curriculum and accross all year groups. Some of the phonics materials are particularly useful for foundation and KS1 children, and they're fun too.
Bug Club
We all know how important reading is for children's development and academic achievement. BugClub is an online library where your child can access and read books selected for their age and ability. (this site requires a seperate log in)
Think You Know
At Heston Primary School, we take online safety very seriously. The think You Know website is a government created site that provides information to parents and children about how to stay safe in the increasingly complex online world our children live in.
Busy Things
This site is particulary relevent to younger children, although there is something for everyone right up to year 6. This site is full of fun games and acticities to support children's learning.