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Learning Hub

Our Learning Hub is a space for parents, carers, and teachers to access a range of learning materials to use anytime. Designed for flexible, at-home or in-class support, our resources can be used at your own pace to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

12 April 2026 Geography

Discover Volcanoes with Katie 🌋 Have you ever wondered what happens beneath the Earth’s surface when a volcano erupts? Join Katie as she explores the fascinating world of volcanoes – how they form, why they erupt, and the powerful forces that shape our planet.

18 February 2026 Space

Discover the Solar System with Katie 🌌 Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how it all works? Join Katie in our educational video as she explores our solar system and the planets, moons, and other fascinating objects that orbit our Sun.

11 February 2026 Chemistry

Discover Fireworks with Rachel 🎆 Do you know the science behind why fireworks explode in so many different colours? Join Rachel in our educational video as she explains the chemistry that creates all those dazzling sparks and vibrant displays. If you enjoy the video,…

4 February 2026 Biology

Discover Reindeer with Fitzy 🦌 Did you know that reindeer can actually develop red noses? Join Fitzy in our educational video as he shares some of his favourite reindeer facts and explores the fascinating science behind these amazing animals. If you enjoy the video,…

28 January 2026 Biology

Discover Carnivorous Plants with Katie 🌱 Did you know some plants eat living things to survive? Join Katie in our educational video as she explains the fascinating world of carnivorous plants and why they’ve evolved to capture and digest insects. If you enjoy the…

21 January 2026 Biology

Discover the Flehmen Response with Fitzy 🐾 Have you ever wondered why some animals make those funny, scrunched-up faces? Join Fitzy in our educational video as he explains the fascinating science behind the Flehmen response – a secret behaviour that helps animals “taste” scents in their…

14 January 2025 Weather

Discover the Science of Clouds with Mhairi! ☁️ Have you ever wondered how clouds form or why they take so many different shapes? Join Mhairi in our educational video as she guides you through the fascinating science behind weather and cloud formation. If you…

Offshore Wind Turbines
29 September 2023 Renewable Energy

Sustainability is the capacity to endure.  Healthy ecosystems and environments are vital for the survival of humans and other organisms. However, human activities have had a significant negative impact on the environment. To address this, people worldwide recognize the urgent need to secure a better future for…

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11 September 2023 Space

Why doesn’t the Moon fall on us? Shouldn’t gravity pull it back to Earth? That was the question a very famous scientist named Sir Isaac Newton asked in the 17th century. The famous story tells of the scientist sitting under an apple tree at his home as a boy, and…

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11 September 2023 Chemistry

Acids There are lots of ways to classify chemicals. One very useful way is to decide whether or not you have an acid. Particularly in films and TV, acids often shown as the dangerous, deadly, corrosive liquids that bubble green and eat their way through wood, metal, and plastic alike.