Best English Resources 2024

4.7/5

Nightzookeeper.com is an online learning program that helps children with reading and writing, and unlocks their creativity. Show more

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improve teaching efficiency87%

increase student collaboration77%

improve attainment76%

I value the creativity of your program and find it to be the most unique literacy program I have ever used. I am really disappointed that staff are not interested in any online program that they need to pay for.

We enjoyed the material. Some direct contact line of communication which is more personal would be helpful. Also the option to pause a student rather than cancel would be better.

#21 in English

Free TrialPaid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13

54 reviews

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Encounter Edu

4.7/5

(42 reviews)

Award-winning online platform providing curriculum-aligned full lessons, activities, multimedia resources and live lessons with a focus on STEM and global... Show more

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build student knowledge86%

improve teacher knowledge82%

Its an exceptional resources to seed ideas. however since the Pan-Canadian expectations vary from the original source documents some triage of the content is required. This takes time. The one thing teachers claim not to have a surplus of. The score of 9 accounts for this 'slight' inconvenience.

I think this is an important part of children learning and the video and live lessons are amazing.

#22 in English

FreemiumFree TrialPaid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16

42 reviews

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Giglets

4.5/5

(36 reviews)

An accessible and engaging platform of curriculum-aligned online literacy resources and multilingual texts, for children aged 3-14 in over 38 languages. Show more

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improve attainment76%

reduce teacher workload76%

reduce attainment gap71%

save school money66%

improve parent engagement64%

It is great for primary students. More SEND and Higher interest books for lower ability students.

Giglets is a fantastic resource which is easy to use for adults and children alike. It provides a wide range of texts which are levelled to suit all learners and provides linked follow up activities which can be sent back to teachers to assess.

#23 in English

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16

36 reviews

5 case studies

2 awards

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Clicker

4.9/5

(3 reviews)

Clicker is the child-friendly word processor for pupils of all abilities. Show more

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improve attainment100%

improve teaching efficiency100%

reduce attainment gap100%

build student knowledge75%

I like putting all my ideas into boxes and then pasting them onto a different page so I can write my story. Benjamin Y5 I like being able to type my notes and then convert them to a story. It is a bit easier than regular typing. Jack Y6

Clicker is a great example of a software that actual gets results, enables student progress and builds confidence.

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10

3 reviews

3 case studies

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Reading Eggs

5/5

(11 reviews)

Make learning to read easy and fun with a proven program based on solid scientific research Show more

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reduce teacher workload84%

reduce attainment gap80%

build student knowledge77%

improve attainment77%

improve teaching efficiency77%

Mostly definitely. It helps when you teach a multi grade class as it has planned progression. Great assessment.

Reading Eggs is fun and engaging for children. They are learning to read while enjoying a wide range of interactive activities. They love earning eggs and certificates. We have had great feedback from children, parents and staff who are all loving the program. We also have concrete evidence of the effectiveness of the program through our PTE and NGRT data, all of which has shown a marked improvement.

#25 in English

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

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4.6/5

My Super Curricular offers schools a one-stop shop for super curricular provision Show more

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build student knowledge86%

reduce teacher workload68%

improve attainment61%

An outstanding package that students have made full use of

Great resource - difficulty of getting students to actually use it

#26 in English

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14-16, 17-18

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4.9/5

Leading tuition provider of enthusiastic and engaging tutors for schools, academies and private pupils across the UK and internationally - in person and online. driventutors Show more

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build student knowledge100%

improve attainment100%

increase student collaboration100%

reduce attainment gap100%

Driven Tutors is a supportive place to work, and lets you have a genuine impact on your students.

Teaching at Driven Tutors is flexible as it is online and allows me to study at university whilst simultaneously teaching. The lessons are very lively and filled with the joy of learning. However, technical issues, which usually occur on the pupils end, may prevent some students from learning.

#27 in English

Free TrialPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

11 reviews

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Classroom Secrets

4.4/5

(33 reviews)

Classroom Secrets offers a choice of thousands of high-quality, affordable resources that children love and teachers trust Show more

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build student knowledge86%

reduce teacher workload86%

improve teaching efficiency84%

improve teacher wellbeing76%

improve attainment74%

It has good things to use to support lessons

Right now I only use one section Phonics Factory which is good, but I know there is more for me to discover. Once I have done this and use it on a wider basis I think my score may be higher.

#28 in English

Free VersionPaid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

33 reviews

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EDClass

4.6/5

(32 reviews)

Individualised supported learning from KS1-KS4 covering core subjects and a broader curriculum with assessment and baseline testing. Our vocational, wellbeing... Show more

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build student knowledge96%

improve attainment90%

reduce teacher workload89%

This is a great service to use as an educational platform and also as a safeguarding children at home tool

I would recommend EDClass for a number of reasons. The first being the that the customer service team are extremely helpful. No matter which member of the team answers the phone, everyone is always there to help no matter what the query. Genuinely really nice people who are very helpful. Requests are always followed up straight away with no delay which is especially helpful for a school as it is really fast paced and things need to be put in place quickly. The second being the accessibility for staff. The daily attendance alerts you receive via email and text mean that you don't have to make time to look at student attendance on the account. This is helpful for me as I have such a busy schedule and don't have time to look everyday.

#29 in English

Free TrialPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16

32 reviews

9 case studies

1 independent evaluation

1 award

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Classoos

4.4/5

(27 reviews)

Classoos is a service provider of accessible digital textbooks for schools, offering eTextbooks from major education publishers for both UK & International schools and colleges. Show more

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customer service83%

service delivery83%

education knowledge67%

technical knowledge67%

pricing value58%

Ease of access to textbook to pupils, meaning they don't need to carry heavy bags/forget books at home

it's early days but it's making things easier for my students to access the text book remotely

#30 in English

Free TrialPaid

11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

27 reviews

3 case studies

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Mrs Mactivity | EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Schemes and Resources

4.7/5

(7 reviews)

Mrs Mactivity is the home of EYFS & primary schemes of work and resources, used by 20,000+ teachers! Show more

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reduce teacher workload89%

improve attainment75%

I love "Mrs Mactivity". It pro ides visually beautiful, stimulating, thoughtful and exciting resources. They relate directly to the current demands and trends of educational provision. I t is amazing value for money too!

there's a great range of resources that are added to regularly.

#31 in English

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10

7 reviews

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Renaissance Star Assessments™️

4.5/5

(33 reviews)

Computer-adaptive Star Assessments for Reading and Maths are used by over 6,000 schools across the UK and Ireland Show more

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improve teaching efficiency79%

reduce teacher workload77%

build student knowledge72%

Has some positives, but equally needs careful management within school not to add to workload for staff.

I like the transparency of results, easy to sue reports, individualised test for students

#32 in English

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

33 reviews

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Manning's Tutors

4.4/5

(23 reviews)

Manning's provides 1-to-1 or small group online or in-person lessons in all subjects at any level. Show more

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improve attainment87%

build student knowledge86%

reduce attainment gap83%

improve teaching efficiency67%

We have been working with Manning's since September and they have been fantastic, supporting us in setting up a robust tutoring system to support pupil progress. They have a thorough knowledge of the National Tutoring Programme and were able to provide supportive guidance on how the funding could be used and also the most effective ways to set up tutoring. Danie (our liaison officer) is amazing. Her communication is exceptional and she will always go the extra mile to ensure that tutoring is set up to meet the needs of our school and pupils. Danie will regularly set up weekly online meetings so that we can discuss the progress of each tutoring phase, making adaptations when and where necessary. She really has been key in supporting us to deliver nearly 2000 hours of tutoring. Johnny is also incredibly supportive, discussing the financial side of the tutoring programme, providing detailed breakdowns of attendance and progress, and also being able to visit the school to discuss plans for the 2023/2024 academic year. As a school we would highly recommend Manning's and we look forward to working with them next academic year.

Good quality tutors, quick response from the agency - approachable and helpful - and detailed feedback/attendance reports

#33 in English

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8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

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4.5/5

The only professional development platform schools, trusts, nurseries and colleges will ever need. Show more

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improve parent engagement88%

improve teacher knowledge83%

save school money78%

improve attainment58%

improve school processes58%

We have been impressed with the support from the team and the quality of content.

TNC offers a wide range of webinars and courses which increases knowledge and understanding. To make it impactful, schools should also structure the webinars in a collaborative way - small groups, discussions, what would that look like in our context etc. to really get the best from the platform.

#34 in English

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4.6/5

Pickatale is a reading app designed to empower children to read for pleasure everyday, and help teachers keep track of... Show more

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build student knowledge81%

save school money73%

improve parent engagement68%

We use it as a way of showing reading for pleasure

Its easy, accessible, a wide range, children as well as teachers can choose books

#35 in English

Free TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

29 reviews

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FlashAcademy®

4.8/5

(20 reviews)

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of every learner held back by a language barrier. Show more

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build student knowledge93%

improve attainment88%

improve teaching efficiency75%

reduce attainment gap73%

reduce teacher workload71%

FlashAcademy is a great tool for supporting language learning and student progress. Students who completed daily lessons on FlashAcademy made better than expected progress, with significant improvements in their reading ages. The platform links to students' home languages and builds understanding based on their existing knowledge, making it an inclusive resource. It offers excellent assessment tools that help teachers assess students' language proficiency levels, track progress, plan additional support, enhancing the overall learning experience. FlashAcademy also boosts students' confidence, helping them overcome affective filters and succeed in their studies. The cross-curricular links further support students' understanding of key vocabulary and concepts in mainstream lessons. Overall, FlashAcademy is a highly effective resource for improving student outcomes.

Great resource with amazing assessment tool that supports pupils to improve their English Proficiency.

#36 in English

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

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4.7/5

Free online learning & 11+ Exam Prep platform for KS2 Show more

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reduce teacher workload89%

build student knowledge83%

provide school data82%

improve teaching efficiency76%

reduce attainment gap70%

Amazing resource with explanatory videos and explanations for pupils to refer back to during exercises.

Free platform with excellent service and follow-up

#37 in English

Free Version

5-7, 8-10, 11-13

28 reviews

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Audiopi

4.7/5

(27 reviews)

GCSE and A Level podcast tutorial service, aimed at providing universal access to superb teachers. Show more

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build student knowledge94%

improve attainment87%

reduce teacher workload87%

reduce attainment gap79%

increase student collaboration71%

Excellent service

It's brilliant--but forms or quiz sheets after each podcast would make it perfect.

#38 in English

Paid

14-16, 17-18

27 reviews

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Level Up Village

4.2/5

(13 reviews)

Globalize your classroom and empower students through virtual peer exchanges. LUV facilitates cultural collaboration between students from around the world.... Show more

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build student knowledge88%

increase student collaboration88%

My students have loved the LevelUp Village experiences they have participated in. Mostly they cannot wait to receive responses from their favorite students in the partner school. Although they do not know each other personally and do not exchange personal contact information, they make a true connection and are excited to see and hear from their "friends".

It has been a trial / error learning to navigate the dates / tasks / partners being paired with two different groups. One group has been able to progress but the other got stuck when the partner didn't release the videos. Overall it has been super positive - but, it was a little overwhelming for students to jump into the tasks. Thankfully we did celebrations, which they already had some vocabulary base for - but looking forward, i feel like i will have to create materials to help them have some vocabulary base before jumping into the new topics. I'd love to see materials included for that. That would put me at a 10

#39 in English

Paid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

13 reviews

4 case studies

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COCO THINKS and COCO MOVES

5/5

(17 reviews)

COCO THINKS and COCO MOVES is a groundbreaking tablet-based educational program for primary school children and special needs individuals, empowering... Show more

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improve teaching efficiency99%

Improves Behaviour / Wellbeing97%

improve teacher wellbeing96%

I did not find such a complete program, adapted to children with special needs but also to the culture of the territory and in difficulty.

I have not yet found such complete and suitable programs and applications, which work without internet and for a derisory cost.

#40 in English

Free TrialPaid

5-7, 8-10

17 reviews

1 case study

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