Stream educational clips from a wide range of Literacy programmes straight into your classroom.

English speaking and listening programmes which target the National Curriculum (and also the new Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland) as well as the objectives of the National Literacy Strategy (NLS) framework. Teachers' notes are also available.

A collection of nursery songs from the Early Learning series Listen and Play and Playtime, both of which are currently available on iplayer and as podcasts. An ideal resource to support a range of Early Years skills, whether used in a nursery environment or at home.

Download the story teller and pen pal packs featuring Tracy Beaker.

Unlock the secrets of sentence writing and work out new words with characters from 'Magic Key'. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for reception year and year 1.

The story of Jack and the Giant Beanstalk told in 14 short video episodes, in a new adaptation for 5 to 7 year olds.

Join Max and Molly on their literacy adventures at KS1 Bitesize.

Hang out with the Happy Gang and improve your English language skills. This site links to the Scottish curriculum and fulfils attainment targets in ES, English Language and ICT. This is also relevant to KS1 National Literacy Strategy.

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Ahoy there, me hearties! Salty Sam and Colin the Clam are on board to help with learning phonics. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for years 1, 2 and 3 with interactive games suitable for whole class work using an interactive whiteboard.

Spend time rhyming with Digby Mole, or practise your moves with Foxy Dancer. This site can be used as part of the literacy hour for reception year and years 1, 2 and 3.

Drop into the den for some dynamazing literacy games, including Spellbound and Who's Spooking Who? 'Dynamo' is designed for home use. Have fun with your kids!

Get set for adventure! Nash, Flick and Sprat's antics will help you get your English skills on track. Activities designed to test KS1 and KS2 programmes of study.

Set off on a cosmic adventure aboard the Starship with Star, Sky and Hutch. Starship covers KS1 QCA schemes of work covered in Year 2.

This collection of Viking Sagas is told by Loki, Viking god of fire...and expert mischief-maker! The stories have cross-curricular links to History and the study of Vikings at
Key Stage 2.

Study reading, writing, spelling and grammar.

A, B, C's as easy as 1, 2, 3 when you have the Spellits on hand to help you. Spellits covers the word objectives of years 3 - 6 of the National Literacy Strategy.

R L Stevenson's classic tale Treasure Island is brought to life in 10 short video episodes, in a new adaptation for 9 to 11 year olds.

Script to Screen is an exciting competition that will give one lucky team of primary school children the chance to write their own Doctor Who mini-adventure starring the Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith.