Thursday, 4 March 2021
Thursday, 12 November 2020
Need help with basic maths?
Do you want to improve your basic maths?
Or make sure there are no gaps in your knowledge?
Turn Around have developed a basic maths workbook for all students who want to progress in basic maths. The workbook is designed to help you progress at your own pace, has straightforward explanations of math methods, with examples and practice questions. Further support from tutors is available via online conferencing, email and phone, until we can meet again in person. You can download or print a copy here
If you prefer a printed copy of the workbook email Lynn at info@turnaroundcharity.org.uk and a workbook will be posted to you.
Monday, 19 October 2020
Early Half-term Break
Turn Around is closed for an early half-term break from Monday 19th October
We will hopefully be back open at normal times from Monday 2nd November, if the London wide region is back to Tier 1/medium alert risk for Covid 19
Monday, 6 July 2020
Turn Around St Mary Cray Reopening
Turn Around St Mary Cray is reopening for socially distanced, in-person learning sessions. You will need to book in advance and follow our Covid Secure safety protocols whilst you are in the shop. Please call 01689835079 or 07794385553 or email turnaroundinfo@gmail.com to book an appointment.
Student Josephine and volunteer tutor Joan, doing socially distanced guided reading.
Volunteer tutors are also available to support students by phone, email or online conferencing.
Turn Around's Covid Secure protocols can be viewed here
Monday, 22 June 2020
Easy Fundraising UK Refer to Win Competition
Monday, 1 June 2020
Turn Around Founder Michelle Paul nominated as Local Hero in Orpington Life
Michelle Paul MBE, founder of Turn Around is nominated for a 'Local Heroes' Orpington Life featured interview.
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Advice and Resources for Wellbeing and Home Learning
Stuck at Home?
Here are some wonderful resources for home learning and advice for supporting wellbeing during this challenging time. Please share widely.
Updated 04.11.20
Learning Curve - fully funded level 2 online courses
The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition for Young People
Love Reading 4 Kids - home schooling tips
Love Reading 4 Kids - ways to cope with anxiety
World of David Walliams - fun activities for kids
World of David Walliams 'Elevenses' - free 20 minute daily audio story at 11 am
Konnie Huq - STEM resources and experiments
Konnie Huq reading from 'Cookie' and creative writing tips.
Draw with Rob Biddulph - Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am
Forestry England - learn explore and play
Macmillan Dictionary - fun learning activities
Macmillan Dictionary - word searches and quizzes
Center for Puppetry Arts - live-streaming shows and workshops on Facebook
Woodland Trust - common bird songs and calls
Woodland Trust - woodland walks podcast
Ben Rothery Illustrator - beautiful wildlife colouring pages
The Resident - local mutual aid and volunteer groups by London borough
Life at No.27 - resources about the natural world
64 Million Artists - Do Think Share - daily creative challenges
BBC Bitesize – curriculum based learning for all ages and all subjects
Andy Seed - Anti-boredom activities
The Sacred Isle - Storytelling - The Girl, the House & the Gumblebump
Gutenberg Library – 60,000 free e-books
Internet Archive National Emergency Library free archived books that were not previously in digital form
Anne Frank Poetry Award 2020 - call for entries
Kids! Can you invent a Superhero?
TES - Free home learning and teaching resources
Words for Life - keeping kids fit and improving literacy
Ancient Tree Inventory – Maps and records of ancient trees
COVIBOOK - a free book by Manuela Molina to help children under 7 cope with stress & anxiety
Staying Mentally Healthy by Julie Barry Wellbeing Practitioner, Bromley Y
WHO Advice for helping children cope with stress during Covid 19 pandemic
The Washington Post - The Little School Mistress by Jean-Siméon Chardin – a painting about the connection between student & teacher
Guardian Technology - 20 fun learning apps for stir crazy kids of all ages.
Goodnight With Dolly – Bedtime stories from the Imagination Library, read by Dolly Parton
Smithsonian Museum Open Access Lab - free to share digital resources
Woodland Trust - fun indoor and outdoor activities for kids
NASA at Home - virtual tours of the ISS and exo-planet excursions
British Museum Online - travel back through 3000 years of Egyptian history
Wildlife Trust - looking after yourself and nature
Ability Net - training and advice for disabled people, carers and employers
TES news - campaigns by students and colleges to support COVID 19 response
Librivox - free public domain audio books
Yorkshire Museum - online galleries and learning resources
Groundwork UK - supporting families and young people to stay active
Teach Primary - download free home learning resources
The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition for Young People
Love Reading 4 Kids - home schooling tips
Love Reading 4 Kids - ways to cope with anxiety
World of David Walliams - fun activities for kids
World of David Walliams 'Elevenses' - free 20 minute daily audio story at 11 am
Konnie Huq - STEM resources and experiments
Konnie Huq reading from 'Cookie' and creative writing tips.
Draw with Rob Biddulph - Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am
Forestry England - learn explore and play
Macmillan Dictionary - fun learning activities
Macmillan Dictionary - word searches and quizzes
Center for Puppetry Arts - live-streaming shows and workshops on Facebook
Woodland Trust - common bird songs and calls
Woodland Trust - woodland walks podcast
Ben Rothery Illustrator - beautiful wildlife colouring pages
The Resident - local mutual aid and volunteer groups by London borough
Life at No.27 - resources about the natural world
64 Million Artists - Do Think Share - daily creative challenges
BBC Bitesize – curriculum based learning for all ages and all subjects
Andy Seed - Anti-boredom activities
The Sacred Isle - Storytelling - The Girl, the House & the Gumblebump
Gutenberg Library – 60,000 free e-books
Internet Archive National Emergency Library free archived books that were not previously in digital form
Anne Frank Poetry Award 2020 - call for entries
Kids! Can you invent a Superhero?
TES - Free home learning and teaching resources
Words for Life - keeping kids fit and improving literacy
Ancient Tree Inventory – Maps and records of ancient trees
COVIBOOK - a free book by Manuela Molina to help children under 7 cope with stress & anxiety
Staying Mentally Healthy by Julie Barry Wellbeing Practitioner, Bromley Y
WHO Advice for helping children cope with stress during Covid 19 pandemic
The Washington Post - The Little School Mistress by Jean-Siméon Chardin – a painting about the connection between student & teacher
Guardian Technology - 20 fun learning apps for stir crazy kids of all ages.
Goodnight With Dolly – Bedtime stories from the Imagination Library, read by Dolly Parton
Smithsonian Museum Open Access Lab - free to share digital resources
Woodland Trust - fun indoor and outdoor activities for kids
NASA at Home - virtual tours of the ISS and exo-planet excursions
British Museum Online - travel back through 3000 years of Egyptian history
Wildlife Trust - looking after yourself and nature
Ability Net - training and advice for disabled people, carers and employers
TES news - campaigns by students and colleges to support COVID 19 response
Librivox - free public domain audio books
Yorkshire Museum - online galleries and learning resources
Groundwork UK - supporting families and young people to stay active
Teach Primary - download free home learning resources
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