There are a range of online learning resources and free software applications that Applecroft students will use at various times. Details of the key resources we utilise throughout the school can be found below. Please click on the images to open the links:

Online Learning Resources

SAM Learning Primary

SAM Learning Primary is an online subscription service for Primary Schools. It supports the development of personalised learning through interactive test practice completed and marked on screen. The service is already used in over 1,200 Primary Schools to support pupils preparing for KS2 SATs.

Sharepoint VLE

The Sharepoint Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is a dynamic web-based system that allows students to work together online.

BBC Bitesize Revision

BBC Bitesize is the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. The Key Stage 1 website covers numeracy and literacy, with the Key Stage 2 site covering Maths, English and Science. Key Stage 3 shares the same subjects as KS2 but has more subcategories.

Woodlands Junior School Maths Zone

We have several fun online interactive activities here to help you not only improve your mental maths skills, but also to help you with your SATs revision too! These pages are aimed at 7 - 11 year olds.

NRICH: Specialists in rich Mathematics

NRICH is a team of qualified teachers who are also practitioners in RICH mathematical thinking. This unique blend means that NRICH is ideally placed to offer advice and support to both teachers and learners of mathematics. NRICH has been directly involved in the development of the National Curriculum. This means that we can offer informed guidance and practical advice and help in its implementation.

Free Software Applications

• Tux Paint
  Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12. It combines an easy-to-use interface with fun sound effects and an encouraging cartoon mascot: Visit Website
• Tux Typing
  Tux Typing is an educational typing tutor for children. It features several different types of gameplay, at a variety of difficulty levels: Visit Website
• Pivot Stickfigure Animator
  Pivot Stickfigure Animator is a unique software, that allows you to create stick figure animations easily and without any artistic skills: Visit Website
• BlockCAD
  A freeware program for building virtual models with Lego-like bricks: Visit Website
• SCRATCH
  Is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art Visit Website