Below is a list of useful links that will lead you to websites providing teaching and learning materials, plus lots of helpful information on lesson planning, the national curriculum and educational news. There are plenty of teaching resources available online, but this list is a good starting point for locating relevant and up to date information.
Joining associations can be especially beneficial to supply teachers as they can help to prevent feelings of isolation from the teaching community. Follow the link to view a list of the main organisations
URL: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/professionaldevelopment/professionalassociations/teachingassociations/
Joining a subject association will enable supply teachers, who have limited INSET opportunities, to remain at the forefront of their subject. Follow the link to view a list of the main organisations
URL: http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/professionaldevelopment/professionalassociations/subjectassociations/
Able to review schools. In the classroom section you will find a number of lesson plans for primary and secondary. Free registration required to have full access.
URL: http://www.schoolsnet.com/uk-schools/schoolHome.jsp?x=16180339&y=&a=220708
Links to educational websites categorised by subject, also links to NNS and NLS worksheets.
URL: http://www.teaching-resource.co.uk/
A site for the primary age range, fun interactive whiteboard resources to use within the classroom environment or as individual activities.
URL: http://www.topmarks.co.uk/
A site for resources and activities that has been created by teachers and checked by subject specialists. Requires registration but is free.
URL: http://www.tre.ngfl.gov.uk/
Links to educational websites and a virtual school which is beginning to provide online lessons and activities.
URL: http://www.byteachers.org.uk/