If only being a parent came with a how to video, guide book and troubleshooting manual! Being a parent brings a lot of demands, particularly when you really want to help your child get the most out of school. Fortunately, thanks to the Internet, there is more practical information readily available than ever before. Whether you want to know about the National Curriculum, a teenager is proving difficult to understand, or you want to help with GCSE revision you will find a web site to help.

Here are some links to get you started...

BBC Schools
www.bbc.co.uk/schools
Learning resources for home and school.

BBC Schools Revision
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision
The BBC's revision guides for Ages 7-16, KS2, KS3 and KS4.

GCSE Revising/Revision
www.gcse.com
Your first stop for GCSE help.

National Grid for Learning
www.ngfl.gov.uk
The NGfL provides a network of selected links to websites that offer high quality content and information. Whether you are learning, supporting, teaching or managing, there are resources on the NGfL for you.

Parentline Plus
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child.

Parents Centre
www.parentcentre.gov.uk
Parentscentre is for all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn. It is here to offer you support, information and advice about your child's learning and the English education system.

SGS School Portal
portal.sloughgrammar.berks.sch.uk
School Portal - Access the school network

The Standards Site
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/homework
A good, well-managed homework programme helps children and young people to develop the skills and attitudes they will need, for successful lifelong learning. Homework also supports the development of independent learning skills, and provides parents with an opportunity to take part in their children's education.