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Online, home and local

Learning Destinations

This a list of ongoing online activities which can be completed online or at home.

They are always available to you and do not need to be completed in any particular time frame.

There is also a selection of some of our local Learning Destinations to help you see what is linked to Children’s

University when they re-open!

Throughout the document, you can click on the photos to access the websites linked to the activities.

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Challenges

Each month, Bexley Children’s University (Bexley CU) launches a new challenge, which can be completed

to earn stamps for your passport. They cover a range of activities and there is often more than one

challenge each month, or a selection of ways in which you can complete the challenge. This means it is open

and suitable for all ages and the outcome of the challenge can be age appropriate.

Normally, the challenges should be completed in the month they are set, but up until September 2020 this

is being relaxed to give more opportunities for stamps to be completed whilst pupils are not able to earn

stamps at after-school clubs. Here are some examples of the challenges:

Facebook album of all Bexley CU Challenges:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/bexleychildrensuni/photos/?tab=album&album_id=810376012785367

They are launched on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages at the beginning of the month, with

additional challenges being launched throughout the month to coincide with special days.

If you do not have social media, please email Bexley.CU@bexley.gov.uk with the title “Challenges” and they

can be emailed directly to you.

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Children’s University

Children’s Universities across the country have pulled their resources together to create a

number of activities that can be completed to earn stamps for your passports. These include

challenges, online activities and even links to virtual tours of museums.

All of these activities, along with information on how to earn the stamps, can be found on the

following website: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-

and-online/

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Blue Peter Badges

There are eight Blue Peter badges you can earn, which cover lots of different activities… can you

collect them all?

Blue badges are awarded for sending in interesting letters, stories, makes, pictures, poems,

good ideas for the programme, and for having appeared on Blue Peter.

Green badges are awarded for sending in letters, pictures and makes that are about the

environment, conservation or nature.

Silver badges are awarded to Blue badge holders who go on to make an extra effort.

The Fan Club badge is awarded for joining the Blue Peter fan club and answering some

questions about the show and the website.

The Music badge is a very special badge, designed by superstar Ed Sheeran. It's awarded to

those who show off their passion for music by learning a new instrument or being part of a

musical performance.

The Sport badge is awarded for getting active and trying a sport or physical activity that you

have never tried before. Each year a new limited edition badge is released that is only

available during the summer. This means you can collect a new Sport badge every single year!

Orange badges are given to winners and runners up of Blue Peter competitions.

Gold badges are very rare indeed. Each year only a few are awarded in exceptional

circumstances for outstanding achievements, for example being solely responsible for saving

someone's life, or showing amazing and unique bravery, courage and citizenship.

Please note that the application process for each badge is different, so please click on the link below

to find out more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges

When you receive your award, please email a copy to Bexley.CU@bexley.gov.uk

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Discovery Diaries

There are 3 different diaries which can be completed and you can earn one hour/stamp for each

chapter completed. Please find the resources by clicking on the following link:

https://discoverydiaries.org/resources/ and click “chapter-by-chapter”

In order to get the stamp for your passport, evidence should be sent to Louise at:

Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

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Fairtrade

Fairtrade Home Learning Challenges are a great opportunity to explore many issues that face our

global society; where our food comes from, interconnectedness, sustainable development and the

power of the individual. Each Home Learning Challenge includes a film and eight fun-filled activities to

choose from. From Fairtrade fashion designing to writing Fairtrade recipe books, we've got

something for everyone!

The Fairtrade Home Learning Challenges are a great opportunity to explore with learners many

issues that face our global society. Each film has eight activities to choose from that are very varied,

from creative challenges, geographical research or scientific experiments. Every challenge includes at

least one activity you can complete outside. The films themselves cover a variety of subjects, but

generally focus on a different food product and the story behind its production.

No registration or fee is required to access these resources. Simply click on the film you would like to

engage with and download the accompanying 'Home Learning Challenge' which is appropriate for your

age. There are a number of activities you can complete and you will receive a 1hr stamp for each one.

For a chance to be featured in a Fairtrade Schools blog, email your pictures and a description of your

learning to schools@fairtrade.org.uk.

In order to get the stamp for your passport, evidence should be sent to Louise at:

Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

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Family Money Twist

A highly interactive digital financial education programme - designed to help children set positive

money habits and mind-sets from an early age. Created by experts, home school activities, including

games, videos and role play, gets the family talking about personal finance.

These sessions improve childrens’ understanding of the value of money and delayed gratification by

making spending and saving decisions and gaining rewards. This package of support brings money to

the dinner table and tackles often difficult topics such as income and the household finances. Research

shows lifelong money habits can be formed by the age of 7.

Please follow this link to access the activity:

https://www.mybnk.org/our-work/financial-education/family-money-twist-years-1-2/

In order to get the stamp for your passport, evidence should be sent to Louise at:

Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

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My Activity Passport

“My Activity Passport” was created as a resource for schools and parents by the Department for

Education.

It has a list of different activities for each primary school year group which you can complete to help

enrich your child’s education, in a similar way in which Children’s University works!

The passport can be downloaded from this link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/my-activity-passport

Your child can earn one hour/stamp for each activity they do from their current year group or Key

Stage (KS1 or KS2). Evidence should be sent to Louise at Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

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Night Zookeeper

Night Zookeeper has been designed to help you write creative stories, draw amazing magical animals,

and learn pretty much anything you want by completing fun, interactive lessons! Complete the

activities on nightzookeeper.com and earn stamps for your University passport along the way! You’ll

be asked to draw pictures, write stories and battle evil monsters of conformity!

Night Zookeeper teaches children vital writing skills as the website is host to thousands of spelling,

grammar and punctuation challenges alongside creative writing tasks. The children that use Night

Zookeeper will develop the following skills:

1. Learn how to write creatively

2. Develop their creative thinking skills

3. Develop their basic writing skills

4. Become more proficient using computers including the development of their typing skills

To sign up (and get a free 7 day trial), follow this link: https://www.nightzookeeper.com/en-

gb/parents/

In order to get the stamp for your passport, evidence should be sent to Louise at:

Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

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Pawprint Badges

Pawprint Badges can be completed by any young person and their Challenge Badges are something

that any young person can work towards and feel proud to have earned their very own Pawprint

Challenge Badge. In order to complete your challenge, head to the Pawprint Badges website

(www.pawprintbadges.co.uk ) and download your chosen challenge pack. Select and complete the

relevant number of activities for your age group, as shown on the cover of the download. Once

complete head back to the website to purchase your collectible badge.

Note: Badges should be purchased by adults who are satisfied that their young person has completed a

suitable number of activities and has been challenged along the way.

The challenge packs

Challenge packs comprise of 4 sections: games, food, craft and other.

Suggested challenges for different age groups:

5-7 Years : Complete 1 challenge from each of the 4 sections.

7-11 Years : Complete 1 challenge from each of the 4 sections + 1 more of your choice.

11-14 Years : Complete 1 challenge from each of the 4 sections + 2 more of your choice.

14-18 Years : Complete 1 challenge from each of the 4 sections + 3 more of your choice.

Please follow this link to access the activity:

https://pawprintfamily.com/product-category/free-resources/?product_category=challenge-packs

Please send photos of your awards to Louise at Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk to get the stamps for your

passport.

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RSPB Wild

Challenge

There are a range of fun activities to choose from and bronze, silver and gold awards to achieve depending on

how many you complete. The activities are divided into two sections:

Help Nature - making our gardens brilliant homes for nature and our outdoor spaces wonderfully wildlife-

friendly!

Experience Nature - getting up close and personal with wildlife and exploring the world of amazing nature

right under our noses!

You must complete three activities from each section to earn each level of the award. Feel free to repeat an

activity as many times as you like, as you're sure to discover something new each time. But please note that

repeat activities will not count towards your Challenge total, even if you do it differently.

Bronze award: you need to complete six activities, three from Help Nature and three from Experience

Nature.

Silver award: you need to complete six further activities, another three from Help Nature and another three

from Experience Nature (making a total of 12 activities completed).

Gold award: you need to complete another six activities, again three more from Help Nature and three

more from Experience Nature (making a total of 18 activities completed).

In order to complete each activity and move a step closer to getting your award, you need to submit some

confirmation to show that you've done it. This could be a photo, a drawing, a video, even a piece of writing,

showing or describing your adventure.

Once you've completed each award level, you will receive an exclusive Wild Challenge award certificate and

sticker sheet as a little thank you from nature! That's it. Your challenge awaits!

Please follow this link to access the activity:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-families/family-wild-challenge/what-is-wild-challenge/

Please send photos of your awards to Louise at Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk to get the stamps for your

passport.

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Skills Builder

Home Learning Hub

Everyone needs eight essential skills to succeed - whatever their path in life. They are providing a

range of resources for building these skills in a home setting - all underpinned by the Skills Builder

Framework.

Resources are available for learners aged 4 to 20+.

There are daily challenges and activities for all skills at all levels.

Please follow this link: https://www.skillsbuilder.org/homelearning

In order to earn a stamp for your passport, you will need to fill out a Reflection Sheet, which can be

downloaded from https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-and-

online/ under the heading “Has Children’s University validated all these activities?” or you can email

me to ask for one.

Please then either email this Reflection Sheet to Bexley.CU@bexley.gov.uk

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A selection of local (ish) Learning Destinations:

Colchester Zoo, Esssex

(worksheet available)

Godstone Farm, Surrey

Museum of Power, Essex

Huntfun, 240 locations across the UK

Millbrook Garden Centre, Kent

Canterbury Museums & Galleries

The Wheels of Time,

Museums across Kent

100 miles for 100 years walks in Kent

Please note that when visiting these Learning Destinations, there will be Children’s University activities that will need to be completed in order

to earn stamps for your passport. For these downloadable activities, and where it indicates there is a worksheet available, please visit the

following website to download the activity: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-and-online/

Alternatively, please check this website for the activity to be completed: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/activity-search/

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A selection of local (ish) Learning Destinations:

Kidzania

(Westfield, London)

20% off when you present your

Children’s University Passport!

(worksheet available)

Forestry England

(activities across Kent and Essex)

(worksheet available)

Rochester Cathedral

(worksheet available)

Legoland, Windsor

(worksheet available)

Diggerland

Chessington Zoo

(worksheet available)

Museum of London

(worksheet available)

Please note that when visiting these Learning Destinations, there will be Children’s University activities that will need to be completed in order

to earn stamps for your passport. For these downloadable activities, and where it indicates there is a worksheet available, please visit the

following website to download the activity: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-and-online/

Alternatively, please check this website for the activity to be completed: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/activity-search/

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A selection of local (ish) Learning Destinations:

The Woodland Trust

Fun Science (Medway)

Treasure Trails

The Creation Station

Please note that when visiting these Learning Destinations, there will be Children’s University activities that will need to be completed in order

to earn stamps for your passport. For these downloadable activities, and where it indicates there is a worksheet available, please visit the following website to download the activity: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-and-online/

Alternatively, please check this website for the activity to be completed: https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/activity-search/

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Further information can be found on the following websites:

A complete list of all Learning Destinations across the UK:

https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/activity-search/

Downloadable activities from various Children’s Universities, which can be completed at home:

https://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/get-involved/activities-to-do-at-home-and-online/

Children’s Universities local to Bexley:

Kent Children’s University: http://www.kentchildrensuniversity.co.uk/cukent/home/

Essex Children’s University: http://essexchildrensuniversity.onesuffolk.net/

Westminster Children’s University: https://www.westminsterchildrensuniversity.co.uk/

Croydon Children’s University: http://www.thehive-croydon.org/what-we-do/community/childrens-university/

East London Children’s University: https://15billionebp.org/what-we-do/raising-aspirations/ Lambeth Children’s University:

http://www.lambethchildrensuniversity.co.uk/?doing_wp_cron=1587719745.0653419494628906250000

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For any further information regarding the Learning Destinations,

or if you would like to nominate one, please contact

Bexley Children’s University using the any of the

following contact details:

Louise Chalkley

Children’s University Officer

London Borough of Bexley in partnership with London South East Colleges

Direct telephone number: 0203 045 5044

Email address: Bexley.CU@Bexley.gov.uk

Facebook: Bexley Children’s University https://www.facebook.com/bexleychildrensuni/

Twitter: @BexleyCU https://twitter.com/BexleyCU

Instagram: @BexleyCU https://www.instagram.com/bexleycu/

YouTube: Bexley Children’s University https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckjSSH0HfILmkIVWsaiEpw?view_as=subscriber