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English GCSE
BBC Bitesize: Tips and tricks for writing, spelling, grammar and analysing texts. English learning resources for GCSE English Language students.
The British Library: This website allows you to discover literature from a range of different historical periods.
The Complete Works of Shakespeare website includes the full text of every work by William Shakespeare.
Grammar Flip: Although free access is limited, this is handy website that demonstrates how sentence structures work in English. The 'simple, compound and complex sentence' sections are particularly useful.
IXL: A range of online practice questions organised by topic. For GCSE level, select 'Year 11' and above.
The Literature Network: An author index that includes thousands of full books and short stories and poems by over over 250 authors.
Lexico Online Dictionaries: Basic grammatical terms are usefully explained here, so check out the grammar glossary and make a start in getting familiar with their names!
The Oatmeal - Grammar and Punctuation: A fun, comic-style illustrated site of online literature - with an area offering guidance with grammar and punctuation. Great for visual learners!
The Poetry Foundation is an American poetry website that features key poems and biographies of some of the world's most famous poets.
The Poetry Society is one of Britain’s most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally.
Spark Notes features some of the literature set texts including Shakespeare. For each text there is a thorough summary and insightful critical analysis and quiz, so you can test your retention before the test.
YourDictionary.com: Use this glossary of rhetorical techniques to help your writing pack a persuasive punch.
English Functional Skills
BBC Bitesize: Tips and tricks for reading, writing, speaking and listening. English learning resources for students of Functional Skills.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for Functional Skills students to read!
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Inspiration for keeping a diary, writing stories, flash fiction and more!
Maths
Century Tech:
Century identifies gaps in knowledge & misconceptions whilst creating a personalised learning path, tailored to the needs of every learner.
How to log in to Century Tech
MyMaths: A great place to learn Maths.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page
BBC Bitesize: Using numbers, carrying out calculations and interpreting results. Learning resources for students of Functional Skills in England.
Corbett Maths: An excellent maths resource where you can watch instructional videos and try sample questions.
IXL: A range of online practise questions by topic. If GCSE level practise is needed, select 'Year 11' and above.
Khan Academy: Learn Maths from basic to advanced from video tutorials and tests.
Maths Genie: A great site for your maths revision. There are lots of how-to videos and lots of sample questions.
Maths Made Easy: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic.
Mr Barton Maths:
Whether you are preparing for an exam, missed a lesson, or just want to test yourself, you will be sure to find something in this section to help you.
On Maths: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic.
Exams and Revision
BBC Bitesize: Popular and established website offering revision and online practice activities for all levels of English and Maths.
Revision World offers you thousands of free GCSE resources and study help advice. Use Revision World to create your own free study planner or revision timetable.
| BBC Bitesize: Tips and tricks for writing, spelling, grammar and analysing texts. English learning resources for GCSE English Language students. |
| The British Library: This website allows you to discover literature from a range of different historical periods. |
| The Complete Works of Shakespeare website includes the full text of every work by William Shakespeare. |
| Grammar Flip: Although free access is limited, this is handy website that demonstrates how sentence structures work in English. The 'simple, compound and complex sentence' sections are particularly useful. |
| IXL: A range of online practice questions organised by topic. For GCSE level, select 'Year 11' and above. |
| The Literature Network: An author index that includes thousands of full books and short stories and poems by over over 250 authors. |
| Lexico Online Dictionaries: Basic grammatical terms are usefully explained here, so check out the grammar glossary and make a start in getting familiar with their names! |
| The Oatmeal - Grammar and Punctuation: A fun, comic-style illustrated site of online literature - with an area offering guidance with grammar and punctuation. Great for visual learners! |
| The Poetry Foundation is an American poetry website that features key poems and biographies of some of the world's most famous poets. |
| The Poetry Society is one of Britain’s most dynamic arts organisations, representing British poetry both nationally and internationally. |
| Spark Notes features some of the literature set texts including Shakespeare. For each text there is a thorough summary and insightful critical analysis and quiz, so you can test your retention before the test. |
| YourDictionary.com: Use this glossary of rhetorical techniques to help your writing pack a persuasive punch. |
English Functional Skills
| BBC Bitesize: Tips and tricks for reading, writing, speaking and listening. English learning resources for students of Functional Skills. |
| BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for Functional Skills students to read! |
| Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation. |
| Inspiration for keeping a diary, writing stories, flash fiction and more! |
Maths
Century Tech:
Century identifies gaps in knowledge & misconceptions whilst creating a personalised learning path, tailored to the needs of every learner.
How to log in to Century Tech
MyMaths: A great place to learn Maths.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page
BBC Bitesize: Using numbers, carrying out calculations and interpreting results. Learning resources for students of Functional Skills in England.
Corbett Maths: An excellent maths resource where you can watch instructional videos and try sample questions.
IXL: A range of online practise questions by topic. If GCSE level practise is needed, select 'Year 11' and above.
Khan Academy: Learn Maths from basic to advanced from video tutorials and tests.
Maths Genie: A great site for your maths revision. There are lots of how-to videos and lots of sample questions.
Maths Made Easy: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic.
Mr Barton Maths:
Whether you are preparing for an exam, missed a lesson, or just want to test yourself, you will be sure to find something in this section to help you.
On Maths: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic.
Exams and Revision
BBC Bitesize: Popular and established website offering revision and online practice activities for all levels of English and Maths.
Revision World offers you thousands of free GCSE resources and study help advice. Use Revision World to create your own free study planner or revision timetable.
| Century Tech: Century identifies gaps in knowledge & misconceptions whilst creating a personalised learning path, tailored to the needs of every learner. How to log in to Century Tech |
| MyMaths: A great place to learn Maths. Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page |
| BBC Bitesize: Using numbers, carrying out calculations and interpreting results. Learning resources for students of Functional Skills in England. |
| Corbett Maths: An excellent maths resource where you can watch instructional videos and try sample questions. |
| IXL: A range of online practise questions by topic. If GCSE level practise is needed, select 'Year 11' and above. |
| Khan Academy: Learn Maths from basic to advanced from video tutorials and tests. |
| Maths Genie: A great site for your maths revision. There are lots of how-to videos and lots of sample questions. |
| Maths Made Easy: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic. |
| Mr Barton Maths: Whether you are preparing for an exam, missed a lesson, or just want to test yourself, you will be sure to find something in this section to help you. |
| On Maths: Past exam papers, videos and revision papers by topic. |
Exams and Revision
| BBC Bitesize: Popular and established website offering revision and online practice activities for all levels of English and Maths. |
| Revision World offers you thousands of free GCSE resources and study help advice. Use Revision World to create your own free study planner or revision timetable. |
Access to Health
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login.
Annual Reviews is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society. Includes an A-Z of all of their Science journals.
The Institute of Biomedical Sciences articles are available to read online.
They also have a list of free online journals
Jisc Health and Social Care Training: Online learning resource which includes videos, guides, learning and assessment activities.
Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology, providing rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.
New Scientist covers all aspects of science through news and articles.
Royal Society of Biology publications includes free access to both Bioscience and Emerging Topic in Life Sciences journals.
Wiley Online Library: One of the largest and most authoritative collections of online journals and research resources, covering life, health, social, and physical sciences.
Biology Open is an online Open Access journal that supports the community of biologists through the publication of peer-reviewed original research across all aspects of the biological sciences.
Development is a leading primary research journal covering the field of developmental biology.
Disease Models & Mechanisms is an Open Access biomedical research journal focusing on the use of model systems to better understand, diagnose and treat human disease.
Journal of Cell Science publishes cutting-edge science, encompassing all aspects of cell biology.
Journal of Experimental Biology is the leading primary research journal in comparative physiology and publishes papers on the form and function of living organisms at all levels of biological organisation.
Accounting
Accounting Coach: Accounting Coach has 36 topics, each include an Explanation, Quiz, Questions and Answers and a Crossword.
Free Accounting School: A resource of 8 video lessons on the basics of accounting.
Discover Accounting: Resources for accounting students and accountants.
Art & Design
Aesthetica Magazine: Aesthetica is a worldwide destination for art and culture providing in-depth features showcasing today’s most innovative practitioners across art, design, photography, architecture, music and film.
Artcyclopedia covers all things art including individual artists and movements over the centuries.
Art Monthly gives you access to articles on art news. exhibition listings and artist interviews.
Art News: An American magazine that is read worldwide. Features reviews, collection information and back issues.
Art UK: Art UK are a charity dedicated to making art available to everyone. Access artist profiles, blog posts, articles, venue news, podcasts and more.
A-N: A-N is a UK member organisation for artists. Find news, information, support and advice here.
Association of Illustrators: A UK Organisation who supports illustrators, hosts awards and helps protect artist rights.
Crafts Council provides information and inspiration from contemporary crafts in the UK.
Design Curial: Encompassing architecture, design, art and interiors, Design Curial has opinion pieces, news, awards and events for all art and design interests.
Design Museum explores innovation and excellence in all areas of design including industrial design, graphics and multimedia, fashion and architecture.
De Zeen: A world famous architecture, interior design magazine. Browse articles, opinion pieces and jobs.
Digital Arts: An online magazine covering illustration, branding, graphic design, UX, 3D, VFX and VR.
Getty Publications: The J. Paul Getty trust is an organisation dedicated to visual arts. Their blog explores all things art related and you can access the Getty Magazine for free as well as explore their Virtual Library.
Google Arts & Culture allows you to access high resolution images of a large number of artworks from some of the world's leading galleries.
HENI Talks has a growing catalogue of short films about art history from leading artists, curators and academics.
Pixabay is a great source of high quality, public domain stock photos and images.
The National Gallery: You can search the entire collection of The National Gallery. You can view the paintings in detail and go behind the scenes, go on virtual tours, view articles and videos to give you an insight in to the world of art.
Tate Life Drawing Masterclass: Tate invited five well-known artists to teach a Life Drawing Masterclass, from their own unique perspective.
Vads includes over 140,000 images from over 300 art collections in the UK, free to use for educational purposes.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
White Cube: One of the world's leading contemporary art galleries, The White Cube website offers online art exhibitions.
Beauty Therapy
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
The British Association of Skin Camouflage's main aim is to alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects that an altered image can have on someone’s life by the simple application of specialised skin camouflage products.
The International Spa Association: ISPA provides education and networking opportunities. The ISPA website provides access to Pulse magazine, advice and resources
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Make Up Made Over: A publication containing blogs and advice/opinion pieces on skincare, makeup and hair.
Massage Therapy Foundation: The foundation releases the most recent research in the form of infographics. They also run a blog and host contests.
Nails Magazine: An online publication featuring industry news, videos and resources for students.
Professional Beauty: A magazine that hosts events and awards as well as publishing their own blogs and news articles. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
The Makeup Armoury: Blogs, information and tips about special effects makeup as well as advice on tools, brands and techniques.
Vogue Beauty Secrets: Vogue videos hosts over 100 episodes of Beauty Secrets. Each video takes a personal look at celebrity beauty regimes.
Business
Bank of England: The UK's central bank. The website contains information on how the banking system works, the latest news and financial advice.
BBC Business: The latest business news articles on the BBC website.
Business Times: Northamptonshire-specific business website. Contains news, company databases and events.
The Economist: Worldwide business news and blogs. The online counterpart to the popular magazine.
Econ Papers: Journal articles, working papers and book chapters relating to all aspects of business.
The European Business Review: Contains information on strategy, finance, operation, innovation and technology. Keep up to date with the latest developments and advice.
Financial Times: Unlimited access to FT.com articles and tools. The world's leading global business publication. Contains news, analysis and general comments on worldwide business. (Requires registration with your college email)
Please note that this can be viewed from inside the College only.
Forbes: A global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.
The Guardian: A well-respected newspaper. Contains finance and business articles, opinion pieces, international news and blogs.
Marketing Teacher is for marketing learners, teachers and professionals. Their website includes free resources and over 400 lessons and videos.
Marketing Week: A UK-based website covering the latest marketing news, opinion, trends, jobs and challenges facing the marketing industry.
Office of National Statistics is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
The websites below are useful for those specialising and working in Human Resources
ACAS Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
The CIPD Knowledge Hub gives you access to a wide range of resources, including factsheets, podcasts, guides and reports
HR.com includes information on HR certifications for professionals and a range of training materials. Requires a free membership for access to some areas of the website.
HR Guide provides an extensive list of links to internet based resources for HR professionals and students.
HR Zone is an online human resources publication helping global HR professionals adapt to the ever-shifting demands of a rapidly-changing world.
Catering
BBC Good Food: A vast collection of tried and tested recipes, complete with comments from those who have tried them.
British Nutrition Foundation: The latest about food and nutrition research, plus access to meetings, courses and jobs.
Cook Sister: Recipes, travel tales and restaurant reviews written by a South African living in London.
Deliciously Ella: Entrepreneur Ella took an interest in healthy eating after her diagnosis with a life-changing nervous system disorder. Check out her recipes, reviews and advice.
Eater: Food, restaurant and tech reviews plus podcasts, videos and more. It is an American-based website, however, there is plenty of interesting content.
Foodable Network: All the latest news, trends, tech, chef advice and much more. All in the form of videos.
The Food Heaven website publishes hundreds of recipes for all of your sweet baking and cake decorating needs!
Food Standards Agency; For the definitive guide to health and safety in the catering industry and advice on starting a catering business, look no further!
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action with articles showing easy practical everyday tips which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too.
Nicole Navigates: Nicole is a 20-something food, travel and lifestyle blogger who is based in Northamptonshire.
Restaurant Den: Initially a website aimed at helping restaurants set up websites, Restaurant Den has expanded to include a comprehensive blog.
Trip Advisor: Full of honest reviews for nearly every restaurant and hotel imaginable.
The World's 50 Best: A website dedicated to finding and reviewing the 50 best restaurants in the world. View reviews and menus here.
Childcare
Jisc Education and Childcare Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
The Department for Education website provides information on schools, children and young people, getting into teaching, data, research and statistics.
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Computing & IT
Jisc Digital and IT Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents.
The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice.
Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications.
Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development.
UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates.
A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world.
For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security.
A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars.
A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands.
WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary.
Construction
Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry,
The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction.
Electrical Installation & Electronics
EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues. To log in: 1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue. 2. Enter your College login details then click Login. |
| Annual Reviews is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society. Includes an A-Z of all of their Science journals. |
| The Institute of Biomedical Sciences articles are available to read online. They also have a list of free online journals |
| Jisc Health and Social Care Training: Online learning resource which includes videos, guides, learning and assessment activities. |
| Nature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology, providing rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public. |
| New Scientist covers all aspects of science through news and articles. |
| Royal Society of Biology publications includes free access to both Bioscience and Emerging Topic in Life Sciences journals. |
| Wiley Online Library: One of the largest and most authoritative collections of online journals and research resources, covering life, health, social, and physical sciences. |
| Biology Open is an online Open Access journal that supports the community of biologists through the publication of peer-reviewed original research across all aspects of the biological sciences. |
| Development is a leading primary research journal covering the field of developmental biology. |
| Disease Models & Mechanisms is an Open Access biomedical research journal focusing on the use of model systems to better understand, diagnose and treat human disease. |
| Journal of Cell Science publishes cutting-edge science, encompassing all aspects of cell biology. |
| Journal of Experimental Biology is the leading primary research journal in comparative physiology and publishes papers on the form and function of living organisms at all levels of biological organisation. |
Accounting
| Accounting Coach: Accounting Coach has 36 topics, each include an Explanation, Quiz, Questions and Answers and a Crossword. |
| Free Accounting School: A resource of 8 video lessons on the basics of accounting. |
| Discover Accounting: Resources for accounting students and accountants. |
Art & Design
Aesthetica Magazine: Aesthetica is a worldwide destination for art and culture providing in-depth features showcasing today’s most innovative practitioners across art, design, photography, architecture, music and film.
Artcyclopedia covers all things art including individual artists and movements over the centuries.
Art Monthly gives you access to articles on art news. exhibition listings and artist interviews.
Art News: An American magazine that is read worldwide. Features reviews, collection information and back issues.
Art UK: Art UK are a charity dedicated to making art available to everyone. Access artist profiles, blog posts, articles, venue news, podcasts and more.
A-N: A-N is a UK member organisation for artists. Find news, information, support and advice here.
Association of Illustrators: A UK Organisation who supports illustrators, hosts awards and helps protect artist rights.
Crafts Council provides information and inspiration from contemporary crafts in the UK.
Design Curial: Encompassing architecture, design, art and interiors, Design Curial has opinion pieces, news, awards and events for all art and design interests.
Design Museum explores innovation and excellence in all areas of design including industrial design, graphics and multimedia, fashion and architecture.
De Zeen: A world famous architecture, interior design magazine. Browse articles, opinion pieces and jobs.
Digital Arts: An online magazine covering illustration, branding, graphic design, UX, 3D, VFX and VR.
Getty Publications: The J. Paul Getty trust is an organisation dedicated to visual arts. Their blog explores all things art related and you can access the Getty Magazine for free as well as explore their Virtual Library.
Google Arts & Culture allows you to access high resolution images of a large number of artworks from some of the world's leading galleries.
HENI Talks has a growing catalogue of short films about art history from leading artists, curators and academics.
Pixabay is a great source of high quality, public domain stock photos and images.
The National Gallery: You can search the entire collection of The National Gallery. You can view the paintings in detail and go behind the scenes, go on virtual tours, view articles and videos to give you an insight in to the world of art.
Tate Life Drawing Masterclass: Tate invited five well-known artists to teach a Life Drawing Masterclass, from their own unique perspective.
Vads includes over 140,000 images from over 300 art collections in the UK, free to use for educational purposes.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
White Cube: One of the world's leading contemporary art galleries, The White Cube website offers online art exhibitions.
Beauty Therapy
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
The British Association of Skin Camouflage's main aim is to alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects that an altered image can have on someone’s life by the simple application of specialised skin camouflage products.
The International Spa Association: ISPA provides education and networking opportunities. The ISPA website provides access to Pulse magazine, advice and resources
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Make Up Made Over: A publication containing blogs and advice/opinion pieces on skincare, makeup and hair.
Massage Therapy Foundation: The foundation releases the most recent research in the form of infographics. They also run a blog and host contests.
Nails Magazine: An online publication featuring industry news, videos and resources for students.
Professional Beauty: A magazine that hosts events and awards as well as publishing their own blogs and news articles. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
The Makeup Armoury: Blogs, information and tips about special effects makeup as well as advice on tools, brands and techniques.
Vogue Beauty Secrets: Vogue videos hosts over 100 episodes of Beauty Secrets. Each video takes a personal look at celebrity beauty regimes.
Business
Bank of England: The UK's central bank. The website contains information on how the banking system works, the latest news and financial advice.
BBC Business: The latest business news articles on the BBC website.
Business Times: Northamptonshire-specific business website. Contains news, company databases and events.
The Economist: Worldwide business news and blogs. The online counterpart to the popular magazine.
Econ Papers: Journal articles, working papers and book chapters relating to all aspects of business.
The European Business Review: Contains information on strategy, finance, operation, innovation and technology. Keep up to date with the latest developments and advice.
Financial Times: Unlimited access to FT.com articles and tools. The world's leading global business publication. Contains news, analysis and general comments on worldwide business. (Requires registration with your college email)
Please note that this can be viewed from inside the College only.
Forbes: A global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.
The Guardian: A well-respected newspaper. Contains finance and business articles, opinion pieces, international news and blogs.
Marketing Teacher is for marketing learners, teachers and professionals. Their website includes free resources and over 400 lessons and videos.
Marketing Week: A UK-based website covering the latest marketing news, opinion, trends, jobs and challenges facing the marketing industry.
Office of National Statistics is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
The websites below are useful for those specialising and working in Human Resources
ACAS Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
The CIPD Knowledge Hub gives you access to a wide range of resources, including factsheets, podcasts, guides and reports
HR.com includes information on HR certifications for professionals and a range of training materials. Requires a free membership for access to some areas of the website.
HR Guide provides an extensive list of links to internet based resources for HR professionals and students.
HR Zone is an online human resources publication helping global HR professionals adapt to the ever-shifting demands of a rapidly-changing world.
Catering
BBC Good Food: A vast collection of tried and tested recipes, complete with comments from those who have tried them.
British Nutrition Foundation: The latest about food and nutrition research, plus access to meetings, courses and jobs.
Cook Sister: Recipes, travel tales and restaurant reviews written by a South African living in London.
Deliciously Ella: Entrepreneur Ella took an interest in healthy eating after her diagnosis with a life-changing nervous system disorder. Check out her recipes, reviews and advice.
Eater: Food, restaurant and tech reviews plus podcasts, videos and more. It is an American-based website, however, there is plenty of interesting content.
Foodable Network: All the latest news, trends, tech, chef advice and much more. All in the form of videos.
The Food Heaven website publishes hundreds of recipes for all of your sweet baking and cake decorating needs!
Food Standards Agency; For the definitive guide to health and safety in the catering industry and advice on starting a catering business, look no further!
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action with articles showing easy practical everyday tips which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too.
Nicole Navigates: Nicole is a 20-something food, travel and lifestyle blogger who is based in Northamptonshire.
Restaurant Den: Initially a website aimed at helping restaurants set up websites, Restaurant Den has expanded to include a comprehensive blog.
Trip Advisor: Full of honest reviews for nearly every restaurant and hotel imaginable.
The World's 50 Best: A website dedicated to finding and reviewing the 50 best restaurants in the world. View reviews and menus here.
Childcare
Jisc Education and Childcare Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
The Department for Education website provides information on schools, children and young people, getting into teaching, data, research and statistics.
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Computing & IT
Jisc Digital and IT Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents.
The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice.
Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications.
Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development.
UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates.
A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world.
For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security.
A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars.
A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands.
WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary.
Construction
Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry,
The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction.
Electrical Installation & Electronics
EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Aesthetica Magazine: Aesthetica is a worldwide destination for art and culture providing in-depth features showcasing today’s most innovative practitioners across art, design, photography, architecture, music and film. |
| Artcyclopedia covers all things art including individual artists and movements over the centuries. |
| Art Monthly gives you access to articles on art news. exhibition listings and artist interviews. |
| Art News: An American magazine that is read worldwide. Features reviews, collection information and back issues. |
| Art UK: Art UK are a charity dedicated to making art available to everyone. Access artist profiles, blog posts, articles, venue news, podcasts and more. |
| A-N: A-N is a UK member organisation for artists. Find news, information, support and advice here. |
| Association of Illustrators: A UK Organisation who supports illustrators, hosts awards and helps protect artist rights. |
| Crafts Council provides information and inspiration from contemporary crafts in the UK. |
| Design Curial: Encompassing architecture, design, art and interiors, Design Curial has opinion pieces, news, awards and events for all art and design interests. |
| Design Museum explores innovation and excellence in all areas of design including industrial design, graphics and multimedia, fashion and architecture. |
| De Zeen: A world famous architecture, interior design magazine. Browse articles, opinion pieces and jobs. |
| Digital Arts: An online magazine covering illustration, branding, graphic design, UX, 3D, VFX and VR. |
| Getty Publications: The J. Paul Getty trust is an organisation dedicated to visual arts. Their blog explores all things art related and you can access the Getty Magazine for free as well as explore their Virtual Library. |
| Google Arts & Culture allows you to access high resolution images of a large number of artworks from some of the world's leading galleries. |
| HENI Talks has a growing catalogue of short films about art history from leading artists, curators and academics. |
| Pixabay is a great source of high quality, public domain stock photos and images. |
| The National Gallery: You can search the entire collection of The National Gallery. You can view the paintings in detail and go behind the scenes, go on virtual tours, view articles and videos to give you an insight in to the world of art. |
| Tate Life Drawing Masterclass: Tate invited five well-known artists to teach a Life Drawing Masterclass, from their own unique perspective. |
| Vads includes over 140,000 images from over 300 art collections in the UK, free to use for educational purposes. |
| The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892! To log in: Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it. Enter your College login details then click 'Login'. |
| White Cube: One of the world's leading contemporary art galleries, The White Cube website offers online art exhibitions. |
Beauty Therapy
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| The British Association of Skin Camouflage's main aim is to alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects that an altered image can have on someone’s life by the simple application of specialised skin camouflage products. |
| The International Spa Association: ISPA provides education and networking opportunities. The ISPA website provides access to Pulse magazine, advice and resources |
| Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications. |
| Make Up Made Over: A publication containing blogs and advice/opinion pieces on skincare, makeup and hair. |
| Massage Therapy Foundation: The foundation releases the most recent research in the form of infographics. They also run a blog and host contests. |
| Nails Magazine: An online publication featuring industry news, videos and resources for students. |
| Professional Beauty: A magazine that hosts events and awards as well as publishing their own blogs and news articles. The latest digital issue can be read online. |
| Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more. |
| The Makeup Armoury: Blogs, information and tips about special effects makeup as well as advice on tools, brands and techniques. |
| Vogue Beauty Secrets: Vogue videos hosts over 100 episodes of Beauty Secrets. Each video takes a personal look at celebrity beauty regimes. |
Business
Bank of England: The UK's central bank. The website contains information on how the banking system works, the latest news and financial advice.
BBC Business: The latest business news articles on the BBC website.
Business Times: Northamptonshire-specific business website. Contains news, company databases and events.
The Economist: Worldwide business news and blogs. The online counterpart to the popular magazine.
Econ Papers: Journal articles, working papers and book chapters relating to all aspects of business.
The European Business Review: Contains information on strategy, finance, operation, innovation and technology. Keep up to date with the latest developments and advice.
Financial Times: Unlimited access to FT.com articles and tools. The world's leading global business publication. Contains news, analysis and general comments on worldwide business. (Requires registration with your college email)
Please note that this can be viewed from inside the College only.
Forbes: A global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle.
The Guardian: A well-respected newspaper. Contains finance and business articles, opinion pieces, international news and blogs.
Marketing Teacher is for marketing learners, teachers and professionals. Their website includes free resources and over 400 lessons and videos.
Marketing Week: A UK-based website covering the latest marketing news, opinion, trends, jobs and challenges facing the marketing industry.
Office of National Statistics is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
The websites below are useful for those specialising and working in Human Resources
ACAS Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.
The CIPD Knowledge Hub gives you access to a wide range of resources, including factsheets, podcasts, guides and reports
HR.com includes information on HR certifications for professionals and a range of training materials. Requires a free membership for access to some areas of the website.
HR Guide provides an extensive list of links to internet based resources for HR professionals and students.
HR Zone is an online human resources publication helping global HR professionals adapt to the ever-shifting demands of a rapidly-changing world.
Catering
BBC Good Food: A vast collection of tried and tested recipes, complete with comments from those who have tried them.
British Nutrition Foundation: The latest about food and nutrition research, plus access to meetings, courses and jobs.
Cook Sister: Recipes, travel tales and restaurant reviews written by a South African living in London.
Deliciously Ella: Entrepreneur Ella took an interest in healthy eating after her diagnosis with a life-changing nervous system disorder. Check out her recipes, reviews and advice.
Eater: Food, restaurant and tech reviews plus podcasts, videos and more. It is an American-based website, however, there is plenty of interesting content.
Foodable Network: All the latest news, trends, tech, chef advice and much more. All in the form of videos.
The Food Heaven website publishes hundreds of recipes for all of your sweet baking and cake decorating needs!
Food Standards Agency; For the definitive guide to health and safety in the catering industry and advice on starting a catering business, look no further!
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action with articles showing easy practical everyday tips which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too.
Nicole Navigates: Nicole is a 20-something food, travel and lifestyle blogger who is based in Northamptonshire.
Restaurant Den: Initially a website aimed at helping restaurants set up websites, Restaurant Den has expanded to include a comprehensive blog.
Trip Advisor: Full of honest reviews for nearly every restaurant and hotel imaginable.
The World's 50 Best: A website dedicated to finding and reviewing the 50 best restaurants in the world. View reviews and menus here.
Childcare
Jisc Education and Childcare Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
The Department for Education website provides information on schools, children and young people, getting into teaching, data, research and statistics.
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Computing & IT
Jisc Digital and IT Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents.
The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice.
Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications.
Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development.
UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates.
A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world.
For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security.
A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars.
A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands.
WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary.
Construction
Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry,
The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction.
Electrical Installation & Electronics
EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Bank of England: The UK's central bank. The website contains information on how the banking system works, the latest news and financial advice. |
| BBC Business: The latest business news articles on the BBC website. |
| Business Times: Northamptonshire-specific business website. Contains news, company databases and events. |
| The Economist: Worldwide business news and blogs. The online counterpart to the popular magazine. |
| Econ Papers: Journal articles, working papers and book chapters relating to all aspects of business. |
| The European Business Review: Contains information on strategy, finance, operation, innovation and technology. Keep up to date with the latest developments and advice. |
| Financial Times: Unlimited access to FT.com articles and tools. The world's leading global business publication. Contains news, analysis and general comments on worldwide business. (Requires registration with your college email) Please note that this can be viewed from inside the College only. |
| Forbes: A global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and lifestyle. |
| The Guardian: A well-respected newspaper. Contains finance and business articles, opinion pieces, international news and blogs. |
| Marketing Teacher is for marketing learners, teachers and professionals. Their website includes free resources and over 400 lessons and videos. |
| Marketing Week: A UK-based website covering the latest marketing news, opinion, trends, jobs and challenges facing the marketing industry. |
| Office of National Statistics is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK. |
| Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more. |
| The websites below are useful for those specialising and working in Human Resources | |
| ACAS Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. |
| The CIPD Knowledge Hub gives you access to a wide range of resources, including factsheets, podcasts, guides and reports |
| HR.com includes information on HR certifications for professionals and a range of training materials. Requires a free membership for access to some areas of the website. |
| HR Guide provides an extensive list of links to internet based resources for HR professionals and students. |
| HR Zone is an online human resources publication helping global HR professionals adapt to the ever-shifting demands of a rapidly-changing world. |
Catering
| BBC Good Food: A vast collection of tried and tested recipes, complete with comments from those who have tried them. |
| British Nutrition Foundation: The latest about food and nutrition research, plus access to meetings, courses and jobs. |
| Cook Sister: Recipes, travel tales and restaurant reviews written by a South African living in London. |
| Deliciously Ella: Entrepreneur Ella took an interest in healthy eating after her diagnosis with a life-changing nervous system disorder. Check out her recipes, reviews and advice. |
| Eater: Food, restaurant and tech reviews plus podcasts, videos and more. It is an American-based website, however, there is plenty of interesting content. |
| Foodable Network: All the latest news, trends, tech, chef advice and much more. All in the form of videos. |
| The Food Heaven website publishes hundreds of recipes for all of your sweet baking and cake decorating needs! |
| Food Standards Agency; For the definitive guide to health and safety in the catering industry and advice on starting a catering business, look no further! |
| Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action with articles showing easy practical everyday tips which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too. |
| Nicole Navigates: Nicole is a 20-something food, travel and lifestyle blogger who is based in Northamptonshire. |
| Restaurant Den: Initially a website aimed at helping restaurants set up websites, Restaurant Den has expanded to include a comprehensive blog. |
| Trip Advisor: Full of honest reviews for nearly every restaurant and hotel imaginable. |
| The World's 50 Best: A website dedicated to finding and reviewing the 50 best restaurants in the world. View reviews and menus here. |
Childcare
Jisc Education and Childcare Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
The Department for Education website provides information on schools, children and young people, getting into teaching, data, research and statistics.
The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Computing & IT
Jisc Digital and IT Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents.
The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice.
Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications.
Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development.
UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates.
A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world.
For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security.
A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars.
A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands.
WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary.
Construction
Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry,
The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction.
Electrical Installation & Electronics
EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Jisc Education and Childcare Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification. |
| Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage. |
| The Department for Education website provides information on schools, children and young people, getting into teaching, data, research and statistics. |
| The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. |
Computing & IT
| Jisc Digital and IT Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification. |
| The Computer School: A website filled with resources relating to computer science, programming and app development. Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page. |
| Access to over 1 million publications. Includes a huge range of computer articles to download as PDF documents. |
| The world's largest computing society. Contains publications, resources, training opportunities and career advice. |
| Thinking about your future? The British Computer Society is a professional body that can help you achieve chartership or further qualifications. |
| Code Academy: Free courses and resources for coding, computer science, data science and web development. |
| UK tech news, new developments and specific sections for Apple and Android news updates. |
| A review website run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most renowned universities in the world. |
| For the latest in tech security, browse the PSafe DFNDR blog. It is filled with advice and the latest developments in cyber security. |
| A website hosted by Stanford University containing a number of online courses. The courses include material from Stanford Uni lectures and seminars. |
| A website filled with tutorials. Learn how to code, how to build a website and access a reference database of code commands. |
| WhatIs.com: Search or browse definitions of computer science related words. Sign up for the word of the day to improve your IT vocabulary. |
Construction
Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry,
The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction.
Electrical Installation & Electronics
EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently.
Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations.
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Jisc Construction Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification. |
| Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations. |
| Installer Magazine is essential reading for heating, plumbing, and renewable professionals. The provide the latest news, product and training information to the heating industry, |
| The Royal Institute of British Architects website has key sources of information on architecture and related subjects, design and construction. |
Electrical Installation & Electronics
| EE Web: An electrical engineering community for hardware designers with design tools, projects, articles, jobs, events, discussions, and social networking |
| getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise electrical installation calculations efficiently. |
| Health & Safety Executive: The H&SE is a great resource for information about onsite safety and regulations. |
Engineering
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online.
Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator
ESOL
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read!
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation.
Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required)
English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes.
Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers.
Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice.
Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation.
Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice.
Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills.
Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article.
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently. |
| Industrial Technology is the essential magazine for design engineers and machine builders, across all industries. Read the latest issue online. |
| Limits, Fits and Tolerance Calculator |
ESOL
| First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College! To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page. |
| BBC Radio 2 500 Words: A selection of brilliant stories perfect for ESOL students to read! |
| A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions. |
| Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop from the BBC features short videos focusing on the lesser known details of pronunciation. |
| Duolingo makes learning fun and addictive! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Choose your nationality and start learning English today! (Registration required) |
| English Listening Lesson Library Online has thousands of videos to help you learn English. Listen and then do the short quizzes. |
| Hundreds of video lessons taught by native (mostly) British speakers. |
| Free Rice: Broaden your vocabulary and donate rice at the same time! For every answer you get right, sponsors donate the money for 10 grains of rice. |
| Grammar Monster: Online lessons, quizzes, tests and glossaries. Contains sections on commonly mixed up words, word types, and punctuation. |
| Phonics is the best way to improve your reading and pronunciation. Phonics Bloom has plenty of games to help you practice. |
| Phonics Play provides more phonics games to help you practice pronunciation and reading skills. |
| Using English provides tonnes of resources for ESOL students (and teachers). Complete quizzes and reading comprehension, or read an article. |
Fashion
Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet.
Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry.
Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting.
Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts.
Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week.
Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001.
Film and Media
Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen.
Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain.
British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues.
British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews.
Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production.
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Fashion Net: A search engine just for fashion. Fashion Net was the first fashion website on the internet. |
| Fashion Revolution: A movement uniting designers, academics, writers, business leaders, policymakers, brands, retailers and fashion lovers with the vision of a fashion industry that conserves and restores the environment and values people over growth and profit whilst ending human and environmental exploitation in the global fashion industry. |
| Fashion Trendsetter: Information about fashion trends and fashion forecasting. |
| Harper’s Bazaar is your essential guide to luxury style. Keep up to date with the smartest fashion trends and get tips from beauty experts. |
| Delve into the latest menswear, womenswear and gender neutral collections from London Fashion Week. |
| Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection. Spanning five centuries, it is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. |
| The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892! To log in: Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it. Enter your College login details then click 'Login'. |
| Vogue Fashion Shows: Details and photos from all the major fashion shows all the way back to Autumn/Winter 2001. |
Film and Media
| Media Plus brings more than 100,000 videos, images, and sound recordings to your screen. |
| Britain On Film's BFI Player gives you access to 1000s of titles from film and TV Archives in the UK, about life in Britain. |
| British Film Council has a selection of 'How To' guides, film archives and film catalogues. |
| British Library: Covers communication, cultural theory, journalism, film studies, print and new media, broadcasting, and the social aspects of information and communication technologies. |
| IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, plot summaries, trivia, ratings, and fan and critical reviews. |
| Media College offers free resources for film and digital media production. |
Forensics and Criminology
Coming soon
Games Design
Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games.
GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences.
PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects.
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
Coming soon
Games Design
| Gamasutra has a mission to inform and inspire their game developer readership through journalism, as well as criticism whilst providing game developers a prominent platform to discuss all matters related to the art and business of making video games. |
| GDC Vault is a trove of in-depth design, technical and inspirational talks and slides from the influencers of the game development industry, taken from over 20 years of the worldwide Game Developers Conferences. |
| PixelProspector offers information about the latest video game developments and projects. |
Hairdressing
Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education.
Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing.
Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice.
Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications.
Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online.
Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes.
Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces.
Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more.
Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering.
The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here.
Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube.
The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892!
To log in:
Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it.
Enter your College login details then click 'Login'.
Health and Social Care
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions.
The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector.
Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications.
NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system
NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place.
Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care.
Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work.
Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage.
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Jisc Hairdressing Training: Hairdressing and barbering videos specifically aimed at students in further education. |
| Behind the Chair: A wide range of resources on hairdressing. |
| Confessions of a Hair Stylist: Jenny Strebe has over 15 years of hairdressing experience. She runs a blog and a Youtube channel filled with how-tos, opinions and advice. |
| Habia is the government approved standards setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spas and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications. |
| Hairdresser's Journal: Magazine for the hairdressing industry, providing exclusive fashion from the UK and across the globe every month of the year. The latest digital issue can be read online. |
| Hair Heads: A hairdresser’s handbook in the form of a website which contains a wealth of information aimed at FE students including visual dictionaries, articles, advice and revision quizzes. |
| Health and Safety Executive for Hairdressing: The national independent watchdog for all work-related, health, safety and illness matters in the UK. It acts in the public interest to reduce work-related deaths and serious injury across the UK's workplaces. |
| Startups: Advice and guidance on how to set up your own startup company. Case studies, legal details and more. |
| Modern Barber: This website features a comprehensive portfolio, online magazine, blog, events, tips and jobs, all focused around barbering. |
| The National Hairdressers' Federation: A member organisation for UK hairdressers. Find advice, events, networking and blogs here. |
| Toni&Guy TV: Step by step ladies and men's haircut and styling tutorials via YouTube. |
| The Vogue Archive is an incredible resource for anyone with an interest in fashion. Explore back issue of Vogue as far back as 1892! To log in: Under 'Find Your Library', type Northampton College into the box, click search and then select it. Enter your College login details then click 'Login'. |
Health and Social Care
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues. To log in: 1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue. 2. Enter your College login details then click Login |
| Jisc Health and Social Care Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification. |
| Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers which includes case studies, articles on health and wellbeing, money and benefits, carers rights as well as information on caring for specific conditions. |
| The Community Care group is at the heart of your social care career. They offer a selection of products that work together to give social care professionals constant support in the ever-changing social care sector. |
| Mental Health Foundation: Useful website providing a wealth of information on mental health and a wide range of publications. |
| NHS Digital is the national information and technology partner to the health and care system |
| NICE Evidence Search brings together evidence on health, drugs and technologies, public health, social care, and healthcare management and commissioning in one place. |
| Quality Care Commission: The independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. |
| Skills for Care are a trusted independent charity with over 18 years’ experience in workforce development, working as a delivery partner for the Department of Health and Social Care. Their website includes news, blogs and articles relation to health and social care. |
| Social Care Online is the UK’s largest database of information and research on all aspects of social care and social work. |
| Website providing information and advice on birth injuries, which are instances of physical harm during childbirth directly caused by medical errors. There are many types of birth injuries, ranging from mild to severe and may cause irreversible damage. |
Humanities inc. Geography
Coming soon
Media Makeup
Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty.
I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists.
Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides.
Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos.
Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works.
The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows.
MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX.
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
Coming soon
Media Makeup
| Warpaint ventures behind the scenes of blockbuster films, TV productions, editorial shoots and major events to get the artist's own story. Featuring body art, prosthetics, wig work and SFX as well as high fashion, catwalk, editorial and beauty. |
| I Love Body Art showcases innovative and expressive Body Art in all its forms & genres. Thousands of photos by over 200 professional and amateur body paint artists. |
| Kryolan have been supplying the film, theatre and television industries for decades. Access their tutorials for videos, trendlooks and step-by-step guides. |
| Mac Cosmetics are leading suppliers in cosmetics. Their website features international make-up artist profiles and a collection of 'how to' videos. |
| Makeup-FX: Special effects make-up artist Lars Carlsson provides a gallery and tutorials of his unique works. |
| The Makeup Gallery features the work of makeup artists specifically creating female characters for movies and TV shows. |
| MillenniumFX provides cutting edge prosthetics, animatronics, special make-up FX and creature FX. |
Motor Vehicle
Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos.
getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently.
GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News.
Music
Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts.
An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world.
Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores.
Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons.
The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print.
Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists.
Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business.
Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs.
Music Technology: The latest news about music technology.
Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles.
Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years.
Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics.
Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive!
UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news.
The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns.
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Car Magazine: All the latest car news, motoring stories, new model launches, industry analysis and photos. |
| getcalc.com is a universal and intuitive online calculator & converter application to help you learn, teach and practise engineering calculations efficiently. |
| GOV.UK has statutory guidance on the testing procedures and standards for MOT tests on cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles. |
| Motorcycle News: Find sport news, advice, reviews and much more from Motorcycle News. |
Music
| Alternative Press is an American magazine filled with reviews, articles, interviews and music charts. |
| An extensive collection of unique sound recordings from all over the world. |
| Digital Resources for Musicology offers a catalogue of open-access projects. Contains music theory, recordings, magazines, newspapers and digital scores. |
| Future Music Tutorials: Master your music making with expert tutorials, tips and production lessons. |
| The International Music Score Library contains thousands of free scores to download and print. |
| Mojo: A monthly music publication focusing mainly on rock music. Contains a number of top 100 lists. |
| Music Ally has over 15 years worth of information, experience and data on the global music business. Password information can be found on the Library's Moodle page. |
| Musicians Union; A network of over 30, 000 musicians. Offers careers advice, networking and blogs. |
| Music Technology: The latest news about music technology. |
| Pitchfork: An American online magazine that focuses on new and independent artists, although it often includes indie and rock articles. |
| Rock's Back Pages: The ultimate archive of music journalism... Over 28,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, on all genres from rockabilly to hip hop, by the finest music writers of the last 50 years. |
| Rolling Stone: An American monthly magazine that focuses on popular culture. As well as music, it covers film, television and politics. |
| Smash Hits was a pop music based magazine, which ran from 1978 to 2006. Many editions of the magazine have been digitised and are available to view online in this huge archive! |
| UK Music is a campaigning and lobbying group that aims to represent all musicians. Offers research, education and news. |
| The Wire is a British music magazine which contains a huge amount of musician biographies, interviews and opinion columns. |
Performing Arts and Technical Theatre
Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques.
BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers.
The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material.
London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews.
The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues.
National Theatre website.
The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain.
National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets
Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs.
Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information.
Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre.
Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy!
Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews.
The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more!
Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription.
Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information.
The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892!
West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos.
Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre.
Photography
The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required)
Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography.
The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography.
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Acting Coach Scotland offers free eBooks and resources to help and assist with various acting techniques. |
| BBC Writers Room is a fantastic resource for those looking to write for the BBC. It includes top tips on script writing and information about opportunities and events for writers. |
| The British Library has a range of material on dialects and accents. This link will take you to the British Library homepage - go to the search box and type in 'dialects' or 'accents' and you will be directed to a wide range of useful material. |
| London Theatre website: The Ultimate guide to London Theatre which includes ticket information, reviews, news, theatre maps and interviews. |
| The Monologue Database is a large database resource of monologues from well-known dramatists and is intended to help actors find new monologues. |
| National Theatre website. |
| The National Theatre's Black Plays Archive is an online catalogue for the first professional production of every African, Caribbean and Black British play produced in Britain. |
| National Youth Theatre; A charity that helps young people get involved with theatre. Includes information on casting calls, courses and tickets |
| Numeri Danse includes hundreds of videos of dancers! The videos cover a range of techniques (including hand dances). Also contains access to online courses and blogs. |
| Raindance: The website behind the famous film festival. As well as all the news on Indie films, the blog contains all sorts of theatrical and film-related information. |
| Royal and Derngate: Northampton's theatre complex. See what's on and buy tickets or find out how to get involved with the theatre. |
| Shakespeare's Monologues makes finding male and female monologues by William Shakespeare so easy! |
| Stages of Half Moon is the UK's leading small-scale young person's venue and touring company. Includes photos, programmes, news, videos and interviews. |
| The Stage: All the theatre news from London's West End and across the UK. Interviews, jobs, reviews, casting calls and much more! |
| Study.com: Although aimed at tutors there are a wide range of Performing Arts related resources including quizzes. Note, whilst some of the content is free other parts do require a subscription. |
| Variety is an American overview of the entertainment industry which offers news, film reviews, awards, film festivals and box office information. |
| The Vogue Archive: All of Vogue magazine's back catalogue, dating back all the way to 1892! |
| West End Wilma: A mother and son operation that has been reviewing shows since 2002. They have grown to be an authoritative voice in the world of theatre and their website features interviews, competitions and videos. |
| Whats On Stage features daily news and reviews of British theatre. |
Photography
| The British Journal of Photography is a the world's oldest magazine about photography, publishing in-depth articles, profiles of photographers, analyses, and technological reviews. (Registration required) |
| Lens Culture: Magazine website containing reviews, articles and interviews all relating to photography. |
| The V&A museum for Photography collections online. Contains articles and other online resources on the subject of Photography. |
Psychology and Sociology
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain.
Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs.
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies.
Public Services
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues.
To log in:
1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue.
2. Enter your College login details then click Login
The British Army website.
The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms.
The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK.
The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities.
The Royal Navy website.
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous social issues. To log in: 1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue. 2. Enter your College login details then click Login |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission is and independent statutory body with the responsibility to encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination, and protect and promote the human rights of everyone in Britain. |
| Simply Psychology looks at all aspects of psychology, human behavior and how we are influenced by other people and the social context in which this occurs. |
| Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain. Useful fact sheets on homosexual and bisexual issues - for example hate crime. |
| The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. |
| Very Well Mind: Explore the various types of psychology, their history, and the major theorists behind them and apply this knowledge to your studies. |
Public Services
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| Issues Online is an amazing resource of articles on numerous issues. To log in: 1. Type Northampton College IdP in to the box, select it and press continue. 2. Enter your College login details then click Login |
| The British Army website. |
| The College of Policing escribes employment opportunities in police forces across the country; details of lifestyle, pay, benefits and application forms. |
| The Fire Service website is designed to give members of the public an insight into the work of the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Also provides an online resource for serving firefighters in the UK. |
| The Northamptonshire Police website focuses on community policing, crime prevention, community safety and employment opportunities. |
| The Royal Navy website. |
Science
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy.
Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics.
Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy.
Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments.
An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sport
Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies.
Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos.
Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear.
Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching.
Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments.
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| Cells Alive includes interactive modules covering cell biology, microbiology, immunology and microscopy. Genetics Alive, similar to Cells Alive, covers genes, genomes and genetics. |
| Inner Body Explorer allows you to explore the human body and human anatomy. |
| Institute of Physics has many resources for Physics including video demonstrations of experiments. |
| An interactive periodic table from the Royal Society of Chemistry. |
Sport
| Anatomy TV is an interactive digital learning tool that includes interactive 3D models, narrated animations and illustrations as well as more than 250 clinical topics and case studies. |
| Official website of the Olympic Games. Find information on all past and future Olympics, Youth Olympics, sports, athletes, medals, results, photos and videos. |
| Runner's World is the UK's largest running magazine . It offers inspiration and motivation for runners of all ages and abilities with news, training tips and reviews of sportswear. |
| Sports Coach: The aim of the site is to provide information for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports science students and sports coaches on the many topics relating to athletic development, exercise physiology and successful coaching. |
| Sport England is committed to helping people and communities across the country create sporting habits for life. Their website includes news, statistics, case studies, expertise and a sports image gallery which could be useful for finding images for assignments. |
Staff Development
BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD.
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online.
Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification.
Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice.
Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational
professionals.
Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods.
Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers!
Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required).
The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies.
Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need.
Supported Learning
First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College!
To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page.
A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions.
Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room!
National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos!
National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space!
Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world.
Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science!
Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online!
Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game?
A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species!
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| BBC Skillswise: Whether you're at home or at school, you can use Skillswise for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject. |
| David Didau of the Learning Spy is an education expert who has worked to improve standards of education. His website has an informative blog as well as offers for free online CPD. |
| ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching. Read the latest issue as well as previous issues online. |
| Jisc Childcare and Education Training offers resources including videos, guides and learning and assessment activities to support the competencies required to obtain your qualification. |
| Pearson’s website contains online training, blogs, resources, SEN guidance and subject specific advice. |
| Research ED is a magazine launched in 2018, with articles based on current research that has been conducted by educational professionals. |
| Research Schools Network is an expanding group of schools who conduct research into the best teaching methods. |
| Teacher Toolkit: Ross Morrison McGill provides a platform for teachers to be heard. Read short articles from teachers across the country. Great for busy teachers! |
| Times Educational Supplement contains a multitude of free and paid resources. The forum is a great place for advice, support and friendly discussion. (Registration required). |
| The Confident Teacher: Alex Quigley, known for his book ‘Closing the Vocabulary Gap’ is a vocabulary specialist. He writes a research-based blog on how to improve your students’ vocabularies. |
| Moodle Docs: As a teacher in FE or secondary, you may be required to use Moodle. Check out Moodle Docs for all the guidance you need. |
Supported Learning
| First News is a brilliant national newspaper that makes news fun and easy to digest! Even better, their in-depth, interactive articles and stories can be read online 24/7 from home or College! To log in and read the latest edition, you will need to enter the First News Education ID which can be found on the Library's Moodle page. |
| A Bit About Britain is a website containing almost 50 pages of information, more than 440 articles, lists over 900 places of interest and includes thousands of photographs. The articles feature mainstream attractions, such as well-known castles and historic houses, as well pieces about less obvious places of interest, events in Britain’s history and the origins of some of Britain's customs and traditions. |
| Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg is a family science show on YouTube hosted by Maddie Moate & Greg Foot. Series 1 started on the first day of lockdown and for more than three months Maddie & Greg broadcast daily half-hour shows packed with fun, facts and family activities LIVE from their spare room! |
| National Geographic: Lots of 'Brain Booster' facts about animals, the planets, science, history and books! Includes amazing articles, games, quizzes and videos! |
| National History Museum's 'Try this at home' helps you to find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space! |
| Newsround: The latest news articles and videos from around the world. |
| Science Museum: Some amazing learning resources for those with an interest in science! |
| Do you want to learn about the Great Fire of London? This website features a timeline of what happened as well as an amazing game to play online! |
| Think! Take the Lead Game: This fun game educates you on road safety. Can you make the correct decisions to win the game? |
| A website for all things wildlife, including facts and stories, things to do as well as a brilliant 'Wildlife Zone' where you can search for animals and plants by species! |
Travel & Tourism
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry.
The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place!
Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country!
Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations.
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism.
Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area.
Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further!
Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration.
Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world.
Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers.
Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry.
Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain.
Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places.
| Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA): ABTA's aim is to maintain high standards of trading practice and offers news, support and expertise to those in the travel industry. |
| The Best Designs: A collection of beautiful travel and tourism websites. All the best blogs in one place! |
| Dan is a travel photographer and writer. He writes blogs about destinations in Asia, Europe and Australia. |
| Drew is a travel videographer who is on a mission to visit every country! |
| Euan's Guide: A blog dedicated to finding and reviewing accessible travel destinations. |
| The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership: Although this is a website designed for teachers, there is a huge list of websites related to travel and tourism. |
| Google Maps has road maps, satellite maps and the Street View feature, which is particularly useful for getting to know an unfamiliar area. |
| Holiday Truths is the UK's largest travel forum. For honest discussions and reviews, look no further! |
| Lonely Planet: Discover and plan with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration. |
| Check out National Geographic for photos and articles about countries around the world. |
| Smarter Travel contains reviews, advice and money-saving tips for travellers. |
| Travel Weekly is the UK’s market-leading publication for the travel industry. |
| Visit Britain: Discover everything you need to know about visiting England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the official tourism website of Great Britain. |
| Wiki Voyage is like Wikipedia, but for travel! Find information and statistics for a wide range of different places. |