MNHQ here: random but hopefully helpful/diverting lockdown links

Free tutoring by university students from across the UK for young people in any pre-GCSE, GCSE, or A-Level subject

They say: 'The Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative was started in March on the same day that the UK Government announced national school closures. Whilst necessary, the closures risk increasing the disparity between those young people who can access private tutoring and those who cannot.

The initiative connects university students with young people who need free tutoring in any pre-GCSE, GCSE, or A-Level subject. Within the first week of launching, we had 3,000 university students express interest in volunteering with us and our tutor base continues to grow.

Any enquiries should be sent to [email protected]'

An educational fun pack for children and young people who are into wildlife

They say: 'A new international wildlife, photography and conservation project supported by 100+ photographers, conservationists and wildlife lovers, including Dr Jane Goodall, Ami Vitale, Moby, Steve McCurry, Ben Fogle, Steve Winter, Joanna Lumley and Thomas D Mangelsen. We want the New Big 5 project to focus attention on the world's incredible wildlife and the urgent need to act together globally to save these animals, our planet and ourselves. On the New Big website, there will be podcasts and interviews, as well as articles on wildlife issues, from habitat loss to the illegal wildlife trade. The free Education Fun Pack for young people includes photos by Thomas D Mangelsen, Graeme Green, Shannon Wild and Andrea Moreno, jokes from Russell Kane, Milton Jones and others, and quizzes and challenges to keep children entertained.'

Experts from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) help families across the UK cope with isolation

They say: 'On the Power of Play online hub, we have been working with the hospital’s Play Team to offer a range of free expert tips, resources and activity ideas to help all children cope with today’s challenges. The Play Team is the largest in Europe and they help hundreds of children every week deal with their treatment and recovery through play. Now more than ever, they want to share their expertise with families across the country, to help them cope with isolation.'

Free educational comics to help children with dyslexia learn at home

They say: 'Aimed at 8-12 year-olds, they teach subjects like Maths, English, French, Biology, History and Geography through funny, colourful narratives. They were created by a young Scottish illustrator who struggled with dyslexia himself at school and developed this unique method of learning to help other struggling readers.'