Classroom Secrets vs Science Buddies
Classroom Secrets
classroomsecrets.co.ukScience Buddies
sciencebuddies.orgSide by side
| Figure | Classroom Secrets | Science Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Teacher Resource Libraries | 8.3 (#6) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Founded | Classroom Secrets says Claire and Ed Riley founded the company in 2013. | 2001 |
| Purpose | Classroom Secrets creates teaching resources to help with planning and teaching for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. | Science Buddies provides hands-on STEM explorations for students of all ages, teachers, informal educators, and parents. |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] and telephone number 01422 419608 as contact details. | The contact page says technical support will respond within 24 hours or the next business day. |
Plans
Classroom Secrets
- Free PlanFree
- Flexible Monthly$6.56 a month
- Annual Saver$62.99 a year
- SchoolPriced on request
In their own words
Classroom Secrets
Classroom Secrets is a web membership of teaching resources for planning and teaching from EYFS through Year 6. Its subject coverage includes maths, English, reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, writing, phonics, science, history, geography, languages, PSHE, religious education, sustainability, and morning work. Resources come as PDFs, PowerPoints, online lesson slides, worksheets, and videos, with editable files available. The membership page advertises more than 19,000 resources and 140 new downloads each month. Maths lessons combine teaching presentations with fluency practice, adaptive support, reasoning, and problem-solving. Reading materials include comprehension work, guided reading packs, Rise and Read activities, and Reader’s Theatre units. Subscribers are offered access at school and home, with unlimited plays of lesson slides and videos; the terms say reasonable download limits may apply. The free plan is listed at free. Flexible Monthly costs $6.56 a month, billed every 30 days for one user, and Annual Saver costs $62.99 a year for one user. School plans include staff accounts, management, and sharing, with pricing by quote.
Science Buddies
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