Home Learning Resources

During periods of school closure, staff will be providing work to students via Microsoft Teams [see Remote Learning Policy]. Individual students who are self-isolating will be provided with work via Show My Homework.

As well as GCSEPod and PiXL Independence, there are a myriad of resources available to parents/carers and students to use independently, to support learning or to do something new. Below is a list of just some of the resources available to you.

  • OCR GCSE PE Revision - this website is available to all students who are studying OCR GCSE Physical Education, to help aid revision and provide support during GCSE's

  • My Tutor Online - free daily lunchtime live group webinar tutorials, as well as short explainer videos and written resources, covering common tricky topics across a range of GCSE subjects. Also provide one-to-one tuition, but this requires a subscription.

  • National Literacy Trust Family Zone - free reading and writing resources, audiobooks, videos, competitions and reading challenges.

  • Pobble365 - one picture. One teaching resource. Every day. To encourage creativity and imaginative writing.

  • NHS Fitness Studio - choose a workout from the NHS Fitness Studio's range of online exercise videos

  • Skills Builder - home learning resources available to support parents and carers to continue building their children's essential skills.

  • Khan Academy - especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.

  • BBC Bitesize - free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.

  • Futurelearn - free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).

  • Seneca - for those revising at any level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.

  • Openlearn - free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.

  • Blockly - learn computer programming skills - fun and free.

  • Scratch - creative computer programming

  • Ted Ed - all sorts of engaging educational videos

  • National Geographic Kids - activities and quizzes for younger kids.

  • Duolingo - learn languages for free. Web or app.

  • The Kids Should See This - wide range of cool educational video

  • Crash Course - YouTube videos on many subjects

  • iDEA Awards - digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

  • Paw Print Badges - free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

  • Tinkercad - a free, easy -to-use app for 3-D designs, electronics and coding

  • British Council - resources for English language learning

  • Big History Project - aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.

  • Geography Games - Geography gaming!

  • The Artful Parent - good, free art activities

  • DK Find Out - search, learn, and explore information, with a variety of activities and quizzes

  • Twinkl - this is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but covers a wide range of topic. Most suitable for Years 7 and 8.

  • Q Files - Often called the "Children's Wikipedia", Q-files is a huge information site with subjects specifically chosen for children. Q-files are offering FREE access until the end of July to support learning from home.

  • The Economist - Encourage critical thinking at home by receiving a weekly resource bulletin full of engaging, child-led activities.