DISTANCE LEARNING
All years
All classes have google classrooms with a wealth of materials and links to resources. The codes for these can be found here:
Further resources can be found below:
Years 7,8 and 9
General Online Resources for KS3
| Website | What is it? | Which Subjects? | How to access it |
| Seneca | A website that has online courses as well as quizzes on many subject areas | All subject areas | https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free |
| Quizlet | A flashcard/quizzing website | All subject areas | https://quizlet.com/en-gb |
| BBC Bitesize | A website that has all subjects - lots of information broken down into bitesize chunks. | All subjects | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z4kw2hv |
| OAK national academy | A website which covers nearly all subjects - and has lots of blended learning lessons - usually a video, followed by a quiz to check understanding. | Nearly all subjects | https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-3 |
Subject Specific Resources for KS3
| Subject | Website | Link |
| Maths | Mathswatch | https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/ |
| Maths | Timestable rock stars | https://ttrockstars.com/ |
Year 10 and 11
Online Resources for general GCSE Preparation
| Website | What is it? | Which subjects? | How to access it |
| GCSE Pod | This is a platform that we have bought into. ALl KS4 learners can access it and look at either work set by teachers or use it for their own revision - they will watch 3 minute ‘pods’ and then can use the check and challenge function to test their understanding. Nearly all subjects are on here. | All subjects except Art, Sociology and Health and Social care |
https://members.gcsepod.com/login How to access it - for the first time - a student guide |
| WJEC Blended Learning Resources | This is the exam board website and has links to blended learning resources for all subjects - these were prepared to support disruption | All WJEC examined and coursework based subjects | https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/student-support/revision-resources/new-blended-learning/ |
| BBC Bitesize | A website that has all subjects - lots of information broken down into bite size chunks. | All subjects | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3 |
| OAK National academy | A website which covers nearly all subjects - and has lots of blended learning lessons - usually a video, followed by a quiz to check understanding. | Nearly all subjects | https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4 |
| Seneca | A website that has online courses as well as quizzes on many subject areas | All subject areas | https://app.senecalearning.com/courses?Price=Free |
| Quizlet | A flashcard/quizzing website | All subject areas | https://quizlet.com/en-gb |
GCSE Subject specific sites
| Subject | Website | Link |
| Maths |
Mathswatch Revise Maths Corbett Maths |
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| Sociology | Carousel Learn | https://www.carousel-learning.com/ |
Year 12 and 13
General Online resources for KS5
| WJEC Blended Learning Resources | This is the exam board website and has links to blended learning resources for all subjects - these were prepared to support disruption | All WJEC examined and coursework based subjects | https://www.wjec.co.uk/home/student-support/revision-resources/new-blended-learning/ |
Subject Specific Resources for KS5
| Subject | Website | Link |
| Maths | Mathsauraus | |
| Sociology/Psychology | Carousel Learn |
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Other Resources |
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Met Office Experiments & Activities |
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learnabout/met-office-for-schools/ |
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Myleene’s Music Klass |
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National Geographic 360o |
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLivjPDlt 6ApRq22sn082ZCC9893XtV8xc |
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Eco Schools at Home |
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Scouts Activities to Try |
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Duolingo Learn and brush up! |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals |
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Lit Film Fest Challenges |
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Authorfy- advice and videos from authors |
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PE with Joe Wicks |
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Welsh Libraries Free digital comics |
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First News News and Competitions |
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Reading suggestions and book lists |
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Book news and ideas for teens |
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Reading, competitions, book extracts and ideas
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Free online books, reviews and competitions |
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/
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Writing Challenges |
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Games, advice, audio stories, writing tasks |
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UK Writing Competitions |
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Improving Vocabulary |
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Word Games |
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Tips for Creative Writing |
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Creative Writing prompts and competitions |
http://www.creativewritingink.co.uk/resources/ writing-prompts/ |
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Improving Grammar |
http://www.grammar-monster.com/
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Grammar Ninja |
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Grammar Quizzes and Tips (Grammar Bytes) |
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Literacy Zone (games, tasks, guidance) |
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Grammar Rules |
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Online Dictionary and Thesaurus |
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Games, Tips and Activities |
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Explanations and Exercises |
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Grammar- Improve your writing |
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Hegarty Maths* |
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The Maths Factor |
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
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Sum Dog |
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Corbett Maths |
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Twinkl |
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Times Tables |
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Maths Box |
http://mathsbox.org.uk/homeskills.html
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National Numeracy Challenge |
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Minecraft |
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Scratch Games and Animation |
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Hour of Code |
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NASA |
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Typing Club |
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Animaker Animation |
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TinkerCAD 3D design, coding & electronics |
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Free World Virtual Museum Tours |
https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com/free -virtual-tours-of-world-museums-educationalsites-galleries-for-children/ |
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Music- Garage Band |
https://www.apple.com/uk/mac/garageband/
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SketchUp You Tube videos will guide you! |