Online Learning

Accessing ONLINE RESOURCES

GCSEPod is designed to help you with your learning, homework and revision. All students can access this resource via the website or the app.
The useful guide will help you to log in and understand all the key features of this product.
The PowerPoint here outlines how to find Pods, make playlists and revise effectively.

More information on GCSEPod for parents can be found on our Parents' information page.

ONLINE REVISION PORTAL

Access Gumley's bespoke online portal which features resources to support all studies from Key Stage 3 through to A Level. In order to access these resources you will need to be logged into your school Google account.

More Online Resources

Here is a list of online resources you can use to vary your learning during the time we are at home.

Additionally, our own internal Exam Resources website featuring many PiXL materials can be accessed here: https://sites.google.com/gumleyhouse.com/revision/home

Students should also visit our Online Learning page for access to GCSEPod

English at Key Stage 3	Maths at Key Stage 3	Science Resources
English at Key Stage 4	Maths at Key Stage 4	PE and Physical Activity Resources
English at Key Stage 5	Maths at Key Stage 5	'OAK Academy' Government National Programme

Please be advised that although our teachers will endeavour to teach every lesson throughout a full school closure.

Maths
Previews of complete revision books from Open University Press are available using the link below:

Oxford University Press/PiXL Revision Maths (Higher/Foundation)

In addition. there is a list published by the government for all Key Stages below:

Online Educational Resources

Other key resource sites:

Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org

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: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.


FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com
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: https://www.senecalearning.com
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.


OpenLearn: https://www.open.edu/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.


School of Sign Language: https://www.schoolofsignlanguage.com/learn-online/learn-online-free-only/
Free online videos and guides to teach yourself British sign language


Blockly: https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.


Scratch: https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming


Ted Ed: https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos


National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.


Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.


Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons


The Kids Should See This: https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos


Crash Course: https://thecrashcourse.com
YouTube videos on many subjects


Crest Awards: https://www.crestawards.org
Science awards you can complete from home.


iDEA Awards: https://idea.org.uk
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.


Paw Print Badges: https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.


Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com
All kinds of making.


Prodigy Maths: https://www.prodigygame.com
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age and Key Stage 3.


British Council: https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning


Oxford Owl for Home: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age and Year 7


Big History Project: https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi-disciplinary activities.


Geography Games: https://world-geography-games.com/world.html; Geography gaming!