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.
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
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:
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- This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision.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!