How to access Teams, Seneca and assignments

 

Creative Arts

DT

English

Enterprise

Health

Humanities

Maths

PHSE

Science

Sport

What does Excellence look like

Creative Arts

English

Enterprise

Health

Humanities

Maths

PE

PSHRE

Science

Sport

Technology

Creative Arts

DT

English

French

Geography

History

Maths

PE

PSHRE

RE & Citizenship

Reading

Science

What does Excellence look like

Creative Arts

English

Humanities

Maths

PE

PSHRE

Reading

Science

Technology

 

Access daily lessons in a range of subjects at www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

These lessons are updated weekly so remember to view them each week.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach 

To support the transition from Key Stage 4 into Key Stage 5, we are providing students with a dedicated transition programme and students should have received their progression booklets for the subjects they have expressed an interest in. 

https://members.gcsepod.com/login

https://www.thenational.academy/

https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses/full-catalogue

https://www.senecalearning.com

PiXL

https://students.pixl.org.uk

PiXL School Number: 102950
Password: Indep104

Year 12 & 13 students should access the PiXL Independence booklets. They will find subject-specific booklets to work through independently and help identify their own gaps in knowledge.  Students should use the DTT template to identify gaps and create a plan about where they will find this information from.

These details can also be used for Year 11 students to access Year 11 into 12 progression booklets via the PiXL 6 Gateway folder.

Free revision app that covers every major GCSE and A Level:
http://www.gojimo.com/free-revision-app-exam-revision-help/student-home/

Useful support for extended writing in any subject:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/gothedistance/academicwriting

History Schemes of Work:

Tudors: 
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/history/AQA-70411C-70421C-SOW.PDF

Germany:  
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/history/AQA-70412O-70422O-SOW.PDF

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A Level Science:

Biology 

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402

https://www.senecalearning.com/blog/a-level-biology-revision/

https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/a-level-biology-revision/

Chemistry

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/a-level-chemistry-revision/

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405

https://www.senecalearning.com/blog/a-level-biology-revision/

Physics

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

https://mathsmadeeasy.co.uk/a-level-physics-revision/

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

https://www.senecalearning.com/blog/a-level-biology-revision/

Choose one of the country names to work through 5 hours of learning across a range of subjects and skills.

England

Scotland

Wales

Ireland

Belgium

Netherlands

Germany

France

Switzerland

Czech  Republic

Lithuania

Poland

Latvia

Finland

Sweden

Norway

Iceland

Moldova

Slovenia

Ukraine

Russia

Hungary

Romania

Albania

Italy

Greece

Spain

Portugal

Turkey

Cyprus

Syria

Afghanistan

Pakistan

India

Nepal

Thailand

Morocco

Tunisia

Egypt

Sudan

China

North Korea

South Korea

Japan

Indonesia

Nigeria

Kenya

South Africa

Madagascar

Australia

New Zealand

Argentina

Galapagos Islands

Chile

Brazil

Peru

Dominican Republic

Jamaica

Cuba

Costa Rica

Mexico

USA

Canada

 

https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications/

https://www.pobble365.com/

Young Writers Competitions
https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/KS3-4

Year 10 Resources

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Key Stage 4 & 5 

The National Theatre will be  uploading a play a week to their website.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

April 2: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ by Richard Bean, starring James Corden. Read review.

April 9: ‘Jane Eyre’, adapted by Sally Cookson. Read review. 

April 16: ‘Treasure Island’, adapted by Bryony Lavery. Read review.

April 23: ‘Twelfth Night’ by William Shakespeare, starring Tamsin Greig. Read review.

• On Maths - online GCSE papers, type in your answer, and it marks it for you!
• Dr Frost Maths - completely free to use, and students benefit from an infinite amount of practice with questions that regenerate
• Mr Barton Maths - my GCSE takeaway resources come with questions and worked solutions
• MathsBot - infinitely generated practice with answers, and no registration needed. Try the GCSE resources and the question generators
• Maths4Everyone - an incredible collection of practice questions, complete with full worked solutions. The review sheets and GCSE questions by topic are particularly useful
• Julia Smith’s maths padlet - brilliant revision advice and links
• CGP'S GCSE Quiz comes with a twist... each GCSE revision question is followed by a matching 90's pop music question
• Free CGP Kindle books  (Free until 14th May)

PiXL Maths App for Year 9 & 10
School ID: BU1732

Videos and tutorials
If your students get stuck during their practice, then the following might help:

• Seneca - free online tutorials for age groups. All the maths content is here.
• Khan Academy - an abundance of videos from the US for all ages groups. All the maths content is here.

Free online 10-Minute Tests for GCSE Science
GCSE Science students can check their knowledge with free 10-Minute Tests on the CGP website! 

Institute of Physics (IOP)
Website: https://spark.iop.org/supporting-schools-and-colleges-during-covid-19
Key stages: Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Description: A set of articles and resources designed to support teachers who are teaching remotely.
Registration: not required

Help with accessing Microsoft Teams

Isaac Physics
Website: https://isaacphysics.org/
Key stages: Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
Description: online problem-solving activities and regular live video tuition to support teachers and students. The content focusses on physics but also covers some maths and chemistry.
Registration: Not required, but registration increases functionality

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Website: https://edu.rsc.org/remote-teaching-support
Key stages: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
Description: A set of articles and resources designed to support teachers who are teaching remotely.
Registration: Not required, but registration increases functionality
STEM Learning
Website: www.stem.org.uk/resources/curated-collections/secondary-and-level-science-0
Key stages: key stage 3, key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: an online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.
Registration: Required for some resources

Science Practical Booklet
Practical activities that our students can safely carry out whilst at home.

Spot the International Space Station

Free Science lessons for all:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

https://www.stem.org.uk/home-learning

Science and Maths support and resources:
https://www.primrosekitten.com/

Bring Science into your home with The Royal Institution:
https://www.rigb.org/families/experimenta

Summer 2021 Revision

February Half Term Support - Past Papers

Rainbow Photo Challenge 

Ideas for art and crafts at home: www.accessart.org.uk/art-resources-for-home/

Links to Art resources:

https://www.paulcarneyarts.com/intermediate-drawing

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

http://www.bmag.org.uk

https://www.npg.org.uk

http://www.tate.org.uk/learning/schoolsteachers/

www.accessart.org.uk

https://www.accessart.org.uk/art-covid-19/

https://www.accessart.org.uk/art-resources-for-home

See what you can cook for your family:
www.jamieoliver.com/features/category/get-kids-cooking

Vegetarian and vegan recipes:
https://www.101cookbooks.com/

Recipes from a winner of the Great British Bake Off:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chefs/nadiya

Huge collection of recipes:
https://www.halalhomecooking.com/

 

Students have until the 3rd June to register and complete 20 hours of online Computer Science learning through Amazon's Future Engineer programme at https://amazon.firetechcamp.com/python/

Learning  to code:
https://www.codeforlife.education/

We are delighted to offer the access of Digital Theatre+ to families of our students also. The entire family can have access to watch the world’s finest theatre productions anywhere, anytime.

All you need to do is:

1. visit the website https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education
2. Sign In: Where it states 'Email' type BUA
   Password is bua123

Every Home A Theatre
'London’s theatres may be closed, but that doesn’t mean the shows can’t go on - we’ll just have to make some of our own!'
https://www.mousetrap.org.uk/every-home-a-theatre

GCSE Drama Resources Key Stage 4

Every Home A Theatre
'London’s theatres may be closed, but that doesn’t mean the shows can’t go on - we’ll just have to make some of our own!'
https://www.mousetrap.org.uk/every-home-a-theatre

Learn Sign Language
British Sign Language are currently offering their course with certification for a donation of your choice, find out more at https://www.british-sign.co.uk/

Life Skills
Learn vital digital skills for work and life, for free at: https://idea.org.uk/

National Archives
Explore the national archives and find out about the past from the experts:
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/sessions-and-resources/

Online Activities & Quizzes
Fun activities, games and resources to teach children about money:
https://natwest.mymoneysense.com
Home indoor activity ideas to learn new skills, whilst having fun:
https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/?
Boredom Busters: 110 Fun At-Home Activities for Families & Kids:
https://familyeguide.com/boredom-busters-110-fun-at-home-activities-for-families-kids-2/
Design an Investiture Medal at:
https://www.rct.uk/resources/pdf-pack-design-an-investiture-medal

A range of subject quizzes at https://www.educationquizzes.com

Power of Kindness Calendar
The Power of Kindness Calendar gives you ideas of activities and kind acts that you can do from home:

Resources
Free Science, Business and Geography resources from BP:
https://bpes.bp.com/resources/list/secondary#

List of fun and cheap activities that families with children or young parents can access mostly for free:
https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/things-to-do-with-kids-66855

Online sessions to inspire pursuing a passion, find a new hobby or develop existing skills and knowledge:
https://aclessex.com/acl-shorts-free-online/

Wide range of cool educational videos:
https://thekidshouldseethis.com/

The Jack Petchey Foundation
The Jack Petchey Foundation have put together a variety of resources to help keep you positive, motivated and inspired:
https://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/opportunities/young-people-resources/

The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
An opportunity for young Commonwealth citizens to share their thoughts, ideas and experiences on key global issues and have their hard work and achievement celebrated internationally.
https://www.thercs.org/the-qcec

Virtual DofE programme
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award/register-to-become-a-virtual-dofe-participant/
Award levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Virtual Tours
Visit some of the most amazing museums and galleries in the world at
https://www.familydaystriedandtested.com

Virtually experience Walt Disney World attractions within an interactive 360º video environment:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyJUEtYv-ZW7BgjhP3UbTg

What do you want to do today?
Lots of inspirational ideas:

Where in the World

Interactive games and quizzes to test your geographical skills:

https://world-geography-games.com/

https://www.toporopa.eu/en/

GCSE resources:
https://www.internetgeography.net/

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

AQA Resources

History comes alive with:

https://www.historyhit.com/podcasts/dan-snows-history-hit/

https://www.activehistory.co.uk/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/

History: Journey through nearly 14 billion years of history:
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

Year 10 who are studying Elizabeth I & Medicine:
www.monkeymonkeyrevision.co.uk/index.php 

Additional resources
The National Archives have lots of resources/tasks and interesting information:
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/

Key Stage 4 History

Elizabeth I
Use the link below to research and find out more about the reign of Elizabeth I. Develop your analytical skills by seeing the decades through Elizabeth's eyes. You may also want to have a look around the national archives as there are plenty of other interesting resources: 
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/elizabeth-

Monkey Monkey Revision:
Use only relevant topics from this revision site;
'Health &the People and Elizabethan England':
www.monkeymonkeyrevision.co.uk/index.php

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Visual resources for GCSE History

Channel 5 has a service called ‘My5’ where you can catch up on lots of programmes and watch them online for free. They also have a vast range of documentaries, some of which are extremely useful to watch to aid your study of GCSE history. It is not compulsory work to watch these but if you have some spare time and access to the internet, then these documentaries will be of use to you.

Elizabethan England (already studied this unit, You can watch these to help you revise)

• Elizabeth I  https://www.my5.tv/elizabeth-i/season-1/elizabeth-i-part-i (episode 1) & https://www.my5.tv/elizabeth-i/season-1/elizabeth-i-part-ii (episode 2)
• Elizabeth I: The Golden Age https://www.my5.tv/elizabeth-i-the-golden-era/season-1

Conflict & Tension, 1918-39 (this is the unit you are studying at home, this documentary will give you context for the start of the unit)

• Armistice https://www.my5.tv/armistice/season-1

America: Opportunity and equality: 1920-73 (You will be studying this unit in year 11 but these documentaries are a good way to flip your learning and learn about the topic before you study it)

• Henry Ford https://www.my5.tv/henry-ford/season-1
• Klansville USA https://www.my5.tv/klansville-usa/season-1
• Martin Luther King: Road to Memphis https://www.my5.tv/martin-luther-king-roads-to-memphis/season-1

The Dust Bowl https://www.my5.tv/the-dust-bowl/season-1

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AQA GCSE History Revision

A Level History

AQA Unit 1C: The Tudors

Knowledge Organisers 

 

Revision Books

Listen to a different audio book each day with David Walliams: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

Links to keep fit videos:
Netflex-Board-at-Home-PE

Joe Wicks - Body Coach - YouTube  Channel

Sport related websites:
https://www.thepeshed.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport

Rise Above - Top tips for staying healthy in lockdown:
https://riseabove.org.uk/

Audible Stories from Amazon

'Instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help kids continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.'

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

World Book Day - are also offering a variety of free audio books to listen to. This will cater for a vast age range: picture books, young fiction, fiction and  teen.

https://www.worldbookday.com/world-of-stories/

 

Creative and Craft ideas and tutorials:
https://www.creativebug.com/

https://education.theiet.org/key-stage-1-2-3-and-4-free-stem-resources/home-learning-resources-key-stage-3-and-4/

https://designmuseum.org/whats-on/families/create-and-make/create-and-make-at-home#

https://animapapir.com/templates

http://www.cubeecraft.com/

https://www.paperkawaii.com/

https://creativepark.canon/en/categories/CAT-ST01-0071/top.html

Online Activities

Resources & Advice

Young Minds
Looking after your mental health while self-isolating