Home Learning
In this section you will find support for students who are working from home. These can be used alongside or to supplement the work packs that have been posted home.
If you are unsure about elements of student work, please do contact the Remote Learning Team for advice during school hours and we will endeavour to get back to you as quickly as possible.
Any written work can either be completed in the students exercise book or emailed back to the remote leads listed below. The exercise books will be collected upon the students return to school and any emails will be forwarded to the relevant teacher.
Lower Academy
Year 7 – Ms S Forecast:
sforecast@basildonacademies.org.uk
Year 8 – Ms V Oddy:
voddy@basildonacademies.org.uk
Year 9 – Mr S Knowles:
sknowles@basildonacademies.org.uk
Upper Academy
Year 10 – Ms N Abraham:
nabraham@basildonacademies.org.uk
Year 11 – Mrs T Smith:
tsmith@basildonacademies.org.uk
Year 12 & 13 – Ms K Charman:
kcharman@basildonacademies.org.uk
If you need to escalate a query at any point or need more general Home Learning advice, please do contact the cross-site lead:
Cross Site Senior Lead – Ms S Rayner:
srayner@basildonacademies.org.uk
Suggested Home Learning Timetables
BBC EDUCATION
DODDLE - Years 7-11
GCSEPOD - YEARS 7-11
OPEN LEARN - OPEN UNIVERSITY RESOURCES FOR SIXTH FORM STUDENTS
Seneca - yEARS 9-11 & SIXTH FORM
SIXTH FORM
PiXL
PiXL School Number: 102950
Password: Indep104Year 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
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/
TWINKL - FREE ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
A message from Twinkl;
Parents, carers and teachers are looking for ways to ensure the continuity of education during school closures so that no children miss out on valuable learning time.
To support you during this period, Twinkl is offering every parent and carer access to all Twinkl resources with a One Month Ultimate Membership, totally free of charge.
Setting this up is really easy to do - go to www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS
It’s easy to arrange access yourself through our website. If you do have any questions please get in touch with our TwinklCares team. As we are supporting people globally please bear in mind that we are receiving a large number of enquiries so please only get in touch if your enquiry is of an urgent nature at twinklcares@twinkl.co.uk
You can also visit our website - www.twinkl.co.uk
AROUND THE WORLD - yEARS 7-9
Every day we will travel to a new country and explore.
England
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Around the World - England - Slide Show - 24th March |
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Around the World - England Learning Plan |
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Premier League problems (answers included) |
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London Underground Problem Solving |
Scotland
Wales
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Around the World - Wales - Slide Show - 26th March |
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Around the World - Wales Learning Plan |
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Wales Maths Answer Check |
Ireland
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Around the World - Ireland - Slide Show - 27th March |
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Around the World - Ireland Learning Plan |
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Around the World - Ireland - Titanic Eye Witness Accounts |
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Ireland Answer Check |
Belgium
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Around the World - Belgium - 30th March |
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Football angles with answers |
Netherlands
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Around the World - Netherlands - 31st March |
Germany
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Around the World - Germany - 1st April |
France
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Around the world - France - 2nd April |
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Causes of the French Revolution |
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Answers - French Revolution |
Switzerland
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Around the World - Switzerland - 3rd April |
ENGLISH
Young Writers Competitions
https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/KS3-4
Year 10 Resources
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Literature Revision |
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An Inspector Calls +Poetry Extension Booklet |
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Sign of 4 + Macbeth Extended Booklet |
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Unseen +Poetry Revision Guide |
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Suggested Resources |
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.
MATHS FOR yEARS 9-11
- 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
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.
SCIENCE
Science Practical Booklet
Practical activities that our students can safely carry out whilst at home.
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Science Practical Booklet - Home Learning |
Spot the International Space Station
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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
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Half Term Revision Biology Paper 2 Foundation |
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Half Term Revision Biology Paper 2 Higher |
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Half Term Revision Chemistry Paper 2 Foundation |
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Half Term Revision Chemistry Paper 2 Higher |
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Half Term Revision Physics Paper 2 Foundation |
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Half Term Revision Physics Paper 2 Higher |
ART
Ideas for art and crafts at home: www.accessart.org.uk/art-resources-for-home/
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Art - GCSE - Developing Project Ideas - Student Booklet |
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Art at home |
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Firstsite - Art is where the home is |
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Self Care Through Art |
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.tate.org.uk/learning/schoolsteachers/
CATERING
See what you can cook for your family:
www.jamieoliver.com/features/category/get-kids-cooking
DRAMA
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:
- visit the website https://www.digitaltheatreplus.com/education
- 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
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GCSE Drama - Blood Brothers - Student Booklet |
Easter Break Activities
ENRICHMENT
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
First Aid
On Friday 3rd April, Green Box First Aid training are launching a Free, Live, First Aid Course for Kids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3y_WE75UJs
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/
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:
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Power of Kindness Calendar - Blank Calendar |
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Power of Kindness Calendar - My Kind Acts |
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Power of Kindness Calendar - Supporting Activities for Learners |
Resources
Free Science, Business and Geography resources from BP:
https://bpes.bp.com/resources/list/secondary#
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 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
GEOGRAPHY
Interactive games and quizzes to test your geographical skills:
https://world-geography-games.com/
GCSE resources:
https://www.internetgeography.net/
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
AQA Resources
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Geog your memory revision guide! Paper 1 |
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Geog your memory revision guide! Paper 2 |
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Geog your memory revision guide! Sample question |
HISTORY
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
AQA GCSE History Revision
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How Do We Revise for History |
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Elizabeth I Revision Guide |
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Britain Health and the People Revision Guide |
A Level History
AQA Unit 1C: The Tudors
Knowledge Organisers
Revision Books
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Workbook for Henry VIII |
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Henry VII and VIII Revision Booklet |
LANGUAGES
| www.languagesonline.org.uk/ |
| https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/ |
| www.duolingo.com/ |
| https://www.memrise.com/ |
LITERACY
Listen to a different audio book each day with David Walliams: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
PE
Links to keep fit videos:
Netflex-Board-at-Home-PE
Joe Wicks - Body Coach - YouTube Channel
Sport related websites:
https://www.thepeshed.com/
READING
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.'