Remote
Learning Programme
The following resources have been gathered by teachers across the WCTSP and wider teaching community.
These resources have been made available by a variety of organisations hoping to bring about positive change.
If you discover a useful resource that you would like to share, please send this to us at: wctsp@wellingtoncollege.org.uk or tweet us at @wctsp
Resources
For Remote Learning
Use simple self-soothe strategies
Added June 12th, 2020 7:42 am in Health and Wellbeing
Access Creative Education’s free online course “Use simple self-soothe strategies”. The course takes you through a range of practical strategies that could be used by adults or young people to …
Read More >Resiliency skills in a time of uncertainty
Added June 12th, 2020 7:41 am in Health and Wellbeing
The University of Pennsylvania is sharing their course “Resiliency skills in a time of uncertainty” for free. https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilience-uncertainty “Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life …
Read More >Mental health support – depression
Added June 12th, 2020 7:39 am in Health and Wellbeing
Mental health charities are reporting an increased level of symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults and young people. Derby University are offering several short online courses, one of which …
Read More >WCTSP Teach Meet Recording: Remote Teaching
Added May 18th, 2020 8:02 am in CPD
Schools across the Wellington College Teaching School Partnership (WCTSP) have been exploring the delivery of lessons via a range of online tools. If you are considering the delivery of lessons …
Read More >Welling-20 Talk: ‘What makes greatness.’
Added May 15th, 2020 11:09 am in Extra curricular, History
An inspirational talk by Matt Oakman (Deputy Head Academic) of Wellington College on the topic of ‘What makes greatness’. Link here
Read More >Christopher Marlowe’s ‘Dr Faustus’ FREE Course
Added May 4th, 2020 9:57 am in English, Key Stage 5
An ideal opportunity for A-level English Literature students. The Open University are offering a FREE course on this piece of literature, here.
Read More >American University Seminar 29/04/2020
Added April 28th, 2020 11:53 am in Key Stage 4
For current Year 11 students a US Universities Webinar, providing an overview of the US university process and how to prepare When: Apr 29, 2020 03:30 PM London Available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85791485577. …
Read More >Home Workouts Weeks 4 – 6 (Wellington College)
Added April 28th, 2020 9:45 am in Health and Wellbeing
Welcome to Home Workouts by Wellington College. The aim here is to post 20-30 minute workouts, you can complete from home with minimal/no equipment. From time to time I may …
Read More >Wellington College Library News Digests
Added April 26th, 2020 6:42 pm in CPD, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Parenting
The latest news digests prepared by the Library at Wellington College. A superb collection of resources that offer something of everyone.
Read More >Making educational videos on YouTube
Added April 26th, 2020 6:37 pm in CPD
Mr Rawlinson, a Mathematics teacher from Wellington College, has created a tutorial on how to create your own YouTube videos. A great watch that highlights the pros and cons of …
Read More >Science to do at home
Added April 23rd, 2020 7:43 pm in Biology, Chemistry, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Physics
The Royal Institute have a series of short films making it fun, easy and cheap to do science experiments at home with your children. https://www.rigb.org/families/experimental
Read More >Maths
Added April 23rd, 2020 7:40 pm in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Maths
Dr Simon Singh, author of the No. 1 bestseller Fermat’s Last Theorem and The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets has created a set of weekly maths challenges – just 15 …
Read More >Languages
Added April 19th, 2020 5:48 pm in Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Languages
Here are some apps and websites to help you continue learning languages during lockdown and beyond. App for learning a range of languages – Duolingo (including English and Portuguese) https://www.duolingo.com/register …
Read More >Geography
Added April 19th, 2020 5:31 pm in Geography, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/ Natural History Museum London: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover.html Geographical: https://geographical.co.uk/ Seterra Geography – online geography quizzes with printable maps to fill in with capitals, countries, lakes …
Read More >Design and Technology and Engineering and Computing
Added April 19th, 2020 5:28 pm in Computer Science, Design and Technology, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some interesting sites showcasing D&T, Engineering and Computing. How stuff works: https://www.howstuffworks.com/ Scratch – simple computer programming: https://scratch.mit.edu/ Cambridge GCSE Computing MOOC http://www.cambridgegcsecomputing.org/
Read More >Art & Culture
Added April 19th, 2020 5:24 pm in Art, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
The following websites contain information about art and culture: Google Arts and Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/ ArtUK https://artuk.org/ Tate Gallery for Kids https://www.tate.org.uk/kids
Read More >Chemistry: Particles and Rates of Reactions 2
Added April 3rd, 2020 9:15 am in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some questions (with the answers on a separate document) to test your knowledge on Rates of Reactions, supplied by the Chemistry Department at Wellington College.
Read More >Chemistry: Particles & Rates of Reaction 1
Added April 3rd, 2020 9:11 am in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some resources to help you learn about Particles and Rates of Reaction from the Chemistry Department at Wellington College.
Read More >BandLab for education
Added April 1st, 2020 4:40 pm in Music
Providing ‘music for everyone’, BandLab provides a superb learning platform for both teachers and students. Click here
Read More >Chrome Music Lab – 50+ lesson ideas
Added April 1st, 2020 4:37 pm in Music
‘The Chrome Music Lab (CML) – created by Google in 2016 – is a fantastic online resource for music teachers and students. It’s simple to use and its main aim …
Read More >teoria: Music Theory Resources
Added April 1st, 2020 4:34 pm in Music
From tutorials to exercises, ‘teoria’ presents a range of opportunities for Music students. Click here
Read More >Zooniverse
Added April 1st, 2020 12:26 pm in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Physics
Fancy getting involved in some research projects? ‘The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers — more than …
Read More >Computer Science Revision
Added April 1st, 2020 12:17 pm in Computer Science, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Put together by Mr Jennings from Wellington College, FREE resources and a growing library of revision videos for GCSE and A-level students under the AQA exam board. Click here
Read More >Times Table Rockstars
Added April 1st, 2020 12:05 pm in Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Maths
‘In either paper form or online, Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice.’ – taken from their webiste. FREE full access for all …
Read More >10 minute creative writing challenges
Added April 1st, 2020 11:55 am in English
Looking for a daily dose of creative writing challenge? Authorfy have the answer! Click here
Read More >Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Salts 4
Added March 31st, 2020 7:18 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
More on acids, bases and salts from the Wellington College chemistry department.
Read More >Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Salts 3
Added March 31st, 2020 7:16 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
More on acids, bases and salts from Wellington College.
Read More >Chemistry: Acids, Bases and Salts 2
Added March 31st, 2020 7:14 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
More on acids, bases and salts from Wellington College’s chemistry department.
Read More >Chemistry Acid, Bases and Salts 1
Added March 31st, 2020 7:12 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some useful resources about acids, bases and salts from the Chemistry Department at Wellington College.
Read More >Chemistry Reading
Added March 31st, 2020 7:07 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some Chemistry related articles from Chemistry World which have been chosen by the Chemistry Department at Wellington College.
Read More >Fun Chemistry Resources 2
Added March 31st, 2020 6:56 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some more fun Chemistry resources from the Wellington College Chemistry Department
Read More >Fun Chemistry Resources 1
Added March 30th, 2020 7:29 pm in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Here are some fun resources for Chemistry, put together by the Chemistry Department at Wellington College.
Read More >Tips for Parents and Mindfulness (Carwarden House Community School)
Added March 30th, 2020 3:44 pm in Health and Wellbeing, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Parenting
The attached resources have been put together by Carwarden House Community School. These excellent resources provide a series of useful tips for parents and also a set of printable activities …
Read More >Lectures for Economics Extension
Added March 30th, 2020 3:05 pm in Economics, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
The following set of lectures have been sourced by Wellington College to support the academic extension of Economics students. Economic for People with Ha-Joon Chang. Click here The London School …
Read More >Royal Academy Young Artist’s Summer Show
Added March 30th, 2020 11:54 am in Art
An exciting opportunity for young artists! For more information, click here
Read More >Othello: Online Course
Added March 30th, 2020 11:50 am in English, Key Stage 5
For Key Stage 5 students, an online course via edX on Shakespeare’s Othello. Click here
Read More >Maths Challenge (UKMT)
Added March 30th, 2020 11:48 am in Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Maths
For Intermediate and Senior Mathematicians, a collection of Maths Challenge Papers for you to enjoy! Intermediate (KS4), click here Senior (KS5), click here
Read More >Geography Podcasts
Added March 30th, 2020 11:43 am in Geography
Keen geographers will no doubt be delighted to hear about the range of podcasts available via these two links. For Key Stage 4: Click here For Key Stage 5: Click …
Read More >Online Science Magazine
Added March 30th, 2020 11:37 am in Biology, Chemistry, Physics
ScienceMag.org offering a range of articles/journals on current Science affairs. Click here
Read More >Citizen Science
Added March 30th, 2020 11:26 am in Biology, Chemistry, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Physics
Explore the many ways you can make valuable connections, gain leadership in the field, and support the work of the Citizen Science Association. For opportunities, click here
Read More >Action for Happiness – monthly action calendars
Added March 30th, 2020 10:59 am in Health and Wellbeing
The monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. Click a calendar from the below link to download – you can …
Read More >Home Workouts Weeks 1 to 3 (Wellington College)
Added March 30th, 2020 10:52 am in Health and Wellbeing
Welcome to Home Workouts by Wellington College. The aim here is to post 20-30 minute workouts, you can complete from home with minimal/no equipment. From time to time I may …
Read More >STEM Home Learning Tasks
Added March 30th, 2020 9:00 am in Biology, Chemistry, Physics
STEM Learning are pulling together a range of home learning activities for students to enjoy. Click here
Read More >Royal Institute Lectures
Added March 27th, 2020 11:28 am in Biology, Chemistry, Physics
The RI YouTube channel hosts a range of videos relating to Science(s). Click here
Read More >Future Foundations Resources for All
Added March 27th, 2020 10:38 am in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Parenting
Future Foundations have put together a set of resources in order to support schools and educators. Click here
Read More >Courses and tips for online learning
Added March 27th, 2020 10:29 am in Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Parenting
edX offer a range of different courses organised by subject. Specify the nature of the course you are looking for and then see what’s on offer. Click here edX …
Read More >Open University free courses
Added March 27th, 2020 10:24 am in Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, Parenting
The Open University is offering a variety of free courses for all. Click here
Read More >Free online courses for senior pupils
Added March 27th, 2020 10:17 am in Key Stage 5
Ivey League Schools have over 450 active courses available and thanks to Class Central, a collection of these have been made freely available. Click here
Read More >Biology home learning resources
Added March 26th, 2020 5:50 pm in Biology
Provided by www.stem.org.uk For parents/careers or teachers, explore a variety of activities and challenges. Click here
Read More >Free School Closure Home Learning
Added March 26th, 2020 12:33 pm in Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Parenting
twinkl are providing free home learning tasks (KS1 and 2). Use the following link and select ‘School Closure Home Learning’. Click here
Read More >Chemistry home learning resources
Added March 26th, 2020 11:41 am in Chemistry, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Parenting
Provided by www.stem.org.uk For parents/careers or teachers, explore a variety of activities and challenges. Click here
Read More >Physics home learning resources
Added March 26th, 2020 11:39 am in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Parenting, Physics
Provided by www.stem.org.uk For parents/careers or teachers, explore a variety of activities and challenges. Click here
Read More >Maths games and activites to play at home
Added March 26th, 2020 11:14 am in Key Stage 2, Maths, Parenting
Built by Bradshaw Hall Primary School, some suggestions of how to engage 8+ years olds in Maths through a series of fun games and activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFKBhsApuIc&list=PLqE5AZBZkGsaPO0DazsGCyp5VqsZcumBG
Read More >Literacy Apps Guide
Added March 26th, 2020 11:08 am in English, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Parenting
The following website has reviewed and suggests the suitability of a set of literacy apps. Click here
Read More >Creative writing ideas
Added March 26th, 2020 11:01 am in English, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Parenting
Puffin have put together a set of free creative writing tasks organised by key stage and subject. Viewable digitally but also printable. Click here
Read More >Free non-screen activity ideas
Added March 26th, 2020 10:55 am in Parenting
Click here for suggestions of how to keep your young people occupied away from the screen!
Read More >Drama activities to do at home
Added March 26th, 2020 10:42 am in Drama, Parenting
Put togther by Wycombe High School.
Read More >Five tips for happy and healthy remote learning
Added March 26th, 2020 10:21 am in Health and Wellbeing, Parenting
Five tips on how to keep your children engaged, learning, healthy and happy while schools are closed. Please remember you can only do your best. Balance the pressures of learning …
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