How to Support My Child's Progress

Year 10 and 11 GCSE Revision Guides

A Level students can find the guides in the updated course handbook available on the sixth form section of the website

As a school, we have signed up to Seneca Premium, an online learning platform to support students learning at home. The software is specifically designed to support students with their learning at school and aligns closely with many examination courses at GCSE and A-Level. Access is free for all students. It is also possible to use Seneca Learning in order to review past topics and practice current topics by using the search function.

To access this software, please follow the steps below:

1) On an internet browser, go to https://senecalearning.com/

2) On another tab, students should sign on to Office365 with their school email and password. 

3) Return to Seneca and click ‘Login’. Students should then select "Log in with Microsoft". If students are prompted to log in with a password the first time this will be Seneca2020. If this does not work, students should access their accounts using the ‘forgot my password’ link. Students must use their school email address to access content.

4)  Students will then be able to search content specific to the courses that they are studying to ensure that their home study is fully aligned with what they are learning in school. Many teachers will be uploading specific courses and assignments to Seneca and it may be used as a homework tool. To create a parent account which links to your child’s account, please follow the instructions available at: https://app.senecalearning.com/parent/monitoring/overview

Many resources that are used in school are published on the following website and align very closely to the Wye School curriculum. Resources can be found at: https://curriculum.unitedlearning.org.uk/  Students will be able to login using their school username (forename.surname@wyeschool.org.uk) and their normal school password. These resources include pre-recorded video lessons that students can use to revise chosen topics for most subjects. 

Students will be set homework on Sparx Maths in Y7-11 but students can also use this for independent learning. It contains tutorials and quizzes on all topics they will learn throughout the year and is linked to the curriculum. This means that any questions that appear on their Sparx for that week have already been studied in class. These questions will adapt to your child’s ability level over time to ensure they have the appropriate level of challenge. Students need to sign onto their office365 account then open Sparx Maths from Google which will sign them using their school username and password. For any issues with the platform please contact either your child's Maths teacher or leon.morris@wyeschool.org.uk (Head of Maths)

This platform is to support students in PE and Sports Science, particularly at GCSE and A Level with their learning outside of the classroom. Mr Sparks will send additional guidance to all PE GCSE and A-Level students should you have difficulty accessing this website.

Sparx Reader

Students have access to Sparx Reader and will be set homework using the platform each week at KS3. The reading will adapt to your child’s ability level over time to ensure they have the appropriate level of challenge. Students should prioritise the reading of the book over the literacy games but both are beneficial. Students need to sign onto their office365 account then open Sparx Reader from Google which will sign them using their school username and password. Please contact Ms Williams and Ms Fox to reset for your child’s username and password if necessary, at charlene.williams@wyeschool.org.uk and sophie.fox@wyeschool.org.uk 

MFL - LanguageNut

As a school we have signed up to Languagenut to consolidate learning from the classroom for students at home.  This platform is a great way for students to practise listening, reading and writing skills linked to our curriculum.  Students can also use this platform as a revision tool to access past topics that have been studied in class.  Username and passwords will have been issued by Nadine Savage or Isabelle Lee.  If your child cannot remember the password, then please ask them to contact their class teacher from a school email address at nadine.savage@wyeschool.org.uk or isabelle.lee@wyeschool.org.uk 

What equipment does my child need to access their learning each day?

Please ensure your child has access to the following equipment every day in order to access their learning.

Pen, pencil, Dry-wipe pen (for mini whiteboards), ruler (with cm and mm), highlighter, compass and protractor. Students should also have access to a scientific calculator each day (the following have all the functions students will need in KS4 and KS5 Casio 85GT CW, Casio 85GT X, Casio fx991EX, Casio 83GT CW or Casio fx991 CW).

All of this equipment is available to buy with cash from the school reception during break and lunchtimes apart from the scientific calculators.

Other advice on supporting and engaging with your child’s learning include:

• Ensure your child is ready to learn before the start of the school day. This includes making sure your child is awake, has had breakfast and has their exercise books, equipment and a water bottle.
• Make sure your child has a distraction-free environment to complete homework. This can include keeping background noises to a minimum, ensuring your child has turned off their notifications on personal devices and is not getting distracted by other people.
• Have a routine in order to complete homework or revision so that all work can be completed within a particular timeframe, allowing for downtime each day.
• Regularly asking your child the following questions will help you connect with their learning.
  • What lessons did you have today?
  • What have you been learning in your lesson?
  • What work have you produced?
  • What homework do you need to complete?
• Discussing your child’s goals with them can help them stay focused when revising for examinations.