Digital Learning & Safety

At SBS, we utilize a variety of approved apps and websites to enrich and support student learning, including tailored tools for our secondary students to enhance subject-specific skills. As new tools are introduced, we’ll keep you informed and ensure the latest updates are always available on our website.

Safa approved apps & Websites for learning (Secondary)

Microsoft Teams

Schools Buddy

GCSEpod

Category: website
Purpose: GCSEPod serves as a comprehensive revision tool, giving students access to past paper questions, targeted content based on their responses, and engaging activities designed to challenge and stretch their abilities across all subjects. KS4 students can use GCSEPod to enhance their revision of current topics, with the platform’s ‘Check and Challenge’ quizzes helping to consolidate their learning and ensure they are fully prepared for their exams.
Age Group: Key Stage 4
Website

Seneca

Category: website
Purpose: Quizzes and learning material are set on the platform to support learning in class and home learning. Students can also use the site for further reading and assessing their understanding.
Age Group: All
Website

Save My Exams

Category: website
Purpose: Save My Exams is a brilliant resource for GCSE and A-Level students. It provides comprehensive notes which are student friendly along with flashcards, exam questions organised by topic and full past papers. Students can access a certain amount of material but are required to subscribe to the paid service for all material.
Age Group: Key Stage 4/5
Website

BBC Bitesize

Reading Plus

Category: website
Subject: English
Purpose: All students will access Reading Plus and Bedrock as their weekly homework as the minimum expectation in English. On Reading Plus, students will need to complete 5 reading tasks and achieve over 80% to complete their homework. These tasks should be spread over the week. Reading Plus aims to develop a student's reading fluency and comprehension skills.
Age Group: All
Website

Bedrock Learning

Category: website
Subject: English
Purpose: As part of their Bedrock homework, students will need to complete weekly tasks earning 20 points or more. Bedrock tasks aim to help a student develop their vocabulary and grammar skills.
Age Group: All
Website

MathsWatch

Category: website
Subject: Mathematics
Purpose: All students use this for their homework. MathsWatch is an online resource giving you access to various tools to help towards achieving your full potential at Mathematics.
Age Group: All
Website

Eedi

Category: website
Subject: Mathematics
Purpose: Eedi is a diagnostic questions toolkit for teachers, students and parents, designed to make learning and understanding easier for everyone. Questions identify where the gaps in knowledge are and then resolve them.
Age Group: All
Website

EduCake

Category: website
Subject: Science
Purpose: Subscription-based platform. All students have an account. Quizzes and learning material are set on the platform to support learning in class and home learning. Students can also use the site for further reading and assessing their understanding.
Age Group: All
Website

Memrise

Category: app
Subject: French & Spanish
Purpose: KS4 students will use memorise to learn key iGCSE vocabulary.
Age Group: Key Stage 4
Frequency of use: 15-20 minutes per day either in school or at home
Username/Password: provided by class teachers
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Quizlet

LanguageNut

Category: website
Subject: French & Spanish
Purpose: Students can use LanguageNut to support their language learning at home and earn points to get them on the school leaderboard. Teachers will also set homework using LanguageNut.
Age Group: All
Website

Alef Education

Category: website
Subject: Arabic
Purpose: The Alef Platform provides an adaptive, personalised learning experience for students. Homework is set using this platform.
Age Group: All
Website

Sarah Polley

Assistant Head

Digital Learning & Safety At SBS, we utilize a variety of approved apps and websites to enrich and support student learning, including tailored tools for our secondary students to enhance subject-specific skills. As new tools are introduced, we’ll keep you informed and ensure the latest …