Remote Learning
Southlands High School has invested in a range of online learning platforms and websites to support students home learning. Below, you will find information and links to these platforms, all students have been issued with their login details for the relevant resources.
Oak National Academy
https://www.thenational.academy
Oak is an online educational platform offering free, high-quality lessons across all national curriculum subjects. Every lesson is developed and resourced by experienced teachers, ensuring strong subject knowledge and consistent pedagogical quality. Its fully updated 2025 curriculum provides a complete and coherent model for Key Stages 1–4.
- KS3 (Years 7–9): Secondary-level resources for core and foundation subjects — e.g. maths and science units logically sequenced to build on prior knowledge. Oak National Academy KS3
- KS4 (Years 10–11): Resources aligned with GCSE-level expectations and often tailored to specific exam boards. Lesson plans, teaching materials and exam-preparation support are provided. Oak National Academy KS4
Maths
MathsWatch is our online platform for teaching and learning mathematics, used both in school and for remote learning when needed. It provides students with access to lesson videos, interactive examples, and automatically marked practice questions that support their learning at home. Students can log in to MathsWatch using their school details to watch teacher-led videos, complete set homework, and receive instant feedback on their answers. This helps them revisit topics, practise key skills, and stay on track with their maths learning even when they are not in school. During periods of remote learning, teachers will set work through MathsWatch and monitor students’ progress online. Students are expected to complete all assigned tasks by the deadlines given and to use the videos and support features to help them understand each topic. MathsWatch can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection, making it a reliable and flexible tool for learning maths anytime, anywhere.
English
For English, we use a range of high-quality online platforms to support learning both in school and during periods of remote learning. These resources provide lesson content, revision materials, skills practice, and exam preparation for English Language and English Literature.
- Oak National Academy offers structured lesson videos and activities that support classroom learning and can be used to revisit key topics or catch up on missed work.
- GCSE Pod provides short, focused revision videos and quizzes covering key English Language and Literature topics. These help students consolidate knowledge and practise exam-style questions.
- BBC Bitesize offers revision tips and videos, advice on developing key reading and writing skills, and example questions to support exam preparation.
- Seneca Learning provides interactive quizzes focused on key knowledge and exam skills. Students can sign up for a free account and use it to test their understanding and track progress.
- Save My Exams offers overall guidance on English Language, including advice on key skills and exam technique. Students can access much of the content with a free account.
- SparkNotes provides detailed summaries and analysis of key literary texts, helping students to deepen their understanding of themes, characters, and language.
During periods of remote learning, teachers may direct students to specific tasks or lessons on these platforms via the Arbor App but students are able to access the resources independently. Students are expected to complete all work set and use the resources provided to support their independent learning.
