Independent Learning

Independent Learning and Revision 

At HEHS we expect all students to take ownership of their own learning in both lessons and outside of the classroom. We know that if students develop effective learning habits the gap between what they know and what they need to know will narrow. Effective learning habits will also ensure that they acquire the skills they need for success.  

To ensure that students develop these habits we teach revision skills during lessons and tutor time, and teachers regularly set specific revision tasks for homework as part of our assessment cycle. In addition, we encourage students to complete further self-directed study and revision to address specific targets identified in collaboration with their teachers.

Revision

Homework

Knowledge Organisers

Year 10 to Year 11 Summer Work - to prepare for Year 11

 

Revision

Revision Guide

HEHS Revision Guide

Revision Techniques we teach our students at HEHS

KS4 Retreival Practice

Online Learning

Online Learning Platforms

GCSE Pod

Why use GCSEPod?

GCSEPod podcasts are designed for mobile devices, so it’s like carrying a huge pile of textbooks and revision guides around with you everywhere. Have an expert read and explain everything for you clearly and precisely with all the right facts, quotes, keywords, dates and annotated diagrams on screen. You won’t need to use it for long before you feel the impact. Consistent use in just 10 minute chunks is proven to support achievement right up to A*.

It will help you get organised

Create personal podcast playlists to listen to in the run-up to a test or to help with homework. Use the viewing history feature to return to podcasts you found useful or access your favourite playlist to go over topic areas you find difficult. Download exam specific playlists, with everything you need to know for that exam all organised for you.

  • One website, Apple & Android app, over 4,000 audio-visual podcasts
  • Content produced specifically for mobile devices, tablets and PCs
  • Designed to squeeze exactly the right knowledge you need for exam success into short 3-5 minutes chunks
  • Helps you with learning, homework and revision
  1. Go to www.gcsepod.com and click “log in”.
  2. Click students
  3. Click ‘sign in with office365’
  4. Select the subjects you study.

Playlists

Create a new playlist, give it a name, add some podcasts and save. Watch the playlist online to brush up on your knowledge or download it and take it out and about with you on your device.

My Courses

Keep yourself organised by viewing a list of all your exams in subject or date order. View an exam playlist to see all the podcasts relevant to that exam, select the areas you find tricky and download to watch on the way to school.

Assignments

View homework set by your teacher, watch the podcasts they have selected and complete questions to help test your knowledge on a topic. Results are instant so you can see which areas you still need to work on.

Downloads

Android/Windows users can download to a computer first or straight to your device. Apple & Android users can download the GCSEPod app from the app store.

Click below to view User Guides:

How to support your child using GCSE Pod
GCSEPod iOS App - Student guide
Quiz your child
Guide for parents video

Effective Revision Strategies

CAP Timetable 2026 - 27

Year First CAP: w/c Second CAP: w/c
7 11 January 2027 7 June 2027
8 9 November 2026 19 April 2027
9 23 November 2026 24 May 2027
10 14 December 2026 12 April 2027
11 12 October 2026 1 February 2027
12 2 November (TAA) 1 March (CAP)
13 16th Nov (TAA) 22 Feb (CAP)

 

Independent learning guidance for parents

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