A new style of learning is here! Think of it like a TV show that you can interact with using a digital workbook. You just scan the QR code in the class (or click on the link in the dashboard) to get your workbook full of activities linked to the class.
Each half term, the new learning shows will be streamed live for those of you that like a structured timetable (you’ll see a live symbol underneath). Or you can just watch it whenever you want!
Look out for the AQA symbol to show the classes that are linked to AQA Unit Awards. For these, you’ll be able to join in with the class as usual and then earn a fancy AQA certificate at the end once you’ve shown us the work you’ve completed (more info about The AQA Unit Awards here). You don’t have to be part of the AQA Unit Awards to take part in the learning shows though!
Jobs in Childcare
Live this half term: Tuesday at 12pm
This learning show* is a great starting point for anyone interested in working in childcare, offering insight into a range of roles from early years practitioners and teaching assistants to more specialist pathways.
It explores the key skills and qualities employers look for, and how to present these through CVs and interviews, with examples and practice questions included. Learners will also cover how to prepare for interviews and gain an understanding of the DBS process and why it matters when working with children.
Along the way, there is a focus on building confidence, recognising individual strengths, and taking a first step towards a future career in childcare.
Non Fiction Writing – Advertising a Holiday Home
Live this half term: Friday at 11am
This learning show* focuses on creating engaging holiday home adverts, helping learners build confidence in writing through a fun, real-life context.
They’ll explore examples of adverts, learn how to spot and use persuasive language, and understand how features like headings and structure bring writing to life.
Along the way, they’ll develop their ideas step by step, improving their use of vocabulary and sentence structure, before planning and creating their own advert for a chosen audience.
By the end, learners will have produced a polished holiday home advert while developing their creativity and writing skills.
Premier League Football
Live this half term: Friday at 10am
This learning show* explores the world of the Premier League, building knowledge of the biggest clubs, standout players and record-breaking moments in English football.
Learners will discover key facts about top teams, their achievements, famous players, and major records, as well as looking at stadiums, seasons and some of the league’s biggest transfers.
Throughout the course, they’ll complete a virtual workbook to record what they’ve learned and show their understanding. With a mix of facts, challenges and interactive activities, it’s a great fit for anyone who enjoys football and wants to deepen their knowledge of the game.
Basic Sewing Machine Operation
Live this half term: Wednesday at 10am
This learning show* introduces the basics of using a sewing machine, helping learners build confidence as they learn to thread, operate, and care for it safely.
It covers key skills such as understanding different parts of the machine and practising a range of stitches through simple challenges.
Throughout the course, an interactive workbook supports learning and helps reinforce new skills. By the end, each learner will complete their own small sewing project and have the chance to share what they’ve made, marking their progress and growing independence.
THeart Dissection and The Human Double Circulatory System
Live this half term: Thursday at 10am
This learning show* brings human biology to life through a hands- on exploration of the heart and circulatory system.
Learners will examine a real heart to identify key structures such as the atria, ventricles and valves, while building a clear understanding of how blood moves around the body in the double circulatory system. The course also looks at the roles of arteries and veins, where oxygenated and deoxygenated blood are found, and how everything works together.
With a mix of practical investigation, guided activities and short quizzes, it’s a great fit for learners who enjoy getting stuck in and understanding how the body really works.
The Periodic Table
Live this half term: Thursday at 12pm
This learning show* explores the periodic table and helps learners understand how elements are organised and why.
It looks at the structure of atoms, the difference between metals and non-metals, and how groups like noble gases and halogens behave and are used in everyday life. Learners will build confidence in recognising chemical symbols, spotting patterns, and using scientific language.
With interactive activities, discussion, and short quizzes throughout, it’s a great fit for those who enjoy problem-solving and making sense of how the world is put together.
Humans before History: Stone Age to Iron Age
This learning show* explores life in prehistoric Britain, taking learners on a journey through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
Learners will investigate how early humans lived, from the hunter-gatherers of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods to the more settled communities of later periods, exploring how life changed over time. Using a range of historical sources, they will examine how tools were made, how materials such as iron were used, and what everyday life may have been like. The course also looks at significant sites such as Stonehenge, helping learners develop their understanding of how evidence is used to build knowledge of the past.
Throughout the course, learners will develop their enquiry skills, use appropriate historical vocabulary, and build a clear sense of chronology. By the end, they will have a deeper understanding of prehistoric life and how early societies shaped the world around them.
The Science of ‘Slytherin
This learning show* explores the world of Slytherin through a range of scientific concepts. Learners will explore the science behind snakes, potions, light, deep-sea creatures and magical materials, linking ideas from biology, chemistry and physics.
They will investigate how vipers inject venom, how we see colour, and why certain materials are better suited for specific uses, including which types of wood would make the most effective wand. The course also looks at deep-sea creatures such as the giant squid, alongside exploring chemical reactions and the properties of water.
Throughout the course, learners will take part in practical activities, discussion and short quizzes to build confidence and understanding. By the end, learners will be able to explain a range of scientific ideas while developing their curiosity and scientific thinking.
Mathematics: Planning a Holiday
This learning show* explores how maths can be applied in real-life situations through planning a holiday.
Learners will choose a destination and use real travel information to research transport and accommodation options, working out costs and making decisions within a set budget. They will also create a journey timetable using the 24-hour clock and explore the climate of their chosen destination, presenting data clearly in a graph or chart.
Throughout the course, learners will develop confidence in applying mathematical skills in a practical context. By the end, they will have planned a complete holiday while building their understanding of budgeting, time and data handling.