Customer Story: The Stonehenge School

Transforming weekly learning routines

For Mrs Stanford, Access GCSEPod is now an essential tool for setting weekly English homework with her Year 10 and Year 11 students.

“I use it to set weekly English homework for students, especially Year 10 and Year 11. It’s so easy to access and the videos are really student friendly,” she explains.

The consistency of this routine has been instrumental in helping students build positive study habits. By embedding Access GCSEPod into weekly practice, students know what to expect, and teachers benefit from the structure it provides.

“Keep a routine, set it every week on a set day. Students will get used to it. You’ll get more confident and, as it’s so student friendly, kids will love it.”

Encouraging independence and confidence

The platform has made a clear difference to student engagement and self-motivation. Mrs Stanford has seen Access GCSEPod boost independent learning and confidence, particularly during revision periods.

“It’s excellent for revision purposes prior to mock exams. It’s achievable for all students and supports truly independent learning.” 

The accessible video format and clear structure mean that every learner, including those with additional needs, can benefit from revisiting key topics at their own pace.

“It’s definitely accessible to all students, including SEN students,” Mrs Stanford adds.

Saving time and supporting teachers

The benefits aren’t limited to students. Eva has found that Access GCSEPod helps to reduce workload, especially with the latest AI-marking features.

“It absolutely saves time, especially now with AI marking.”

By automating aspects of feedback and providing ready-to-use resources, teachers can focus more on supporting student understanding rather than managing admin tasks.

Reinforcing key knowledge

When it comes to tackling knowledge-heavy content like literature texts, Access GCSEPod has provided a powerful way to keep information fresh in students’ minds.

“Literature text revision is a big challenge as it’s so knowledge based. Regular revision and revisiting these texts help students retain the information,” says Mrs Stanford.

The platform’s on-demand videos and structured resources give students the chance to revisit complex material as often as needed, reinforcing their learning over time.

Looking ahead

Even as the school experiments with new homework systems, Access GCSEPod remains a vital part of the learning landscape at The Stonehenge School.

“Now we use Carousel for homework, but GCSEPod is still a big part of students’ learning,” Mrs Stanford concludes.

For The Stonehenge School, Access GCSEPod continues to play an important role in helping students feel confident, independent, and prepared — both for their exams and beyond.

Key Results:

• Builds confident, independent learners
• Saves teacher time with AI-marking features
• Supports revision and knowledge retention
• Accessible for all learners, including SEN students

About Access GCSEPod

Access GCSEPod provides expertly designed, exam-board aligned video resources and AI-powered assessment tools that help students revise smarter and teachers save time.