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Seneca Championship for International Schools! A Global Learning Competition
International schools are always looking for new ways to motivate students, strengthen independent learning, and build a culture of academic…
Free CPD for Teachers
Seneca offers a huge number of free online CPD opportunities for teachers. Seneca online CPD helps teachers improve their practice from the…
Free Online CPD Course: Metacognition (with Certificates)
How can we help students become more independent, reflective and effective learners? Metacognition — often described as “thinking about…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: MARGE Model
The MARGE model is based on cognitive science and outlines five key stages of effective learning: M – Motivate A – Attend R – Relate G…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: Literacy in Science (With Certificate)
Scientific understanding depends on language. From decoding exam questions to writing extended responses and mastering subject-specific…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: Leadership (With Certificate)
Strong leadership shapes school culture, drives improvement and directly impacts student outcomes. In international schools — where…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: Language Development (With Certificate)
Language is the foundation of learning. From early reading and writing to subject-specific vocabulary in later years, strong language…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: Generative Learning (With Certificate)
How can we move students from passive note-takers to active, independent thinkers? Generative learning is a powerful, evidence-informed…
Free Online CPD Course for International Schools: Dual Coding (With Certificate)
How can we present information so that students understand it more clearly and remember it longer? Dual coding is one of the most powerful…
Free Online CPD Course: Cognitive Science (Levels 1, 2 & 3) – With Certificatee)
What does research tell us about how students learn best? Cognitive science has transformed our understanding of memory, retention…
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Free Online CPD Course: Behaviour (With Certificate)
Strong behaviour systems create calm classrooms, maximise learning time and improve outcomes for every student. Whether you’re an early…
Free Online CPD: Assessment for Teachers (With Certificate)
Effective assessment sits at the heart of excellent teaching. When done well, it informs instruction, supports student progress and drives…
Free Online CPD for Teachers: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education (With Certificate)
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming education, from lesson planning and assessment to feedback and personalised learning. But…
Free Online Maths CPD for Teachers: A Compendium of Mathematical Methods
High-quality maths teaching relies on strong subject knowledge. Whether you’re teaching upper primary, KS3 or preparing students for IGCSE…
Free Online CPD for Primary Teachers: Subtraction Methods for KS2 Maths (With Certificate)
Strong number sense in KS2 lays the foundation for long-term mathematical success. Yet subtraction — particularly written and mental methods…
Free Online CPD for Primary Teachers: Children’s Language Development (With Certificate)
Supporting children’s language development is one of the most powerful ways to improve outcomes across the entire primary curriculum…
How Many Hours A Day Should I Revise?
It can be hard to decide how much time to spend on revision per day. Especially as everybody does it differently. Let’s face it, planning…
Free GCSE History Revision & Exam Practice
You're wondering how to revise for GCSE History? Our guide to GCSE History contains all of the specifications, all of the courses…
GCSE Religious Studies Revision
How should you revise for your GCSE RS exam? Trying the #1 Free Religious Studies Revision Tool used by 2,500,000 GCSE Students, as well as…
Your GCSE Revision Guide - Getting a 9!
Our GCSE Revision guide contains everything you need to know to get that 9 on your exams. Exam board specs, courses and interactive quizzes…
Free Edexcel Combined Science Biology iGCSE Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my GCSEs? 😁 How do I get a 9? If you're trying to work out how to do…
Free CIE Co-ordinated Science Biology iGCSE Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my iGCSEs? 😁 How do I get a 9? If you're trying to work out how to do…
Free CIE Biology iGCSE Higher Revision (Cambridge)
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my iGCSEs? 😁 How do I get a 9? If you're trying to work out how to do…
Free Edexcel History iGCSE Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my iGCSEs? 😁 How do I get a 9? If you're trying to work out how to do…
Free Edexcel Chemistry iGCSE Higher Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my iGCSEs? If you're trying to work out how to do well in your iGCSEs…
10 Principles of Instruction Helping Teachers Develop Effective Lessons
In 2012, Prof Barak Rosenshine from the University of Illinois wrote a very influential article. Based on cognitive sciences and school…
Free Edexcel Physics iGCSE Higher Revision
💥 How do I revise effectively 🤠 How do I prepare for my iGCSEs? 😁 How do I get a top grade? If you're trying to work out how to do well…
Free Online CPD for International School Teachers (with Certificate)
Teaching in an international school is incredibly rewarding. It can also be fast-paced, demanding, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Spanish for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE French for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE English Literature for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE English Language B for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Computer Science for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE History for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Business for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Geography for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Physics for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Chemistry for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Edexcel iGCSE Biology for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Spanish for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE French for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Literature in English for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE English Language for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Computer Science for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE History for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Business for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Geography for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Physics for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Chemistry for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
An Updated Overview of Cambridge iGCSE Biology for Teachers
A Must-Read for International British School Teachers, including syllabus overview, assessment, teaching focus & top iGCSE resources…
How to Get a Job at a British International School Abroad | Teaching Guide
Teaching at a British International School abroad is a popular career choice for qualified teachers who want to gain international…
56% Increase in Top GCSE Grades - Stafford Grammar Seneca Premium Case Study
“Seneca has got great content, it's accessible, it's fresh, it's exciting, and it's introducing features like AI. That's why I like it…
How can Seneca Premium benefit Schools?
Free Seneca is amazing. It will always be free and will always be better than any other learning system in the world. Seneca Premium helps…
Information for Attendees of our Maths Webinars
Thank you for attending our Maths webinar series. Here are the most important links for you: 1. Seneca Maths! Try out Seneca Maths! Find…
Information for attendees of our Exam Prep webinars
Thank you for attending our Exam Preparation webinar series. Over 1000 teachers took part! Here are the most important links for you: A…
Seneca Online Webinar: Exam preparation strategies (2nd episode)
Join us for our second Exam Preparation Webinar on Tuesday, 4th October, at 5.30pm October This is a free, online CPD event for teachers…
Using Seneca at Post-16
Set automatically marked assignments, monitor students' progress & increase your classes' grades on their A Level exams! How does Seneca…
Seneca Online Webinar: Exam preparation strategies
Join us for our first Exam Preparation Webinar on Thursday, 29th September, at 5.30pm This is a free, online CPD event for teachers…
Apply for Seneca Advanced Analytics
Apply for Seneca Advanced Analytics We're providing exclusive and free school reports and analytics for the whole school year! Advanced…
How we use technology to boost learning of our PP and SEN students
Halewood Academy is a mixed 11-16 academy in Knowsley, near Liverpool. We are part of a Multi-Academy Trust consisting of four secondary…
Become a Seneca Certified Educator!
Seneca recognises educators that successfully use technology in the classroom. On each new level reached, you receive a new certificate that…
Access Meaningful School Data in 4 Steps
Seneca is an interactive-learning platform used by over 6 million students and teachers. We apply cognitive & data sciences to double…
Case Study: St George's British International School, Rome
Heads of Departments and Heads of Year are always looking for efficient ways to keep track of what is going on in each class. It is…
Customised Learning Platform for Independent Schools
With Seneca, you can build a customised learning platform for your students and staff. Your school will benefit from our award-winning…
Apply for September 21 SLT Analytics
We're giving exclusive and free access to our brand-new whole-school STL analytics from September on!💥 SLT Analytics gives senior…
Free IB Revision & Exam Practice
You're wondering how to revise for your IB Diploma exams? Our IB Diploma courses contain all of the information and exam strategies that you…
IB Diploma Business Revision
On a related note, try out the #1 Free Business Management Revision Tool for over 5,500,000 students worldwide. We wanted to give every…
IB Diploma Economics Revision
On a related note, try out the #1 Free Economics Revision Tool for over 5,500,000 students worldwide. We wanted to give every student in the…
IB Diploma Chemistry Revision
On a related note, try out the #1 Free Chemistry Revision Tool for over 5,500,000 students worldwide. We wanted to give every student in the…
IB Diploma Biology Revision
On a related note, try out the #1 Free Biology Revision Tool for over 5,500,000 students worldwide. We wanted to give every student in the…
IB Diploma Physics Revision
On a related note, try out the #1 Free Physics Revision Tool for over 5,500,000 students worldwide. We wanted to give every student in the…
How does Seneca compare to GCSEPod, Tassomai and SAM Learning [Infographic]
Infographic comparing Seneca Learning with GCSEPod, Tassomai, and SAM Learning Recommended article: How can Seneca Premium benefit Schools…
Learn English with Seneca - IELTS
Seneca is used by 6 million people in England and the USA to learn more effectively for their GCSEs, A Levels, SAT, APs and ACTs! IELTS…
Top 4 Online Homework Platforms
Schools and teachers are increasingly going online to find tools that can assist you in the classroom. However, due to the fast-paced…
Get a Seneca Premium Demo for your school
If you'd like to see what Seneca Premium would look like for your school, with our MIS integration, SLT reporting, differentiated adaptive…
Seneca Virtual Conference: Leadership through COVID-19
Join us for our first Leadership conference on Saturday 28th November from 9.30 - 11.30 am! This is a free, online CPD event for middle and…
Seneca CPD: Google Classroom & Microsoft Teams x Seneca
If you didn't manage to catch me at a live webinar, watch the recording of this Seneca CPD event below. In this webinar I talk through…
Seneca Virtual Conference: Primary
Join us for our first Primary Teacher CPD conference on Saturday 21st November from 9.30 - 11.30 am! This is a free, online CPD event for…
Slides & Questions for Google Meets
Google Meet is a great way to stream your lessons to students that are isolating at home, but preparing all the resources can take hours…
Seneca Virtual TeachMeet with Sam Strickland: 'They Behave for Me' Liberating Teachers So They Can Teach
We're very lucky that have Sam Strickland (@Strickomaster) joined us for another TeachMeet, this time on Behaviour, on 15th October 2020, as…
A Level Spanish
Following the AQA specification, this course covers every topic students need to know. Through fun, interactive lessons and activities…
Our Parental Engagement Research Project
A wealth of research shows that parental engagement significantly improves student outcomes. We're looking to work with 10 schools who are…
Seneca Virtual Conference: MFL
On Saturday 10th October 2020 Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting our first virtual conference for MFL teachers. Get your free tickets here or…
A Level French - Free Online Course
Our first A Level languages course is live! We've been working on this behind the scenes for many months and we're so excited to be able to…
Free History Resources for Google Classroom
We know that this year more than ever, having quality resources that are compatible with Google Classroom is important. So, we've spent our…
Free Maths Resources for Your Google Classroom
With Google Classroom becoming increasingly popular, teachers are looking for quality resources that they can rely on to work with their…
Free English Resources for Google Classroom
At the start of this busy school year, teachers are looking for quality resources that they can rely on to work with their new Google…
Free Science Resources for Your Google Classroom
This academic year, more teachers than ever are looking for quality resources that they can rely on to work with Google Classroom. So, we've…
5 Top Tips for Google Classroom
Here are my top 5 tips to help you get the most out of Google Classroom: Use ready-made content from education sites which are integrated…
Government Changes to GCSE & A Level Exams in 2021
On 5th August, the government has released changes to exams in summer 2021 for GCSE, AS Level and A Level. We will be working hard to make…
Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing
We take pride in the work we do at Seneca. We support millions of students, giving them access to the best education tool on the market for…
The Seneca Story
Whilst at university, I became more and more interested in how we learn, and how we can learn more efficiently. The more I learned about…
How Teachers are using Seneca to Fill Post-COVID Knowledge Gaps
Students up and down have missed weeks of in-class teaching as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. School closures have meant that teachers…
Seneca Virtual Conference: Sciences
On the 11th of July, 2020, Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting our first virtual conference, focused on Sciences! Use #senecacpd to Tweet about…
Seneca Virtual Conference: Maths
On the 4th of July, 2020, Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting our first virtual conference, focused on Maths! Use #senecacpd to Tweet about…
Planning for September: James Thomas from Coombeshead Academy
James Thomas is a Food Preparation & Nutrition teacher at Coombeshead Academy in Newton Abbot. Recently, I asked James some questions about…
Get Ready for September with Seneca 📅
At Seneca, we're committed to making life as easy as possible to get ready for returning to school in September 😀 Planning for September…
Seneca & TeachMeet History Icons Virtual Event
On the 27th of June, 2020, Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting a virtual event for History teachers in collaboration with TeachMeet Icons…
Seneca Geography Book of the Year 2020
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2020 Seneca Geography Book of the Year award. Seneca Geography Book of the Year Shortlist…
Seneca Virtual Conference: English
On the 13th of June, 2020, Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting our first virtual conference, focused on English! Use #senecacpd to Tweet about…
Seneca Virtual Conference: Geography
On the 6th of June, 2020, Seneca (@senecalearn) is hosting our first virtual conference, focused on Geography! Use #senecacpd to Tweet about…
Join Our Resource Sharing Community
Our teacher communities on Facebook contain lots of tips, ideas and resources! Find likeminded teachers and join in the discussion! Just…
Seneca Virtual TeachMeet with Oliver Caviglioli: Using Dual Coding to Organise Ideas
Oliver Caviglioli is the biggest name in Dual Coding. In his presentation at the Seneca TeachMeet, Oliver explained how to use Dual Coding…
Seneca Virtual TeachMeet with Sam Strickland: Is leadership really a race?
Sam Strickland is the principal at The Duston School and author of the book "Education Exposed". At our virtual TeachMeet, he gave an…
Seneca Virtual TeachMeet with Blake Harvard: Pillars of the Cognition Conscious Classroom
Blake Harvard writes one of my favourite Teacher Blogs, so it was an absolute joy to have him on our Seneca Virtual TeachMeet. In his…
Literacy & Language in Science with Amanda Fleck
As someone who has taught a lot of science in the past, I absolutely loved hosting Amanda Fleck as she talked about Literacy & Language in…
Retrieval Practice with the UK's Best Science Teacher
This week's free Virtual TeachMeet was all about actionable retrieval practice that you can easily implement in a classroom setting. The…
Free Virtual TeachMeet with Jonathan Firth
I recently had the privilege of hosting a free Virtual TeachMeet in which Jonathan Firth went in-depth on his thoughts on Metacognition and…
How are UK Schools using Distance Learning?
In light of some schools closing all over the world, I thought that it might be helpful to share some data with you on how Seneca was being…
How are schools using Distance Learning at the moment?
In light of some schools closing all over the world, I thought that it might be helpful to share some data with you on how Seneca was being…
Update: How has Seneca been used this week?
We thought that it might be helpful to share some data with you on how the use of Seneca's virtual learning platform had changed in the last…
Launching Seneca's Free SLT Enhanced Analytics
Today, I'm delighted to announce the launch of Seneca's free SLT Analytics offering, showing you insights on how your students & departments…
🏆 Seneca Champions League - Easter 2020 🏆
🚨 The Champions League is back by popular demand 🚨 Given the roaring success of this competition on its debut in 2019, we have decided to…
Real-Time Geography Leaderboards 🌎
Which school is eroding the GCSE Geography competition? Can your school weather the storm of your nearest rival in the A Level Geography…
Real-Time Business Leaderboards 💴
Which chain of command has the best Seneca GCSE Business plan? Whose students are reaping the greatest dividends from their Seneca A Level…
Free Key Stage 3 Physics Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise for a test? 🤠 How do I prepare for my assessment? 😁 How do I get a 100%? If you're trying to work out how to…
Free AQA A Level Geography Revision
💥 Want to know how to revise effectively? 🤠 How do I prepare for my A Levels? 😁 How do I get an A*? If you're trying to work out how to…
The Best Common Entrance History Prep!
Common Entrance Tutoring is very expensive. Whichever school your child is trying to get into, it is a competitive process. I worked with…
The Best Common Entrance Geography Prep
Common Entrance Tutoring is very expensive. Whichever school your child is trying to get into, it is a competitive process. I worked with…
The Best Common Entrance Science Prep
Common Entrance Tutoring is very expensive. Whichever school your child is trying to get into, it is a competitive process. I worked with…
Free Common Entrance English Preparation
Common Entrance Tutoring is very expensive. Whichever school your child is trying to get into, it is a competitive process. I worked with…
Free Common Entrance Maths Preparation
Common Entrance Tutoring is very expensive. Whichever school your child is trying to get into, it is a competitive process. I worked with…
The Ultimate Common Entrance Guide
One of the most common questions that I am asked is how to help children prepare for their Common Entrance exams. Preparation and Common…
How to prepare for the 11+?
How should my child prepare for the 11+ is a very common question that I hear. There are a limited number of question types that all follow…
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Real-Time Spanish Leaderboards 🇪🇸
On your marks... get set... go! Reckon your school is el mejor when it comes to GCSE Spanish revision? How about los campeones at A Level…
Real-Time French Leaderboards 🇫🇷
On your marks... get set... go! Reckon your school is le meilleur when it comes to GCSE French revision? How about the crème de la crème at…
Real-Time Maths Leaderboards ➗
On your marks... get set... go! Fancy yourself as the biggest Seneca Maths school? Time to rally the troops and walk the walk! This Real…
Real-Time History Leaderboards 👑
On your marks... get set... go! Reckon your school is exceptional when it comes to GCSE History revision? Or supreme at conquering A Level…
A Level History Revision - The Tudors AQA 1485 - 1603
No constitutional crises here. Used by 2,500,000+ students, Seneca is the best free revision site to study for your A Level History - AQA…