Customer Story: A parent’s perspective on Access GCSEPod

• Engages students: Fun and interactive content motivates students to take charge of their learning.
• Accessible anywhere: Parents and students love the flexibility of accessing high-quality learning materials on any device.
• Parental involvement: Provides insights into learning progress, helping parents support their children more effectively.
• Builds confidence: Offers bite-sized videos and quizzes that simplify complex topics and boost exam confidence.
• School-parent partnership for learning success: A tangible way for schools to engage parents in their children’s educational journey.

Making learning engaging for every student

For Amy Rose, the mother of Year 11 student Sammy, finding a way to keep him motivated during revision was a challenge - until their school introduced Access GCSEPod. “Sammy immediately loved the videos,” said Amy. “They’re short, engaging, and easy to follow, which is perfect for his attention span.” The platform’s gamified quizzes and dynamic content turned revision into something Sammy finally didn't dread!

Anytime, anywhere learning

With Access GCSEPod, Sammy could revise wherever he wanted. “Whether he’s at home, on the bus, or even at his grandparents' house, he has everything he needs at his fingertips,” explained Amy. For busy parents like Amy, knowing Sammy has access to reliable, high-quality resources any time provided much-needed peace of mind.

A window into progress

One of Amy’s favourite features is the ability to see Sammy’s progress. “I love that I can track his usage and see which topics he’s been focusing on,” Amy said. This transparency allowed her to support Sammy in areas he struggled with, reinforcing the sense of partnership between home and school. Previously trying to get him to explain what he needed to do or how he was doing was a real challenge, so this gave me so much more confidence in his learning progression.

Boosting confidence and reducing stress

Sammy struggled with anxiety during exams, but Access GCSEPod’s concise videos and practice quizzes helped him feel prepared. “The way the platform breaks down topics makes everything so much more manageable for Sammy,” Amy shared. “He’s gone from feeling overwhelmed to genuinely confident.”

Strengthening the parent-school connection

Amy credits Access GCSEPod with fostering a stronger connection between parents and the school. “It’s reassuring to know the school is investing in tools that benefit not just students, but families as a whole,” said Amy. “It made me feel like an active part of Sammy’s education.”

Preparing for the future

Sammy’s success with Access GCSEPod has given Amy confidence in his academic journey beyond GCSEs. “It’s not just about passing exams,” Amy explained. “Access GCSEPod has taught Sammy how to learn independently, a skill that will benefit him throughout his life.”

Engage parents and empower pupils today with Access GCSEPod

If you want to engage your school’s community of parents in their pupils’ learning journey, Access GCSEPod is the ideal solution. Help your students achieve more while strengthening the partnership between parents and schools.