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School Council: an exciting development for Wendover
Wendover is delighted to announce the launch of its School Council, which met for the first time this term. The project has been led by one of our Key Stage 4 students, Ryan, as part of his GCSE Citizenship course, and is already proving a valuable way for students across the school to have a voice.
Online school delivers success for elite athletes
How our personalised lessons release time for training and competitions Freedom from physical classrooms can be a game changer for elite athletes. With busy training
Introducing our new Principal: Sarah Thomas
We’re delighted to announce that Sarah Thomas is the new Principal of Wendover Online School. Sarah is well-known to our school community as our former Vice Principal.
AI in education Part 2: our school and staff
Using AI can help with timetabling and other administrative tasks, freeing up time to focus on better outcomes for students.
AI in education Part 1: A student guide
How to seize the benefits of artificial intelligence and avoid the pitfalls. As a leading online school we have a keen interest in exploring AI.
Fantastic online art lessons at GCSE and A-Level
Art lessons online are taught at Wendover from Primary right up to A-Level. Students enjoy studying art in this way and studying such a practical subject online is easy with specialised teaching.
Celebrating the rich experiences of our amazing online professional teachers
Our professional online teachers are experts in their field. More than that, they bring online lessons alive for their small classes, using their life experiences to share the sort of rich and fascinating details that inspire students. So, we thought you’d like a peek inside our ‘staff room’ to find out more about the depth and breadth of experience our team bring to the education of your child.
Successful international partnerships for education online
Wendover Online School has a rapidly growing reputation for excellence in our partnerships with international schools. In partnership with overseas schools, our specialist teachers deliver a full and varied British curriculum.
Introducing Wendover Online School
From today we will be known as Wendover Online School. Only our name is changing – our ethos, staff and everything we offer will remain the same. Our school has developed into a unique and enriching environment since it was founded in 2016, and we now want a name that captures this spirit.
Meet our Vice Principal – Sarah Thomas Wardle
An introduction to Sarah Thomas Wardle Sarah has over 25 years’ experience in education, working both in the UK and at international schools in Turkey,
How we prepare students for public exams
At Wendover Online School, we work with your child to help them achieve their best results in public examinations. From expert teaching to personalised exam support, we provide a wealth of resources to ensure that our students are well-prepared when they sit public exams.
Meet our Head of Sixth form and Head of Humanities
Rachel provides personal support to each A level student including weekly one-to-one tutor sessions and group tutorials along with regularly meeting sixth form teachers to share ideas and any concerns.
Why do students choose to study GCSEs online?
With flexible lesson times, small or 1:1 classes, and a focus on personalised learning, Wendover Online School’s growing community of GCSE students and their parents are full of praise for online learning.
Come and meet us at the Independent Schools Show
On the 11th and 12th November Wendover Online School will be attending the Independent Schools Show, claim your free advance tickets and join us there, we would love the opportunity to meet you and discuss your child’s academic career.
Pupils’ confidence shines through in Poetry Week
Wendover Online School takes every opportunity to help students explore new ways of learning and grow in confidence, knowing that these skills will be with them for life. In this blog we look at how Poetry Week uses poetry to inspire students across the school.
Helping our students choose their GCSE subjects
At Oxford Education Online we make this choice easier for our students by providing a range of information, taster lessons and personal support to help them choose the right mix of subjects to study in Years 10 and 11. Students must choose a minimum of three GCSE options in addition to the compulsory subjects of English Language and Maths.
A Day in the Life of our Head of Maths
Pip has plenty of teaching experience and believes Wendover’s programme of online lessons for small classes brings out the best in pupils. In this blog we’ll take a look at her role as Maths Lead, and what this involves in addition to her teaching responsibilities.
Delivering an international curriculum for Ukrainian students
Wendover’s teachers specialise in online learning, helping their students to gain the maximum benefit from engaging, personalised small group lessons. We are experienced in teaching students across the world, including those studying for international exams and are pleased to be able to help teach students at the British School in Ukraine.
After-school clubs for our online pupils
In addition to academic learning, Wendover offer an array of extra-curricular enrichment activities, including clubs, meet-ups and online talks that our pupils can enjoy outside school hours.
Exploring connections through weather in Science Week
Wendover Online School’s experienced science teachers teach pupils from primary age right through to GCSE and A level, providing a carefully thought-out programme that follows the National Curriculum but also allows time to explore the broader ways in which science affects our lives and the world around us.
Flexible 1:1 online education is a recipe for sporting success
Flexible online learning from Wendover is designed to allow students and their families time to pursue their interests alongside receiving a full-time education. Group lessons are often mornings-only, so work for many sporting families. Find how how OEO can help with personalised 1:1 online education.
Launching our 2023 Primary Prospectus
You might think that online education would not work at Primary level. At Wendover, online learning for Primary pupils provides a rich and supportive environment for children who are quick to learn the ropes, build rewarding relationships and thrive.
Celebrating Christmas at Wendover
You might think that online education would not work at Primary level. At Wendover, online learning for Primary pupils provides a rich and supportive environment for children who are quick to learn the ropes, build rewarding relationships and thrive.
The ideal environment for an online Primary education
You might think that online education would not work at Primary level. At Wendover, online learning for Primary pupils provides a rich and supportive environment for children who are quick to learn the ropes, build rewarding relationships and thrive.
How do online students take exams?
Whilst Wendover students study online, pupils must take GCSE and A level exams in person. In our latest blog we look at how these exams work, and what does OEO do to smooth the way.
Wendover students celebrate exam success
Principal Sarah Bacon shares her delight at pupils’ GCSE and A level achievements . We work hard with our students to build their confidence and understanding through our online education and support, so it’s fantastic to see them get the results they deserve. Congratulations to you all!
Pupil Spotlight: From home schooling to GCSE success
Learn more about Wendover student, Amelie’s journey from home schooling to GCSE success and how Wendover built the right environment for a positive educational experience.
The advantage of personal projects for online students
Every half term, many pupils studying at KS2 and KS3 with Wendover Online School have the opportunity to choose a topic to study in more depth for an independent learning project. Rachel Smith, Head of Pastoral Care, explains how these personal projects work, and why Wendover believes they are key to unlocking valuable skills for life.
The joy of regular Assemblies in our online school
Assemblies are the perfect opportunity for a whole school to join together on a regular basis to share their thoughts. For an online school like Wendover Online School, assemblies are even more valuable, giving everyone involved the chance to come together whilst giving each child an equal voice before the whole school community.
From our Principal
With the summer term and exams under way, Principal of Wendover Online School Sarah Bacon shares her pride in student progress.
Pupil Spotlight: Making school work around life
How Wendover Online School helped one soccer star find time to study at his dream football academy
How specialist online teachers lead to student success
Director of Teaching and Learning Jude Richardson explains the special skills needed to deliver effective learning online.
The gift of confidence, and why it matters
Rachel Smith, Head of Pastoral Care at Wendover Online School, explains how this online school works with every child to build confidence from the start.
Artistic merit – the surprising success of online art lessons
Stephanie Beesley, art teacher at Wendover Online School on the rewards of teaching art online!
Why pupils find the experience of online learning with Wendover stimulating and fun
Director of Teaching and Learning Jude Richardson explains why students relish the experience of online education.
Pupils share challenges and learn new skills
Rachel Smith, Head of Lower School & Pastoral Care, explains how Wendover Online School used the G7 Summit to inspire pupils across the school
Personalised elective modules encourage teamwork
Rachel Smith, Head of Lower School & Pastoral Care, shares how Wendover Online School creates a personalised and collaborative educational environment through elective modules.
Reflections on a year of learning with Wendover
After a day of fun activities of reflection, competition and skills development, our full-time students had this to say about their past academic year.
How small class sizes online are a winning formula
Parent Luisa Agnew, based in Spain tells us why she is so pleased she chose Wendover Online School for her three children. Read more to find out how an online approach has impacted the children’s education and family life.
Founder Sarah Bacon shares her view on the benefits of online education
Founder Sarah Bacon shares her view on the benefits of online education from small classes to education where students and parents come first.
Science Week
What better way to promote this curiosity than to partake in the national British Science Week? Dan is a passionate science teacher, who cares deeply about sharing his love for science and unlocking the curiosity hidden in every one of his students.
Poetry Week
At the end of November all full-time students aged 7-13 took part in Wendover’s first Poetry Week. During the first session of the week all students and teachers came together to hear me talk about different styles of poetry, read some of my favourite poems and explain the outline for the week.
What kids really think about online schooling!
Indi, Max and Leon joined Wendover Online School after a family move to Spain. Three siblings studying online at home – Is this a recipe for disaster? Was it difficult to transition from school to learning online?
What teachers think!
We ask two of our teachers about their experience of teaching online compared to a traditional classroom setting. Find out what our teachers think about the differences and advantages that come from this approach.
This is way better than school!
Education is the essential back-up plan all talented athletes need to schedule into their busy lives. Preparing for vital exams such as GCSEs can be a challenge of its own but more so when following a sports programme where your heart really lies.
The Launch of our Virtual School
In the UK almost 60,000 pupils are home-schooled every year and this number is increasing. Home schooling used to mean parents being the teachers! But more and more parents are moving away from being the educational providers and are looking towards an online solution and well, this is how we started.
