What is Bedrock?

Bedrock is an online programme that helps students learn new vocabulary. In particular, it helps them to learn the tricky, academic vocabulary that they will come across in lessons, textbooks and exams. Students will read texts from all subjects and also some texts that we don’t have time to cover in school as much as we’d like, such as Greek myths and legends.

Why our students use Bedrock

At Accrington Academy, we believe a wide vocabulary is essential to both strong academic performance across the curriculum and success beyond formal education. Bedrock provides personal, adaptive learning, responding to the strengths and weaknesses of each student, so it doesn't waste time on words they already know and returns to re-teach words that students have found more challenging.

In addition, Bedrock has launched new levels to provide additional challenges either for students who have worked through all the levels or for those who are more able.

Our Expectation

All KS3 students are required to complete 2 Bedrock lessons per week as part of their homework.

Parental Engagement

Every parent and carer is sent an access code that enables them to look at the kinds of texts and lessons their child is completing on Bedrock. After receiving a letter with an access code and guidance, parents and carers will be able to sign up.

After signing up, parents and carers can access their child's progress and view lists of new words that they've been learning so that they can encourage their child to practice using this vocabulary. Learning new vocabulary works best when these words are used in everyday situations.