Revision Books and E-libraries
Hardcopy Revision Guides from our Library
We have an extensive collection of revision guides, for all subjects and levels, available for loan. Please pop into the library for support from the team or check out the catalogue to see what we have in stock.
To find guides in the catalogue search with your subject AND Revision Guides AND level i.e 'History AND Revision Guides AND A-level'.
We will also take your requests for new revision resources!
Just email Library@wmsf.ac.uk, or speak to a member of the team.
Need some help learning better revision techniques? Check out the revision guides we have in the Library!
You can also search for subject-specific resources and wider reading materials to help you prepare for your exams.
Online Revision Resources
Our E-Library
We also provide access to a fantastic E-library of revision resources which can be found via our Online Databases. If you can't find them email us at: Library@wmsf.ac.uk
GCSE Mathematics
MathsWatch is a learning platform designed to support you through online activities, assessments, and videos. Contact the Mathematics CAL for access at: mabdulaziz@wmsf.ac.uk
A-level and BTEC
Philip Allan Magazines make the latest academic research accessible to A-level students, with topical content, revision support and articles linked to A-level specification topics.
Philip Allan Magazines Extra With the publication of each new issue of the Philip Allan A-level magazines, Hodder add extra resources to help you get more from the topics explored in the magazine.
Resources include:
Key topic worksheets for use in class or at home
Revision PowerPoints to explain important topics
Teaching notes with suggestions on how to develop article content in class
Weblinks for further independent research
Revision exercises to consolidate knowledge
Podcasts, videos and much more
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines. Good for extension reading if you are aiming for the highest grades.
ProQuest contains a range of over 4,000 academic journal titles for the entire range of disciplines. Good for extension reading if you are aiming for the highest grades.
Free Web
GCSE
BBC Bitesize has plenty of guides to help you navigate your revision priorities, understand what to expect in exams, and look after your own wellbeing throughout revision and exams.
You can also sign up and create your own personalised revision timetable, objectives and revision packs with My Bitesize.
GCSE and A-Level
Although not specifically created to provide support to UK qualifications Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalised learning dashboard that can compliment your textbooks, revision guides and extension reading and practice.
Public Libraries Physical and E-Libraries
As well as our collection of books, periodicals, magazines and E-resources don't forget the other fantastic library services that are available to help you with revision by providing physical and E-resources!
Public Libraries Catalogues and E-libraries for Hammersmith & Fulham and our Surrounding Boroughs
Kensinington & Chelsea Online Resources and Digital Library
Open Library E-books
Open Library has lots of useful books and resources covering a wide range of topics, that are free and easy to access. All you need to do is create an account and you're good to go!
This is really useful if you need extra resources to supplement your studies, or just want to access books online, outside the Library.
RNIB Bookshare Library
We subscribe to the RNIB Bookshare platform for those students who need to read in accessible formats because of a print impairment. Speak to a member of the Library or the Learning Support Teams to be signed up. Once signed up you can;
Listen to books with high quality text-to-speech voices
Hear and see highlighted words on screen
Read with digital braille or enlarged fonts
Create physical braille or large print
Read directly from your Internet browser
And more!
More information will be made available from the Learning Support Team and the Head of the Student Support Hub Lucia is our link who can tell you more about the service.
We can also take requests to buy books in accessible formats, such as audio and large print, just make your request in person in the Library or email us at Library@wmsf.ac.uk