Remote Learning

In the event of an emergency e.g. adverse weather conditions, the school may be required to partially or fully close. We want to ensure you and your child understand what to expect from remote education if your child needs to learn from home. Where your child is unable to attend school, they will be provided with remote education for the period they are off.

The remote curriculum

If the school is required to restrict entry at short notice, we will provide workbooks for the first day or two whilst we make the necessary arrangements for remote learning.

Our school will continue to provide the same curriculum at home as we do on the school site.

Due to the nature of some lesson plans we have made amendments to certain activities, e.g. practical science lessons.

Remote teaching time

Pupils will receive 3 hours of remote education a day on average, with less for younger children. 

Pupils with receive 4 hours of remote education a day.

Remote learning approach

Remote learning may be delivered in a variety of different ways, including the following: 

·       Live online lessons

·       Recorded lessons (video/audio recordings made by teachers)

·       Printed paper packs produced by teachers (e.g. workbooks, worksheets)

·       Textbooks and reading books pupils have at home

·       Commercially available websites supporting the teaching of specific subjects or areas, including video clips or sequences

·       Long-term project work and/or internet research activities

Feedback

In order for us to provide high-quality remote learning, we will continue to provide constructive feedback to ensure pupils are meeting the correct standards in their learning. We will use the following methods to ensure your child is learning efficiently and effectively:

·       Whole-class feedback or quizzes marked automatically via digital platforms, amongst many others

·       Asking pupils to submit work for marking at the end of the day and returning marked work via digital platforms

Accessing remote education

We are providing remote education on the following platforms:

·       Microsoft Teams

·       ClassDojo

We understand that some pupils may not have suitable online access at home. Parents should contact the school if this is the case and we will arrange support.

Pupils with additional needs

Our school recognises that some pupils with additional needs, e.g. pupils with SEND, may not be able to access remote education without the support of an adult at home. In order to support these pupils, we will work with you to ensure they are able to access a high-quality education in the following ways:

·       Our SENCO will get in touch with you if your child has SEND to discuss how to support your child’s remote learning

·       We will ensure pupils are provided with regular check-ins with their teachers via telephone

We encourage you to get in touch if you believe your child may struggle or is struggling with accessing remote education.

Supporting your child’s learning

Top tips for supporting your child while they learn from home:

·       Keep to a routine as much as possible so your child knows what to expect

·       Keep active – ensure your child is getting enough exercise and incorporate this into their daily routine

·       Use different methods to assist learning, e.g. online programmes and documentaries

·       Stay sociable – organise with other parents to arrange video calls with your child’s friends so they can stay connected during 

        social hours

For younger children, you can:

·       Incorporate learning in make-believe play.

·       Play educational games with numbers or letters and read together.

·       Involve them in things you are doing, e.g. chores, and talk with them about it.