Remote Education

Remote Learning

This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency to pupils and parents or carers about what to expect from remote learning. 

For parents and carers of pupils accessing remote learning, please use the question accordions below to find out more.

Please note that the first few days of remote learning might look different from our standard approach, while we take all necessary actions to prepare for a longer period of remote teaching and setting up the appropriate platforms

 

What should my child expect from immediate remote learning in the first day or two of pupils being sent home?

The first few days of remote learning may look slightly different, and will usually involve work-packs across the four main curriculum areas, Maths, Science, English and PSHRE. This will allow leaders time to coordinate wider approaches that will be suitable for our pupils

If my child does not have digital or online access at home, how will you support them to access remote learning?

We recognise that some pupils may not have suitable online access at home. We take the following approaches to support those pupils to access remote education:

  • Pupils can be issued laptops or iPads on contractual loan, with drop-off at home address
  • Printed materials will either be posted, dropped to the home address or be collected centrally from school
  • Returning materials will either be posted (with pre-paid envelopes) back to school or dropped off to a central return point, for marking and feedback

How will my child be taught remotely?

Remote teaching will vary and could include:

  • Live teaching via online streaming (Teams)
  • Commercially available websites of resources and recorded teaching
  • Printed work-packs
  • Text books and reading materials

What are your expectations for my child’s engagement and the support that we as parents and carers should provide at home?

We expect that all children engage with remote learning. Details to access and times of access will always be shared with parents and carers, with demonstrations if necessary so you can best support

How will you check whether my child is engaging with their work and how will I be informed if there are concerns?

Remote learning will follow our attendance policy and procedures, so engagement and attendance to pre-organised sessions will be checked.

Checking for engagement in the remote learning will include:

  • Daily notifications from Online Learning provider (Edclass)
  • Live registers to live lessons
  • Submitted work frequency checks
  • Attendance calls
  • Attendance and safeguarding home visits (if legislation and guidance permits)
  • Welfare follow-up with other agencies for serious concerns (police, social services)

How will you work with me to help my child who needs additional support from adults at home to access remote learning?

We recognise that some pupils, for example some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), may not be able to access remote learning without support from adults at home. We acknowledge the difficulties this may place on families, and we will work with parents and carers to support those pupils in the following ways:

  • Regular contact from the SENCO
  • Continued annual reviews or emergency reviews via Teams
  • Adaptations to learning materials