In September 2020, all our classes returned to full-time education. Although we hope that the majority of our children will now have an uninterrupted experience, there is the possibility that an individual child, a class bubble, or indeed the whole school, will need to self-isolate for a period of time.
In previous years, remote learning was something for the future. However in these changing times, our staff are currently working tirelessly to build our school capability to educate pupils remotely, where this is needed.
We have therefore put in place a plan for remote learning so that all children can continue with their education. This meets the expectations set out in the DfE guidance ‘Remote Education Support’.
If your child is self-isolating or if the bubble bursts and the children are learning from home, we can ensure that their learning continues and that the remote education is high quality, safe and aligns as closely as possible with in-school provision.
As a school we will be using Microsoft Teams online learning platform for pupils as our main system. Microsoft Teams provides a wealth of opportunities to develop our home (remote) learning and will provide further interaction and communication with yourselves and your children.
Work can be downloaded via Microsoft Teams, with pupils accessing this by logging in with their unique username and password.
Please see the letter to parents/carers in conjunction with the Action Plan about remote learning for more information.
If a child does not have access to a computer/laptop and/or the internet, the school will do all it can to support children. Where funding can be accessed, remote devices (eg, laptops) and/or 4G connections will be sought, particularly for disadvantaged children. Parents please make the school aware of any barriers to the access remote learning.
Remote Learning Action Plan Online Learning Platform for Pupils - Letter to Parents
Remote learning activity packs for Foundation stage children include:
Remote Learning Plan Helpful Overview
Learning from Home Guidance for EY Y1 and Y2
Remote Learning and Curriculum Update 13th January 2021
Supporting parents and carers at home - What schools can do to help
Rapid evidence assessment - Distance learning
Working with parents to support children's learning
Restricting attendance during the national lockdown: Guidance for all schools
Supporting your children's remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Screen Savers (beaconhouse.org.uk) - Remote Learners Top tips for supporting you if you are spending lots of time looking at a screen.
Positive Comments about Remote Learning
SUBJECT |
WEB LINK |
DETAIL |
MATHS |
Using White Rose maths, children will be guided to the appropriate year group they are in and to one of the topics available. They then select a lesson to complete; this includes a video and subsequent questions. |
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ttrockstars.com | Who will be the next Times Tables Grand Champion? Children have their own TTRockStars login details to practice and rehearse their times-tables at the appropriate level. For FS/KS1 you may also use ‘NUMBER Blocks.’ | |
READING |
home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/free-ebooks then go to class log in tab 2 Reading books will be sent home with your child
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Reading is everything. Read as much as you can at home. Children are to read from their own reading book or download and read a free e-book from Oxford Owl. Use class login page to select a book and enjoy! |
wordsforlife.org.uk | Age ranges- select for wide range of reading activities. | |
booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading | Meet authors, listen to stories and join in. | |
WRITING |
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A brilliant, fun and entertaining way to write. |
wordsforlife.org.uk | Age ranges- select for wide range of writing activities. | |
literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone | Wide range of reading and writing activities, stories to listen to, authors talking etc. | |
SPELLING |
Keep on top of your spellings with the Spelling Shed. Log in and see what your teacher has set for you. |
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PHONICS |
Mrs J Smith (Key Stage 1 Lead) will be creating Phonic videos for each phase |
Phonic videos for each phase - these will be uploaded to Microsoft Teams. |
FOUNDATION SUBJECTS |
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/this-terms-topics OR |
Your teacher will guide you whether to use BBC Bite Size OR the Oak Academy. Feel free to do extra. Children can select their year group and subject (science, history or geography) then complete a relevant learning activity linked to their classroom learning. |
www.purplemash.com | Use your Purple Mash account to do some great IT work. |
www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/young-people/resources-3-11s | SMSC – safer internet | |
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6gGtLyXoeq9x1LWHPUs94TB8HQZfGoCq | PE | |
www.place2be.org.uk | Mental health link | |
hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk | Hungry little minds- FS and KS1 | |
www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people | Tiny happy people- FS and KS1 | |
literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone | National Literacy trust family zone 5.6 from latest dfe guidance |