Remote Learning

Remote Learning
at St John’s Catholic Infant School

We follow non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education on providing high- quality remote education in cases where it is not possible, or is contrary to government guidance, for some or all children to attend school.

This information for parents is a summary of the provision that the school is making for remote learning. Where parents need more detailed information or if they would like to discuss remote learning with the school, they are encouraged to contact Miss Sharkey using the school’s usual procedures.

Circumstances where it might not be possible for pupils to receive in person education fit into 2 broad categories:

  • school closures or restrictions on attendance, where school access for pupils is restricted

  • individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn

Teaching and Learning:

  • We will make our best endeavors to ensure that children are provided with opportunities for teaching and learning that meet the DfE recommendations of 3 hours per day for KS1

  • The recommendations for pupils in Preschool and Foundation 2, who are below statutory school age may vary from those in KS1.

  • The school will make its best endeavours to use a wide range of strategies for teaching and learning. These strategies will be designed to be appropriate for children’s ages, abilities and aptitudes and may include all or a combination of:

    - teaching (online lessons), eg Oak National Academy Lessons

    - recommended, appropriate safe websites

    - home learning ideas/activities

  • Teachers will respond to work sent through via their designated class email

  • Miss Sharkey will also follow up with individual telephone calls to any parents/children they are concerned or worried about or have not heard from

Accessing remote education

  • All classes have their own class email account which has been given out to parents, to support feedback and communication

  • Parents will be informed of the way in which the platform can be accessed and offered appropriate support to access the platform if they need it

  • The internet will be used safely by the school to maintain contact with children and parents to provide support for teaching and learning

  • The school policies for safeguarding, E-safety and data protection will be applied at all times

  • The school will follow the DfE guidelines and make appropriate provisions for the continuing safeguarding, care and support of all children when they are using remote education, especially those who are vulnerable

  • The school will continue to be available to offer help and advice to parents who request support with the provision of learning at home

Please click on the buttons below to read our Remote Learning Policy, Information for Parents and Remote Learning Agreement.