Introduction to Remote Learning


At Wallace Fields Juniors, we are committed to ensuring continuity of education for all pupils. This Remote Learning Policy outlines the provision in place for pupils who are unable to attend school but are well enough to learn, as well as arrangements during any full school closure. Our approach ensures that pupils continue to access a broad, ambitious curriculum that mirrors in school learning as closely as possible.


Remote Learning for Asymptomatic Pupils Unable to Attend School

Eligibility
Remote learning is provided only for pupils who are unable to attend school but are well enough to work from home. This may include children isolating for medical or public health reasons, but who are otherwise fit to learn.
If your child is unwell, they must rest and recover. Remote learning is not provided for children who are unwell with any illness or infection. Parents/carers must inform the school of all absences.

Curriculum and Resources
Teachers will provide learning that reflects the full curriculum taught in school. Work will be delivered through Google Classroom and will include a balance of online and offline tasks. Provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and for vulnerable families will include reasonable adjustments where needed.

Daily Structure
Remote pupils will register online at 8.50 am. Families are encouraged to log in slightly earlier to ensure that the device is functioning properly. Pupils will join the class assembly and participate in the morning English and mathematics lessons via live streaming.
During the afternoon, when lessons are teacher led, the sessions will also be streamed live. Pupils will be able to interact as part of the lesson. For subjects with practical elements, such as music, science, design and technology and physical education (P.E) , tasks may be adapted to include research or alternative activities that can be completed at home.

Pupil Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our pupils is a priority. Class teachers will normally check in with remote learners after each break time to ensure that they are managing well and to provide support where necessary.


Remote Learning During Full School Closure

Overview
In the event of a full school closure, all pupils will follow a timetable of live lessons delivered remotely, supported by pre-recorded videos, online resources, independent tasks and assignments via Google Classroom.

Curriculum Delivery
From the second day of remote education onwards, pupils will be taught the same curriculum sequence that would have been delivered in school, wherever this is possible and appropriate. Learning will continue to build pupils’ knowledge and skills cumulatively, and tasks will be set in line with the expectations of each subject.

Reading Provision
The school provides an online library of reading books that align with our reading scheme. This ensures that children can continue to access high quality texts from home. Class readers may be shared through live streaming when appropriate.

Daily Expectations
Pupils will follow a structure like the school day and will take breaks at their usual times. Children will complete a minimum of four hours of school tasks and activities each day.

 Accessing Remote Learning

To participate fully in remote learning, pupils will need access to the following platforms:
•    Google Classroom
•    Mathletics
•    Spelling Shed
•    Times Tables Rock Stars

The children are familiar with logging onto these platforms, and their passwords are kept in the back of their reading record or their homework diary. Please report any login in problems to the class teacher via the office.