If a group of pupils (class or year half) is self-isolating, then work will be set by class teachers for each timetabled lesson via ClassCharts. This work will be uploaded onto ClassCharts when the teacher is next due to have a lesson with that class. Pupils have automatic access to MathsWatch and can also use the reading materials and any additional workbooks and revision guides that the school has provided.  Teachers will be preparing video based, recorded resources for our YouTube page. These resources will either contain tasks for pupils to complete or will be linked into PowerPoint based tasks that the teachers have prepared to go with the videos. The use of recorded videos allows pupils to pause and rewind/fast forward up to areas that they need more help with and also allow pupils to learn at their own pace rather than having time limited constraints. 

If a single pupil is self-isolating, then pupils will receive a pack of workbooks and instructions on what to complete from their class teachers based on what pupils are currently studying in class. These packs will be delivered to the home within 48 hours of a pupil being sent home from school. Pupils also have automatic access to MathsWatch to continue with their learning on this platform.

Yes, the curriculum continues as it would if pupils were in school. The pace of the learning is determined by the work submitted and reviewed by the teachers. Teachers will respond to the level of understanding shown in the pupil work before moving on to new learning.

ClassCharts is our primary remote learning platform. It is already used by pupils to complete their homework when in school to prepare them for upcoming assessments.  The pupils are familiar with the platform and know how to use it. If you need a ClassCharts login, please phone the school. If you are having problems with access or technical difficulties, please contact us. Pupils will be directed to view video resources on our school YouTube page and maybe given some tasks to complete on  MathsWatch and MyGCSE Science. All instructions will be sent via ClassCharts.

• We have chosen to use ClassCharts as our online learning platform because it is accessible using a mobile phone. We are aware that many families have no access to tablets or laptops so we are using the resources given to us by the Department for Education (DfE) and school resources to help as many families as we can by providing loan equipment until the end of the academic year. We have completed an audit on devices and internet availability and found that over 300+ pupils require devices. We have received around 230 laptops/tablets from the Department for Education and have handed out 20 iPads to support pupils with their remote learning. We have made a list of pupils and aim to get help for any pupils that require it.
• The DfE has given us 23 internet dongles so far and these have been given out. If you require extra data from your mobile network, this is temporarily available if you phone the school and give some specific details.
• We are trying to get SIM cards with data on to each family that needs it. A guide on how to tether the internet can be found if you click on the relevant links here: Apple, Samsung, Huawei
• We have also provided pupils with packs of equipment including stationery, paper, exercise books and reading material as well as subject specific equipment such as paintbrushes and fine liners for Art and 3D design lessons. All KS4 pupils have been given revision guides and workbooks for all subjects and a folder of resources for Photography, Art and 3D design. We also have KS3 workbooks available to support pupils who may need physical materials in addition to their online learning. On return to school, pupils can bring in completed work to be marked by their teachers.

• All remote learning will be set through ClassCharts as our main remote learning platform.
• Teachers will be preparing YouTube sessions, podcasts and recorded PowerPoint sessions and linking them through ClassCharts. PowerPoint based tasks accompany some of the recorded session. These are to be completed and sent back to the teacher as an uploaded document.
• Some remote learning lessons will include links to third-party specialist education platforms like MyGCSE Science, MathsWatch and BBC Bitesize.
• Pupils may have work set from the Oak National Academy – where recorded lessons from educators are available.
• Work will be set in small chunks to allow the teacher to gauge understanding and skill development before moving on. This allows the teacher to respond to and address misconceptions that appear in the pupil work.

Pupils are expected to log into the platform daily and complete all work set for their timetabled day. Pupils should follow their school timetable and complete all work set by the end of the week.

Parents can support this by checking whether the daily tasks have been attempted. If work has been done it will move from the ‘to-do’ list on ClassCharts.

A quiet place to work independently may be needed to boost pupil concentration and focus.

When uploaded work is sent back, it is checked within the week and any misconceptions will be commented on so that pupils know how to close the gaps in their learning. Teachers can directly communicate to the pupils through ClassCharts and notify them of any issues, equally, pupils can type messages for teachers to see and provide real time feedback.

Pupil log ins are monitored daily and any pupils who have not logged in during the week will get a phone call from their respective AC/AAC.

Numbers for completion are compiled weekly and parents of pupils who persistently don’t complete work will be informed. If there are any technology issues for non-completion of work, they can be discussed during this call.

• The quality of work requested back will be checked to make sure that it is to the standards expected in class.
• We are able to award positive referrals for work submitted which is linked to our school’s reward system – “Work Hard, Get Rewarded”.
• Teachers will view all work submitted to judge understanding and respond to misconceptions before moving on to new learning. This may be through direct feedback with the pupil or by amending the next learning task to address any areas of weakness.
• Assessed tasks will be given alongside the normal remote learning sessions in a variety of forms such as quizzes and exam questions. These are to be completed by the pupils.

Pupils with SEND will have work set in the same manner as all other pupils with work differentiated to the level required for the class.

Teaching assistants who usually work with specific pupils will be in contact either by phone or via ClassCharts to offer support.

In the event of a national lockdown, your child will get the same provision as all other pupils with work set through ClassCharts.

If self-isolation occurs during times when other pupils are in school, the relevant AC/AAC will provide the pupil/parent with workbook page numbers and information on when work is required back in for completion checks.

If more work is required, then the class teachers are asked to send more page numbers and the cycle starts again until the pupil returns.