Remote Education

In exceptional circumstances, in the event a child is unable to attend school, we follow the DfE’s guidance on providing remote education.

Remote education should only ever be considered as a last resort where a decision has already been made that attendance at school is not possible, but students are able to continue learning.

Attendance is essential for students to get the most out of their school experience, including for their attainment, well-being, and wider life chances.

Remote education should not be viewed as an equal alternative to attendance in school. It is considered as a last resort when the alternative would be no education, and only after it has been established that students will be absent from school. In such cases, remote education can have the benefit of allowing absent students to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers.

Circumstances where it might not be possible for students 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

Providing remote education: guidance for schools - GOV.UK

Aims

Our remote education provision aims to:

Ensure pupils can continue to access a high-quality curriculum when learning from home.
Minimise disruption to learning and maintain academic progress.
Support pupil wellbeing and engagement.
Keep parents/carers informed and involved.

Delivery of Remote Education

Our remote education offer will include:

Independent learning tasks.
Access to Oak National Academy. This is a free and easy to use educational platform which contains pre-recorded video lessons. www.classroom.thenational.academy/
Paper-based materials, where appropriate or needed.
Regular communication and feedback from teachers.

Expectations for Pupils

Engage with daily learning activities and submit work as required.
Communicate with the school/key staff if experiencing difficulties accessing learning.

Support for Parents and Carers

Clear instructions and login details for digital platforms.
Regular updates and support via school communication channels.
Technical assistance where possible.
Provision of devices or internet access for families in need (subject to availability).

SEND and Vulnerable Pupils

We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are supported appropriately. This may include:

Personalised resources or differentiated tasks.
Regular contact with support staff or SENDCO.
In-school provision, where appropriate.

Monitoring and Evaluation

We regularly review the effectiveness of our remote education provision and welcome feedback from pupils, parents/carers, and staff.