Remote Learning Offer - Loughborough Primary School

Remote Learning Offer

In order to ensure that learning is continued, irrespective of full closure, bubble closure or self-isolation, Loughborough Primary School has developed the following plan. This plan offers remote learning opportunities whilst also acknowledging that some households have limited access to devices and require paper copies of work and resources.

This plan will be applied in the following instances:

  1. An individual/number of children are self-isolating because of a positive test within the household or are displaying symptoms.
  2. A whole bubble or cohort is self-isolating because of an outbreak of coronavirus.
  3. Short term whole school closure except for childcare provision for key worker/vulnerable children.

The plan complies with the expectations and principles outlined in the DfE document Guidance for Full Opening of Schools.

Software and Online Platforms

Google Classroom, Timetables Rockstars, White Rose Maths, Letters and Sounds, Oak National Academy, Twinkl (for ebooks), Literacy Shed and Literacy Tree. The resources from the websites listed will be given to children though their individual Google Classroom account and tailored to suit lessons.

Rationale

At Loughborough Primary School we intend to provide children who are self-isolating with a curriculum that is - as far as possible - in line with that being taught in the classroom. We will endeavour to match the objectives planned for in the classroom to those in the learning at home; this will be enabled through the use of adapted resources within the school as well as from institutions such as Oak National Academy.

We understand the necessity of children having regular contact with the adults in their class and so, in the event of a bubble or full-school closure, there are steps put in place to ensure that this happens weekly through 1:1 contact via telephone as well as at least weekly live lessons and pre-recorded lessons (pre-recorded only for EYFS) and twice weekly assemblies by the Senior Leadership Team. Children and parents are also able to contact their class teacher via Google Classroom email as a check-in point and to share learning.

In the event of any form of isolation and loss of learning caused by Coronavirus, parents must understand that engagement in home learning via Google Classroom/paper packs is compulsory, as is the expectation that Loughborough Primary School makes that provision available and accessible to all. However, if children themselves are too ill to attend then they should not be expected to engage in home learning and remote learning will not be provided.

Loughborough Primary School accepts that in a small number of cases, online home learning may not be feasible. Laptops and sim cards with data have been and will continue to be provide for those children without. As a last resort, a paper pack of age-appropriate work will be given to families on a weekly/fortnightly basis. These paper packs will be given out to parents of younger children when requested as a supplement to online learning.

Nursery/Reception/ Year 1 Provision:

Learning in EYFS and Year 1 will focus on communication and language, PSED and physical needs as well as addressing gaps in language, early reading, maths, phonics and vocabulary development. The children’s learning needs in these areas will be met through activities to develop gross and fine motor skills, basic, everyday skills, language and conversation skills, daily phonics, mark making and number activities. Letters and Sounds will continue to be Loughborough’s phonics programme with pre-recorded lessons being uploaded to Google Classroom. Paper copies of the structure will be provided to those not accessing Google Classroom. Activities which provide for real life, play-based learning that can be done as a family will help give meaning and context to the children, and in the event of a class bubble closing - or full school closure - guidance will be communicated to parents to support them with the EYFS framework and uploading photographs. A useful resource is the government’s guidance of Development Matters in the Early Years Phase:

Development Matters

Worksheets and Practical Resources

If a child is isolating from school i.e. the child is sent home from school to either receive a test or self-isolate as someone in the household is being tested, they will leave school with their Google Classroom account ready with each child knowing their username and password and work uploaded ready for this instance. A paper pack of work will also be sent to our younger children with resources applicable to their learning. Therefore, children will have immediate opportunity to continue their learning. Any parent without the means for online learning will be given a paper pack of age-appropriate work.

The paper work packs will cover basic skills work that would be relevant at any stage of the year in English and Maths. Other resources, such as pens, pencils and exercise books will be supplied if required.

Pupil needs to isolate because someone in their household is symptomatic or tests positive
Ongoing Support Safeguarding/SEND

If a child does not come into school, they will be able to access Google Classroom for lessons already set. Paper packs to be prepared and then someone not in their household can collect/we will deliver if no technology/internet at home.

Contact with the child/parent will be made via telephone to check-in regarding well-being, learning and any electronic device needs.

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KS1-KS2

The following learning will be set, in line with in-school teaching (if internet remains a barrier, paper copies to be sent home): Maths – White Rose videos and work sheets and Oak Academy links to videos and accompanying learning; English – adapted slides and accompanying learning/Oak Academy English units; Science – adapted slides and accompanying learning; Foundation subjects – adapted slides and accompanying learning; P.E – links to The Body Coach for fitness and videos from SG Sports for skills. This work is set on Google Classroom.

EYFS: Class planning with accompanying activities and links to be shared on Google Classroom.

If a child is entitled to benefit-related FSM ensure food hampers/food bank vouchers are made available (see ISS Caterings kitchen manager).

 

If a child is vulnerable in any way, the DSL will ensure that appropriate agencies are notified and next steps agreed. DSLs will call vulnerable children x2 a week.

 

SENCO advises and monitors the provision provided by the class teacher and ensures provision is in place as documented in their EHCP or SEN support plan.

A whole bubble/cohort of children is isolating because of an outbreak of coronavirus
Ongoing Support Safeguarding/SEND

f a bubble/cohort cannot come into school, they will be able to access Google Classroom for lessons already set. Paper packs to be prepared and can collect/we will deliver if no technology/internet at home.

Contact with the child/parent will be made via telephone to check-in regarding well-being, learning and any electronic device needs.

KS1-KS2

The following learning will be set, in line with in-school teaching (if internet remains a barrier, paper copies to be sent home): Maths – White Rose videos and work sheets and Oak Academy links to videos and accompanying learning; English – adapted slides and accompanying learning/Oak Academy English units; Science – adapted slides and accompanying learning; Foundation subjects – adapted slides and accompanying learning; P.E – links to The Body Coach for fitness and videos from SG Sports for skills. This work is set on Google Classroom.

EYFS: Class planning with accompanying activities and links to be shared on Google Classroom. Pre-recorded lessons to be provided.

Google Classroom to be used to respond to marking, at least once a week.

If a child is entitled to benefit-related FSM ensure food hampers/food bank vouchers are made available (see ISS Caterings kitchen manager).

 

If a child is vulnerable in any way, the DSL will ensure that appropriate agencies are notified and next steps agreed. DSLs will call vulnerable children x2 a week.

 

SENCO advises and monitors the provision provided by the class teacher and ensures provision is in place as documented in their EHCP or SEN support plan.

Short term whole school closure except for childcare provision for key worker children
Ongoing Support Safeguarding/SEND

If schools are asked to close, children will be able to access Google Classroom for lessons already set. Paper packs to be prepared and can collect / we will deliver if no technology/internet at home. This will be a last resort as we will be able to give out laptops and sim cards with data for children who require them.

Contact with the child/parent will be made via telephone weekly to check-in regarding well-being, learning and any electronic device needs. If teachers cannot get hold of a family after 3 attempts, that will be flagged with a DSL.

Year group weekly Zoom meeting with class teachers and year group leaders will allow families to speak to teachers to raise any concerns or queries.

KS1-KS2

The following learning will be set, in line with in-school teaching (if internet remains a barrier, paper copies to be sent home): Maths – White Rose videos and work sheets and Oak Academy links to videos and accompanying learning; English – adapted slides and accompanying learning from Oak Academy English units, Literacy Shed and Literacy Tree units of learning; Phonics: pre-recorded online lessons from our intervention teacher (available for all children regardless of age if required); Science – adapted slides and accompanying learning; Foundation subjects – adapted slides and accompanying learning; P.E – links to The Body Coach for fitness and videos from SG Sports for skills. This work is set on Google Classroom.

EYFS: Class planning with accompanying activities and links to be shared on Google Classroom. Pre-recorded lessons to be provided.

Loughborough Primary School will follow the recommendations by the DfE and assign approximately 3 hours of remote learning a day for EYFS/KS1 pupils and 4 hours a day for KS2 children.

Live lessons will take place a minimum of weekly for all children in years 1-6. Pre-recorded lessons will also be available for phonics for all children.

UKS2 boosters will take place via live online lessons to continue with intervention.

Weekly enrichment activities will be provided for all pupils, both online and in paper. These will provide the children with the opportunity to take part in learning challenges across the curriculum including STEM subjects.

Google Classroom to be used to respond to marking, at least once a week by teachers from the child’s year group.

A weekly book swap will allow parents/children to exchange a completed reading book and choose another.

If a child is vulnerable in any way, the DSL will ensure that appropriate agencies are notified and next steps agreed. DSLs will call vulnerable children x2 a week

 

SENCO advises and monitors the provision provided by the class teacher and ensures provision is in place as documented in their EHCP or SEN support plan. Paper packs will be supplied as a supplement to online learning for children with EHCPs who are not attending school. Physical resources, such as coloured overlays, number fans, whiteboards and pens to be supplied for children with the need of them.

 

Laptops and sim cards with free data will be provided for families with the most need.

 

If a child is entitled to benefit-related FSM ensure food hampers/food bank vouchers are made available (see ISS Caterings kitchen manager). Breakfast hampers are also available for vulnerable families.

 

Google Classrom for Parents - A 'How to' Guide

Google Meets & Live Lessons Guides

Remote Learning Timetable EYFS

Dear Parent,

Please see below the remote learning timetable for your child. Please note the timetable below is a suggestion only, we understand home learning can be a challenge! Not everyone can access a device when they need to and our usual routines are disturbed! The resources will be online for you to access when you are ready.

Please note lessons will be uploaded to ‘Google classrooms’ each day. Your child is already able to access ‘Google classrooms’ however if you do have any difficulty accessing the site please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We will also be hosting a ‘Google classrooms’ ‘trouble shooting session’ via zoom for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at 10am on Tuesday 5th January. Please also see our ‘How to’ Google classrooms guide for parents available on the school website.

Google classrooms allows for interactive communication between the teacher and child. During the school closure each child can expect virtual feedback from a teacher each week and a phone call home.

We will also be offering some live virtual lessons (Maths - week one and Literacy - week two), the details for these will be text directly to your mobile so please ensure we have the most up to date contact details for you. These live lessons will begin on Wednesday 6th January.

EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

Time Activity
9:00 Phonics (30 minutes)
9:30 Literacy (60 minutes - 20 minutes x 3)
10:30 Break
11:00 Maths (60 minutes - 20 minutes x 3)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Understanding the World (60 minutes - 20 minutes x 3)
2:00 Break
2:15 PSHE (30 minutes)

 

Remote Learning Timetable - KS1

Dear Parent,

Please see below the remote learning timetable for your child. Please note the timetable below is a suggestion only, we understand home learning can be a challenge! Not everyone can access a device when they need to and our usual routines are disturbed! The resources will be online for you to access when you are ready.

 Please note lessons will be uploaded to ‘Google classrooms’ each day. Your child is already able to access ‘Google classrooms’ however if you do have any difficulty accessing the site please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We will also be hosting a ‘Google classrooms’ ‘trouble shooting session’ via zoom for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at 10am on Tuesday 5th January. Please also see our ‘How to’ Google classrooms guide for parents available on the school website.

Google classrooms allows for interactive communication between the teacher and child. During the school closure each child can expect virtual feedback from a teacher each week and a phone call home.

We will also be offering some live virtual lessons (Maths - week one and Literacy - week two), the details for these will be text directly to your mobile so please ensure we have the most up to date contact details for you. These live lessons will begin on Wednesday 6th January.

Time Activity
9:00 Phonics (30 minutes)
9:30 Literacy (60 minutes)
10:30 Break
11:00 Maths (60 minutes)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Topic/Science (60 minutes)
2:00 Break
2:15 Spellings/Timetables/Handwriting (30 minutes)

 

Remote Learning Timetable - KS2

Dear Parent,

Please see below the remote learning timetable for your child. Please note the timetable below is a suggestion only, we understand home learning can be a challenge! Not everyone can access a device when they need to and our usual routines are disturbed! The resources will be online for you to access when you are ready.

 Please note lessons will be uploaded to ‘Google classrooms’ each day. Your child is already able to access ‘Google classrooms’ however if you do have any difficulty accessing the site please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We will also be hosting a ‘Google classrooms’ ‘trouble shooting session’ via zoom for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 at 10am on Tuesday 5th January. Please also see our ‘How to’ Google classrooms guide for parents available on the school website.

Google classrooms allows for interactive communication between the teacher and child. During the school closure each child can expect virtual feedback from a teacher each week and a phone call home.

We will also be offering some live virtual lessons (Maths - week one and Literacy - week two), the details for these will be text directly to your mobile so please ensure we have the most up to date contact details for you. These live lessons will begin on Wednesday 6th January.

Time Activity
9:00 Reading (30 minutes a day, a book of your choice)
9:30 Literacy (60 minutes)
10:30 Break
11:00 Maths (60 minutes)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Topic/Science (60 minutes)
2:00 Break
2:15 Spellings/Timetables/Handwriting (30 minutes)