Plover Remote Learning Overview
Remote education provision: information for parents
This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency to pupils and parents or carers about what to expect from remote education where national or local restrictions require entire cohorts to remain at home.
For details of what to expect where individual pupils are self-isolating, please see the final section of this document.
The remote curriculum: what is taught to pupils at home
A pupil’s first day or two of being educated remotely might look different from our standard approach, while we take all necessary actions to prepare for a longer period of remote teaching.
What should my child expect from immediate remote education on the first day or two of pupils being sent home?
When there are any national, local or cohort closures in relation to Covid-19, children will access learning via Google Classroom in Years 1 - 6, and Google Hangout and Evidence Me in Nursery and Reception. There will be daily hangouts in The Google Classroom for Years 1 - 6 and hangouts via Google Meet for EYFS in addition to the work set. All children have login details and know how to log in. ‘How to’ guides are available via the ‘Parent Support Centre’ which can be accessed from the front page of the website.
Following the first few days of remote education, will my child be taught broadly the same curriculum as they would if they were in school?
We teach the same curriculum remotely as we do in school. Via Google Classroom, lessons are either live or supported by Google slides which may include pre recorded videos to support. The only exception to this is when it isn’t possible to complete a planned activity at home such as a team game in P.E or a specialist art activity. An alternative option will be offered however.
Remote teaching and study time each day
How long can I expect work set by the school to take my child each day?
We expect that remote education (including remote teaching and independent work) will take pupils broadly the following number of hours each day:
EYFS | Children in the EYFS are offered daily hangouts in the morning and afternoon. There will be 4 lesson activities available daily shared on Evidence Me and the Blog (literacy/phonics/maths/expedition). As much of the EYFS is play based, there will also be suggested activities to try in the home that will support this area of development. The afternoon hangout will review and checkout the play-based learning completed. |
Key Stage 1 | Children in Years 1 and 2 are offered daily hangouts and 4 live lessons per day, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. There is a planned break for lunchtime and some of the tasks available in the Google Classroom will be completed away from the screen to reach an appropriate balance of support and challenge alongside screen time. Timetables can be found in the ‘Parent Support Centre’ and in the Google Classroom relevant to the year group. |
Key Stage 2 | Children in Years 3 to 6 are offered daily hangouts and 3 live lessons per day, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. There is a planned break for lunchtime and some of the tasks available in the Google Classroom will be encouraged to be completed away from the screen to reach an appropriate balance of support and challenge alongside screen time. |
Accessing remote education
How will my child access any online remote education you are providing?
EYFS have access to learning via Google Meet and children in Years 1 - 6 have access to the Google Classroom and Hangouts. Any additional online platforms such as Accelerated Reader or Times Tables Rockstars are familiar to the children and again using their individual login can be accessed from home.
If my child does not have digital or online access at home, how will you support them to access remote education?
We recognise that some pupils may not have suitable online access at home. We take the following approaches to support those pupils to access remote education:
A device will be loaned to support access to online learning.
We will support children and their families in accessing Google Classroom and Evidence Me if simply understanding how to access learning remotely is the barrier.
If children are vulnerable due to their limited online access, wherever possible and in line with DFE guidance, in-school provision will be offered.
How will my child be taught remotely?
We use a combination of the following approaches to teach pupils remotely:
In F1 there is at least one daily live check in and teaching session. Learning for the day is shared on Evidence Me and the blog.
In F2 there is a mix of daily live teaching sessions and video lessons. Classes start the day with a crew check in. This is followed by a live teaching session. Learning challenges are also explained and tasks shared for the day during the morning session and then reviewed during the afternoon session. Learning is shared on Evidence Me and the blog with supplementary activities.
In KS1 and KS2, all classes start their day with a 30 minute Crew session. In addition there are live teaching sessions. These are supplemented with tasks and slides accessible via Google Classroom.
Engagement and feedback
What are your expectations for my child’s engagement and the support that we as parents and carers should provide at home?
Children are expected to log into the morning hangout daily as stated in the timetables. Children are encouraged to join the live teaching hangouts but may work through the supporting lesson slides and activities completing tasks at their own pace if this is preferable and supports the balance of screen time and mental health. Wherever possible, children are encouraged to stay in the hangout throughout the morning giving them access to support from the teacher. EYFS however only stays on for the initial hangout and input to the learning.
How will you check whether my child is engaging with their work and how will I be informed if there are concerns?
All children are expected to engage in learning daily. Where a child has not engaged with online learning, contact will be made with the parents to offer support and overcome any barriers. Where parents cannot be reached, a home visit will be made.
How will you assess my child’s work and progress?
Feedback can take many forms and may not always mean extensive written comments for individual children. For example, whole-class feedback or quizzes marked automatically via digital platforms are also valid and effective methods, amongst many others. Feedback will also be informal during live lessons and given verbally. The school’s process of critique will also be used giving children the chance to respond to ‘I wonders’ with the aim of improving their work.
Additional support for pupils with particular needs
How will you work with me to help my child who needs additional support from adults at home to access remote education?
We recognise that some pupils, for example some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), may not be able to access remote education without support from adults at home. We acknowledge the difficulties this may place on families, and we will work with parents and carers to support those pupils. Support may include offering a place in school during this time or 1:1/small group live sessions.
Remote education for self-isolating pupils
Where individual pupils need to self-isolate but the majority of their peer group remains in school, how remote education is provided will likely differ from the approach for whole groups. This is due to the challenges of teaching pupils both at home and in school.
If my child is not in school because they are self-isolating, how will their remote education differ from the approaches described above?
Learning in Years 1 - 6 will be available through Google Classroom in the form of slides. EYFS is on Evidence Me and the blog. Isolating children will be encouraged to join a live morning check-in during Crew to support with ongoing wellbeing.