Ravensbury's Remote Education
Remote Education
At Ravensbury Community School, pupils learn best when they are in school with their teachers and classmates. Attendance at school is always our priority.
There may, however, be exceptional occasions when a pupil, group of pupils, or the whole school cannot attend in person but are well enough to continue learning. In these circumstances, we will consider remote education so that pupils can stay connected with school and continue with their learning.
Remote education may be used, for example, when:
- the school has to close, or restrict attendance, due to an emergency or public health reason
- an individual pupil is unable to attend school for a short period but is well enough to learn
- remote education forms part of an agreed short-term plan to support a pupil’s return to school
Remote education is not an equal alternative to attending school. It will only be used where attendance is not possible and where it is appropriate for the pupil’s needs.
What pupils will learn
Where remote education is provided, we will aim to ensure that learning follows the same curriculum pupils would usually receive in school, as far as this is possible and appropriate.
Work may include:
- English, including reading and writing
- mathematics
- learning linked to the wider curriculum
- phonics, where appropriate
- activities to support wellbeing and physical development
- opportunities to practise and revisit previous learning
Some activities may need to be adapted for home learning, particularly where pupils would usually use specific classroom resources or practical equipment.
How pupils will access remote education
Remote learning will usually be shared through the school’s online learning platform, School Spider. Pupils will be given clear information about the work they need to complete and how to submit it.
Remote education may include a mixture of:
- teacher instructions and explanations
- recorded videos or online resources
- activities to complete independently
- reading tasks
- practice activities using approved websites or apps
- paper-based resources, where needed
Families who need help accessing School Spider, or who need replacement login details, should contact the school office.
Support with devices, internet access and printed resources
We recognise that some families may need additional support to access remote education.
Where needed, school may be able to support families by:
- lending a device, subject to availability
- providing paper-based learning resources
- offering advice about accessing online learning
- supporting pupils who need help to submit work
Parents and carers should contact the school office as soon as possible if their child cannot access remote learning.
Expectations for pupils
When pupils are learning remotely, we expect them to:
- complete the work set by their teacher
- try their best and ask for help if they are unsure
- submit work in the way requested by school
- follow the school’s expectations for behaviour and online safety
- take regular breaks and follow a healthy routine
Teachers will explain how work should be completed and when it should be returned.
How parents and carers can help
Parents and carers can support remote learning by:
- helping their child establish a simple daily routine
- checking that their child can access the work set
- encouraging their child to complete learning as independently as possible
- contacting school if their child is struggling
- ensuring their child follows online safety expectations
We understand that families’ circumstances are different. Remote education should not place unreasonable demands on parents and carers.
Feedback and contact with school
Teachers will monitor pupils’ engagement with remote learning and will provide feedback in a way that is appropriate to the task and age of the pupil. Feedback may include written comments, whole-class feedback, discussion, acknowledgement of submitted work, or next steps for learning.
If school is concerned that a pupil is not engaging with remote education, a member of staff may contact parents or carers to offer support.
Pupils with SEND or additional needs
We will consider the needs of pupils with SEND, pupils with an EHCP, and pupils who need additional support on a case-by-case basis.
This may include:
- adapting learning tasks
- providing additional adult support where possible
- offering printed resources
- liaising with families and outside agencies
- considering whether remote education is appropriate as part of a wider support or reintegration plan
Parents and carers should contact the class teacher or SENDCo if they have concerns about how their child can access remote learning.
Safeguarding and wellbeing
Safeguarding remains our priority when pupils are learning remotely. Staff will follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
Parents and carers should contact school immediately if they have any concerns about their child’s wellbeing, safety or access to learning.
For urgent safeguarding concerns outside school hours, families should contact the appropriate local safeguarding services or emergency services.
Who to contact
For support with remote education, please contact the school office.
The office team will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate member of staff, such as your child’s class teacher, the SENDCo, a safeguarding lead, or a member of the senior leadership team.