Remote Learning at St. Wulstan's, September 2021 - click here
In September 2020, all our classes returned to full-time education following the Covid-19 closure in March. Although we hope that the majority of our children will now have an uninterrupted experience, there is the possibility that an individual child, a class bubble, or indeed the whole school, will need to self-isolate for a period of time. We have therefore put in place a plan for remote learning so that all children can continue with their education. This meets the expectations set out in the DfE guidance ‘Remote Education Support’
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19
If a child does not have access to a computer/laptop and/or the internet, the school will do all it can to support children and will provide paper packs of learning. Where funding can be accessed, remote devices (e.g. laptops) and/or 4G connections will be sought, particularly for disadvantaged children. Parents will be reminded to make the school aware of any barriers to accessing remote learning. Paper copies will still be available.
When we locked down in April, Remote Learning was something for the future. The staff have worked tirelessly in ensuring that if your child is self-isolating or if the bubble bursts and the children are learning from home, that their learning continues.
Remote Education Provision: Information for Parents
Support for Remote Learning at Home
Museum and Virtual Tour Learning Links
Picture Books - Digital Library
Younger Readers - Digital Library
Live Online Session Etiquette
How to help your child
The Government guidance: Help primary children continue their education during coronavirus’ (updated 16 July 2020) states that the best way to help children aged 4 to 7 learn is to:
We recognise that due to the age of our pupils, many activities, including those we provide for in-school learning are of a practical and play based nature and that children often need adult support to complete their tasks.
We know that each child’s needs and each family’s circumstances will be unique. Therefore, the tasks we provide for at-home learning are a suggestion for parents to use. Class teachers will be available to discuss each child’s specific learning priorities and offer other help and support if parents request this.
E-Safety
We recognise that with increased uses of digital devices, children may be more at risk from dangers online including viewing inappropriate content, having contact with inappropriate people and be at risk from experiencing or acting themselves with poor conduct.
We recommend parents ask their child regularly:
Children of an infant school age should be supervised by and adult when accessing the internet.
Guidance on keeping children safe online is available below. Children of an infant school age should be supervised by and adult when accessing the internet.
PROJECT HOMEWORK shared from our friends at the ROBIN HOOD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST … for all Year Groups
https://www.robinhoodmat.co.uk/learning-projects/
Early Years
KS1
KS2
Twinkl – Online resources which have been made free for duration of closures. May need to sign up but well worth it. This is split into subject and topics.
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/home-learning-hub
Classroom Secrets – Online resources which have been made free for duration of closures. May need to sign up but well worth it. This is split into subject and topics. Also has interactive games to use.
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/
Audible – Wide selection of free streaming stories for the duration of closures (doesn’t work on internet explorer).
Creative Learning – Some amazing ideas for creative learning at home
https://gomersalprimaryschoolart.blogspot.com/#!/2020/03/creative-learning-at-home.html
Author Readings – A list of online author readings and suggested activities
https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/
Top Marks – Loads of online games for maths (I’ve linked to hit the button which is great for learning times tables).
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
and to games for the age range
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
BBC Bitesize – KS1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p
Read Theory – This needs signing up to and a ‘class’ setting up but I really rate it. Child can read then answer questions which the adult can see on their portal. Good way of tracking.
Family Zone – Made by the literacy trust and split into age groups. Comprehensive portal for literacy based stuff.
https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/
EYFS Ambassador Blog – gives ideas for day plans and activities. Some really good stuff.
https://learninginlockdown.wordpress.com/
Tate Kids – Some great art activities and ideas
Maths with Parents – https://www.mathswithparents.com/KWeb?startTime=1584995101297#menu950582
Teach Your Monster to Read – name sums it up
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/accounts/sign_in
White Rose Maths – Some planned lessons and resources for maths
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/
Literacy Shed – loads of online vids with writing ideas and also links to maths and spelling but I think these need signing up to.
https://www.literacyshed.com/
Pobble 365 – A picture a day with writing ideas and questions. Might be a bit advanced for 5 year old but would be good discussion starters or “Tell me a story about this…” type activities. http://www.pobble365.com/
Now Press Play
www.nowpressplay.co.uk/learn-at-home/
Password: nowpressplay