Remote Education

Remote Education at Whitley Village School

Summary

At Whitley Village School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils can continue learning effectively when they cannot attend school in person. This page outlines our approach to remote education, following the Department for Education (DfE) guidance.

Introduction

Remote education is an essential part of our contingency planning. It ensures that pupils can access high-quality learning from home during periods of absence, whether due to illness, isolation, or wider school closures.

Scenarios Where Remote Education Should Be Considered

We will provide remote education in the following situations:

• Full or partial school closure due to exceptional circumstances (e.g., public health emergencies, severe weather).
• Individual pupil absence where the pupil is well enough to learn but cannot attend school (e.g., medical isolation).

Good Practice

Our remote education offer includes:

• Daily learning expectations:
  • Key Stage 1: Approximately 3 hours per day.
  • Key Stage 2: Approximately 4 hours per day.
• Learning activities might include:
  • Live lessons and recorded sessions.
  • Independent tasks and assignments.
  • Access to online platforms such as Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.
• Feedback and support:
  • Teachers will review submitted work and provide feedback regularly.
  • Parents can contact teachers via  the  admin email or the school office for support.

Provision for Pupils with SEND

We adapt remote learning to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes:

• Differentiated resources.
• Additional support from our SENDCO.
• Regular communication with families to ensure accessibility.

Delivering Remote Education Safely

Safeguarding remains our top priority. We ensure:

• Secure platforms for online learning.
• Clear guidance for pupils on safe and responsible use of technology.
• Contact details for reporting any concerns:
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr David

Further Information

For more details, please visit:

• Contact the school office