Learning at home
Need help to use Google Classroom?
GCPG have set up a website with guides to help you (parents and carers) to use lots of different online learning sites, including Google Classroom, Seesaw, Showbie, etc.
Do you or someone you know need help to use a Computer, Tablet, Laptop, Book-Reader or Smartphone? If so, help is on hand at Glasgow Libraries. Give us a call on 0800 158 3974.
Operating Times: Monday to Thursday: 9.30 – 4.30pm and Friday: 9.30 – 1pm
The helpline is not manned out of hours and voice messages will not be picked up, so please do call back if you not get through.
National website to help Scotland Learn
You will find a range of ideas and suggestions of activities to help parents, carers and practitioners support learning at home. The activities are aimed at a variety of ages and we will be adding new activities each week.
Learning together at Home - general sites
A list of all resources available during this difficult time are found at Amazing educational resources, this is an index of websites offering resources. Or, if you prefer freddiesmummyuk offers a list of homeschooling websites for the UK.
There is a dedicated East Renfrewshire Covid-19 Home Learning website which lists lots of helpful websites, videos, etc.
Here is a sample home schedule shared by the school (on instagram).
However, it be easier to find lots of interesting and exciting ways to help your child's learning at home using:
Online lessons from Oak National Academy (based on English Curriculum)
TES teaching resources - lesson resources from TES
Topmarks - offers a variety of activities
Scots language - lots of learning ideas
Crickweb KS1 - Key stage 1 for younger children
Crickweb KS2 - Key stage 2 for older children
Specific help for ASN children
The following provide advice and help for children with ASN during this difficult time:
Enquire - The Enquire helpline is open for written enquiries and our dedicated team is ready to help any parents or carers understand how the new coronavirus laws affect the education of children with additional support needs in Scotland. The website will be updated daily as new education legislation and guidance is published.