There is now no need to log in and out of the Seesaw app to switch accounts

Seesaw in Year 1

What is Seesaw?

In our Primary school we use Seesaw. It is a fantastically powerful tool that provides a window into the classroom and frames conversations at home about your child's learning. Please read the information below and watch the videos. Once you have done that, if you have not already connected to your child's Seesaw journal, please complete the form at the bottom of this site so that we can activate your account.

In Year 1 we also use Seesaw to share and complete home learning. This requires a Seesaw Home Learning code. Please see the instructions below on how to access and use your Seesaw Home Learning code.

Why use Seesaw?

Frequently asked questions about Seesaw FAMILY

Q. Will this take time away from teaching and learning?

A. No. Teachers in Nursery and Reception record learning and reflections as part of their practice. Seesaw allows them to share these observations with you. In Years 1-6 the children will increasingly begin to exercise more independence in choosing which work to share and their reflections will deepen. Again, reflecting on their own learning is something we would ask the children to do as part of their learning and Seesaw is providing a window into this thought process for you. This creates the opportunity to engage with them in conversations about what they have learned, which the research suggests has a positive impact on learning.

Q. When will I receive my log in details?

A. Once you have completed and submitted the form below, you will receive your log in details within 2 working days

Q. How many posts can I expect on a weekly basis?

A. Between 1 and 2 is the average. This may vary from week to week; some weeks you may get more and some weeks you may get less. It very much depends on what your child wants to share and when they would like to reflect.

Q. Why can't I comment?

A. This is something that we will consider in the future but, based on research, the real power of Seesaw is in the conversation at home between parent and child. We will be looking at ways to introduce this feature in an impactful way.

Q. Why can't I post?

If you had children in Nursery, Reception or Year 1 last year during campus closure, you will know we were using Seesaw as an online learning platform. However, when children are at school, Seesaw serves a very different purpose. In order to facilitate using Seesaw in the classroom, we have had to remove posting from home for security reasons. This is something we will consider in the future should we feel it will adds to the learning.

Q. Does Seesaw have a Privacy Policy?

A. Seesaw is used by schools worldwide and they take privacy and security very seriously. Please click this link for more details.

Activate your child's Seesaw FAMILY Journal

Please complete the form below to activate your child's Seesaw journal. The school will then respond within 2 working days with an activation code and instructions on how you can link with your child's journal.

We understand that other members of the family may also want access to Seesaw. Please include their email addresses in the form and allow them to access the information on this website.

Please note that this form is not used to obtain Seesaw home Learning codes for homework. Instructions on how to obtain Seesaw Home Learning Codes can be found below.

Home Learning and Seesaw

Children in Years 1 use Seesaw for Home Learning.

In order for your child to be able to use Seesaw at home they will require a Home Learning Code. Please see the instructions below for where to find the code on the parent portal. If you are unable to find the code please contact me directly (icrummie@bst.ac.jp).

PLEASE NOTE - HOME LEARNING CODES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2025

Seesaw Home Learning codes can be find on the BST Parent Portal.

1 Select 'Information and Documents'

2 'Documents and Invoices' from the Top Menu

3 click on 'Seesaw Home Learning Codes' in the left panel

4 click on [Student Name] Seesaw Home Learning Code' to download the PDF.

The PDF has the link to the Unique Home Learning Code. Please use this Home Learning Code when prompted.

How to connect your child using their Home Learning code

This section describes how to help your child access Seesaw in order to complete Home Learning. Please ensure you have your home learning code from the Parent Portal (instructions above) before starting this video.

Please watch the video below to see how to connect your child to Seesaw at home in order for them to complete home learning. Please note that you no longer require Seesaw Family and Seesaw Class. You can now use one Seesaw app to switch between your family account and your child's home learning code account.

How to post work to Seesaw at home

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