Welcome to parents and carers’ support

Schools are grateful to you for supporting your child’s learning, off-line or on-line, at this difficult time. During summer term they will set work for your child to do, maintain contact and provide help along the way. Any encouragement and support you offer will be very helpful, but you are not being asked to be a teacher.

We hope the information below will explain more about how Google Classroom, will help your child learn.

Stay safe, stay learning.

How does Google Classroom help my child learn?

Google Classroom is a website (or virtual learning environment) that helps teachers teach and students learn. It has lots of free apps and software, virtual classrooms, and a massive bank of materials for use in the classroom or online with pupils. It can also be used to share schools’ work.

How do teachers use Google Classroom to teach?

Teachers can set up virtual classrooms to set questions and see all the answers. They can use Google Classroom tools and resources to make lessons and set work.

How will my child use Google Classroom?

It’s on the web, so using almost any computer or tablet. Your child can visit classroom.google.com. The school has provided a username and password to log into Google Classroom, and instructions on where they will be setting work.

How do I find out what’s on Google Classroom?

All the codes for the different classes in Google Classroom are here.

What’s the helpline number and email?

Please use email if you can vle@clywedog.org

Reception: 01978 346800

How does my child log in?

Using a username and password given to them by the school. Please email vle@clywedog.org if you have forgotten the password or any other problem.

Can I download the free applications and examples onto my computer to help my child? How do I do that?

Yes you can. Your child has access to G-Suite which includes Docs, Sheets, Presentations and others. There is also lots of suggestion on the Parents' Resource Portal.

What do I do if my child has a problem logging on or doesn’t have a password?

Learners will have usernames and passwords provided by the school. The username will end in @clywedog.org

Contact the school, as above, if there’s a problem.

What do I do if my child is unable to use google classroom for any other reason?

Please email vle@clywedog.org to request a paper based pack. You may also be eligible for digital support through the ChromeBook loan scheme.