Remote Learning

Our policy for remote learning, which adheres to the guidelines set out by the Department for Education, can be found below.

Remote learning is carefully sequenced and ensures that children obtain the building blocks they need to move on to the next step. It is, therefore, important that children at home engage with the remote learning activities that are set by teachers so that they can continue their education during this period of closure. However we do acknowledge that each family’s home circumstances are unique and there may be factors that affect engagement with home learning. These may include parents working from home or limited access to technology among other factors. Communication is essential and we ask that if parents are finding things difficult to get in touch with their child’s class teacher so we can support and put measures in place.

Remote Education Provision: information for parents

Remote Teaching Policy

Expectations for Live Streaming in Remote Learning

Google Classroom Tutorial for Parents

This useful video (click on link above) provides a step by step guide on:

• how to log into Google

• how to access Google Classrooms

• how to access and hand in assignments

Directions for accessing Google Classroom including gaming devices

There are many ways to access Google Classroom. Below you will find directions on how to access Google Classroom on a laptop, iPhone / iPad, Android phone, Chromebook and even gaming devices; Xbox and PlayStation and Nintendo Switch

Laptop

Please refer to the Google Classroom tutorial above.

iPhone / iPad

To use Classroom on your iPhone or iPad, download the Classroom app from the App Store.

1. On your device, tap App Store

2. Find and install the Google Classroom app

Once the app has been downloaded to a phone or tablet, children login with their school account and will find an interface that feels very similar to the one they would see on a laptop or Chromebook.

Android device

To use Classroom on your Android device, download the Classroom app from Google Play.

1. On your device, tap Google Play Store.

2. Find and install the Google Classroom app

Once the app has been downloaded to a phone or tablet, children login with their school account and will find an interface that feels very similar to the one they would see on a laptop or Chromebook.

Xbox and PlayStation

Classroom can be opened on Xbox and PlayStation. There isn’t an app that the pupils can add to their consoles. Instead, they are going to have to use the built-in browsers that come on the two devices. If children have a keyboard they can plug it in, they will have a much easier time with navigation. Otherwise, they will have to use their controllers.

Here are the steps for Xbox:

1. Home menu

2. My games and apps

3. Scroll down to apps

4. Go to the Edge application

5. Go to classroom.google.com and sign in

Youtube tutorial

Here are the steps for the PlayStation:

1. Use controller to scroll to far right of bar with games on it to library

2. Select Library application

3. Under search option, scroll down to Applications

4. Select Internet Browser (www) in list of applications

5. Start Internet Browser and press triangle button on controller to search

6. Type in and search Google Classroom and select Google Classroom from the list

7. Select go to classroom and sign in

Youtube tutorial

Instructions for Nintendo Switch:

Youtube tutorial

Please Note: The above Youtube links have not been tested and we cannot accept any responsibility for the content of these or for the effect on your devices.

While there are lots of websites to use with the children we would ask that all online safety measures are taken to protect your children.

We would ask that your child/children do not spend long periods of time on electronic devices but these activities are spaced out throughout the day.

Please remember:

· When children are completing work or research online that they are supervised – whether through completing the work with the children or checking the sites they have been using.

· Make sure all parental controls and security settings are in place.

· Remind your child/children of keeping themselves safe online and what to do if they are unhappy with something they see online or if they are worried about anything.

· If you are worried or have any concerns please contact us.