As the world recovers from the pandemic, many of the introduced necessary measures have been 'lifted'. An example of this would be The Coronavirus Act (2020) which has now expired. A key element of this was the legal requiement of schools to provide 'remote education' for school-age children unable to attend school due to public health advice, UK government guidance or law relating to COVID-19 (including national and local 'lockdowns'). We were proud to be able to continue communicating with our pupils and delivering an in-depth curriculum, throughout the global pandemic and unavoidable school closures.
As our home learning offering evolved, we delivered "live learning" to our pupils via video conferencing software. Our Teachers were once again able to interact with their pupils, support them during lessons and help them keep learning and making progress. Parents received communication and invitations how to participate in these sessions.
Now that we have moved to the Government's plan of 'Living with COVID-19', we will continue to offer our "live learning" to those children who are self-isolating due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. The below documentation still applies and outlines how we will support your child whilst they are at home.
There were several documents that we have shared with parents in regards to remote learning. These were uploaded to our 'Policies' section, which you can find by clicking here.
Teachers also uploaded lesson resources to our Purple Mash platform, along with adding games and activities to be completed outside of 'live learning'. To access the pupil and class pages, click on the image below:
There are some very helpful, clear instruction videos to help you and your child navigate the site and complete the teacher-set '2dos' here. Watch them to find out more.
Supporting your child during remote education (advice from the DfE)
Parents and carers should not feel that they need to set work for their child. However, the resources below can help you plan your child’s days during this period. These resources may also be useful for pupils and students to use alongside the work we provide, or just to give them further support at home..
Engaging children at home
The Education Endowment Fund has produced support resources for parents. These include:
- ways to support your child’s reading at home
- advice on how to establish a routine with your child
Mental health and wellbeing
Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19) is also available.
The following organisations offer information and support on mental health and wellbeing:
- Place2Be
- MindEd
- Every Mind Matters
- Public Health England
- Child Bereavement UK and the Childhood Bereavement Network
- Youth Sport Trust and Sport England
- Young Minds
- Think Ninja
- Barnardo’s See, Hear, Respond Support Hub
Young people can get free, confidential support at any time from government-backed voluntary and community sector organisations by:
- texting SHOUT to 85258
- calling Childline on 0800 1111
- calling the Mix on 0808 808 4994
ONLINE SAFETY
if distance/remote learning 'kicks' in further, please use the guidance on our online safety page to help keep the children safe.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel
Activities and fun ideas to keep your child learning
READING
Sign up to @BorrowBox to access free e-books and e-audiobooks from Northamptonshire Libraries
Borrow an e-book from the Oxford Owl free selection
PHONICS
- To find out more about Read, Write, Inc - the phonics program we follow, click here and subscribe to their YouTube channel
Read, Write, Inc produce videos on this YouTube channnel. Repeats of lessons streamed up until Friday 3rd April will be shown during the Easter holidays (excluding Bank Holidays).
- Set 1 Speed Sounds 9.30 am (BST) - for children in Nursery and Reception and children who are new to English
- Set 2 Speed Sounds 10.00 am - for children in Reception that can read Set 1 Speed Sounds and for children in Year 1 and 2
- Set 3 Speed Sounds 10.30 am - for children in Year 1 and 2 that can read Set 2 Speed Sounds
Most films will be available for the period of school closure.
Here's a link to some phonics screening check support
WRITING
Literacy guru, Jane Considine, delivered daily English activities via webinars for pupils to complete at home during the school closure. Join the mailing list to receive alerts and information by clicking here.
MATHS
Access the Oxford Owl free Maths resources
KEEPING ACTIVE
Just Dance Videos – free online dance videos to current and classic songs which can be completed in a small space.
GoNoodle! An assortment of activity videos linking to the curriculum along with movement, mindfulness and yoga
BBC Supermovers a range of online active learning videos themed around various curriculum areas.
MUSIC
Ten Pieces Ten Pieces resources bursting with ideas for how to get children to engage and be creative with classical music
House of sound A series of short films exploring the science of sound, music and musical instruments
Nursery rhymes Great versions on old classic nursery rhymes for younger learners (Reception/year 1)
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra SFSKids includes: a fun and playful series of educational modules presented as immersive environments and using animal avatars as guides; the ability to explore various linkages between composers, instruments and music compositions; interactive online tutorials to learn about music basics; the opportunity for users to compose and notate their own original music; and much more.
New York Philharmonic Orchestra Great graphics and fun games (like the clarinet scavenger hunt) make this New York Philharmonic website great, especially for instrumental students.
London Symphony Orchestra A video performance of Ravel’s Bolero in which the listener can experience the orchestra from multiple points of view