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Remote Education Provision

Remote education is the learning provided by the school when pupils are unable to attend in person.

This means your child will continue their education at home using a combination of online resources, teacher-led activities, and independent work. Remote education is designed to ensure that learning continues as closely as possible to what would be taught in school.

At Bonneygrove Primary School and Millbrook Primary School, remote education may include:

  • Lessons delivered through Google Classroom
  • Recorded or live teaching from teachers
  • Set activities and assignments to complete at home
  • Feedback from teachers to support progress

Remote education will be used when necessary, for example during illness, school closures, or emergency situations such as severe weather or a lockdown.

Our aim is to provide a structured and supportive learning experience so that all pupils can continue to make progress, even when they are not in school.

At Bonneygrove Primary School and Millbrook Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils continue to receive a high-quality education when learning remotely.

This information is provided in line with Department for Education (DfE) expectations and outlines what parents and carers can expect from remote education provision.

When Remote Education Will Be Used

Remote education will be provided if:

  • A pupil is required to remain at home
  • A class or group is unable to attend school
  • The school is required to close due to an emergency

This may include public health incidents, severe weather, site issues, or a local or national lockdown.

The schools will instigate remote education promptly when required to ensure continuity of learning.

1. The Remote Curriculum: What is taught

Remote learning will follow the same broad curriculum as pupils receive in school wherever possible.

This includes:

  • English (reading, writing and phonics)
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Foundation subjects such as history, geography, art, RE, computing and PE

Learning is based on the planned curriculum at both Bonneygrove Primary School and Millbrook Primary School, ensuring consistency across the federation.

2. Daily Expectations for Learning

In line with DfE guidance, pupils will receive the following minimum daily learning time:

  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): up to 3 hours
  • Key Stage One: at least 3 hours
  • Key Stage Two: at least 4 hours

Learning will include a combination of:

  • Recorded teaching
  • Live teaching sessions where appropriate
  • Independent and guided tasks

3. Accessing Remote Education

Pupils will access remote learning primarily through Google Classroom.

Additional platforms may include:

  • Times Table Rock Stars
  • Numbots
  • Bug Club
  • Other curriculum-based resources

Both schools use a consistent approach to ensure continuity across the federation.

Further information can be found on the school websites:

Bonneygrove Primary School: www.bonneygrove.herts.sch.uk
Millbrook Primary School: www.millbrook.herts.sch.uk

4. Support for Pupils Without Digital Access

We recognise that some pupils may not have access to appropriate technology.

Support may include:

  • Paper-based learning packs
  • Access to devices where available
  • In-school provision for vulnerable pupils where appropriate

Parents and carers should contact the school office if support is required.

5. Engagement and Expectations

Pupils are expected to:

  • Engage with learning daily
  • Attend live sessions where possible
  • Complete and submit work

Teachers will:

  • Monitor engagement
  • Provide feedback
  • Contact families where engagement is a concern

6. Support for SEND and Vulnerable Pupils

Support will be adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.

This may include:

  • Differentiated tasks
  • Scaffolded resources
  • Regular contact with families
  • Support from the SENCo

Both schools work collaboratively to ensure inclusive provision.

7. Communication with Parents and Pupils

During remote education:

  • Teachers will be available during normal school hours
  • Communication will take place via Google Classroom
  • Parents may contact the school via email or the school office

8. Assessment and Feedback

  • Work will be reviewed regularly
  • Feedback will be provided to support progress
  • Teaching will be adapted based on pupils’ needs

9. Safeguarding

Safeguarding remains a priority.

  • All online activity follows school safeguarding policies
  • Staff follow established procedures for reporting concerns
  • Parents should contact the school if they have any concerns

10. Our Commitment

Bonneygrove Primary School and Millbrook Primary School are committed to:

  • Maintaining continuity of education
  • Providing high-quality remote teaching
  • Supporting all pupils, including vulnerable learners
  • Working in partnership with parents and carers

 

  1. Remote Education Policy November 2021
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