Remote Learning

After exploring all options to ensure the school remains open to all pupils, there may still be some exceptional occasions when school leaders or Symphony Learning Trust decide it is not possible to open the school safely, or where opening would contradict guidance from local or central government. If restricting attendance for pupils is the only viable option, The Hall School will provide remote education to help pupils stay on track with the education they would normally receive. Remote learning will be set for individuals or groups, in this situation, where absence will be for 48 hours or more.

This plan does not apply in the event of short-term school closures (e.g. as a result of inclement weather), non-government directed absence or if parents choose to take children on holiday during term time.

The aim of this plan is to:

Minimise the disruption to pupils’ education and the delivery of the curriculum.

Ensure that remote education, where needed, is of a high quality and aligns as closely as possible with in-school provision.

Ensure that parents and children are clear about the support that will be offered and expectations relating to remote learning.

Ensure all children have the support they need to complete their work to the best of their ability, and to remain happy and healthy, during periods of remote learning.

Ensure robust safeguarding measures continue to be in effect during the period of remote learning.

There is no expectation that children who are unwell should complete the remote learning tasks each day. Please contact school to let us know if your child is unwell during any period home learning.

Teachers will ensure that:

Remote learning is set through Weduc.

Children are set: a daily English, maths and topic task and a weekly RHE task in line with current class learning to ensure continuity of education

Daily learning tasks are uploaded to Weduc no later than 9:00am on the day they need to be completed.

There is ‘daily engagement’ between teacher and child – e.g. giving some feedback.   

They contact families if there any particular issues throughout their home learning. This contact will be via a telephone call.

They report any dangers or potential dangers they identify, as well as any concerns they may have about remote learning, to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL.

Parents will ensure that:

Children upload relevant work to Weduc by 4.00pm daily so that teachers can provide feedback.

They contact school if their child is unable to access Weduc.

They contact their child’s teacher if their child is struggling with any aspect of the remote learning or if there are any questions.

They support their child with remote learning. If unable to offer support, due to illness, inform school immediately.

They inform school if they require paper copies of any remote learning.

Children will:

Be ready to learn and engage with the daily tasks.

Submit learning onto Weduc by 4.00pm each day.

Report any technical issues to their teacher as soon as possible.

Notify a responsible adult if they are feeling unwell or are unable to complete the schoolwork they have been set.

Remember the school character words such as resilience, respect and kindness.

In the event of school closure, the school will communicate with parents to explain how they access the home learning.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us.