Introduction
During the Coronavirus pandemic, schools have developed their ability to provide a high quality education even when the pupils and staff are not physically in school. Since March 2020 we have continually developed our approach to ensure that we made the most of the opportunities afforded through new technologies.
Now that the legal measures that were in place to restrict the spread of coronavirus have ended, schools no longer have a legal duty to provide remote education. School attendance is mandatory for all pupils of compulsory school age.
There will be some occasions where children are unable to attend school. This will mostly be where children are unwell. We would not expect children to complete work at home if they are too unwell to attend school. We will provide remote education to pupils in circumstances when, for reasons except illness, in-person attendance is either not possible or contrary to government guidance.
If your child is absent from school for any reason, we hope that the following resources will be helpful for you. If your child is unwell, then the priority is always for them to get better and to return to school!
Now that the legal measures that were in place to restrict the spread of coronavirus have ended, schools no longer have a legal duty to provide remote education. School attendance is mandatory for all pupils of compulsory school age.
There will be some occasions where children are unable to attend school. This will mostly be where children are unwell. We would not expect children to complete work at home if they are too unwell to attend school. We will provide remote education to pupils in circumstances when, for reasons except illness, in-person attendance is either not possible or contrary to government guidance.
If your child is absent from school for any reason, we hope that the following resources will be helpful for you. If your child is unwell, then the priority is always for them to get better and to return to school!
Information about the school curriculum
Information about the school curriculum for each year group and in each subject is available by clicking the 'curriculum' menu above. In the year group section you will find a curriculum 'snapshot' for each half term and for each year group with further links to knowledge organisers and useful sources of information. This is a useful starting point for every child and family.
Reading, reading, reading
Reading is the key to unlock learning. If your child is off school for any reason, then reading is the most important aspect of the curriculum which can be continued at home. We know that children who read regularly, from a wide range of texts, tend to be very successful in school.
You can read more about our approach to reading and phonics here.
If you want to borrow booked from school during the period of your child's absence, please get in touch with us.
You can read more about our approach to reading and phonics here.
If you want to borrow booked from school during the period of your child's absence, please get in touch with us.
Useful online resources
Online Resources through School Subscription
Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars
Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars are both brilliant resources for developing your child's mathematical fluency. Numbots is ideal for children in Reception through to Year 2, and we recommend TTRS for children in Year 2 upwards. Spending a short time on these each day will have a dramatic effect on your child's maths knowledge, skills, speed and fluency. Children will need to use their individual password to log in. There are apps for phones, tablets and other devices. Let us know if you're unsure!
Mathletics
Children in Key Stage 2 (Year 3 – Year 6) will be set a series of on-line maths activities each week using their own Mathletics account.
DB Primary
DB Primary has a range of activities available for students. Each child has their own log in.
Key websites
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize covers a very wide range of curriculum areas and is an excellent resource for parents and children.
Oak National Academy
The Oak National Academy provides free video lessons, slides and worksheets to support teachers and pupils to keep learning. While parents and carers may find the lessons and resources a useful part of supporting their child’s learning, they are welcome to refer to our curriculum documents or speak to a member of staff to be guided towards the lessons which will help their children keep up, recap, revise or catch up on learning from school.
Other Free, Recommended Resources
Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl provides a great range of free resources for parents including a large library of e-books.
Classroom Secrets Learning Packs
Classroom Secrets Learning Packs are split into different year groups and include activities linked to reading, writing, maths and practical ideas you can do around the home.
Phonics Play
Phonics Play have a range of resources. Although many are subscription based, there are also some free resources. These are ideal for Reception (Phases 2 - 4) and Year 1 (Phase 5).
Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars
Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars are both brilliant resources for developing your child's mathematical fluency. Numbots is ideal for children in Reception through to Year 2, and we recommend TTRS for children in Year 2 upwards. Spending a short time on these each day will have a dramatic effect on your child's maths knowledge, skills, speed and fluency. Children will need to use their individual password to log in. There are apps for phones, tablets and other devices. Let us know if you're unsure!
Mathletics
Children in Key Stage 2 (Year 3 – Year 6) will be set a series of on-line maths activities each week using their own Mathletics account.
DB Primary
DB Primary has a range of activities available for students. Each child has their own log in.
Key websites
BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize covers a very wide range of curriculum areas and is an excellent resource for parents and children.
Oak National Academy
The Oak National Academy provides free video lessons, slides and worksheets to support teachers and pupils to keep learning. While parents and carers may find the lessons and resources a useful part of supporting their child’s learning, they are welcome to refer to our curriculum documents or speak to a member of staff to be guided towards the lessons which will help their children keep up, recap, revise or catch up on learning from school.
Other Free, Recommended Resources
Oxford Owl
Oxford Owl provides a great range of free resources for parents including a large library of e-books.
Classroom Secrets Learning Packs
Classroom Secrets Learning Packs are split into different year groups and include activities linked to reading, writing, maths and practical ideas you can do around the home.
Phonics Play
Phonics Play have a range of resources. Although many are subscription based, there are also some free resources. These are ideal for Reception (Phases 2 - 4) and Year 1 (Phase 5).
