Remote Learning at Writhlington
General information
General information
Students will be following the same curriculum and timetable as they would in school
Students will be following the same curriculum and timetable as they would in school
Teachers will set work for all lessons on Google Classroom which students should complete during their normal lesson times.
Teachers will set work for all lessons on Google Classroom which students should complete during their normal lesson times.
Google Classroom can be accessed from any web browser (by logging into to gmail with their school email address and password) or from the Google Classroom app.
Google Classroom can be accessed from any web browser (by logging into to gmail with their school email address and password) or from the Google Classroom app.
Students need to find their relevant class, then look for that lessons assignment (should be dated) and complete the work as directed (the video below shows what this should look like).
Students need to find their relevant class, then look for that lessons assignment (should be dated) and complete the work as directed (the video below shows what this should look like).
Once they have completed the work they should upload evidence (this could be as simple as a photo) to show that they have completed the work and click the submit button
Once they have completed the work they should upload evidence (this could be as simple as a photo) to show that they have completed the work and click the submit button
What you should expect as a parent
What you should expect as a parent
All lessons (as per a students timetable) will set work on Google Classroom
All lessons (as per a students timetable) will set work on Google Classroom
Remote teaching will use a range of approaches as and when appropriate:
Remote teaching will use a range of approaches as and when appropriate:
Resources for students to work through
Some videos made by teachers explaining tasks or modeling work
Some live lessons
Opportunities for students to ask teachers questions during the lesson
Quizzes and tests
Students can access google classroom using any device
Students can access google classroom using any device
Students must upload evidence of their work after each lesson and click submit on Google Classroom
Students must upload evidence of their work after each lesson and click submit on Google Classroom
Students will be assessed as per the normal school assessment schedule but tests will be adapted for home learning
Students will be assessed as per the normal school assessment schedule but tests will be adapted for home learning
If students miss lessons or do not complete work then staff will contact the student in the first instance and parents in all other instances.
If students miss lessons or do not complete work then staff will contact the student in the first instance and parents in all other instances.
If a student is unable to complete work due to illness then they should let the school know in the normal way.
If a student is unable to complete work due to illness then they should let the school know in the normal way.
Progress Leaders will contact home if there are any issues or concerns with students online attendance or work
Progress Leaders will contact home if there are any issues or concerns with students online attendance or work
Students whose parents are key-workers
Students whose parents are key-workers
Students whose parents are key-workers will be able to attend school so that their parents can go to work
Students whose parents are key-workers will be able to attend school so that their parents can go to work
Students will be based in a computer room (in year group bubbles) and complete work online as they would for home learning (see above)
Students will be based in a computer room (in year group bubbles) and complete work online as they would for home learning (see above)
There will be TA support in all classrooms to help students complete their work
There will be TA support in all classrooms to help students complete their work
In addition there will be some face to face lessons which take place in school alongside their normal online lessons
In addition there will be some face to face lessons which take place in school alongside their normal online lessons
Vulnerable and SEND students
Vulnerable and SEND students
Students with additional educational needs will also be invited into school
Students with additional educational needs will also be invited into school
Students will be based in a computer room (in year group bubbles) and complete work online as they would for home learning (see above)
Students will be based in a computer room (in year group bubbles) and complete work online as they would for home learning (see above)
There will be TA support in all classrooms to help students complete their work
There will be TA support in all classrooms to help students complete their work
In addition there will be some one to one sessions with TAs and teachers to support them with their learning
In addition there will be some one to one sessions with TAs and teachers to support them with their learning
Students and parents of vulnerable or SEND students will receive more regular contact from school to check on their wellbeing and update parents about their progress
Students and parents of vulnerable or SEND students will receive more regular contact from school to check on their wellbeing and update parents about their progress
Student and parent guide to Google Classroom
Student and parent guide to Google Classroom
At Writhlington all students are automatically enrolled in courses which is a little different from the video
At Writhlington all students are automatically enrolled in courses which is a little different from the video
Uploading work to Google Classroom.MP4Uploading work to Google Classroom video
Uploading work to Google Classroom video
Simple video showing how students upload work to assignments on Google Classroom
How to 'hand in' work on Google Classroom HSH.webmUploading work to Google Classroom video 2
Uploading work to Google Classroom video 2