Remote Learning

The Coronavirus Act 2020 and provision of remote education (England) expired on 24 March 2022 meaning that schools no longer have a legal duty to provide remote education. 

Guidance - Providing remote education: guidance for schoolshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/providing-remote-education-guidance-for-schools/providing-remote-education-guidance-for-schools states -

"Remote education should not be viewed as an equal alternative to attendance in school. We expect schools to consider it only as a last resort when the alternative would be no education, and only after it has been established that the pupil is, or will be, absent from school. In such cases, remote education can have the benefit of allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers" 

This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency to pupils and parents or carers about what to expect from remote education where national or local restrictions require families to remain at home. This could be due to a national lockdown or school closure due to adverse weather or a problem with the building.

  At Phoenix Infant School, we understand the need to continually deliver high-quality education, including during periods of remote working—whether for an individual pupil or many. We recognise the importance of maintaining high expectations in all areas of school life and ensuring that all pupils have access to the learning resources and support they need to succeed.  

What parents can expect in an event the school needs to close and remote learning is put in place:

• All learning activities will be shared via Tapestry (EYFS) or Seesaw (KS1)
• Paper copies will be available for parents who don’t have access .
• Any work completed by the children at home can be uploaded  for the teacher to see.  
• Work that cannot be uploaded can be brought into school when the school reopens. 
• On the first day of a school closure, work for the day will be shared via the learning platforms.
• If a closure continues for more than one day, then recorded teaching videos will be uploaded. This could include a phonics lesson or a story. 

The addition of live lessons will be implemented if a closure remains in place for a sustained period of time. The headteacher will decide what is the most appropriate approach for children of this age. 

 All communication will come from the school via the learning platforms or school office. Paper copies will be available for parents who cannot access the internet.