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This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency about what pupils and parents/carers can expect from remote education should circumstances require children to learn from home.
At DPS, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils continue to receive a high-quality education when they are unable to attend school. We strive to provide a remote learning experience that reflects the high expectations, quality teaching and support that pupils receive in the classroom.
Our Head of School, Mrs Fox, has overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of remote education, ensuring that provision meets the needs of all pupils and families.
Where remote education is required, we will implement our remote learning offer as quickly as possible and communicate arrangements to families promptly.
Remote learning is delivered through Seesaw, a platform that is used regularly in school and is familiar to our pupils.
We aim to provide learning that mirrors the curriculum being taught in school wherever possible. In some cases, adaptations may be necessary where specialist resources or equipment are required. Where this is the case, suitable alternative activities will be provided to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum successfully at home.
High expectations, high-quality teaching and strong engagement are the foundations of our remote learning offer.
We aim to provide learning that closely reflects a normal school day and enables pupils to continue making progress.
Pupils will typically complete the following sessions each day:
Learning activities are designed to provide approximately four hours of learning each day, including teacher input, independent work and feedback opportunities.
Teacher input for each session will usually last between 15 and 20 minutes, although this may vary depending on the age of pupils and the content being taught.
For younger children, sessions may be shorter and include more frequent opportunities to interact with staff throughout the day.
Staff will provide feedback through Seesaw to support pupils’ progress and next steps in learning.
All remote learning activities will be made available through Seesaw.
As Seesaw is embedded within our teaching and learning provision, pupils are familiar with accessing activities and submitting work using the platform.
Individual Seesaw login details or QR codes will be provided to parents and carers where required.
We recognise that some pupils may not have suitable digital access at home.
To support families, we will:
If you require support with digital access, please contact school:
Telephone: 01226 394050
Email: lucy.wardle@hcacademytrust.education
Our remote learning provision is based on the same principles that underpin effective classroom teaching.
Remote lessons will include:
Learning objectives will be shared clearly so that pupils understand what they are learning and how to be successful.
We have high expectations for all pupils and expect them to engage fully with the remote learning provided.
Pupils should:
Parents and carers can support their child by:
All activities are designed to be completed as independently as possible and will be appropriately matched to pupils’ needs and abilities.
Teachers monitor pupil engagement in remote learning daily through Seesaw.
Where there are concerns about a pupil’s participation or engagement, staff will contact parents or carers to discuss how school can provide additional support.
We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential in ensuring children continue to learn successfully when working remotely.
Feedback is an important part of learning and helps pupils understand how to improve their work.
Staff will:
Feedback may take a variety of forms, including written comments, verbal feedback, whole-class feedback or individual responses.
We recognise that some pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), may require additional support to access remote learning successfully.
Teachers will:
We are committed to working in partnership with families to ensure that all pupils can continue to engage meaningfully with their education.
Safeguarding remains our highest priority.
All online communication between staff and pupils will take place through approved school platforms and in accordance with our safeguarding, online safety and acceptable use policies.
Parents and carers are encouraged to supervise their child’s online learning where appropriate and report any concerns to school immediately.
If your child is experiencing difficulties accessing remote learning, requires additional support, or you have any questions about our remote education offer, please contact the school office. We will work closely with families to ensure every child can continue learning successfully.