Remote Learning
Our Approach to Remote Learning
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This information provides clarity and transparency to families about what to expect from Oxbridge Lane Primary School regarding remote education.
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The information is organised around key questions that families may have about our online learning offer.
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If a sudden closure is needed, what will the first one or two days look like for us as a family?
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A pupil’s first day or two of remote education might differ from our standard approach while we take the necessary steps to prepare for an extended period of remote teaching. During this time, we will:
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Encourage children to read their current reading books and complete any outstanding homework.
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Ask children to log in to Times Table Rockstars for their daily practice.
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Direct families to our school website for a wealth of home activity resources.
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How does the substantive remote curriculum align with the ‘normal’ school curriculum?
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The remote curriculum closely mirrors the in-school learning experience. For example, children will progress through the English and Maths curriculum at the same pace as they would in the classroom.
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Most subjects taught in school will also be included in the remote curriculum. Practical activities in subjects like Design Technology, Science, PE, and Computing may be replaced with theoretical alternatives (e.g., science experiment videos or online simulations) or deferred until children return to school.
For PE, we expect children to engage in physical exercises and challenges included in the remote learning tasks.
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Which tools and platforms do you use to deliver remote learning?
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Zoom: All live teaching sessions will be delivered through this platform.
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School YouTube Channel: Learning videos will be uploaded and accessible via unlisted links.
Families do not need access to specific software or printing facilities; all tasks can be completed with resources found at home. Paper work packs are available for collection from the school office upon request.
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What if we don’t have the equipment needed for online learning?
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We recognise that remote education can be challenging for some families due to a lack of equipment. To help, we can:
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Provide a limited number of laptops for free through a home-school loan agreement.
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Arrange 4G mobile internet for families without home internet access.
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Offer places in school for vulnerable children and critical workers. Lack of access to home learning may make a child ‘vulnerable.’
Discussions with families will occur as soon as a closure is announced—or earlier. On the first day of closure, all families will be contacted by email or phone to ensure they can support the remote education plans.
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We will also ensure that teachers and pupils receive guidance and support in using Zoom.​​​
Our Remote Learning Rules
1. Make sure you are ready for your lesson, have your equipment pack ready and get your computer ready 5 minutes before the start time – we all know computers can be tricky.
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2. In lessons you will be muted, put your hand up if you want to speak.
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3. Make sure you are dressed, you wouldn’t come to school in your pyjamas or underwear!
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4. Make sure you are in a comfortable work space with no distractions, TVs switched off etc.
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5. You MUST stay in the lesson for the entire input, you wouldn’t pop off to make a sandwich half way through maths in school – you will miss your new learning!
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6. You need to wait until the teacher tells you to start your independent work. What they are teaching will help you.
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7. Please no eating during the live parts, it is only 25 minutes.
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8. Keep your cameras on so we can see your faces- we can tell by the puzzled looks if something needs explaining again.
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9. Answering questions and participating isn’t optional – you wouldn’t not answer a question in class.
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10. Anything posted in the chat must be appropriate and relevant to the lesson.
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11. Mobile phones should not be used during the session and you should not use your phone or laptop to screenshot or take photos/videos of the live sessions.
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How are days of remote learning structured?
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Each day, children will engage in approximately:
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3 hours of learning for younger pupils.
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Up to 4 hours for Key Stage Two pupils.
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A typical day includes:
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Task 1: A live teaching session on Zoom (e.g., English, Maths, or another subject), with accompanying tasks explained during the session.
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Task 2: A second live teaching session with additional tasks.
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Task 3: A pre-recorded lesson on our school’s YouTube channel covering various subjects.
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Over the week, children will also receive:
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A PE challenge.
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An art challenge.
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Times Table Rockstars activities.
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An outdoor challenge.
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Tasks via Education City.
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Children and families will also receive phone calls for individual check-ins or to support learning. Exercise books can be sent home, and completed work can be photographed and emailed back for feedback.
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How much engagement do you expect, and what happens if there are concerns?
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We expect children to engage in daily remote learning tasks.
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If a child is not participating, we will call home to identify barriers and provide support, such as tutorials or help with creating effective routines.
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If engagement does not improve, a school place may be offered, as non-engagement may classify a child as ‘vulnerable.’
To support families with multiple children or working parents, live sessions are scheduled to avoid overlap, and recorded videos are available for flexible learning.
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How will my child receive feedback on their learning?
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Live sessions will include assessments, retrieval tasks, and feedback opportunities.
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Feedback will be provided via class emails and live Zoom interactions (e.g., using the chat or hands-up functions).
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Peer interactions, facilitated via the chat function, are encouraged to boost motivation and learning outcomes.
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Rolling phone calls allow more in-depth feedback where needed.
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What support is available for children with additional needs?
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Daily reviews of engagement and achievement will identify children requiring extra support. Additional 1:1 phone calls or Zoom sessions will be arranged.
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Differentiated tasks will be provided through Zoom or paper packs.
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Children with EHCPs or support plans will receive extra contact from their usual school support staff.
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What if my child is self-isolating, but their class is in school?
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Work packs will be sent home via email.
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The teacher will call the child during isolation, and the school’s Parent Support Advisor and admin team will also keep in touch.
What if my child’s class is isolating due to a confirmed Covid case?
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The class teacher will deliver four live Zoom sessions daily, including reading and maths.
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Following live sessions, support staff will host small group sessions on Zoom.
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Work packs will be available for families who request them.
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