Remote Learning
At Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School, we want all children to be able to continue their education if the school is unexpectedly closed or circumstances prevent pupils from attending school.
Remote learning is a contingency arrangement and would be activated when appropriate, for example during an unexpected school closure or an exceptional situation where pupils are unable to attend school for a period of time.
How will my child access their learning?
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All pupils from EYFS to Year 6 will access remote learning through their Showbie account.
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If remote learning is activated, learning will normally be made available within one working day of the school being informed, where appropriate.
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Additional online learning resources are also available through the Homework section in the Parent section of our website. Where required, your child will have the login details needed to access these resources.
What will my child's learning look like?
Within your child's Showbie account, you will find an overview of the learning to be completed each day.
Learning will include a range of curriculum areas and will be planned to provide an appropriate level of challenge and continuity with the learning taking place in school.
Where possible, activities will link to the curriculum and topics being taught in school so that children can continue to develop their knowledge and skills.
Children should complete their learning to the best of their ability, with appropriate support from parents and carers.
The amount and type of learning provided will take account of your child's age, stage of development and individual circumstances.
What if we don't have access to a device or the internet?
We understand that not every family will have access to a suitable tablet, computer or laptop, or reliable internet access.
Please let the school know if your child has any barriers to accessing remote learning. We will do all we can to support families and, where appropriate, provide an alternative way for your child to access their learning.
Where funding is available, the school will seek to support access to suitable devices or internet connectivity, with priority given to pupils who may be disadvantaged by a lack of access.
Additional Online Learning Resources
Teachers may signpost children to additional online resources to support the learning provided through Showbie. Where possible, these resources will complement the learning taking place in school.
Mathematics
White Rose Education
White Rose Education is used across the school to support our mathematics curriculum. Where appropriate, teachers may direct children to the relevant year group and topic so that they can watch a short teaching video and complete associated activities or questions linked to their current learning.
White Rose Education – Home Learning
Times Tables Rock Stars
Children have their own Times Tables Rock Stars login details and can use the programme to practise and develop their multiplication and division facts at an appropriate level.
Login details are available in your child's home-school diary.
Mathletics
Mathletics provides interactive activities and challenges to help children practise and develop their mathematical understanding.
Login details are available in your child's home-school diary (KS2) or yellow reading record (KS1).
Numbots
Numbots provides engaging practice to help children develop mathematical fluency.
Login details are available in your child's home-school diary (KS2) or yellow reading record (KS1).
English
Teachers will provide an overview of English learning through Showbie.
Where appropriate, activities will link to the texts, vocabulary and skills being taught in school so that children can continue to develop their English knowledge and understanding.
Reading
Reading remains an important part of learning at home.
Children should continue to read regularly using their school reading book or their allocated Bug Club books. Login details for online reading can be found in your child's reading record.
Writing
Pobble365
Pobble365 provides a picture and writing stimulus each day, with activities to encourage children to develop their reading, vocabulary and writing skills.
Phonics – EYFS and Key Stage 1
PhonicsPlay
PhonicsPlay provides a range of games and activities to support phonics learning and help children practise their phonics skills at home.
A Range of Subjects
Oak National Academy
Children can explore lessons and resources across a wide range of subjects and year groups.
Purple Mash
Purple Mash provides a wide range of interactive activities and learning resources across the curriculum.
Login details are available in your child's home-school diary (KS2) or yellow homework book (KS1).
Purple Mash – Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
A note for parents and carers
These resources are provided to support the learning provided through Showbie. They are not intended to replace the learning provided by your child's teacher.
Teachers will direct children to specific resources where these are relevant to their learning. You do not need to use every resource listed above.
We will not direct families to resources that require a subscription or payment in order to access learning provided by the school.
Contact with Pupils and Parents
If remote learning is activated, parents and carers will be able to contact the school if they require support.
Email: office@primrosehill-euxton.lancs.sch.uk
Teachers will communicate with pupils through Showbie and provide information about the learning to be completed.
Providing Feedback
Pupils can submit completed work to their class teacher through Showbie.
Where children complete work away from their device, parents and carers can keep the work safely and, where appropriate, share it with the teacher when the child returns to school.
Teachers will provide feedback on pupils' work where appropriate, taking account of the nature and amount of work submitted.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of our pupils remains a priority during any period of remote learning.
If remote learning is activated because the school is closed or circumstances prevent pupils from attending school, the school will maintain appropriate contact with pupils and families in accordance with our attendance and safeguarding procedures.
Staff will follow the school's normal procedures for identifying and responding to concerns about a child's welfare. Any safeguarding concern will be referred to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and managed in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
If the school is unable to establish appropriate contact with a child or family where contact is required, this will be followed up in accordance with the school's safeguarding and attendance procedures.
Data Protection and Online Safety
Staff will use school-approved systems and devices when accessing or sharing information relating to pupils.
Staff will use their official school accounts when communicating with pupils and families and will follow the school's data protection, online safety and acceptable use requirements.
Personal data will only be collected, accessed or shared where this is necessary and appropriate. Staff will ensure that only the minimum personal information required is used and will handle information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the school's data protection procedures.
Pupils and families are expected to use online learning platforms safely and responsibly. Any concerns about online safety should be reported to the school.
Further Information
Our approach to remote learning should be read alongside our:
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Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
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Attendance Policy
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Behaviour Policy
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Online Safety
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Data Protection and Privacy information
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Staff Code of Conduct
