St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
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Remote Learning
Remote Education Provision
St Margaret Clitherow School
In the event of school closures or where pupils are required to learn from home, St Margaret Clitherow School will provide remote learning to ensure children can continue their education. Our remote learning approach is designed to mirror, as closely as possible, the learning that normally takes place in school.
Daily Remote Learning Structure
Each year group will follow a daily timetable through Microsoft Teams.
Live Teaching
From Monday to Thursday, children will take part in live sessions delivered by their class teacher:
English / Phonics
Mathematics / Number
Children are expected to:
Log on at 9:00am and 1:30pm for registration
Wear their school uniform
Participate in lessons through their class Microsoft Teams channel
Teachers will set tasks using the Assignments feature. Children should complete their work in their Home Learning exercise books where possible and upload photographs of their work to Teams. Teachers will provide feedback on submitted work.
At 3:00pm each day, children are encouraged to join a live session where:
The class novel is shared
The day ends with our school prayer
Friday Learning
Friday mornings include:
Live RE lesson
Live PSHE lesson
A whole school celebration assembly: “Lockdown Extravaganza Bonanza”, where we celebrate achievements and birthdays.
Fridays are also our “Fit Friday” wellbeing day, where children take part in activities such as:
Friday Mile
Mindful colouring
Meditation
Other wellbeing tasks
These activities encourage children to step away from screens during Friday afternoons.
Pre-recorded collective worship and liturgies are also shared during the week.
Accessing Lessons
All remote learning will take place through Microsoft Teams, which can be accessed via:
Laptops
Tablets
Mobile phones
Some gaming consoles
Where possible, we recommend using a laptop or tablet.
Live lessons are recorded and saved in the class “General” channel so that children who are unable to attend live sessions can access the learning later.
Independent Learning
From Monday to Thursday afternoons, children complete independent learning tasks linked to the wider curriculum. These may include:
History
Geography
Science
PE
Additional online learning platforms may also be used, including:
White Rose Maths
TT Rock Stars / Numbots
Spelling Shed
Maths Shed
Purple Mash
A weekly overview of tasks will be uploaded and pinned in each class Teams channel. All tasks should be completed and uploaded by Friday at 3:00pm.
Expected Daily Learning Time
Department for Education guidance suggests the following daily learning time:
EYFS: No directed time
Key Stage 1: At least 3 hours per day
Key Stage 2: At least 4 hours per day
Support with Technology
If your child does not have access to a suitable device or internet connection, please contact the school office and we will do our best to support you.
Parental Support and Engagement
We ask parents and carers to support children by:
Helping them maintain a regular daily routine
Providing a quiet space to work
Encouraging focus and independence
Being nearby during live sessions where possible
If anything is unclear, parents can contact the school via the school office and staff will respond as soon as possible.
Monitoring Engagement and Feedback
Teachers will:
Review all submitted work
Provide feedback and comments where appropriate
Discuss answers during live lessons for immediate feedback
If engagement with remote learning is limited, staff will contact families to offer support.
Additional contact will be made with:
Pupil Premium families
Pupils with SEND
Families with clinically vulnerable members
Support for Pupils with SEND
We recognise that remote learning may present additional challenges for some pupils. Staff at St Margaret Clitherow will work closely with parents and carers to ensure pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) can access learning.
Support may include:
Differentiated tasks
Additional guidance and resources
Contact from teachers or support staff when required
Further Information
If you have any questions about remote learning at St Margaret Clitherow School, please contact the school office, and a member of staff will be happy to help.