Remote Education
Warley Town School's primary focus is to provide high-quality education in school. However, there may be occasions when pupils are unable to attend school for an extended period, or when significant disruption affects normal school operations. In these circumstances, the school will consider appropriate remote education arrangements. Class Dojo will be the school's primary communication platform for any remote learning provision.
Remote education will not normally be provided for short-term school closures lasting one day.
| Situation | Remote Education |
| Short-term illness (for example, colds, stomach bugs or chickenpox) |
No additional remote education will normally be provided. Children should focus on rest and recovery |
| Routine medical or dental appointments | No remote education provided. |
| Family holidays during term time | Work will not normally be provided. |
| One-day or short-term emergency school closures (for example, severe weather or loss of utilities) |
Remote education will not normally be provided.
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| Longer-term medical absence | The school will consider appropriate support and remote education arrangements on a case-by-case basis |
| Extended school closure or significant disruption to normal operations | Remote education arrangements will be communicated to families via Class Dojo and delivered using the school's agreed platforms and resources. |
The nature and extent of any remote education provision will depend on the circumstances, the age of the pupils involved and the anticipated duration of the disruption or absence.
The school will seek to ensure that remote education is accessible to all pupils, taking account of individual circumstances, including SEND and any barriers to digital access.
Recommended Learning Activities and Resources
Where pupils are absent from school for a short period, families may wish to access some of the following free educational resources and activities:
- Read and share books at home, including books recorded in children's reading planners.
- Practise phonics sounds, blending and reading of familiar words.
- Practise weekly spellings and common exception words recorded in children's planners.
- Oxford Owl – Free eBook library, reading activities and learning resources: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk
- White Rose Education 1-Minute Maths – Short daily maths activities designed to build fluency and confidence: https://whiteroseeducation.com/1-minute-maths
- BBC Bitesize – Videos, games and learning activities across a wide range of subjects: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
- Oak National Academy – Free online lessons and curriculum resources for primary-aged pupils: https://www.thenational.academy
- Topmarks – Free educational games and activities: https://www.topmarks.co.uk
In addition, creative activities, educational games, outdoor learning and opportunities to talk, read and learn together as a family can all support children's development.
These activities and resources are provided as optional support and do not replace classroom teaching. No expectation is placed on pupils or families to complete specific activities during short-term absences.