Home Work & REMOTE LeARning

EP never fails to amaze me, and the dedication and care you have continued to show the children during lockdowns has been quite outstanding. Despite schools closing, you managed to continue to create such a stable learning environment for the children, a sense of purpose and routine, which has honestly been a total life saver for them. EP and all the teachers have truly gone the extra mile for the children

I just wanted to send a massive thank you for the very impressive home learning set up. We have found the timetable easy to follow and having the slides available has been really useful. The children have been fully engaged with the live lessons and independent tasks with minimal input from me. The level of work is achievable in the time and the children are happy to do it. You are doing an amazing job and we are very grateful.

Hello reception team,
We just wanted to thank you for your hard and very precious work especially over the last months. x has always been very positive and proud about her teachers and school and you have managed to make her feel at school even though throughout a screen and able to maintain her enthusiasm and attention during her “meetings” which are now so part of her routine, and her little sister’s too!
Thank you for supporting her learning and growing even from a very safe social distance!

Outlined below are our approaches to Homework (traditional model) and Home Learning in the event of class, year group or lockdown as a result of COVID-19.

Homework at Earlsfield

Our homework policy outlines our expectations with regards to homework

Homework Policy

In Early Years and Key Stage 1 homework is set through Seesaw. Each child is provided with a code.

Find out more via https://web.seesaw.me/platforms-parents

N-2 Seesaw User Guide

In Key stage 2 it is a mixture of traditional worksheets and Google Classroom. Each child is provided with a login.

Earlsfield Google Classroom Guide

Remote Learning

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Remote Learning at Earlsfield Primary School

We are committed to making sure that all children can continue to learn if they are unable to attend school in person. Remote learning is only used as a last resort when pupils cannot be in school, but when it is needed, we provide high-quality, meaningful education that keeps children learning, connected, and supported.

Key Questions We Ask Ourselves

What have we learned from our previous experiences of online learning?
What kind of learning helps children to make progress at home?
How do we ensure equity so that every child has the resources they need?
How do we monitor pupil wellbeing as well as academic progress?
How can we constantly improve our provision to meet the needs of all families?

Who Manages Remote Learning?

Strategic lead: Mrs Hilly Bryde (Headteacher)
Technical support: Mr David Gibbons (Computing Subject Leader)
Monitoring and quality assurance: The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Subject Leaders

When Will Remote Learning Be Used?

Remote learning may be provided if:

A class or year group is required to stay at home
The school (or part of it) must close for safety reasons
A local or national emergency restricts attendance

What Does Remote Learning Look Like?

We use a mixture of:

Synchronous learning – live lessons and registration via Google Meet (Reception to Year 6, adapted by age)
Asynchronous learning – independent tasks that children can complete at their own pace, supported by videos, recorded lessons, or instructions from teachers

Platforms We Use

Early Years & KS1: Seesaw
KS2: Google Classroom

How Much Learning Will Be Set?

Following DfE guidance, our daily expectations are:

Early Years (Nursery & Reception): Around 2 hours
Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2): At least 3 hours
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6): At least 4 hours

Types of Learning Activities

Daily live or recorded video sessions for registration, lessons, and end-of-day reflection
Independent activities linked to the school curriculum
Printed learning packs if needed
Carefully chosen online resources such as BBC Bitesize, Oak Academy, Doodle Maths/English, Times Table Rockstars

Where possible, we teach the same curriculum remotely as we do in school. Some subjects (e.g. music) may need adaptations.

Supporting All Pupils

We recognise that every child’s home circumstances are different. We work closely with families to make sure all pupils can access remote education:

SEND support – additional guidance and resources planned with our Inclusion Manager
Device loans – in the event of a closure, laptops or tablets are prioritised for:

Free School Meal pupils
Pupil Premium pupils
Families without a device (1 per family)
Families needing additional devices (where available)

Free School Meals – arrangements will be made to continue support if a child is at home

Expectations for Parents and Pupils

Participation is expected (Reception–Year 6; Nursery is optional)
Pupils should register daily via Google Meet (normally 9:15am) and attend the end-of-day session
Work should be submitted daily via Seesaw or Google Classroom so teachers can respond
Attendance and engagement are monitored, and we will contact families if children are not taking part

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Remote learning is planned with safeguarding and wellbeing in mind:

Teachers check in with pupils daily through live sessions
Online safety protocols are followed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025)
Staff monitor pupil engagement and wellbeing, and support families where needed

Updated September 2025