At Francis Baily Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all children can continue their learning if they are unable to attend school in person. Our remote learning provision reflects the same high standards as our classroom teaching and follows the school curriculum as closely as possible.

This page sets out what families can expect during any period of remote education.

Our Aims

During any period of remote learning, we aim to:

• Maintain access to a high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum
• Keep communication between school and home strong
• Support pupil wellbeing, motivation and engagement
• Ensure children can make progress in line with their peers.

What Remote Learning Looks Like

Where pupils are required to learn from home, we use a blended approach that may include:

• Google Classroom for lessons, resources and communication
• Live or recorded lessons from class teachers
• Uploaded worksheets and independent tasks
• Online platforms pupils already use in school (e.g. Times Tables Rockstars, MyMaths, Oxford Owl)
• Reading books and resources matched to your child’s level.

We expect pupils to follow their usual timetable as closely as possible, with adaptations where appropriate for age, ability and individual needs.

First Few Days of Remote Learning

If remote learning begins suddenly (e.g. due to bad weather or illness closures):

• Day 1 may consist of worksheet-based activities
• From Day 2, teachers will provide a full timetable and resources on Google Classroom
• Parents will receive guidance on how to support their child’s learning at home.