This information is shared to give our St John’s families clear guidance about what to expect from remote education if national or local restrictions mean that whole classes or year groups need to learn from home. Our aim is to be transparent and supportive, so that parents, carers, and pupils know how learning will continue during these times.

What should my child expect from immediate remote education in the first day or two of being sent home?

At St John the Baptist, pupils will be provided with the resources they need to continue learning straight away. Children will be sent home with:

• An English and Maths exercise book

• A reading text

• A weekly timetable

Learning activities will be sent home in paper form on the first day of isolation if the pupil is in school. If not, parents will be asked to collect these at the end of day 1.

By the end of the first day of isolation, work will also be set online via Seesaw. This ensures that all children can access their learning promptly and continue to make progress, even when learning from home. 

At St John the Baptist Primary School, children who are isolating will receive a timetable of activities and links to follow for each session. Wherever possible and appropriate, we will teach the same curriculum remotely as we do in school.

Some adaptations may be necessary in certain subjects. For example:

• Discussion‑based learning may be supported through selected video lessons or pre‑recorded teacher input.

• PE and Arts‑based sessions may require adapted resources that can be accessed within the home environment.

To maintain motivation and progress, live sessions will be provided. These will:

• Introduce new learning material

• Offer feedback on submitted work

• Provide opportunities for teachers and pupils to ask and answer questions together

Teachers and support staff will remain contactable throughout isolation via seesaw, ensuring that adaptations and support for learning are readily available.

How long can I expect work set by the school to take my child each day?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, we expect that remote education — including both live teaching and independent work — will take pupils broadly the following number of hours each day:

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): 3 hours

• Key Stage 1: 3 hours

• Key Stage 2: 4 hours

This structure ensures that children continue to access a balanced and meaningful curriculum while learning at home, with expectations tailored to their age and stage of development.

If my child does not have digital or online access at home, how will you support them to access remote education?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, we recognise that some pupils may not have suitable online access at home. We take the following approaches to ensure all children can continue their learning:

• Loan of devices: We have a number of laptops and tablets available to loan to families who are struggling to access remote learning.

• Support with internet connection: Funding is available to help some families secure internet access if required.

• Paper‑based packs: Pupils who cannot access online materials can request printed packs, which can be collected from the school office. Parents/carers should contact their child’s class teacher via email to the school office to request a pack.

• Submitting work: Children can submit their work by uploading photographs on Seesaw, by physically returning completed work to the school office.

If you are unable to provide a device or internet connection for your child, please contact the school office or your child’s class teacher for support: office@stjohnthebaptistprimary.co.uk

How will my child be taught remotely?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, we use a combination of approaches to ensure that pupils continue to access high‑quality learning while at home. These include:

• Daily live/recorded teaching sessions delivered through our seesaw platform

• Daily challenge posts shared via Seesaw for our Reception pupils

• Live intervention sessions for pupils with a Special Educational Need or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

• Personalised recorded videos via Seesaw to support next steps for Reception pupils

• Printed paper packs produced by teachers for some pupils (e.g. workbooks, intervention activity sheets, handwriting practice, intervention games)

• Textbooks (Year 6) and reading books that pupils already have at home

This blended approach ensures that all children can continue to make progress, whether through live interaction, independent tasks, or tailored support, with provision adapted to meet individual needs.

What are your expectations for my child’s engagement and the support that we as parents and carers should provide at home?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, our hope is that families will work in partnership with us to ensure children remain engaged and supported in their remote learning.

We ask that:

• Pupils engage daily with their remote learning provision, accessing Seesaw to view and complete activities set.

• Pupils attend and interact with the daily live remote learning session (unless alternative arrangements have been agreed with the class teacher).

• Pupils submit their learning daily on Seesaw so teachers can provide timely and purposeful feedback.

• Parents and carers support younger pupils more closely, particularly when accessing and submitting work online.

• Parents and carers seek support from their child’s class teacher if there are any concerns about remote learning provision, access, or engagement.

• Parents and carers continue to support learning at home by reading regularly with their child, practising number facts (such as times tables), and reinforcing spelling, just as they would during in‑school provision.

How will you check whether my child is engaging with their work and how will I be informed if there are concerns?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, teachers will regularly monitor pupils’ engagement with remote learning to ensure that every child is supported to make progress.

We will:

• Check daily submissions on Seesaw to confirm pupils are completing tasks.

• Review participation in live/recorded sessions, noting attendance and interaction.

• Provide timely feedback on submitted work to guide next steps and celebrate success.

• Track ongoing engagement to identify any patterns of concern or barriers to learning.

If concerns arise, parents and carers will be:

• Contacted promptly by the class teacher or a member of staff to discuss the issue.

• Offered support and guidance to help overcome barriers to engagement (e.g. technical support, adapted resources, or additional encouragement).

• Kept informed of their child’s progress and any improvements following support.

This approach ensures that children remain motivated, families feel supported, and learning continues effectively even when pupils are working remotely.

How will you work with me to help my child who needs additional support from adults at home to access remote education?

At St John the Baptist Primary School, we recognise that some pupils, for example, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), may not be able to access remote education without additional support from adults at home. We understand the challenges this may place on families, and we will work closely with parents and carers to support these pupils in the following ways:

• Direct questioning where appropriate during live teaching sessions to check understanding and engagement

• Additional interventions delivered by support and teaching staff via live online sessions

• ‘Over‑learning’ tasks and activities provided through Seesaw or via paper‑based packs to reinforce key skills

• Regular contact and conversations between staff (who know the pupil well) and parents/carers to provide tailored guidance

• Concrete resources and manipulatives delivered individually for younger pupils, alongside work packs and arts‑based materials

• Increased use of visual representations and personalised video tasks set through Seesaw, ensuring next steps are clear and accessible for pupils most in need

This approach ensures that children with additional needs are supported effectively, families feel confident in helping at home, and every pupil continues to make progress in their learning.

Remote Education for Individual Pupils Self-Isolating

If a child is not in school because they are self-isolating, their remote education will differ from the approaches used when whole groups are learning from home. This is because teaching pupils both in school and at home presents unique challenges.

At St John the Baptist:

• We will maintain daily contact with pupils learning at home through Seesaw, setting tasks and providing feedback.

• When the majority of the cohort is in class and only individual pupils or small groups are isolating, it is unlikely that we will be able to provide regular ‘live’ learning sessions.

• Support and communication will continue through feedback messages, and telephone conversations, ensuring that any concerns are addressed promptly.

 

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