Remote Education at Fishburn Primary School

At Fishburn Primary School, we aim to support children to continue learning when they cannot attend school and are well enough to learn. This page explains our approach to remote education and how families can access support.

When would remote education be provided?

Remote education may be provided during an unexpected school closure or when an individual child’s circumstances make it appropriate. Arrangements will reflect the reason for absence, its likely duration and the child’s needs.

Remote education does not replace attendance when a child can attend school. Children who are unwell are not expected to complete work until they are well enough.

How will families access learning?

ClassDojo will be our main channel for communicating with families. Teachers will share instructions, activities, resource links and details of online meetings.

Teachers will explain which activities children should complete and how to share their work. Families can contact their child’s teacher through ClassDojo if they need help.

What will children learn?

Learning will follow our school curriculum as closely as possible. Teachers will select suitable activities across a range of subjects, adapting tasks to children’s ages, prior learning and individual needs.

Resources may include:

• White Rose Maths, including Infinity: maths teaching resources and activities.

• Oak National Academy: lessons across a range of curriculum subjects.

• BBC Bitesize: explanations, activities and resources to support learning.

• Literacy Shed: resources to support English and writing.

• Times Tables Rock Stars: times-table practice.

These resources will support teacher-planned learning. Children will receive clear instructions about which lessons and activities to use.

For younger children, provision will include practical activities, reading, phonics and opportunities to learn through play.

Online meetings

Online meetings may be arranged to explain learning, answer questions and help children maintain contact with teachers and classmates. Meeting times, joining instructions and expectations will be shared through ClassDojo.

The frequency and format of meetings will depend on whether an individual child, a class or the whole school is learning remotely.

Learning routines and expectations

Teachers will explain the expected amount of learning and provide a manageable sequence of activities. This will take account of children’s ages, learning needs and family circumstances.

We encourage families to establish a regular routine, allow breaks and balance screen-based learning with reading, written work and practical activities. Please contact school if your child is struggling to complete or access their learning.

Feedback and support

Teachers will explain how completed work should be shared, which may include photographs or uploads through ClassDojo.

Staff will review submitted work and provide feedback through messages, comments or online discussions, as appropriate. If a child is having difficulty engaging, school will contact the family to understand the barriers and discuss support.

Support with access

If your family does not have suitable internet access or a device, please contact the school office. We will discuss available support and alternative ways to access learning, including printed resources where needed.

Children with SEND

Teachers will work with families and our SENDCo, Miss Hannah Robertson, to adapt remote education for children with special educational needs or disabilities.

Support may include personalised activities, clearer instructions, practical resources and additional contact with staff. We recognise that some children need adult support and will work with families to make learning manageable and accessible.

Safeguarding and online safety

Our safeguarding procedures continue to apply during remote education. Children should follow staff instructions and behave respectfully during online meetings. Families should support children to access suitable resources and use the internet safely.

Please report any safeguarding or wellbeing concerns to school promptly. Further advice and reporting information are available in the Safeguarding and Online Safety sections of our website.

Contact us

For help accessing remote education, please contact your child’s teacher through ClassDojo or Mrs Tonia Leddy in the school office.

Telephone: 01740 620 162
Email: fishburnadmin@edenacademytrust.co.uk