Remote Learning

When learning has to be done at home

When children are required to be at home and unable to attend school, the learning does not stop at Hurworth Primary School! At Hurworth Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that children continue to receive a high-quality education in the event of a full or partial school closure. This information is intended to provide clarity and transparency to families about what to expect from us in relation to remote education - if required.

We aim to deliver the vast majority of lessons face-to-face. On the rare occasion that a child or group of children is unable to attend school, the Senior Leadership Team and the staff teacher will agree a remote learning offer with parents/carers, taking the child's wellbeing into account.

Our remote learning offer is designed to support children during serious or exceptional circumstances, such as a partial or full school closure. It is not intended for children who are absent due to holidays or short-term illness. In these cases, children should rest and recover and return to school as soon as they are well enough

Our Remote Learning Approach

We use Microsoft Teams as our main platform for remote education. All communication, lesson materials and assignments will be shared via Teams, which parents can access on behalf of their child. Our aim is to ensure that the core curriculum continues to be delivered in a way that is accessible, supportive and engaging for all pupils.

What to Expect

Daily Learning: Children will receive a daily timetable of lessons, including English, maths and other curriculum subjects.
Live and Recorded Sessions: Teachers may provide a mix of live sessions, recorded videos and independent tasks.
Feedback: Pupils can upload their work to Teams, where teachers will review and provide feedback to support progress.

Communication

All messages, announcements, and learning materials will be shared via Microsoft Teams.
Parents should regularly check Teams for updates and support their child with accessing the work.

Support for Families

We understand that every home situation is different. If you have any difficulties accessing remote learning or need support with devices or internet access, please contact the school office.

Useful Websites to Support Home Learning

BBC Bitesize – A wide range of age-appropriate lessons, videos, and activities
🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Oak National Academy – Online lessons and resources for all year groups and subjects
🔗 https://www.thenational.academy
Topmarks – Fun, educational games and resources for English, maths, and more
🔗 https://www.topmarks.co.uk
PhonicsPlay – Interactive phonics games to support reading
🔗 https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk
White Rose Maths – Home learning maths videos and worksheets
🔗 https://whiterosemaths.com/home-learning
Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and reading tips for parents
🔗 https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk
ICT Games – Engaging English and maths games for primary pupils
🔗 https://www.ictgames.com
CBeebies – Games and Learning – Interactive activities for younger children
🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
The School Run – Learning resources and explanations for parents
🔗 https://www.theschoolrun.com
DK Find Out! – Child-friendly encyclopedia and learning tool for all subjects
🔗 https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/

Useful Apps to Support Home Learning

The following apps are used in school and can also be accessed at home to support your child's learning:

Collins eBooks – Access to reading books matched to your child's phonics level or fluency stage
🔗 https://www.collinshub.co.uk/
(Login details will be provided by school if your child uses this resource.)
Numbots – For Key Stage 1 children to build fluency in number bonds and addition/subtraction
🔗 https://numbots.com
(Use your child's school login details.)
Times Tables Rock Stars – For Key Stage 2 children to practise and improve times table recall
🔗 https://ttrockstars.com
(Use your child's school login details.)
1-Minute Maths (White Rose) – Quick practice of basic number skills with instant feedback
📱 Available for free on the App Store and Google Play
🔗 https://whiteroseeducation.com/1-minute-maths