The Calder Learning Trust
ONLINE LEARNING
We make every effort to ensure our pupils and students can be taught in person by attending school wherever possible. After exploring all options to ensure the school remains open to all pupils, there may still be some exceptional occasions when school leaders or the local authority decide it is not possible to open safely, or where opening would contradict guidance from local or central government. If restricting attendance for pupils is the only viable option, school will communicate this to all parents and carers and provide remote education via online learning to help pupils stay on track with their education.
Calder Primary
- Pupils in KS2 are already familiar with TT Rockstars, and should have their login already.
- Pupils in KS2 have a login for Prodigy maths.
- Pupils have their own login to Spelling Shed
- KS2 have an Office 365 login.
- You can create a free login to Oxford Owls to access free e-books for reading at home.
- BBC Bitesize has some child-friendly videos, quizzes and guides right across the curriculum to access from Reception to Year 6 (and secondary too).
- CBBC Moodboosters are fun, mindfulness and movement sessions for all the family.
- Work for a day of exceptional closure would be sent home by email via Arbor.
Calder High
All students in Calder High have access to their Office 365 and Teams accounts to use remotely and all work will be set on Teams.
Individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn
In some limited circumstances where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able and well enough to continue their education remotely, staff with liase with parents/carers and the local authorty to support their learning.
These circumstances should only involve a short-term absence and might include pupils:
- recovering from short- term infectious illnesses
- preparing for or recovering from some operations
- recovering from injuries where attendance might inhibit recovery
In some exceptional cases, these circumstances might also include pupils whose attendance has been affected by a special educational need or disability (SEND) or a mental health issue. In these circumstances, after the pupil’s absence from school has been established, school would consider providing pupils with remote education on a case-by-case basis. This should be part of a plan to reintegrate back to school, and only when it is judged that providing remote education would not adversely affect the pupil’s return to school and would be following the guidance for schools on mental health issues affecting a pupil’s attendance
Provision of remote education should be made as a short-term solution allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers. Pupils with long-term medical conditions or any other physical or mental health needs which affect attendance may need more support to continue their education.
Working with the local authority
Under section 19 of the Education Act 1996 (s.19 duty), local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health or other reasons, would otherwise not receive a suitable education.
Statutory guidance on education for children with health needs who cannot attend school sets out that local authorities should provide education as soon as it is clear that the child will be away from school for 15 school days or more during the school year, whether consecutive or cumulative.
The s.19 duty sits with the local authority. School will work work closely with them and any relevant medical professionals to ensure children with health needs are fully supported at school, including putting in place individual healthcare plans if appropriate. This may involve, for example, programmes of study that rely on a flexible approach which include agreed periods of remote education.
The Calder Learning Trust
ONLINE LEARNING
We make every effort to ensure our pupils and students can be taught in person by attending school wherever possible. After exploring all options to ensure the school remains open to all pupils, there may still be some exceptional occasions when school leaders or the local authority decide it is not possible to open safely, or where opening would contradict guidance from local or central government. If restricting attendance for pupils is the only viable option, school will communicate this to all parents and carers and provide remote education via online learning to help pupils stay on track with their education.
Calder Primary
- Pupils in KS2 are already familiar with TT Rockstars, and should have their login already.
- Pupils in KS2 have a login for Prodigy maths.
- Pupils have their own login to Spelling Shed
- KS2 have an Office 365 login.
- You can create a free login to Oxford Owls to access free e-books for reading at home.
- BBC Bitesize has some child-friendly videos, quizzes and guides right across the curriculum to access from Reception to Year 6 (and secondary too).
- CBBC Moodboosters are fun, mindfulness and movement sessions for all the family.
- Work for a day of exceptional closure would be sent home by email via Arbor.
Calder High
All students in Calder High have access to their Office 365 and Teams accounts to use remotely and all work will be set on Teams.
Individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn
In some limited circumstances where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able and well enough to continue their education remotely, staff with liase with parents/carers and the local authorty to support their learning.
These circumstances should only involve a short-term absence and might include pupils:
- recovering from short- term infectious illnesses
- preparing for or recovering from some operations
- recovering from injuries where attendance might inhibit recovery
In some exceptional cases, these circumstances might also include pupils whose attendance has been affected by a special educational need or disability (SEND) or a mental health issue. In these circumstances, after the pupil’s absence from school has been established, school would consider providing pupils with remote education on a case-by-case basis. This should be part of a plan to reintegrate back to school, and only when it is judged that providing remote education would not adversely affect the pupil’s return to school and would be following the guidance for schools on mental health issues affecting a pupil’s attendance
Provision of remote education should be made as a short-term solution allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers. Pupils with long-term medical conditions or any other physical or mental health needs which affect attendance may need more support to continue their education.
Working with the local authority
Under section 19 of the Education Act 1996 (s.19 duty), local authorities are responsible for arranging suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health or other reasons, would otherwise not receive a suitable education.
Statutory guidance on education for children with health needs who cannot attend school sets out that local authorities should provide education as soon as it is clear that the child will be away from school for 15 school days or more during the school year, whether consecutive or cumulative.
The s.19 duty sits with the local authority. School will work work closely with them and any relevant medical professionals to ensure children with health needs are fully supported at school, including putting in place individual healthcare plans if appropriate. This may involve, for example, programmes of study that rely on a flexible approach which include agreed periods of remote education.