At Gaywood Primary School, our priority is always to deliver face-to-face education in the classroom. However, in exceptional circumstances where in-person attendance is not possible—such as emergency school closures, extreme weather, or specific public health advice—we provide structured remote education to ensure continuity in your child’s learning.

(Please note: Remote education is not provided for routine illness, medical appointments, or unauthorised term-time absences.)

How Remote Learning Works

• Communication & Platform: All remote learning and parent communication will take place via Class Dojo.
• Daily Timings: Work will be uploaded either the evening before or by 9:00 am each school day.
• Expected Hours: We provide up to 3 hours of learning activities per day for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and 4 hours per day for Key Stage 2.
• Curriculum Alignment: Remote lessons closely follow our usual Knowledge Rich curriculum, ensuring pupils stay on track with their learning.
• Submitting Work: Parents and carers should take a photo of completed work or upload files into the designated folder on Class Dojo. If your child cannot complete their work on a given day, please let us know the reason via Class Dojo.
• Feedback & Check-Ins: Staff will monitor engagement, track completed work, and respond to messages on Class Dojo during normal school working hours. Work will be acknowledged individually or as a group where appropriate, and your child’s class teacher may make regular telephone calls to discuss their progress and wellbeing.

 

What Your Child Will Study

Remote provision mirrors our classroom subjects using structured online tools:

• EYFS & Key Stage 1: Daily resources include Talk 4 Writing, Ruth Miskin (Read Write Inc.) phonics videos, White Rose Maths activities, Knowledge Curriculum topics, and guided physical education.
• Key Stage 2: Lessons feature Talk 4 Writing, reading/spelling via Accelerated Reader and Read Write Inc., White Rose Maths, Knowledge Curriculum subjects, and physical activity.

 

Support for Pupils with SEND

Remote learning is tailored to all abilities. Our Primary SENCo or Primary SENCo Assistant will liaise with parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to provide differentiated tasks or work matching an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Digital Access, Printed Packs & Online Safety

• Access & Equipment: If you experience device or internet shortages, or trouble logging into Class Dojo, contact the Headteacher via the school office to discuss suitable alternative methods (including printed packs).
• Keeping Safe Online: We advise active parental supervision and appropriate filters. More guidance is available on our Safeguarding Children and Internet Safety page.