Remote Learning at St Thomas More

Remote Learning

In the event of remote learning, where students are working from home, the curriculum will be delivered through the use of Google Classroom and using Google Meets. 

As part of our whole school induction and ICT curriculum, we ensure all students are familiar with this IT resource and indeed use it regularly as part of their day to day experience in school. 

Our whole school approach to remote learning is based on the EEF rapid evidence assessment that tells us that effective online learning is influenced by the same factors which make face to face learning effective.

With this is mind, our whole school key principals are as follows:

• Students are provided with work which ensures they have access to a curriculum that supports their progress.
• Teachers are supported in managing their workload through reasonable and flexible expectations.
• Digital tools are utilised to maximise the teaching and learning experience for teachers and pupils.

Our Typical Approach

The delivery of the curriculum will differ by subject and teacher in any instance of remote learning.   Our typical approach will link to the three options below:

During remote learning teachers will continue to follow whole school procedures linked to merits and red comments. This ensures that all families can see ‘live’ if their child is working well or there  is a concern that needs further attention.

Our Guide to Remote Learning

Please use the link below to access our useful guide to remote learning for families.