Working from home – students
April 21, 2020
Working from home
It is an expectation that all students are working from home. As you know for the majority of students we are using TEAMs. Please ensure you are logging onto this each day and complete the work and assignments set. For Maths, Science and Geography your work will be set via Educake and Hegarty. It is expected that you complete all work set for you.
This way of working is very different to the structure of the school day to what we are used to. It is important to continue to have a structure our day – last week we shared the following hints and tips:
1. Breakfast/active start: It is a good idea – after breakfast – to start the day with a light exercise session, for example PE with Joe Wicks.
2. Chunk the work: Instead of watching over your child to keep them on task, begin each day with a conversation about the work to be completed and together agree regular slots for them to show you what has been achieved. In the conversation you can discuss any learning barriers and help remove them.
3. Reading: Students have extensive reading material. Those who are not engaged or who require additional support may find listening to audio books helpful. A timetable or routine may help, ensuring a small section is read daily.
4. Workspace and organisation: If possible, create a dedicated workspace. This helps distinguish between the space for learning and the areas for relaxation.
5. If it’s not working, change it!: If your son is struggling with a task and you don’t know how to help them, then don’t be afraid to move them on. The task can be revisited later if needed. Consider any wider support you could offer – can you assist with their learning from what you find together in the garden, or from online documentaries?
6. Sequence and Structure: Adding structure and routine may help you to work from home if you can timetable around your own commitments.
7. Take regular breaks: Stop frequently and stay hydrated – keep a water bottle filled up. If weather permits, get fresh air in the garden – you can come back to work later. 8. Have fun: look for fun and alternative ways to engage your son in learning – some of the links below will help with this.
As you may be aware, on Sunday Gavin Williamson announced the launch of the Oak National Academy online classroom and resource hub. It offers 180 video lessons each week for schools to use, across a broad range of subjects. The lessons cover children in Reception through to Year 10 and are free to use by both teachers and young people.
The Oak National Academy can be accessed here:
Your teachers may use some of this content in the work that they set but this is free to use for all if you so wish.
Yesterday we also shared that Bitesize also have some good resources to use: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
If for any reason you are unable to complete the work set please send your teachers a message via TEAMs.
Year 11s – you will soon receive your bridging units for Sixth Form.
Take care and stay safe.
