Please note: Attendance at school remains the most important factor in children's learning and development. Learning from home is intended to support education during periods when attendance is not possible, rather than replace normal classroom learning.
At Morley Primary School, we believe that children learn best when they attend school every day and benefit from high-quality teaching, supportive relationships and learning alongside their peers.
However, there may occasionally be circumstances where children are unable to attend school for a temporary period. In these situations, we will work closely with families to help ensure learning can continue wherever possible.
Learning from home may be provided in the following circumstances:
Learning from home is not normally provided for short-term illnesses where children are expected to rest and recover before returning to school.
Morley Primary School uses Seesaw as its main online learning platform.
Through Seesaw, children may be able to:
Seesaw: https://web.seesaw.me/
Children should continue to use their regular school logins and passwords.
If you experience difficulties accessing Seesaw, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.
Where remote learning is required, teachers will provide appropriate activities that reflect the curriculum being taught in school wherever possible.
Learning may include:
The nature and quantity of work provided will depend on the age of the children and the circumstances surrounding the absence.
We ask children to:
Parents and carers can support learning by:
We understand that every family's circumstances are different and will always aim to provide flexibility and support where necessary.
Teachers will review work submitted through Seesaw and provide feedback where appropriate.
If your child requires help with their learning, they can:
Whilst staff aim to respond promptly, responses may not always be immediate during the school day.
We recognise that some children may require additional support to access learning from home.
Where appropriate, we will work with families to provide:
Parents should contact the child's class teacher or the school office if further support is required.
If your child is unable to access online learning because of difficulties with technology or internet access, please contact the school as soon as possible.
We will always seek to work with families to identify appropriate solutions and ensure children can continue their learning.
The following websites can support learning at home alongside work provided by school:
Practise multiplication facts in a fun and engaging way.
https://ttrockstars.com/
Build fluency and confidence with number bonds and mental maths.
https://play.numbots.com/
Free reading books, phonics resources and learning activities for primary-aged children.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/
Curriculum-aligned lessons, videos and learning activities covering a wide range of subjects.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Online lessons and resources to support learning across the primary curriculum.
https://www.thenational.academy/
Children are expected to use all online platforms safely, responsibly and respectfully.
Parents are encouraged to monitor children's online activity and discuss safe internet use regularly.
Useful online safety resources:
CEOP
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Internet Matters
https://www.internetmatters.org/
NSPCC Online Safety
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
UK Safer Internet Centre
https://saferinternet.org.uk/
Please report any online safety concerns to the school immediately.
If you have any questions about learning from home or require support accessing learning materials, please contact the school office.
Telephone: 01332 880527
Email: info@morley.derbyshire.sch.uk
Together, we will do everything possible to ensure children continue to feel connected, supported and successful in their learning.