Home Learning

Remote Learning Provision

At Ribbon Academy, we are committed to ensuring that children can continue learning when they are unable to attend school. Our remote learning provision is designed to maintain curriculum continuity, support wellbeing and ensure all pupils can access high-quality learning opportunities from home where required.

Our Remote Learning Approach

Remote learning may be used where a child is unable to attend school for an extended period due to medical needs, during emergency situations, or where the school determines that remote education is necessary to support continuity of learning.

We aim to:

• Maintain access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Provide engaging learning opportunities linked to classroom learning.
• Support pupil wellbeing and engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding remains a priority.
• Reduce barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
• Work closely with parents and carers to support learning at home.

Learning Platforms

Our main remote learning platforms are:

Early Years

• Class Dojo

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

• Microsoft Teams
• Class Dojo

These platforms are used to share learning activities, communicate with families, provide feedback and maintain effective home-school communication. Where online access is not possible, alternative paper-based learning packs may be provided.

What Pupils Can Expect

Early Years and Year 1

• Daily reading activities
• Writing activities
• Phonics activities
• Story time opportunities
• One additional curriculum subject each day

Years 2 and 3

• Reading or phonics
• Writing
• Mathematics
• One foundation subject each day

Years 4, 5 and 6

• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics
• One foundation subject each day

Learning may be delivered through live teaching, pre-recorded lessons, assigned tasks within Microsoft Teams and additional activities through Class Dojo.

Additional Learning Resources

Where appropriate, children may continue to access a range of online learning platforms to support independent practice, including:

• Magma Maths
• TT Rock Stars
• Numbots
• Nessy
• Rollama
• Accelerated Reader

These resources can be accessed outside the normal school day to support flexible learning.

Supporting All Learners

We recognise that every family’s circumstances are different. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive remote learning offer and will work with families to overcome barriers such as limited access to devices, internet connectivity or other challenges. We will also make reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEND and maintain regular communication with families to ensure children remain supported throughout any period of remote learning.

Safeguarding and Online Safety

Safeguarding remains at the heart of our remote learning provision. Staff and pupils use approved school platforms and follow the school’s safeguarding, online safety and acceptable use procedures at all times. Any concerns identified during remote learning are managed in line with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

For full details, please refer to our Remote Learning Policy.