Remote learning in our school

Remote Learning at Hormead

At Hormead, we are committed to ensuring that all children continue to learn, grow, and flourish, even when they are learning from home. We understand there may be times when a pupil cannot attend school in person, such as during self-isolation or temporary school closures. In such cases, remote learning will be provided to support their continued education. Please note that remote learning is only available to children who are well enough to learn but are unable to attend school physically. It is not intended for pupils who are unwell.

We are incredibly proud of how our school community responded during recent national lockdowns, with children staying engaged and progressing in their learning through a balanced approach of online lessons and guided tasks.

From Nursery to Year 4, all remote learning is delivered through the Class Dojo app, which allows staff to maintain daily contact with families in a secure, professional, and confidential manner. Parents are provided with their Class Dojo login details when they join the school.

Our Remote Learning Offer

Hormead’s remote learning approach ensures that pupils continue to receive high-quality education in line with our in-school curriculum. Through Class Dojo, children can:

• Access daily lessons and curriculum-linked resources
• Upload completed work for teacher feedback
• Watch recorded or live teaching sessions (where appropriate)
• Stay connected with their teacher and classmates

Each week, we share a timetable and clear expectations to help families structure learning at home effectively.

What You Can Expect

When a child is learning from home, we provide:

• A broad and balanced curriculum that mirrors classroom learning as closely as possible
• Daily English and maths lessons, plus phonics or reading sessions for younger pupils
• A range of foundation subject tasks, including science, history, geography, RE, PE, and art
• Regular and constructive feedback to support progress and engagement
• Opportunities for prayer, reflection, and connection with our Christian vision:
  “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10)

Support for Pupils and Families

We understand that every family’s circumstances are different. That’s why we design our remote learning to be:

• Accessible – Tasks are adapted to suit a range of needs and age groups
• Flexible – We understand that families may have limited devices or unique routines
• Supportive – Staff are available throughout the school day via Class Dojo to answer questions and offer encouragement

If you require printed learning packs, additional help, or would like to borrow a school device, please contact the school office. We are here to support you.

Online Safety Reminder

Keeping children safe online is essential. Please visit our [Online Safety page] for tips, tools, and guidance to help ensure your child uses technology safely and responsibly while learning at home.

Helpful Remote Learning Links

• Class Dojo Login – Access your child’s daily learning
• Oxford Owl – Free eBooks and reading resources
• White Rose Maths – Maths video lessons and worksheets
• BBC Bitesize – Curriculum-aligned learning activities
• Top Marks – Interactive learning games across subjects

Need Help?

If you have any questions about remote learning or need help accessing materials, please speak with your child’s class teacher or contact the school office.

We remain committed to ensuring that every child at Hormead continues to flourish—wherever they are learning.

Example of whole school remote learning lockdown overview