Remote and Home Learning

At Sheriff Hutton Primary School, we recognise that learning does not only take place in the classroom. While we no longer routinely deliver remote lessons, the systems and tools we developed remain available should they ever be needed. We also encourage families to support children’s learning at home through regular practice and engaging activities.

Home Learning

We believe that regular, short learning activities at home can make a significant difference to children’s progress and confidence.

We recommend that all children have regular opportunities to practise key skills at home, including:

• Reading – Daily reading is one of the most important ways you can support your child’s learning.
• Phonics practice – Particularly important in the early years and Key Stage 1 to build strong foundations in reading and spelling.
• Multiplication tables – As children move through the school, frequent practice of times tables helps develop fluency in mathematics.
• Telling the time – Practising how to read analogue clocks is a valuable life skill that children benefit from revisiting regularly.

Home Learning Activities

Throughout the year, teachers may provide optional home learning activities linked to the themes and subjects children are studying in class. These activities are designed to:

• Reinforce classroom learning
• Encourage curiosity and creativity
• Provide opportunities for families to engage in learning together

Online Learning Platforms

We also provide access to a range of online learning platforms that children can use at home to practise key skills in an enjoyable and interactive way. These include:

• TT Rockstars – to develop fluency in multiplication tables
• Spelling Shed – to practise spelling patterns and vocabulary
• Other platforms may be shared by teachers when appropriate

Login details for these platforms will be provided by the school.

Working Together

Home learning works best when school and families work together. Even small amounts of regular practice can have a big impact on children’s confidence, independence, and progress.

If you have any questions about accessing online learning platforms or supporting your child at home, please contact your child’s class teacher.

Remote Learning

During periods when pupils may need to learn from home, we use Google Classroom as our main online learning platform. Through Google Classroom, teachers can share learning materials, activities, and guidance to support pupils in continuing their education outside of school.

Although remote lessons are not currently required, Google Classroom remains available and may be used in situations such as:

• Short-term school closures
• Individual pupil absence where appropriate
• Sharing resources or extension activities

Parents and pupils will be provided with login details by the school.

We aim to address the key concerns associated with remote learning, such as online safety, access to educational resources, data protection, and safeguarding.
We hope the systems that are in place help to

• Minimise the disruption to pupils’ education and the delivery of the curriculum.
• Ensure provision is in place so that all pupils have access to high quality learning resources.
• Protect pupils from the risks associated with using devices connected to the internet.
• Ensure staff, parent, and pupil data remains secure and is not lost or misused.
• Ensure robust safeguarding measures continue to be in effect during the period of remote learning.
• Ensure all pupils have the provision they need to complete their work to the best of their ability, and to remain happy, healthy, and supported during periods of remote learning.

Remote Learning Provision

10 top tips remote learning for children

Some helpful documents.

Parent agreement for live lessons

G-Suite Detailed Information

Click here to access Google Classroom.

Here are some Instructions for parents / carers to help you.