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well, connected and learning
year 7 & 8
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Keeping our community
they should work through a small number of tasks each day that are achievable: two to three hours per day is sufficient.
Our focus is very much on revising and consolidating existing knowledge and skills, rather than introducing new ideas and concepts.
Pupils are encouraged to communicate with their teachers, and other staff,
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well, connected and learning
Pupils are not expected to do the equivalent of a full day’s work in school,
via email. However, please bear in mind that it takes time to read and process large numbers of emails so responses will not be immediate. Staff love hearing from pupils and receiving their work.
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It is not straightforward to provide feedback via email or through other online platforms, so whilst staff will acknowledge work that they are sent, it is not possible for marking to be done in the usual way. Where possible staff are setting work that pupils can mark or check themselves.
All we ask is that everyone does their best. If something is too difficult, if
We are all doing our best in these difficult times. We know that learning, this booklet is trying to make it easier for you all. Home learning is important, but wellbeing comes first. If learning at home
the work becomes overwhelming, if there are problems with accessing IT
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our parents, carers and the pupils are doing brilliantly with home
equipment or getting online, then our advice is to do something else until the issue is resolved. The priority for us all is that young people are safe and well. You may find it helpful to ask you child each day what has gone
becomes difficult, if your child is anxious or stressed (or if you are), stop
well and encourage them to set a realistic aim for the following day.
and do something else. It is more important that your child is happy, safe and well - we want you and your child to be connected to our school community and to have the support you need to cope with
It is just as valuable (in fact essential) for some time to be spent reading
what is going on now. Take a moment each day to ask your child what like to do. Don’t force it and do celebrate all of their achievements.
a book, baking, doing exercise, practicing a skill or hobby, playing an
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is going well, what they are enjoying about life and what they would
instrument, spending time with family - if you can do those things. We know that for some families these activities are not available and we can help with this.
How Much Work Should I Be Doing?
To support you at home, to stay focused and learn successfully we will:
Continue to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, and help you to still feel part of our school community
half term
whilst at home.
Continue to provide work that keeps you practicing skills and knowledge and in good learning habits for your return to school, whenever that may be.
Maths, Science,
English, History,
ICT will set half termly
Geography, French,
Oracy and DT will set
projects.
Art, PE and Religious
one new task each
Education will set one
fortnight.
new task each week.
There might be several parts to a task, or different choices of work. Focus on opportunities to be creative and
For example, there might be work booklets to complete, online
let you find inspiration in what you can read,
assignments or creative tasks. We would like everyone to aim to
watch or discover.
complete work from 2 or 3 different subjects per day, so that you have covered all of your subjects by the end of the week. Please note that in some subjects the teacher setting the work may not be your usual teacher, but they should still attempt the work assigned
Ensure your learning prepares you for next year’s curriculum, building on the learning you already have.
to you. We know that you are trying your best and we commend you for that. We also understand that it can be difficult to engage with home learning and we want to help you do this as well as you can.
How Do I Access My Work?
The following are available for each subject:
There are a range of online platforms that you can use to access work. To get started click one of the icons below. Work is being set in the following places for each subject:
English/ Literacy: Accelerated Reader: Students can chose to read a book from the AR scheme (see choices at www.arbookfind.co.uk and can complete a follow up test at www.ukhosted26.renlearn.co.uk/6708712). Literacy Planet: This is a games based interactive platform on the internet that reinforces key messages for reading and writing. The work is ‘marked’ by the platform and the next exercises suggested will sequence appropriate levels of challenge app.literacyplanet.com/login.
Classcharts
St Ambrose Student
Oracy, PE, Drama,
Science, History,
and ICT
Geography, Art, Music,
English, Maths, French,
Resource Hub
Google Classroom
Religious Education and ICT
PE and DT
Other online platforms
Lexia PowerUp Literacy: This is a programme designed to help students to improve their reading. Work is marked by the programme and monitored by Mrs Tulloch. The first time you log in you will need Mrs Tulloch’s email address (rebecca.tulloch@salford.gov.uk). Students who have access to Lexia will be informed by Mrs Tulloch individually. www.lexiapowerup.com. Maths Maths Watch: Teachers will set tasks for classes on maths watch. The platform will show students when they have successfully completed questions. www.mathswatch.co.uk Science Kerboodle : An assignment will be set weekly for students on this platform. www.kerboodle.com/users/login French Duolingo Duolingo: Helps language learning through games. It is a fun platform where students earn badges, climb up the leaderboards and collect lingots. www.duolingo.com
There are a number of online platforms available to students to
support with their learning at home. Students have been provided with
passwords but if they are struggling they can email their class teachers or form tutors for support with access.
This is Language: This platform offers videos, grammar exercises and vocab games. Exercises are automatically marked and there is a student progress tracker included. www.thisislanguage.com
What if internet access is difficult?
Up, dressed and ready for action – including having a healthy 9:00am
breakfast. Keep yourself hydrated as you work through the day.
As a school we understand that it is not always possible for students to have (30 mins) Check the school website, student resource hub,
access to the internet or the use of a computer all or some of the time. Therefore, we have ordered workbooks for English, Maths and Science for
Get Organised
classcharts and Google classroom. Email your teachers for help.
every child. These will be available for parents to collect from school in the coming days and we will send out an email about when to collect them in due
(Up to one hour) Study session 1. Choose a subject from your
course. These books can be used to supplement the work online, or as an alternative if internet/ computer access is a problem. Students should aim to
Study Activity 1
timetable.Keep a record of the work you have completed.
complete around 2 pages per day in each subject, but this may vary. (30 mins) Go for a walk (2m rule). Do the daily mile.
How will my work be assessed?
Physical Activity
Join in with Joe wicks.
Drink plenty of water, don’t forget to eat lunch and keep topped up on healthy snacks
If you are working on online platforms, these will generate an outcome. Where you are working on tasks set by your teachers, you can email your work to your teacher to their Gmail account and / or share their work on the Google drive or in the Google classroom.
I’m a busy working parent or carer - how can I help my child?
Reading
(Up to 1 hour) Choose another subject from your timetable and Study Activity 2
We know that learning at home is difficult, and we want to reassure you that we don’t expect you to do a teacher’s job on top of your own at the moment! The work that your child is being set should be largely independent,
(30 minutes) Read a book.
Relaxation Time
record what you complete.
(Up to 1 hour) Play a game. Do a puzzle. Do something crafty.
and they can contact their teachers by email if they need help. Where we would ask for your support is helping them structure their day - perhaps using an example timetable like the one here, although this is just an example.
(Up to 1 hour) Choose another subject from your timetable or Study Activity 3
complete a literacy task online e.g. literacy planet/ lexia/ bedrock.
Students should also be encouraged to read each day
Students should also be encouraged to read each day. If they don’t have access to books then there are a number of free access websites that can be used. Borrow Box from Salford Libraries allows you to borrow up to 6 ebooks or eAudioBooks for free. You can join the library service at www.salfordcommunityleisure/libraries and download the app ‘BorrowBox Libraries’ to use. Audible have also made a number of their books available for free. www.stories.audible.com/discovery.
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Is there any other support available?
Staff are in school each day to help with any queries over the phone. Please feel free to contact the school directly or email your child’s subject teachers or form tutor for support with any other concerns or problems.
www.stambrosebarlowswinton.org
Staff emails available online
stambrose.greenhousecms.co.uk
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