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Remote Education
The school supports home learning by providing lessons, resources, homework, and communication through Microsoft Teams, supported by several online learning platforms and additional educational resources. If a student cannot attend school due to medical or disciplinary reasons, the school will provide resources so learning can continue from home and disruption to education is minimised. Further guidance for parents on how they can support their child’s learning, including preparing for assessments and examinations, is available at – Study Hacks — From the Sidelines
How learning is provided
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All teaching materials are shared through Microsoft Teams.
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Students are automatically enrolled in Teams for each of their subjects.
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Teachers upload lesson resources, activities and assignments, homework and messages and updates.
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Resources are available before the scheduled lesson time.
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Students access Teams using their school email account.
Weekly learning information
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Remote learning guides are published on the school website and the App every Friday.
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They are also shared on students’ year group Microsoft Teams.
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Teachers can be contacted via email for questions about learning.
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Department Head email addresses are included in the guides for subject-specific queries.
Online learning platforms
Students may also be set work on:
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Seneca Learning (all subjects) https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/
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Up Learn (A-Level Science) https://www.uplearn.co.uk/
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Sparx Maths (Key Stages 3 and 4 Maths) https://sparxmaths.com/
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Kerboodle (Key Stages 3 and 4 Science) https://www.kerboodle.com/
Additional learning resources are available on:
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Oak National Academy https://www.thenational.academy/
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BBC Bitesize Home – BBC Bitesize
Reading expectations
Research shows that regular reading has a significant positive impact on children’s educational achievement, vocabulary development and wellbeing. We encourage all students to read for at least 20–30 minutes each day, both in and out of school. As a guide, students should aim to complete at least one age-appropriate book every two to three weeks, although confident readers may read more frequently.
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Read for pleasure regularly.
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Aim to read approximately one book per week.
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Access news and current affairs through The Day
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Borrow books from the school library.
Passwords and support
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Students have Microsoft Teams for all lessons. They can access these Teams using their email accounts.
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Teachers will regularly show students how to access the Teams groups.
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Students record passwords for online resources in their school planner.
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If there are difficulties accessing digital resources, parents should contact the student’s Year Manager or Year Coordinator, or the school directly at enquiry@holte.bham.sch.uk.
Good attendance is essential for academic success. Missing school can lead to gaps in learning that may affect a student’s confidence, progress and achievement. Although we provide learning resources when necessary, attending school remains the best way for students to access high-quality teaching and support.