Remote Learning

Welcome to our Oasis Academy Fir Vale remote learning webpage

We are using a variety of online platforms for remote teaching and learning.

These videos show you how use them and we also have videos in different languages such as Roma, Arabic and Somali.

Access Remote Learning

Access Purple Mash

Access TT Rock Stars

Access MS Teams

Successful Remote Learning Guide

If you have any questions please contact us via: info@oasisfirvale.org or 0114 2012300.

For information about online safety please click here.

For the Oasis continuation of learning policy click here.

For detailed information on our remote learning approach click here.

Our remote learning curriculum

To match our unique context, we have designed a bespoke curriculum based on the National Curriculum. In school our curriculum has real life experiences, language development and social and emotional development at its heart.
To ensure children continue to progress during school partial closures, our remote learning curriculum is focused on phonics and reading, English, Maths and personal and social development. Physical activity is also a daily directed task.

Our remote learning pedagogy

Our approach to learning and teaching is rooted in the principles of metacognition and Rosenshine’s principles of instruction.
We have adapted our teaching cycle for remote learning. Teachers are using the following strategies to support remote learning and teaching. These help ensure working memory is not overloaded and key concepts are presented clearly.

Breaking learning down into simple steps
Pause points (pause button)
Pictures and images
My turn your turn
What a good one looks like examples
Support resources

Activities set by teachers focus on practising and applying new learning and skills. Repetition helps children develop fluency and embed key concepts in long term memory.
We have high expectations of engagement in remote learning. We use a range of platforms to support children to access learning using an appropriate tool. This might be through live lessons on Microsoft Teams or accessing virtual learning environments and teacher recorded lessons on our vimeo site.

Our remote learning school day

We want remote education (including remote teaching and independent work) to mirror a usual school day as closely as possible. Lessons and tasks will focus on phonics or reading, English and maths with a topic theme also included where possible.

Generic timetable

The DfE have advised that as a minimum children in key stage 1 should access 3 hours remote learning a day and for children in key stage 2 this would increase to 4 hours a day.
Take a look below to see what you should be attempting on a daily basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will you support my child to access remote education?

All parents and carers have been contacted to ask if any digital equipment would be required for children to access our remote education provision. If you require any support accessing digital equipment, please contact school via: info@oasisfirvale.org or 0114 2012300.

The Oasis Horizons project aims to provide each current and future pupil, and their teachers and support staff, with an iPad to give them access to enhanced online learning. More information about Oasis Horizons can be found here.

How will my child be taught remotely?

Daily lessons and follow up activities will be placed in the Teams channel for each class and also on Class Dojo by class teachers.
Remote learning will focus on phonics and reading, English and Maths. Personal, social and health education will also be included daily. Physical activity is also a daily directed task.
Lessons are planned and taught by the class home learning team. They are pitched at the correct level for the children in the class and include repetition to consolidate new skills and knowledge. Support resources are also included on Teams and Class Dojo for children to use to help them. We will use a variety of approaches to teach children remotely which best suit the circumstances, the topic and subject and also the children’s age. Early Years Foundation Stage can access learning through their learning journal on Class dojo and Purple Mash. Please refer to your child’s class timetable for more information.
Resources will be added to Teams, Class Dojo or Purple Mash for children to access asynchronously.

How can I support my child with remote learning?

As with in-school provision, we have high expectations of children's engagement. We expect all children to access our remote education provision and complete the activities they have been set.
Please help your child by making sure they are up in time for the morning registration session, helping them find a quiet space to work, making sure they have basic equipment like a notebook and pencil and praising them for joining in.
If you would like any help with setting up a routine for remote learning or accessing equipment please contact school using our email or telephone number.

How will you check whether my child is engaging with their work?

How will you assess my child’s work and progress?

Teachers will give your child feedback on their work using Microsoft Teams, Class Dojo, Purple Mash or class email. This will be diagnostic following our usual marking and feedback policy so your child knows what they have done well and how they can improve their work. Feedback will take account of the age and stage of learning of your child. Feedback might also be provided to you and your child over the telephone.

How will support be provided for children with additional needs or who are learning English as an Additional Language.

We recognise that some children may need support from an adult at home to be able to access remote education. Class teachers will work together with families to agree how support can be provided from school and from home to help individual children access learning that meets their needs.
Lessons will be pitched at the correct level for the children in the class, this might include children in the class accessing different activities. Support resources are also included on Teams and Class Dojo for children to use to help them.
If you would like any help or advice please contact school using our email or telephone number.

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