This reflects Department for Education guidance, which states that remote education should generally be considered as a last resort where the alternative would be no education.

Accessing Remote Education

Where remote education is required, work will be set through the 'Homework' tab on Class Charts, which students already use routinely to access homework.

Teachers will provide appropriate work and resources to support students in continuing with their curriculum. This may include the use of established online learning platforms such as:

• Sparx Maths

• Sparx Reader

• Sparx Science

Students should complete the work set and follow any submission instructions provided by their teachers.

Individual Needs and Support

Remote education will take account of the individual circumstances of the student, including any SEND or additional needs. Appropriate adaptations and reasonable adjustments will be considered where required. The DfE confirms that schools' SEND and Equality Act duties continue when remote education is in place. 

Parents and carers should contact the academy if their child experiences difficulty accessing remote education, including problems with devices or internet access, so that appropriate support or alternative arrangements can be considered.

Attendance

Accessing remote education does not replace the expectation to attend school where a student is able to do so. Students who are absent but receiving remote education will continue to have their absence recorded in accordance with attendance requirements. 

For further information or support, please contact:

Orsett Heath Academy
Telephone: 01375 802800
Email: office@oha.swecet.org