Remote Learning

Remote Learning Statement 2025

‘Loved by God and one another, Holy Trinity is a welcoming community of faith, where we learn and flourish together.

Each day opens up horizons of hope, aspiration and joy!’

Introduction

This statement sets out our approach to providing high-quality remote education when it is not possible, or is contrary to government guidance, for some or all pupils to attend school. Remote education is only ever considered as a last resort where a decision has already been made that attendance at school is not possible, but pupils are able to continue learning.

Scenarios where remote education should be considered

At Holy Trinity, we will always prioritise attendance in order that pupils get the most out of their school experience, including for their attainment, wellbeing, and wider life chances. However, we also recognise that there are circumstances where pupils may not be able to attend school in person, but may still be in a position to learn from home.

Circumstances where it might not be possible for pupils to receive in person education fit into 2 broad categories:

school closures or restrictions on attendance, where school access for pupils is restricted
individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn

School closures or restrictions on attendance

Providing remote education does not change our drive to ensure Holy Trinity is open, or can reopen as soon as possible after the need for closure. Every effort will be made to ensure pupils can be taught in person by attending school or if appropriate and possible, attending a safe alternative site.

After exploring all options to ensure the school remains open to all pupils, there may still be some exceptional occasions when school leaders decide it is not possible to open safely, or where opening would contradict guidance from local or central government. If restricting attendance for pupils is the only viable option, we will consider providing remote education to help pupils stay on track with the education they would normally receive.

Part of this statement ensures that there is a plan in place to outline remote education procedures for teachers, parents, carers and pupils. These plans are particularly useful during emergency closures where the decision to close can often be made at short notice.

Where required, and in the event of school closures or restrictions on attendance, we will consult DfE emergency planning guidance.

Individual cases where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able to learn

There are limited circumstances where a pupil is unable to attend school but is able and well enough to continue their education remotely. These circumstances should only involve a short-term absence and might include pupils:

recovering from short-term infectious illnesses
preparing for or recovering from some operations
recovering from injuries where attendance might inhibit recovery

Other circumstances which may arise will be considered on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure pupil education is catered for based on their individual need. Provision of remote education will be made as a short-term solution allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers. Pupils with long-term medical conditions or any other physical or mental health needs which affect attendance may need more support to continue their education. In these cases, we will work with the Local Authority whose responsibility it is to arrange suitable education for children of compulsory school age who, because of health or other reasons, would otherwise not receive a suitable education.

In circumstances where an individual pupil is unable to attend school, we will work closely with the pupil, their parents and any other relevant professionals to carefully plan what this provision will look like. The plan will be time defined and include regular reviews with the aim that the pupil returns to in-person education with the required support in place to meet their needs.

Provision

Where pupils are accessing remote education, we will provide a clear outline of the provision in place for them. When the whole school, or entire classes are working from home, class pages on the school website will hold a wealth of information. If school is going to be closed for more than a day, learning plans for individual classes will be uploaded to class pages.

Remote Learning Plan
Name:		Year Group:	Class:
We have planned age-appropriate lessons that are in line with those which would be taking place in school. By encouraging and supporting your child to follow their learning plan, together we are working to prevent your child from missing out on key classroom learning. It is really important that your child has regular breaks throughout the day and from experience, we recognise that following the school routine does help. Many parents have also told us that wearing uniform also helps to set expectations. School will provide: Learning to take part in on the given days Communication and feedback from a member of staff Learning which directly relates to that which would have been done in class A stationery pack if requested by parents Additional ideas and resources on the school website in class pages Support – we understand that this can be a challenging time for families Parents / carers will provide: A quiet learning space for children to take part in their lessons Access to communication between the child and the staff member Support to develop a good learning routine
	Date
Collective worship
Phonics / spelling
Reading
Writing
Maths
Wider curriculum
Communication Who will be in touch and how?

Delivering Remote Education Safely

Keeping children and teachers safe during remote education is essential. Holy Trinity staff delivering remote education online are aware that the same principles for keeping children safe online in school will apply to remote learning. The importance of a safe online environment, which amongst other things, means keeping any passwords and credentials safe, cannot be understated.

It is especially important for parents and carers to be aware of what their children are being asked to do, including:

sites they will be asked to use – we will always use reputable, educational sites
school staff their child will interact with – we will only ever ask your child to interact with an adult who they are familiar with from school when they are working remotely.

Children should be encouraged to tell a trusted adult if they are uncomfortable or unsure about anything they come across online, in just the same way as they should when interacting with online content at any other time. If parents are unsure, school staff are available to speak to. Parents can always contact the DSL, Mrs Sanderson, or the DDSL, Mrs Bell-Walker.

SEND

When pupils who are on the SEND register are not able to attend school and require remote education, their teachers, in collaboration with the SENDCo, will carefully consider how their needs can most effectively be met to ensure they continue to access the curriculum. An appropriate curriculum and bespoke, individually designed support will be planned to enable the pupil to continue learning effectively. Where more complex support is required, school will work closely with the local authority and outside agencies supporting the pupil and family in order to deliver the best possible provision for the pupil. Our SENDCo, Mrs Penny, will liaise with parents to support pupils who are on the SEND register and are not able to attend school and require remote education.

Pastoral support

In the case of any pupil requiring remote learning for an extended period, pastoral support will be viewed as equally important as academic learning. Holy Trinity has a team of Thrive practitioners and mental health first aiders who will form part of the proactive approach to supporting pupils who are learning remotely.

Communication

In the event of school closure, parents will receive timely communication via Arbor and the school website will be updated with useful information. School staff will be in regular contact with pupils, and available for both parents and pupils who have any concerns.

Further links and support

This statement has been written with due regard to: