Remote Education
Remote Learning/ Learning at home
The Remote Learning Policy is here: Remote Education Policy 2020
The policy outlines St George’s approach to remote learning, links to useful websites and guidance.
This policy also links to useful sites but more are suggested below.
As stated in the policy all Remote Learning will take place via the Class Dojo. All children have been provided with parent login details and information as how to access the Dojo. If you require any technical support please contact Mr.Wilson via the school office email account office@stgeorgesportland.dorset.sch.uk or via the messaging system within the Dojo and he will respond to you as soon as possible. All plans and learning activities are posted on the Dojo weekly and updated daily with important information, tips and ideas. Below are the letters sent out regarding Remote Learning and a help sheet for parents when using the Dojo.
Class Dojo Help Sheet for Parents
Useful websites:
Mathletics - children in Years 2-6 have logins to access this site from home.
Phonicsplay.co.uk are providing free access for parents. The login can be found on the site
Accelerated reader - for those in KS2.TT Rockstars - for those in KS2, all children have logins.
Below are useful sites for reading. Most will be free or provide free trials.
Oak Academy Online Reading lessons for all Year Groups: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english-reading-for-pleasure Discovery Education Reading plus range of other video resources: https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/free-resources Audio books: https://stories.audible.com/discover Non fiction comprehension videos and resurces: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html Online books: http://freekidsbooks.org/ Book comprehension packs: https://resource-bank.scholastic.co.uk/search/search?now=taxonomy_id&search%5Btaxonomy_id%5D%5B%5D=1826 BBC Bringing books to life: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/english-ks1–ks2-bringing-books-to-life Vooks for online reading: https://www.vooks.com Children’s online library: http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/SearchWorld?ilang=Englis Podcasts for children: https://www.nytimes.com/…/parenting/podcasts-for-kids Some American sites:
BAME books read by various actors:https://www.storylineonline.net/ http://www.magickeys.com/books/ https://www.starfall.com/h/ www.storynory.com
You can also install an app called borrowbox which allows you to login using your Library card and borrow digital books and audiobooks. If you do not have a library card you can register digitally at https://www.librarieswest.org.uk
Other useful sites are Oxford Owl and Get Epic:OxfordowlGet Epic