--- title: "Home Learning" url: "https://www.stbernards.mecmat.org/home-learning" school: "St. Bernard's Catholic Primary School & Nursery (part of Mater Ecclesiae Catholic M.A.T.)" --- # Home Learning **Home Learning & Remote Learning Policy** *St Bernards Catholic Primary School* – **England Primary** --- **1. Purpose & Rationale** This policy supports: - Continuity and consolidation of learning both in-class and remotely. - Development of independent learners and self-regulation. - Stronger partnership with families and educational continuity during exceptional circumstances. **Statutory Basis:** - Follows **GOV.UK statutory guidance** on curriculum, safeguarding, exclusions, SEND, and school attendance. - Echoes DfE’s **“Working Together to Improve School Attendance”** (Aug 2024), including remote education for absence. [\[gov.uk\]](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statutory-guidance-schools) - Integrates **EEF research**: meaningful, feedback-linked homework yields + 2–5 months progress; time guidelines should not exceed DfE recommendations. [\[educatione...ion.org.uk\]](https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/homework) --- **2. Ofsted Expectations *(Applicable from Nov 2025)*** Home and remote learning underpin: 1. **Curriculum & Teaching** – quality, coherence, sequencing, effective feedback. [\[workplacehero.co.uk\]](https://workplacehero.co.uk/blog/the-new-ofsted-inspection-framework-what-providers-need-to-know), [\[teacheractive.com\]](https://www.teacheractive.com/media-post/ofsted-changes-2025-explained) 2. **Inclusion** – equitable access, SEND support, address disadvantage. [\[workplacehero.co.uk\]](https://workplacehero.co.uk/blog/the-new-ofsted-inspection-framework-what-providers-need-to-know), [\[teacheractive.com\]](https://www.teacheractive.com/media-post/ofsted-changes-2025-explained) 3. **Achievement** – pupil progress aligned with classroom expectations. [\[teacheractive.com\]](https://www.teacheractive.com/media-post/ofsted-changes-2025-explained), [\[childcare.co.uk\]](https://www.childcare.co.uk/news/ofsted-inspection-framework) 4. **Behaviour, Attendance & Well-being** – pupil engagement, resilience, and motivation. [\[childcare.co.uk\]](https://www.childcare.co.uk/news/ofsted-inspection-framework) 5. **Leadership & Governance** – strategic oversight, parent engagement, safeguarding. [\[childcare.co.uk\]](https://www.childcare.co.uk/news/ofsted-inspection-framework), [\[workplacehero.co.uk\]](https://workplacehero.co.uk/blog/the-new-ofsted-inspection-framework-what-providers-need-to-know) Ofsted will assess the impact of this policy using evidence from remote/home learning as part of its full inspection framework. [\[gov.uk\]](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework-for-use-from-november-2025), [\[childcare.co.uk\]](https://www.childcare.co.uk/news/ofsted-inspection-framework) --- **3. Home Learning Expectations** **EYFS (Reception)** - Daily reading with an adult - Occasional phonics, number, or topic-linked activities **KS1 (Years 1–2)** - Daily reading practice - Weekly spelling/phonics tasks - 10–15-minute maths or topic task **KS2 (Years 3–6)** - Daily reading - Weekly spelling and times tables - One extended task (~ 30 mins) **Time Guidelines (DfE 2012)** – an upper limit we follow: - Years 1–2: up to 1 hour/week - Years 3–4: up to 1.5 hours/week - Years 5–6: up to 30 mins/day --- **4. Remote Learning Provision** When pupils cannot attend: - **Daily provision** via chosen platform (e.g., Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams): - Core English & Maths tasks - Topic-based activities - Live or recorded teaching where possible - Paper-based equivalents available if internet is unavailable - **Pupil expectations**: - Engage daily and submit work through the agreed platform. - **Parental support**: - Facilitate access, provide learning space, and inform school of challenges. --- **5. Roles & Responsibilities** - **Teachers**: Design purposeful tasks, moderate workload, and give feedback. - **Pupils**: Complete tasks diligently and to the deadline. - **Parents/Carers**: Provide encouragement—not doing the work—for their children. - **Leadership/Governors**: Monitor implementation, evaluate impact, ensure compliance. [\[gov.uk\]](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework-for-use-from-november-2025) --- **6. Feedback & Progress Monitoring** - All learning (home and remote) is acknowledged and formatively assessed. - Remote learning participation tracked and followed up on absences/incomplete submissions. - Leadership reviews remote provision effectiveness, inclusion, and accessibility. --- **7. Equality, Inclusion & Safeguarding** - Tasks differentiated for access and engagement. - School provides tailored support and resources for those with limited access or SEND. - Safeguarding upheld through consistent communication, record-keeping, and risk assessments. [\[assets.pub...ice.gov.uk\]](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf6d2bdcb0757928e5bd47/Elective_home_education_departmental_guidance_for_local_authorities.pdf) --- **8. Monitoring, Evaluation & Review** - **Leadership Team** conducts reviews of: - Engagement levels, completion rates, remote access - SEN/equity data to ensure full participation - Parental feedback surveys - **DfE and Ofsted compliance** - In accordance with statutory guidance and inspection requirements. [\[gov.uk\]](https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statutory-guidance-schools), [\[gov.uk\]](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework-for-use-from-november-2025) [\[childcare.co.uk\]](https://www.childcare.co.uk/news/ofsted-inspection-framework) - **Annual Review** with staff, governors, pupils, and parents; updates include newly released DfE or Ofsted guidance. --- **???? Policy Statement** We recognise homework and remote learning are **non-statutory** yet **valuable educational tools** when purposeful, inclusive, and well-structured. This policy ensures our provision is: - **Curriculum-aligned**, **properly sequenced**, and **feedback-informed** (EEF best practice). [\[educatione...ion.org.uk\]](https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/homework) - **Inclusive**, with no barriers due to disadvantage or SEND. - **Safeguarding-compliant**, aligned with DfE and Ofsted protocols. [\[assets.pub...ice.gov.uk\]](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf6d2bdcb0757928e5bd47/Elective_home_education_departmental_guidance_for_local_authorities.pdf), [\[workplacehero.co.uk\]](https://workplacehero.co.uk/blog/the-new-ofsted-inspection-framework-what-providers-need-to-know) - **Leadership-managed**, with clear governance oversight and stakeholder engagement. [\[teacheractive.com\]](https://www.teacheractive.com/media-post/ofsted-changes-2025-explained) ### Parents - [Admissions (inc. 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