Remote Education

Remote Education should only ever be considered as a last resort where a decision has already been made that attendance at the Academy is not possible, but students are able to continue learning. 

At SKA, we believe that high attendance is clearly linked to high performance. Being in the Academy is our priority for all our learners. We will only use remote education in exceptional circumstances, including Academy closures or restrictions on attendance, where whole school access for students is restricted or individual cases where a student is unable to attend school but is able to learn. 

However, we are pleased that, over recent years, our competence and confidence in the use of online platforms and technology has increased. If remote learning is required, we will use Microsoft Teams. All students have a Microsoft Teams account and through this can submit work which can be reviewed by their class teachers. 

Whilst we expect all students to attend the Academy, there are sometimes, scenarios where remote education should be considered. 

These fit into two broad categories: 

1. Academy closures or restrictions on attendance, where Academy access for students is restricted. 

2. Individual cases where a student is unable to attend school but can learn (as agreed in discussion with senior staff).

An outline of full remote learning provision due to Academy closure  

Work provided during periods of remote education will be high quality, meaningful, ambitious, and cover a range of subjects to enable students to keep on track with their education. 

Most students have access to appropriate devices, therefore remote education might include recorded and/or live direct teaching time, as well as time for students to complete tasks, reading, and assignments independently, depending on their age and stage of development. Provision will be made ready for students to access as soon as reasonably practicable, though in proportion to the length of absence and expected disruption to education. We will provide remote education that is equivalent in length to the core teaching time students would receive in school where possible, being mindful of the needs and circumstances of students and their families.