Our Approach to High‑Quality Remote Education

For our young learners, at Inglehurst Infant School, remote education will be simple, nurturing and developmentally appropriate. If remote learning is ever required, we will use Reach More Parents and Microsoft Teams to stay connected with families and provide meaningful learning experiences.

Our aim is always to support children’s wellbeing, maintain strong relationships, and ensure every child remains safe, seen, and supported.

Reach More Parents will be our main communication tool. Through the app, families can:

• Receive simple daily or weekly learning suggestions

• Access short videos, stories, and activity ideas

• Share photos of children’s learning at home

• Keep in touch with teachers in a safe, supportive way

We keep communication clear and manageable so families feel confident and informed.

Microsoft Teams will be used carefully and appropriately for young children. Live sessions will be:

• Short and developmentally suitable

• Designed to help children stay connected with familiar adults and friends

• Used for check‑ins, story times, and small‑group interactions

• Scheduled regularly so staff can see children and ensure they are safe and well

Because safeguarding is a priority, children will be expected to attend these brief live sessions with a parent or carer nearby. These sessions help us maintain contact, monitor wellbeing, and offer reassurance during periods of disruption.

We understand that long online lessons are not suitable for EYFS and KS1, so live contact will always be purposeful, gentle, and supportive.

What Remote Learning Looks Like:

Play‑Based, Practical Learning

Young children learn best through play, exploration, and hands‑on experiences. Remote learning will focus on:

• Practical activities using everyday household items

• Short, engaging tasks

• Opportunities for talk, creativity, and movement

• Storytelling, songs, and rhymes

Realistic Expectations for Families

We recognise that families may be juggling work, childcare, and other responsibilities. Our approach will be:

• Flexible

• Easy to follow

• Designed to reduce pressure on parents

Children are not expected to sit at a screen for long periods.

Examples of Activities

• Listening to a story read by a teacher

• Counting objects around the home

• Mark‑making with pens, chalk, or water

• Building with blocks or recycled materials

• Simple phonics games

• Singing nursery rhymes

• Outdoor scavenger hunts (where possible)

These activities support early reading, writing, maths, and personal development in a natural, child‑friendly way.

Supporting Families

Clear, Simple Guidance

We will provide:

• Short daily or weekly plans

• Video demonstrations of activities

• Tips for creating a calm learning routine

• Advice on supporting early reading and phonics

SEND Support

We will continue to support children with additional needs through:

• Personalised activities

• Regular check‑ins

• Close communication with families

Classroom staff, Our SENDCo and our Family Support Worker will remain available to offer further support and guidance.

Safeguarding and Online Safety

Keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do. During remote learning:

• Live sessions will be short, supervised, and carefully planned

• Children will never be asked to join 1:1 video calls

• A parent or carer should be present during online interactions

• Guidance will be provided on safe device use

• Staff will follow all safeguarding procedures as they would in school

Remote learning is not just about education — it is also about ensuring every child remains safe, connected, and cared for.