If students are working from home due to local or national restrictions, or because their bubble has been sent home, they should follow their normal timetable. At the start of each lesson students should open the Google Classroom for their class (https://classroom.google.com), open the assignment for their lesson and the Google Meet Video Link. From here, teachers will provide teaching and instructions for what students will need to do during their lesson. Teachers will remain available throughout the lesson to support students with questions and their work. A video guide on what is expected can be found by clicking here.
We teach the same curriculum through our online provision as we would do in school. Some adaptations to content have been made so that it is possible to teach practical subjects such as art, design, music and physical education remotely from home. However, while the teaching method may be different, the content will follow our existing curriculum plans.
In Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Post-16 students will be studying in line with their normal timetable for an entire school day. Students must open the Google Classroom and Meet Link at the start of each lesson in line with their normal timetable. From here they will be provided with expert teaching, content and activities. For students, this will cover five hours of learning time in line with a normal school day. However, teacher may decide to end lessons approximately 10 minutes early, this will provide students a break away from the screen before their next lesson begins.
If students lack internet access please contact Mr Beasant (Assistant Headteacher) on abeasant@egacademy.org.uk to discuss access solutions including 4G Routers, SIM Cards and WiFi Hotspot Vouchers. If students require a Chromebook you can participate in our Multi-Academy Trusts 1:1 Chromebook Scheme. If you participate you will be contacted by the Academy to collect a new Lenovo 100e (2nd generation) Chromebook that your child will be able to keep.
To register you can make:
- A donation of £6 a month over two years at https://bit.ly/chromebookdonation6
- A donation of £12 a month over a year at https://bit.ly/chromebook12
- A one off donation of £126 at https://bit.ly/chromebook126
Alternatively, if you require a Chromebook on a short-term loan, due to issues making donations, please contact Mr Beasant at abeasant@egacademy.org.uk
