As the year has progressed, the teaching has shown how creative and adaptive we can be. The second period of home learning was better for families and learners as we have had time to reflect and enhance the provision. Our school was able to provide iPad and internet for our most deprived families and this meant we were able to continue the learning. Although there has been gaps in most children’s learning, in other areas the children have been able to shine.
My project was able to adapt the home learning and involve families. Companies, such as Twinkl, gave access to family learning platforms for free and the digital platforms available to teachers to were able to allow me to share a huge range of media and give instant feedback to the learners at home.
The families enjoyed sharing their culture and learning together so I have continued this and set weekly family learning. it is stressed that this is not homework or compulsory, but something to share and to complete at the most suitable time. Families can also choose to opt in and put as they see fit. This have been going well and the feedback has been positive.
Hello Claire – I read your blog with interest – this looks like a fabulous idea and I am hearing that you have high engagement from learners and parents. Moving forward how do you anticipate this continuing next year? Reflecting on your project, how has your relationship altered with young people and parents? I love the the young people are sharing their culture?
Lesley Ann