Supporting learning and staying connected
Being in school is important for children’s learning, friendships, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We want every child to enjoy the full experience of school life.
This page brings together links that may support learning beyond the classroom and preserves a record of the way our Sacred Heart community learned and cared for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online learning platforms
Use these links to reach resources that may support learning at home. Follow your child’s teacher’s guidance about activities and account details.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom provides a space to access learning shared by school. Sign in using the account and instructions provided by your child’s teacher.
Oak National Academy
Oak National Academy provides online lessons and resources across a range of subjects. Your child’s teacher can advise which activities are suitable.
Google Workspace (G Suite)
Access the Sacred Heart Google Workspace hub. Sign in using the account details provided by school.
Looking for more resources? Visit our Learning Links page for access to the school’s other online learning resources.
When remote education may be considered
The Department for Education advises that attendance in school should remain the priority. Remote education may be considered in exceptional circumstances when it has been decided that a child cannot attend school and the child is well enough and able to continue learning.
Circumstances and needs differ, so families should speak with school about their child’s situation. We can discuss suitable support, including any access or additional learning needs.
Working with families
If your child is unable to attend school, please contact us so that we can understand the circumstances and discuss the next steps together.
Please also let us know if access to a device, internet connection or learning materials is difficult.
Supporting individual needs
Children may need different kinds of support to understand, access and participate in learning. We encourage families to speak with us about their child’s needs.
Our information for parents includes details of inclusion and SEND support at Sacred Heart.
Read the Department for Education guidance
The Department for Education’s guidance explains how schools can maintain the ability to provide remote education when attendance is not possible. It is non-statutory guidance for schools in England and may also be useful to parents and carers.
Our pandemic learning archives
The pandemic was an extraordinary period for children, families and school staff. These pages preserve resources, letters and examples of learning from that time.
Please note: the archives contain historical information. Lockdown arrangements, timetables, named contacts and COVID-19 instructions reflect the time when they were published.
Home Learning: Our 2020 Lockdown Archive
Explore the home-learning projects shared during the first lockdown, including weekly activities for Reception to Year 6, artwork, music and school bubble plans.
Remote Education: Our 2021 Archive
Explore information shared with families during the Spring 2021 lockdown, including timetables, class letters, guidance, help videos and wellbeing resources.
Coronavirus Catch-up Funding Plan
Read our historic plan for the use of coronavirus catch-up funding to support pupils following the disruption caused by the pandemic.
This document records the school’s plan for that period and is retained as part of our pandemic archive.
Help for families
Keeping safe online
Encourage children to use school resources safely, keep account details private and speak to a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable.
Our online safety page brings together information for children, staff and families.
We are here to help
If you have a question about learning, attendance, wellbeing or access to a resource, please speak to your child’s class teacher or contact the school office.
We value our partnership with families and will work with you to find the right next step.