Remote Learning

Work for Pupils

Please see below for our Remote Learning Strategy in light of Covid. For any pupil that is absent from school for any other reason, they are still able to keep up to date with our learning by utilising their 100% Book, using Google Classroom, and checking their Class Charts account.

Resources made available for all pupils to access from the government can be accessed here.

Useful Links

Oak Academy (A range of resources, lessons and learning opportunities to support at home learning)

Pearson e-Textbooks (After clicking ‘yes’ for the license agreement, go to ‘Secondary Learners’ and then ‘Free eBook access’).

GCSE Pod (A series of videos and audio recordings for every subject. Pupils have log ins, if they have not logged in yet, click ‘New User’ and follow the instructions).

ClassCharts (Specific tasks that have been set via classroom teachers. Pupils have individual log ins).

Royal Shakespeare Company (Macbeth / Romeo & Juliet are available to watch for free via this link).

Reading Plus (This is a specific intervention programme used with a handful of pupils at DTRB. Not all pupils have a log in for this).

Think U Know (14+) and Think U Know (11-13) (Resources put together to support parents talk and work with their children to articulate their emotional well-being).

A really valuable, user friendly guide to help and support your child during the January lockdown (including lots of FAQs) can be found here: Barnados Page 

Covid Think Ninja App (A useful app for young people who are suffering with anxiety due or exacerbated by Covid)

Parents may also wish to access independent advice around their children’s mental health and can do this via Young Minds

For support when self-isolating, please see this link.

Safeguarding Support

• Free, safe and anonymous support for young people – Kooth – kooth.com
• Mental health support – Mind – mind.org.uk/
• Food parcel support – To make request support please call 01942 705 221
• Safeguarding advice and guidance for parents and carers by the Department For Education – gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-online/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-parents-and-carers-to-keep-children-safe-online
• Young carers Wigan – walyc.org.uk or call 01942 679352
• Domestic violence support Wigan – wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Crime-Emergencies/Domestic-Abuse.aspx , call Monday –Fri 7am-7pm Wigan and Leigh Domestic abuse helpline 01942 311 365, or call the National 24 hour support helpline on 0808 200 0247
• Barnardo’s ‘See Hear Respond’ initiative (Support for children and young people in England who are experiencing harm and increased adversity during this period but are not been seen by social care or other key agencies). Make a referral by using the Freephone number 0800 151 7015 or via the online referral hub.

Rapid support for children and young people affected by the coronavirus crisis (Barnardos/DfE)

Barnardos has launched a new scheme to help young people affected by the coronavirus crisis. The See, Hear, Respond Partnership will quickly identify and support children, young people and families who are struggling to cope with the impacts of coronavirus. Its aim is to provide early intervention before these children reach the threshold for statutory intervention.

Barnardos say they ‘especially want to invite referrals for families who are most isolated from support due to Covid-19, including:

Under 5s with a specific focus on under 2s

• Those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and where there are concerns about their welfare e.g. online safety
• Children and young people experiencing anxiety, stress and other mental health difficulties
• Children who may be at increased risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation inside or outside of the home
• Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee children who experience barriers to accessing services
• Young carers

You can find more information and a referral form here: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond