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The key principles of Remote Learning at Burnley High School:

  • High quality lesson presentations and associated resources will be available through Satchel One.
  • Lessons will be high-quality and align as closely as possible with in-school provision.
  • All remote learning lessons will be delivered through the Satchel One platform.
  • Lesson routines will continue. Students should access the Satchel One platform and the lesson at the time they would have been attending lessons in school.
  • Every lesson will have direct teacher instruction, whether pre-recorded or feedback via Satchel One.
  • Work will be expected to be routinely submitted for marking and feedback.
  • Feedback may be personalised written annotations and marking, typed comments, 1-2-1 feedback or whole class feedback.

We monitor the engagement of all remote learning, and where there are concerns these will be raised with parents by their Head of Year quickly via a phone call home or email contact. We also need your support to ensure that students attend every lesson and are engaging fully in their work. We recommend that you ensure that your child has practiced using Satchel One at home and support them with getting into good routines for remote learning.

Additional support for pupils with particular needs

How will you work with me to help my child who needs additional support from adults at home to access remote education?

We recognise that some pupils, for example some pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), may not be able to access remote education without support from adults at home. We acknowledge the difficulties this may place on families, and we will work with parents and carers to support those students. In the first instance, if you are struggling with remote education please contact the school immediately so we can put additional support in place. During periods of lockdown, you will be receiving a weekly call from a member of staff where you can raise any concerns that you may have. You can also contact our SENCO Mrs Garvey directly at: joanna.garvey@burnleyhigh.com

Safeguarding of Remote Learning

Safeguarding – To safeguard our entire school community, students must adhere to our strict guidelines for Remote Live Learning as outlined below:

  • We expect students to be safe users of technology at home or at school. We will endeavour to teach students about safe and appropriate use of digital technology. We will monitor the use of Satchel One and the messages sent on there.
  • Students and parents must understand that inappropriate online behaviour will result in sanctions.
  • Students will only be able to join a lesson using their own personal login and password for Satchel One.
  • Students need to be prepared. Bring equipment that would be needed for that subject (e.g. have your Geography book ready if you have a Geography lesson). Complete the correct work in the right subject book. If you require more exercise books, please let school know.
  • When completing any tasks to be uploaded, students should use correct literacy and complete their work neatly.
  • Recorded lessons stored on Satchel One must not be copied or shared with any other person, internal or external to the school. There will be no references to student names.
  • School rules apply online too.

We will continually review our Remote Learning offer to improve the experience for students and hope that the combination of lesson by lesson resources, teacher instruction, activities and feedback will ensure your child’s education continues to thrive regardless of the setting. In order for the Remote Learning strategy to work, I wanted to thank you in advance for supporting your child and the school in understanding their role in engaging with learning at home with the same effort they would in school.

Satchel One – access & support

Remote Learning at Burnley High School is provided through Satchel One. The website can be accessed by learners using their school Office 365 details here: https://www.satchelone.com/

Any issues with Satchel One should be emailed, along with a screenshot of any errors to SMHW@burnleyhigh.com

“I love BHS because it really does feel like a family. All staff and students know each other, are extremely supportive of one another and show amazing levels of respect throughout the school. There really isn’t another school like it!”

Mrs Nixon