Remote Learning
In the event your child has to learn remotely from home, they will use Showbie and their school-issued iPad. The instructional videos on this page have been created to show you and your child how to use Showbie for (your child's year group) and Showbie video chat.
Please read the 'Pupil, Parent and Staff Code of Conduct for Remote Learning', as it highlights key information you will need including class timetables and support.
How to Access and Use Showbie Video Chat for Years 1 to 6.
How to Access and Use Showbie in EYFS.
How to Access and Use Showbie in Years 1 and 2.
How to Access and Use Showbie in Years 3 and 4.
How to Access and Use Showbie in Years 5 and 6.
Find below some links to different types of support for children aged 10 onward to support their mental wellbeing.
Think Ninja.
App based services. Being offered free of charge during this time to Place2Be partner school students (aged 10-18 years). The app is guided by a ‘WiseNinja’, which is an automated virtual assistant, build on artificial intelligence and replication a clinical psychologist. The app provides psycho-education on mental health and emotional well-being along with coaching tips for staying well and handling distress.
Kooth.
Online web based service. Offer is online counselling and well-being support. Young people (10-18) can sign up themselves with no referral needed. The service offers a range of therapeutic tools and activities. It is open 365 days a year, currently from 12-10pm weekdays and 6-10 weekends (they are currently reviewing their opening hours). This is an anonymous service, everything is pre-moderated and confidential. No personal details or real names are gathered. All the counsellors are trained, qualified and experienced working with young people. A specific drop down menu has been developed for Place2Be allowing us to review uptake of the service.
Shout.
A 24 hour crisis texting service. Place2Be have been working with for over eighteen months. This service is primarily aimed for students aged 10 years plus and is delivered by a team of crisis volunteers. Children and young people text P2B to 85258 for support.
Online Safety.
The regulation and use of technical solutions to safeguard children are important but must be balanced with teaching the necessary skills to enable pupils to take responsibility for their own safety in an ever changing digital world. The National Computing Curriculum states that children should be able to use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly keeping personal information private, recognise acceptable or unacceptable behaviour and identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact. Children’s safety is paramount and they will receive the help, guidance and support through the whole curriculum to enable them to recognise and avoid online risks and to build their resilience. During the delivery of the curriculum staff will reinforce and consolidate safe online learning through assemblies and P4C sessions.
Links to Key Websites.
Please ensure that all children are supervised when accessing websites to ensure online safety.