In the event of a school closure, we will be using Tapestry (early Years) and this page of the school website for any remote learning for the children.

Please send all queries about remote learning to office@whitecote.co.uk in the first instance.  

Please also note that messages may not be responded to immediately, but you will receive a response within the timeframe specified in the remote learning policy. We do not expect staff to respond outside of normal working hours, but we appreciate that your own commitments might mean that you need to send messages outside of these times. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. 

Some Useful Websites

English

• Authorfy Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels.

• Bookfinder A site with recommended booklists, categorised by age range and topic, including fiction and non-fiction. Family activities are included in the ‘Home Time’ section.

• Classroom Secrets Downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including reading and writing.

• Literacy Shed - Ddownloadable resource packs with tasks based on video clips on YouTube

• Pobble365a new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided.

• Purple Mash 

• The Children's poetry archive - an archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud.

• Maths

• Hamilton Trust downloadable resource packs with teacher guidance. A week’s worth of resources is provided for each year group.

• Maths Mastery downloadable guidance and resource packs for parents and pupils.

• NRICHa range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range.

• Numberblocks videos for numeracy development designed for children aged 0 to 6. There are fun activities that can be applied to everyday life and play.

• Top marks - a range of interactive maths games categorised by age group.

• White Rose Maths (home learning) presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. 

Science

• BBC Bitesize interactive resources covering the primary science curriculum.

• STEM learning (home learning) an online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.

PE

• Boogie Beebies videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.

• Disney 10 Minute Shakeups 10-minute videos based on Disney films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes per day.

• Super Movers videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English.

Mental Wellbeing

• A useful list of websites if you are worried about your child's mental health

• Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people.

• MindEd an educational resource for all adults on children and young people’s mental health.

• The Child Bereavement Network advice on supporting grieving children.

Special Educational Need and Disabilities

• Brain Parade a visual instruction app, including flash cards and picture-choosing games, for children with autism and special needs.

• HelpKidzLearn a collection of games and resources designed for a range of educational needs and stages. It includes provision for school closure

• Sensory App House Ltd a range of apps are available for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). All are interactive and many do not require significant coordination abilities.

• Visuals2Go an all-in-one app created to support people with communication and learning difficulties. For verbal and non-verbal learners.