How you can help your children keep up with studying
THE UK Government is committed to balancing the safety of communities with the continuation of children’s education.
Classrooms have once again closed, but that does not mean an end to lessons. The majority of students are expected to receive between three to five hours of lessons each weekday. Such support includes recorded or live direct teaching as well as time for children to complete tasks independently.
Additional support is also available for disadvantaged youngsters.The UK Government is investing over £400 million to provide access to technology, including partnering with the UK’s leading mobile network operators to provide free data to those who need it, while teaching staff regularly
While schools and colleges are closed to all except children of critical workers and vulnerable children, most children are currently receiving remote learning support. Teachers and lecturers are working hard to ensure students don’t miss out. Here we explain what experts are offering to ensure ongoing education as well as tips on how parents can best help pupils.
check pupils’ learning and well-being. Remote learning can, understandably, be stressful for parents some of who are already facing personal and professional challenges due to the pandemic. They can be reassured their help is invaluable in more ways than simply helping manage lessons.
Parents can create regular routines, ensuring their kids connect with friends and family online or via
phones. They are also able to talk openly with their children about any updated educational requirements.
BBC Bitesize and Oak National Academy are among many valuable resources that are available.
Other family-orientated virtual activities, including body coach Joe Wicks, remain important to support children’s physical and mental health ... and that of their supportive parents.