What’s Next for Remote Learning?

The Department for Education continue to stipulate that all schools must have a remote learning plan.

When schools fully reopen on 8th of March, the DfE is standing by the need for schools to have a remote learning programme in place. This follows the extensive investment in equipment for schools and learners to continue lessons throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns. The total investment so far by the DfE is significant and is set to be extended further. It is also important to recognise that these platforms will still be useful tools for schools when they return to in school teaching.

The government scheme to introduce digital learning platforms, such as Google Workspace for Education (formerly G Suite for Education), into schools has lengthened the window for funding to the end of March 2022, although there will be a review in September 2021. Schools that do not have a platform in place, can apply for funding via The Key. Leaders in schools that have taken part in the initiative have been surveyed on the their experience with the programme, and results from over 500 responses have shown:

• 96% have used their platform to deliver remote education

• 96% are using it regularly

• 7131 applications have been made

Many schools who have implemented a digital learning platform are yet to complete their funding application. The Department for Education will contact these schools to ensure they don’t miss the deadline.

For schools that are looking to maximise use of their digital platforms in the classroom when schools reopen, the Teaching & Learning Support team at Strictly Education 3BM have packages that help educators become confident users. Additional training can take schools to an enhanced use of Google Workspace, getting the most out of the wide range of tools within the platform. Contact us to learn more.