Remote Learning

Elstree’s Remote Learning Programme is divided into two sections. One is for our Prep School and the other for Pre-Prep.  The programme is reviewed by our Academic and Pastoral Sub Committees every week. Parent and staff feedback is always welcome.

Elstree Prep Remote Learning Programme

Interactive live lessons

• School day between 8.30am and 4.30pm
• 4 hours of live core curriculum subjects per day (3 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon)
• 1.5 hours off screen for independent learning and to avoid screen fatigue
• Instant live feedback in lessons via Class Notebook
• Subject specialist live lessons in Music, Art, Drama, DT, PE, Coding and PSHE every week
• Assembly with Headmaster every Friday at 3.45pm
• Live Guest Speaker Talks provided by Senior Schools like Eton and Wellington College

Accessible teaching support

• Daily one-on-one with Form Tutors
• Additional Art Clubs and scholarship preparation
• Allocated Assistant tutors for pastoral care support
• Parent support and guidance for Senior School decision making from Senior Master/External Relations
• Senior School interview practice
• IT Helpdesk
• Optional individual lessons for LDD, Music and LAMDA arranged during lunchtimes

Inclusive collaborative learning

• Use of Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams
• Collaborative working spaces in lessons via Microsoft Class Notebook
• Class social time with Form Tutors

Watch our Director of Teaching and Learning Mr Pilkington talking about Elstree’s Remote Learning Programme on video here:

Pre-Prep Remote Learning Programme

 Inspiring live lessons 

• Suggested school day begins at 9.00am, except when assemblies are held (three times a week), when it starts at 8.30am
• Mindful morning activities delivered once a week
• Week finishes with a live celebration assembly
• 2 x 15–20-minute live introductions with class teacher for core English and Maths lessons every morning
• Children log off to complete work at own pace to avoid screen fatigue
• Teachers remain online for support and feedback to individuals
• All live lessons pre-recorded for families that require more flexibility
• Recommended morning break between 10.00 – 10.30am
• Recommended lunch break between 12.00 – 13.00
• Cross-curricular Topic (Humanities and Science), RS and Art sessions taught each week.
• 2 x Subject specialist lessons (Music, Drama, French and PE) taught by specialist teachers every afternoon

Real-time support

• Live session with class teacher every morning
• Class teachers available on-screen during English and Maths lessons when children complete their work
• Dedicated pastoral care support team
• IT Helpdesk available throughout the school day
• One-on-one 15-minute video chat with Class Teacher every week
• Parents invited to share children’s work with class teachers for instant feedback and for personal challenges 

Broad balanced and creative curriculum

• In addition to English, Maths, Topic, RS and Art lessons, specialist teachers deliver 4 x PE, 2 x Music, 1 x Drama and 1 x French lessons every week
• Virtual workshop for Year 2 with Windsor Castle
• Visiting speakers
• 2 x Live story times each week (one with the Head of Pre-Prep and the other with a surprise guest)
• Remote celebration of World Book Day
• Remote themed day for every year group
• Community projects included in weekly planning when possible
• Weekend activities sent to parents to ease the need for more screen time
• ‘Show and Tell’ every Friday from 15.00-15.30 to complete the week

Get in touch

To find out more about Elstree’s Prep School Remote Learning Programme, email Head of Teaching and Learning Mr Pilkington apilkington@elstreeschool.org.uk.  For Elstree Pre-Prep’s programme, email Head of Pre-Prep Miss Holifield aholifield@elstreeschool.org.uk.

Alternatively, contact the Registrar Mrs Gauci registrar@elstreeschool.org.uk if you’d like to arrange a visit.