Extended Home Learning

A national parent helpline has been set up, known as StarLine, and backed by the new virtual Oak Academy, as well as Star Academies, the Confederation of School Trusts, Triple P UK and a number of academy trusts. It is also staffed by Ofsted inspectors who have been redeployed alongside teachers to provide advice about home learning to parents. The helpline is designed to help parents and carers create regular routines and study habits, offering practical steps to take and access to resources, such as support with a specific topic or advice on how to structure the day, deal with difficult behaviour or manage the learning of several children.

StarLine is open six days a week and covers all areas of the curriculum across all phases of education. The number to call is 0330 313 9162 (calls charged at local rate).

DfE List of online education resources

Generic Home Learning Resources

Don't forget to visit your child's Class Page for specific home-learning set by their Class teacher...

Class Pages

If you are having trouble accessing anything or require support, guidance or feedback then please contact your child's class teacher on the email below:

hwkc1@st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk

hwkc2@st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk

hwkc3@st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk

hwkc4@st-josephs-dovercourt.essex.sch.uk

Early Learning
For parents with children under 5 years old, who have not yet started school, the Department for Education (DfE)’s Hungry Little Minds campaign features tips and practical activities that you can do at home with children to support their early learning. There are many simple ways to help your children learn and it does not have to feel like ‘learning’. Having everyday conversations, make-believe play, and reading together, all make a big difference to your child’s development. You can find more ideas and content from the BBC’s Tiny Happy People campaign and the National Literacy Trust Family Zone.