Case studies: remote education practice for schools during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Examples of practice for remote education from schools and academies across England.

These case studies share examples of remote education practice for schools during coronavirus. The Department for Education gathered them by consulting with schools and academies across England. Names of individuals and schools have been removed to protect their privacy.

Deciding what to teach during a phased return

1. A secondary school’s approach to adjusting the curriculum for use in school and at home
   • 12 June 2020
   • Case study
2. Adjusting the curriculum for use in school and at home
   • 12 June 2020
   • Case study

Identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ understanding

1. Regaining knowledge and improving wellbeing
   • 12 June 2020
   • Case study
2. Organising mixed ability pupils in smaller groups and helping those who need to catch up
   • 12 June 2020
   • Case study

Supporting pupils’ wellbeing

1. Supporting primary and secondary pupils’ wellbeing at a multi-academy trust (MAT)
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
2. Supporting primary and secondary pupils’ wellbeing at an academy
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
3. Supporting the wellbeing of primary pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study

Adapting teaching practice for remote education

1. Adaptive teaching design
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
2. Using a virtual learning environment
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
3. Using digital teaching tools
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
4. Using video lessons
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
5. Providing physical work packs for pupils with limited or no internet connection
   • 21 May 2020
   • Case study
6. A mixed approach to remote education at a primary school
   • 21 May 2020
   • Case study
7. Adapting teaching practice for remote education at a special needs secondary school
   • 21 May 2020
   • Case study

Adapting the curriculum for remote education

1. Adapting the primary school curriculum
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
2. Adapting the secondary science curriculum
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
3. Adapting the secondary geography curriculum
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
4. Adapting the secondary curriculum across multiple subjects
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study

Keeping pupils motivated and engaged

1. Keeping primary and secondary pupils motivated and engaged at a distance
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study
2. Supporting engagement in learning for primary pupils when direct communication is limited
   • 5 May 2020
   • Case study

Published 5 May 2020
Last updated 12 June 2020 + show all updates

1. 12 June 2020

   Added 4 new case studies related to remote education.
2. 21 May 2020

   Additional case studies about adapting teaching practice for remote education.

3. 5 May 2020

   First published.

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