Remote Education Offer
Prostart will continue to strive to support our leaners/apprentices in the best way possible to make learning purposeful and holistic. Our strategy for remote learning continues this.
This Remote Learning Policy aims to:
- Ensure consistency in the approach to remote learning for all learners who are accessing training sessions and teaching online by using appropriate online and offline resources.
- Provide clear expectations to learners with regards to delivery of interactive remote learning
- Include continuous delivery of programmes, as well as being aware of Health and Well-Being and individual support needs.
- Support effective communication between Prostart and employers to support attendance
This policy applies to
Any learner/apprentice who is accessing remote learning but in particular those aged 16 to 18yrs (19 for SEND measures).
Please note: Remote learning will be shared with learners/apprentices when they are absent from work due to Covid 19 related reasons e.g. working from home, on furlough.
Learning from home will include access to the following:
- Live lessons on MS Teams according to timetabled training sessions
- Recorded lessons/narrated PowerPoints as directed by L&D Coach/Tutor
- Lesson materials shared on Teams – activity log and action planning
- Phone and e-mail contact a minimum of once a month
- Support tutors will be assigned where required and arrangements will be made with learners/apprentices to work 121 or in small groups as appropriate and where social distancing can be observed.
Resources to deliver remote learning include:
- Online sessions through Teams.
- Use of Recorded video
- Phone calls and emails
- Printed learning materials/past papers and tests
- Use of HABC/BKSB learning tools, BBC bitesize and similar learning platforms
- Traineeship learners without access to devices will be provided with a laptop on loan for the duration of their programme.
Learners/apprentices are responsible for
- Attend the timetabled training sessions and be ready to start at the required time
- Take part without distractions, as directed turn on camera / raise hand and should leave themselves “muted” until the tutor asks them to speak., check background, and wear suitable clothing
- Complete work to the deadline set by tutor
- Seek help/clarification or requirements, if they need it, from tutor
At no time are learners allowed to take photos/screen shots or record anyone or any sessions during remote training
Employers are responsible for
- Making any absence of sickness on a training day known to Prostart staff contact/L&D Coach
- Giving their employee/apprentice the time and equipment required for remote learning to take place
- Notifying Prostart if there are any business priorities that may affect an employee’s attendance and enabling a catch-up period.
Links with
- eLearning, Safeguarding and Prevent, Communication Policies
- Data Protection Policy and privacy notices
- Acceptable Use of ICT, Access IT, E Safety Policies
- Addressing Learner Needs Policy
- Equality and Diversity Policy
Version 1 Nov 20
Working safely with display screen equipment
There are some simple steps people can take to reduce the risks from display screen work:
- breaking up long spells of DSE work with rest breaks (at least 5 minutes every hour) or changes in activity
- avoiding awkward, static postures by regularly changing position
- getting up and moving or doing stretching exercises
- avoiding eye fatigue by changing focus or blinking from time to time




CIEHF-Working-from-Home-Infographic.pdf (ergonomics.org.uk)
Further information on working safely with display screen equipment can be found here
Working safely with display screen equipment: Home working – HSE
Working safely with display screen equipment: Overview – HSE
Working safely with display screen equipment: Eyes and eyesight testing – HSE
Mobile Working (ergonomics.org.uk)
If you require any further information please contact the Health & Safety Officer at Prostart or speak to the Health & Safety representative at your place of work.