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.