The threat of Coronavirus has already caused some schools to take action. Such decisions are never easy but with preparatory work and the right edtech solution, it is possible to maintain a basic level of teaching and learning practice outside school.
The fast spread of Coronavirus has brought home just how important it is to have a continuity plan in place - and it's not just viruses to be prepared for! There's a whole host of threats a school may face that require preemptive action. Unfortunately we have seen many of these already play out around the world...
The good news is that there's plenty of support available to make your school continuity plan sufficiently robust to withstand many of these kinds of threats. Once you have a continuity plan, it can be cloned and tweaked to take into account unique actions linked to a particular threat. The master plan can address common actions to be taken in the event of an unplanned school closure, with continuity enabled post-closure.
As we have seen on the news, the potential for further spread of Coronavirus is largely coming from staff, parents or students who may have been exposed while visiting affected areas. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust was one such school reported to have closed after 36 pupils and eight staff members returned from an Italian skiing trip. Parents who had children on the trip were advised to self-isolate, whilst the school remained closed to all students for a deep clean to take place. A closure such as this, is a perfect example of the kind of scenario a continuity plan could envisage.
Here's some preparatory work to ready your school for the unexpected...
Frog's School Continuity Portal is designed to keep the line of communication open for as long as possible in extenuating circumstances.
How it works
The portal includes three lesson plans (Maths, English and Science) appropriate for years 7-9 that are ready to use, with plenty of scope to add your own content too.
There's a gallery, forms and guidance available for teachers, so everyone can connect and share - even from remote locations.
Frog technology works at the heart of your digital strategy, supporting your activities across school from curriculum design through to teaching and learning practice.
If you'd like to explore Frog for your school, please get in touch for an initial chat. We're always happy to provide a demonstration so you can experience Frog in action.
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