Dv8 is committed to ensuring that we can provide support to you and to keep as much of our provision available to you over the coming weeks.
As of Monday 23rd March, until the Easter break (Friday 3rd April), learners will be expected to “attend” lessons via online forums and work with their tutors as instructed.
The following measures will be in place to keep curriculum delivery in place as we are committed to ensuring learners achieve their stated outcomes for 19/20.
- Teaching and learning will go ahead using online forums to communicate and deliver lessons (google Hangouts).
- Students will use the existing Google Classroom for their subject to see all assignments and set pieces of work. They can also communicate directly with tutors via this remote classroom, submit work and receive feedback and are familiar with doing this ordinarily.
- Tutors will be liaising with all learners to work out their specific needs and set targets for work completion.
- Maths and English sessions will continue, despite the changes to exams, and we will endeavour to keep you all updated as more information is received from the Government and the awarding bodies.
- Online delivery and resources will be available – including regular online face to face contact.
- Learning support staff will be incorporated into these arrangements based on individual needs to ensure EHCP learners remain supported.
- Personal and social education session will also be timetabled in to offer additional learning around topics of importance such as mental health and wellbeing
- Careers guidance interviews will also take place, and these will be individual online appointment slots that will be coordinated by the Dv8 Careers Adviser
What students need to do (Vocational course).
Students should check their Google Classroom to find their timetable for their vocational course. They must plan to attend these virtual sessions and complete tasks assigned.
If you wish to contact the Lead staff member for your subject area the emails are as follows:
Dv8 Bexhill:
Rich Cross (Music, Art/Fashion, MMD) richard.cross@dv8sussex.com
Paul Oliver (Games) paul.oliver@dv8sussex.com
Kieran Faulkner-Mahon (Media) kieran.faulkner-mahon@dv8sussex.com
Dv8 Brighton:
Aaron Seigel (Music, Events) aaron.seigel@dv8sussex.com
Paul Oliver (Games) paul.oliver@dv8sussex.com
Kieran Faulkner-Mahon (Media, FCL) kieran.faulkner-mahon@dv8sussex.com
What students need to do (English and maths).
if you have an English or Maths lesson scheduled on your regular timetable, your tutor will be available online at those times. They will be in contact with you via email or Google Hangouts. Please be aware that tutors will be marking in your attendance on every session. If, for whatever reason, you feel like you need to contact your tutor, don’t hesitate to email them. Please see email addresses below:
Dv8 Brighton:
English GCSE – laura.mullen@dv8sussex.com
English FS – iain.fuller@dv8sussex.com
Maths FS – geraldine.hutt@dv8sussex.com
Maths GCSE – phil.lambert@dv8sussex.com
Dv8 Bexhill:
English GCSE and FS – phil.jones@dv8sussex.com
Maths GCSE and FS – robert.boucnik@dv8sussex.com
Covid-19 Education Safeguarding Information and Guidance: Talking to Children.
Here are some resources produced by ‘NHS Partnerships’ and family support group ‘Safety Net’ to help you communicate the right message to children in managing any anxiety or worries they might have;
https://www.dv8sussex.com/how-to-talk-to-children-about-covid-19
https://www.dv8sussex.com/safety-nets-special-covid-19-newsletter
Also, click this link for ‘Useful Links & Resources for Mental Health & Wellbeing” specifically focused around Covid-19.
https://www.dv8sussex.com/useful-links-resources-for-mental-health-wellbeing/
Emotional Support – We’re here for you.
If you need pastoral or emotional support in these strange times, you can speak to Rachael from DV8 student services anytime via google hangouts. Just add her into your contacts. rachael.kamara@dv8sussex.com and you can email her and set up a time to chat.
Rachael can support you with any worries you may have about your studies and talk to you about how to manage your wellbeing during this difficult time. Remember there is nothing so small or so awful that you can’t talk to someone about it. Dv8 are here for you.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on the following numbers: Bexhill 07759 254056, Brighton 07384321153.
We will continue to keep you updated as this ongoing situation develops, and we are following government, local authority and exam board instructions and guidance as we receive it. We wish you and your families well during this difficult time.