Catch22 reserves the right to amend this policy, following consultation, where appropriate.
Date of last review: October 2025
Date of next review: August 2026
What is the policy about?
In the event of a college closure, Catch22 Colleges are committed to providing education, learning, and support for our learners through a blended learning approach. This includes a combination of self-study and online delivery, ensuring that learners continue their education regardless of circumstances.
Who does this policy apply to?
This policy applies to all staff and learners involved in courses at Catch22 Colleges who may be affected by any event requiring the use of blended learning, including but not limited to government advice, college/learner absence, severe weather, or other unforeseen circumstances that may lead to site closure.
Policy requirements
Aims
- To support learners in continuing their education during times of disruption.
- To ensure that the delivery of blended learning sessions is valid, reliable, and does not disadvantage learners.
- To meet the guidelines set out by awarding bodies and funding agency requirements.
Blended learning delivery
- Remote delivery will take place via Microsoft Teams, with each learner provided with a Catch22 account and email address.
- Sessions will be supported by another Tutor/Teaching Assistant to assist with the delivery and ensure adequate support for learners.
- Catch22 will do its utmost ensure that remote delivery is as effective as in-person sessions and will consider safeguarding and learner well-being in the process.
Catch22 Colleges’ commitment
Catch22 Colleges will:
- provide learners with access to Microsoft Teams and necessary resources for remote learning.
- ensure support is available during online delivery, including IT support and academic assistance.
- ensure teachers/teaching assistants are available to provide ongoing feedback and support.
- mark work and provide feedback in accordance with the Catch22 marking policy.
- ensure that learners are aware of the requirements of remote delivery, which include:
- Teams User Guide
- Code of Conduct
- Clear expectations for engagement during sessions
- How to submit work
- E-Safety Policy
Remote learning expectations
Catch22 staff
- Catch22 teaching and support staff will create and adapt tasks that meet the curriculum and learning plans for each learner.
- Staff will communicate with learners and parents in an agreed format, keeping them informed of remote learning requirements and expectations.
- Additional support will be provided for learners requiring assistance to complete tasks effectively.
- Any concerns regarding remote delivery should be communicated to the Lead Teacher and the Senior Operations Manager.
Parents/carers
- Parents/carers should create an environment that supports the learner in completing their remote learning and online sessions.
- They should contact the college to seek support, advice, and receive updates about the remote learning process.
Learners
- Learners should make time to complete their remote learning and ensure they attend all scheduled online sessions.
- Learners are encouraged to ask for support and guidance when needed.
- Work should be communicated and submitted using the agreed format.
- All work should be completed on time and to a high standard.
Related policies
- Catch22 Safeguarding Overarching Policy
- Catch22 College Safeguarding Policy
- Catch22 Code of Conduct
- Behaviour and Code of Conduct Policy – Catch22 Colleges
- Communication Policy – Catch22 Colleges
- Contingency Policy – Catch22 Colleges