Learning in Lockdown 7 – Laura Behan

Laura Behan talks about working in the EYFS keyworker bubble as the rest of her school opens up to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6. We hear about how the school has organised staff, children and the buildings, and how they are providing learning from home and support for the rest of the pupils.

We hope that this interview, and others, will generate ideas and allow listeners to reflect on what works best for their own situations.

Show notes

Taking part in the discussion, recorded on 10 June 2020, are:

• Laura Behan, Year 2 teacher and Maths Lead at a primary school in Greater Manchester
• Gwen Tresidder: NCETM Communications Manager

Episode chapters

00:06 - Introduction to Laura's school

03:41 - How the phased re-opening started

05:14 - How bubbles work

08:21 - How much social distancing in bubbles

11:51 - What work has been sent home

13:06 - Evidence of pupils' lost learning

15:16 - Thoughts about start of autumn term

16:41 - Advice for schools still to start re-opening

Useful links

Laura tweets as @LauraBehan21. She runs a teacher resource website and blog, Teacher Tips, tweeting as @TeacherTipsUK .

During the podcast, Laura mentions:

Learning By Questions

White Rose Maths

NCETM primary lesson videos