Context
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Nursery is situated on the edge of some ancient woodland in central Hertfordshire in the new town of Stevenage. The school has 220 pupils on roll spread across the seven parishes, most of whom come from the immediate catchment area, which is a relatively poor socio-economic area – 22.8 per cent of pupils are entitled to free school meals and 13 per cent have SEND. The school celebrates its rich cultural diversity regularly and has 31.3 per cent of pupils who speak more than one language at home.
Challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges for us, as it did for many. Families with limited internet-enabled devices prioritised their use by older siblings in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, leaving those youngest learners in EYFS with little or no access. Parents also reported their need to prioritise supporting the learning of their children in Key Stage 1 and 2 with the limited time they had, and therefore let their younge
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