Remore delivery at NLET encompasses full-time and part-time students, adult learners, apprenticeships and participants on the London Learning Project (LLP) and Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) programmes. In all cases, it is expected that teaching and learning will continue as normal using online platforms such as VLE, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, unless DfE guidance advises otherwise or national rules change. This will include whole class sessions and breakout rooms for small group discussions and tailored support sessions. Learners are able to access these platforms on the vast majority of electronic devices allowing them access to the information they need.

Where learning involves a practical component, which is not feasible to undertake because of current Covid 19 pandemic restrictions, this will be rescheduled for when restrictions ease, with a theoretical underpinning of the practical elements emphasised until face-to-face learning is able to resume. Where possible, NLET will prioritise this learning and adapt the delivery and sequencing of the course of study to ensure no one is disadvantaged.

Learners on the London Learning Project (LLP) will continue their learning through the VLE platform and attend the scheduled online sessions as arranged by the Tutors.

Participants on the DWP WLA Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) programme will have access to their Employment Coaches by telephone and online platforms as scheduled.

Apprentices will continue to meet the 20% ‘off the job’ element by a range of flexible models already in place by their vocational area curriculum teams.

Timetables currently emphasise online delivery, where tutors and learners will work remotely in their own home. Online delivery is planned for day blocks to avoid travel. As restrictions ease NLET will be able to offer a blended approach where some learners work online whilst others are in class. This allows the college to maintain the government's COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

NLET takes safeguarding of delivery very seriously and ensures that it maintains a visible safeguarding presence throughout all sessions to ensure that both learners and staff are suitably protected.

Assessment is undertaken with reference to the published guidance by the relevant awarding organisations. Formative assessment will continue to be carried out online. Submission deadlines for summative assessment remain in place, however we acknowledge that the personal circumstances of some learners may make this difficult.

For Apprentices, all reviews are currently conducted remotely with employers and apprentices to ensure knowledge, skills and behaviours continue to be developed. Targets and actions will be set accordingly, and progress reviewed with performance monitored against planned expected end dates.

We encourage all learners to engage with NLET Student Services to ensure that every possible opportunity for learner achievement is provided.

NLET will decide what support a learner needs based on individual assessment, in line with bursary fund rules that all support must be based on individual circumstances and needs. If an extended period of remote learning occurs, NLET will aim to provide devices to all students in need or to meet learners’ IT connectivity costs, where these costs are a barrier to accessing or continuing in their training. This also includes investigating and researching the range of external support in the public domain that has become available to learners as a result of the Covid pandemic.

Student support and welfare is maintained throughout all remote learning sessions. The Student Services and Welfare Manager conducts regular check-ins and will facilitate breakout sessions for additional welfare and pastoral support, information advice and guidance. Other services can also include labour market and employability advice as well as signposting to VCS support services.

Specific guidance on e-safety is also available to all learners. The online learning content is developed in a manner consistent with supporting the learners’ specific learning needs. Where access remains an issue, the Student Services and Welfare Manager will work with the learner to determine alternative routes of access in line with the learner’s specific individual needs.

Students with SEND may have alternative methods of remote delivery dependent on need. NLET recognises that during the pandemic, SEND learners may be additionally vulnerable. Where applicable, EHCP reviews will continue through a remote process in agreement with the local authority, parent/carer and student.