Hamstead Hall Academy
Part of the Hamstead Hall Academy Trust

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Remote Education

Helping Parents Support Learning at Home

Monitoring Homework Through Microsoft Teams

1	🔎 Find the School Website Open Google, search “Hamstead Hall Academy” and click the top result (hamsteadhall.com).

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2	🖱 Go to the Pupil Portal On the website, click Pupils along the top menu, then Pupil Portal.

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3	🔐 Sign In Log in with your child’s school username and password.

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4	📱 Open Microsoft Teams In the Pupil Portal, under My Learning, click Microsoft Teams to access classwork and homework. The portal also links to OneDrive and Outlook, plus Help and Support.

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5	📚 Check Assignments Open Assignments to view: ✅ Homework set ✅ Due dates ✅ Submitted work ✅ Teacher feedback

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6	🏠 Support Your Child 💬 Discuss homework together 📅 Help plan study time 🎯 Encourage completion before deadlines

📧 Weekly Homework Updates

Reports are sent automatically to the First Priority Email Address held by the school. They include:

✔ Homework set

✔ Homework completion

✔ Outstanding assignments

⚠️ Important Notice: This Is Your Child’s Account.

Please do not use your child’s account to:

❌ Contact teachers

❌ Send messages to staff

❌ Join Teams discussions as a parent

Need to Contact School?

These are the correct channels for parents and carers:

📩 School Postbox Email: postbox@hamsteadhall.com

👤 Year Leader

Year 7 – Mr B Davies

Year 8 – Miss A Garawal

Year 11 – Miss A Millard

👤 Progress Leader

Year 9 – Mr S Mansfield

Year 10 – Miss G Lynch

Home + School = Success

Regularly checking Teams helps students stay organised, complete homework and achieve their best.

Hamstead Hall Academy

Learning at Home Through Microsoft Teams

Accessing Learning Resources

All students have access to Microsoft Teams, our digital learning platform that supports learning both in school and at home.

Parents and students can access learning materials, assignments, feedback, and important communications using their school Microsoft 365 account.

Click here for information on accessing Microsoft Teams and your child's Microsoft 365 account.

If Your Child Is Absent

When a student is absent from school, teachers will provide access to learning materials through Microsoft Teams wherever appropriate. This ensures students can continue their learning and stay connected with the curriculum being taught in lessons.

Resources may include:

Lesson materials and presentations
Class notes and worksheets
Online activities and learning resources
Assignment instructions and submission guidance

Please note that resources are intended to support continuity of learning and may not replicate every aspect of classroom teaching.

Homework and Assignments

Homework is set through Microsoft Teams Assignments.

Students can:

View homework and deadlines
Access supporting resources
Complete and submit work online
Receive feedback from teachers

We encourage students to check Teams regularly to ensure they remain up to date with all assigned work.

Expectations During Extended Absence

Where students are expected to work from home for an extended period, they should follow their normal school timetable as closely as possible.

Students should:

Log in to Microsoft Teams each morning
Check their subject teams for learning activities
Complete work for scheduled lessons
Take regular breaks throughout the day
Submit completed assignments by the deadlines provided

Following a structured school-day routine helps maintain learning progress and supports a successful return to school.

Notifications and Staying Organised

To ensure students never miss important updates, we recommend:

Installing the Microsoft Teams app on a mobile device, tablet, or computer
Enabling notifications
Checking the Activity feed regularly
Reviewing the Assignments section daily

Microsoft Teams provides notifications whenever teachers post announcements, resources, feedback, or new assignments

Supporting Your Child

Parents and carers play an important role in supporting home learning. Encouraging regular engagement with Microsoft Teams, maintaining a suitable study space, and establishing a consistent daily routine will help students stay organised and achieve their best.

If your child experiences difficulties accessing Microsoft Teams or Microsoft 365, please contact the school for support.

Learning Anytime, Anywhere

Microsoft Teams helps us keep learning connected, organised, and accessible, ensuring every student can continue to make progress whether they are in school or learning from home.