Blended Learning
A Blended Learning approach includes classroom learning and teaching combined with structured online learning. Teachers will upload resources/tasks for pupils to complete, pupils may be asked to upload completed work to Google Classroom or to bring it into school for marking.
Below we have some useful guides on how to use the different apps that are used in school.
Google Classroom
MY-SCHOOL is where you should begin! It provides you with a link to Google Classroom, Email, MyFiles and many more applications. The Quick Start document below will take you through the basic information you need to know!
Google Classroom is an online learning platform which allows pupils to access subject resources in school and at home.
Help Guides

Help Guides on Google Classroom
Logging in and joining a Classroom
Downloading a document from Google Classroom
How to upload to Google Classroom using a Computer
How to upload to Google Classroom using your Phone/Tablet
Help Guides on Email
Online Safety Support for Pupils
Online Safety Support for Parents

Online Safety Support for Pupils
Digital Technology and the Internet are fantastic resources for pupils to learn, play, create and connect. But it can also be a very dangerous place. You will find some important information below regarding using digital technology in school and at home.
Help and Support
If you find something on the Internet or someone has made you feel sad or scared you should tell your Mum, Dad, your carers, your Form Teacher, your Head of Year or a teacher at school. Also, we have provided you with other people you could contact to give you help!
Online Safety for Parents
Digital Technology and the Internet are fantastic resources for pupils to learn, play, create and connect. However, with the advancements in technology we understand that this can be daunting for some parents. Therefore, to support you in keeping your child safe when using the Internet at home we have included some useful document below:
Guidance and Support
- Acceptable Use Agreement for Pupils in St Joseph’s College (SWGfL)
- SWGfL provides a catalogue of excellent useful resources.
- Parent INFO is a collaboration between CEOP and Parent Zone. it provides information to parents about their pupils’ wellbeing and resilience, Online Safety and a wide range of other topics like relationships and body image.
- Vodafone Digital Parenting provides lots of useful information for parents through their ‘Digital Parenting’ magazine. It has advice about bullying, peer pressure, screen time, controls and filtering, and much more.