EDClass Testimonials: Hear from Students & Schools Who Have Experienced Success

EDClass is a key component of our behaviour support package at Pakefield. For students who are at risk of permanent exclusion, we use EDClass to deliver off-site learning, with students attending school for a short amount of time each day with sessions focusing on improving their own behaviour.

Family support workers, parents, and the students themselves have been very positive about the support in place. The fact that qualified teachers are available through EDClass means that students feel connected to their learning at all times, a stark contrast to the typical exclusion process.

We use EDClass at Weston Favell Academy in several ways. Firstly in our Learning Support Unit as a tool to engage disaffected students, also those who need booster sessions. It has been invaluable as a way of providing education to students on fixed-term exclusions and we have used it with students who have severe medical needs and are at home.

We have found EDClass to be an invaluable tool, our students really engage well, with only a couple of exceptions, which is rare! The support offered is excellent. I have shown EDClass to some of our external education providers and would highly recommend this to any educational setting, especially with disaffected students.

At BBG Academy, EDClass currently plays a large part in how we support students who have received Fixed Term Exclusions.

It is vital that despite the wrong choices the student may have made, they are offered a chance to continue their learning and education during what can be a very difficult time. Students are promptly placed on a seat on EDClass and are set relevant work that they would otherwise miss out on.

As well as this, the students have an opportunity to reduce any reintegration time they may serve in isolation upon their return to school and also reduce the impact a fixed-term exclusion may have on their attendance.

Since EDClass has been implemented at Merrill Academy, we have seen an increase in student engagement when they are unable to attend the Academy. It has been an invaluable resource within our SEND and safeguarding teams as some students who have struggled to access the academy, have had work provided during their difficult periods. This has meant that they did not develop meaningful gaps in their education so could reintegrate easily.

We have utilised EDClass Seats for students who are at risk of permanent exclusion or are school refusers. The students and parents have been positive about this approach and have helped to build parental relationships to support these students. The students on seats respond well to the feedback given on their work. In addition, we have been able to boost the CORE subjects in year 11, creating extraction classes.

EDClass maintains excellent communication with the school. They are always willing to offer help and support and respond to requests incredibly quickly. There is a great variety of lessons on the platform which means I have been able to always set a pathway for a student that is appropriate to their needs.

I am impressed with their safeguarding protocols and how well they work with the school to ensure the wellbeing of the students on the live seats, their vigilance and open communication supports the school to meet safeguarding responsibilities when the student is working offsite.