These guides have been designed to provide direction when getting started on using the portal as well as understanding the wide range of tools available to support learning and teaching.

First time user
'Quick Guides'

Step 1 - Login, Calendar and Homepage [pdf] [word]

Step 2 - Webspace and Webmail [pdf] [word]

Step 3 - Webpages (Learning Modules) [pdf] [word]

Step 4 - Courses and Communities [pdf] [word]

Step 5 - Advanced Courses (not available to all users) [pdf] [word]

Using LGfL across the Key Stages

• Overview of progression across the Key Stages

Key Stage 1

• Guidance for teachers
• Progress record for pupils

Key Stage 2

• Guidance for teachers
• Progress record for pupils (pdf)

Key Stage 3 & 4

• Guidance for teachers
• Progress record for pupils

Logging in more easily

• Online Guide
• Sample letter to send home

Full functionality guides

To access guides to the full range of functionality available through your LGfL account or school portal click on the 'Training Menu' tab above.