COVID-19

Returning to school

From June 1st 2020 we started to open school to certain pupils

The school is open to key worker/vulnerable pupils and year 6.

From Monday 8th June we will be welcoming Reception pupils

From Monday 15th June will be welcoming year 1 pupils

This is all subject to change and government guidance.

Please note that you must contact the school to guarantee a place for your child so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Read the school's letter to parents in response to the Government proposal to open schools on June 1st 2020.

Follow the link below:

From June 1st 2020 the Government are proposing that schools reopen for certain pupils based on their 5 tests as listed below:

The Goverment's five tests

We want to begin to reopen schools and colleges as soon as we can. But this needs to be safe for society, for children and their families and the staff who work in them.

We have these five tests which the Government should show will be met by reliable evidence, peer-reviewed science and transparent decision-making.

Test 1 : Much lower numbers of Covid-19 cases

The new case count must be much lower than it is now, with a sustained downward trend and confidence that new cases are known and counted promptly. And the Government must have extensive arrangements for testing and contact tracing to keep it that way.
 

Test 2 : A national plan for social distancing

The Government must have a national plan including parameters for both appropriate physical distancing and levels of social mixing in schools, as well as for appropriate PPE, which will be locally negotiated at school-by-school and local authority level.
 

Test 3 : Testing, testing, testing!

Comprehensive access to regular testing for children and staff to ensure our schools and colleges don’t become hot spots for Covid-19.

Test 4 : Whole school strategy

Protocols to be put in place to test a whole school or college when a case occurs and for isolation to be strictly followed.
 

Test 5 : Protection for the vulnerable

Vulnerable staff, and staff who live with vulnerable people, must work from home, fulfilling their professional duties to the extent that is possible. Plans must be specifically address the protection of vulnerable parents, grandparents and carers.

We are currently in contact with parents to assess which pupils are likely to return and when. Please note that you must have discussed arrangements, requested a place for your child prior to them returning.

We continue to accept key worker and vulnerable pupils. Again if you think you fall into this category please contact the school should your circumstances have changed. For possible June 1st start contact the office by 21st May.