Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Nursery (Squirrels) closure - Thursday 19th and Friday 20th March

  Wed 18 Mar 2020
  Grey and Red Squirrels (Nursery children)  - Nursery will be closed until the end of the week.

• Covid-19 Contingency Plan and update

  Fri 13 Mar 2020

  Covid-19 (Coronavirus) contingency planning

  As you will be aware, the situation regarding the COVID-19 and subsequent government plans are rapidly changing. We continue to follow the advice from Public Health England regarding our response. Currently, the guidance is clear that schools should remain open as usual, but that we should take extra precautions such as encouraging regular and thorough hand-washing throughout the day, etc.

   

  We are following guidance that washing hands is the preferred option to limit the spread of infection. Children in school are regularly washing their hands. We also have small amounts of alcohol-based hand gels in school that children are able to use under supervision.

   

  School Closure

  In the event of school closure, you will be informed via text message and email and this information will be also be available on the website. We have remote access to these platforms so will be able to email and text with updates but please always check the school website which will provide the most up to date information.

   

  It is important, if the school closes, that children are given opportunities to work at home. A learning pack, books, online learning links and other resources will be sent home with your child on or before the day of closure but if the school needs to close suddenly, these packs will be emailed to parents. If we have to close for an extended period of time, further plans will be made to ensure children’s learning can continue as much as possible.

   

  Staff Absence

  It is possible that for a period of time, the school will be open but a higher than normal number of staff may be absent.  Whilst the government are “relaxing” the law regarding maximum class size, if high staff absence does become the case, we will do everything we can to remain open, but on the grounds of health and safety we may have to take the decision to close.  However, this would be a last resort.

   

  Postponement of planned events

  In line with guidance, we have decided not to postpone any planned events or trips but this may change while we risk assess each event on a case by case basis.  We will keep you up to date with decisions that are made.  When making decisions our priority will always be the safety and welfare of our pupils, staff and parents.

   

  Current advice on self-isolation

  There are updated guidelines regarding staying at home and self-isolating.  Please use link for the most up to date information and advice:  https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

   

  We appreciate your patience, but as you will be aware this is a very fast-changing situation and we are doing what we can to be prepared for any decisions that are made. We will keep you updated as soon as we know any further information.

   

  We ask for your continued support and cooperation as we take decisions in the best interests of our children and to safeguard and protect the health and welfare of our school community.

• Coronavirus update and Helpline

  Mon 02 Mar 2020

   

  We are continuing to keep you updated on the government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Department for Education Coronavirus helpline Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England. The importance of hygiene Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages. Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at: https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources Sign up is quick, free and means you will be alerted as more resources are made available. New guidance for employers The Department for Business (BEIS) and Public Health England have issued guidance for employers, which you can find at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19 Where to find the latest information Updates on COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Guidance for educational settings: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19 Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus