The latest advice from the government for the public is updated regularly and contains links to further information:

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public  

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ 

 

Current advice is for people to stay at home for 7 days if they have either:

• a high temperature
• a new continuous cough 

 

Please do not contact the school for medical advice.  Please contact the school (Mrs Evans in the Welfare Office) if you need to inform us, having taken appropriate advice from the NHS, if there are any concerns regarding your child's health and/or if they are self-isolating. 

 

The DfE has a helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to Education:

 

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) 

 

The UK Government's planning assumptions include the possibility of having to close educational settings.  Current advice is that schools should remain open. 

 

If the school is asked to close, Teachers will endeavour to set work for pupils to complete using the Google Classroom system.  Please support staff by ensuring that your child has and keeps safe any passwords that they may need for this or other software packages. 

 

If staff numbers fall, for example due to self-isolation under the revised requirements, the school may have to partially close in order to function safely.  In such circumstances, GCSE Year Groups will be as protected as far as possible. 

 

The school trips to Germany (19th June) and France-Disney (16th July) remain under review; they are likely to be cancelled unless the Government advice changes again in the next few weeks. The school theatre trip to London (departing 22nd March) is currently going ahead, but we are reviewing the relevant guidance daily and are in contact with the theatre company - it is possible that this trip may be cancelled at short notice. 

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/covid-19-travel-guidance-for-the-education-sector  

 

Please continue to emphasise the importance of good hygiene to your child as per the NHS advice.  If they notice any problem with the handwashing facilities at school, they should report this immediately to a member of staff.