Coronavirus
We understand that this is a very stressful time as a parent/ carer. Please see below for our plans for the next half term
Plans for 8th March 2021
Below is a number of links to inform you on the latest guidance.
Government Advice
Public Health England letter to parents and guardians
COVID 19 – A guide for parents
FAQ
What parents need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges in the autumn term
Support for parents
We understand this is a challenging time for parents too, many of whom are now supporting their children’s learning at home or may have questions about their children potentially returning to school.
We have developed the following guidance and resources for parents to support them at this time:
Information for Families experiencing Crisis due to Covid
- Manchester City Council Covid Helpline 0800 234 6123 and texting service 07860 022876
- Q&A which answers key questions parents may have
- Guidance for parents on supporting learning at home for early years and primary age children (secondary school guidance to follow)
- List of online resources to support children’s development
We appreciate that this is a worrying time for many families. We hope that the measures we are putting in place will offer some reassurance that we are doing all we can to keep our pupils safe and well. We receive daily updates from the Local Authority and Public Health England and are reviewing the situation on a daily basis. There are currently no confirmed cases of Coronavirus within the school community. We will contact you if and when the situation updates.
Social Distancing Guidance
Safer Travel Guidance
If you walk, cycle, and travel in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak, please visit the guidance below
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers
Specialist Support Provision
Those children with safeguarding and welfare needs, including those children on child in need plans, on child protection plans, ‘looked after’ children, young carers and those with Education Health and Care plans are also able to attend school if they wish. This is an offer to parents and there is no requirement for parents / carers to send their children to school if they do not wish to.
The Local Offer team is putting together a newsletter in the Local Offer at least weekly, this will contain useful information for families. Please visit Local Offer Newsletter
Health Advice
We are teaching the children strategies to help with the spread of Coronavirus in line with Public Health Guidelines. Soap is in every classroom and hand sanitiser is around the school. Children are encouraged to wash their hands as much as possible and use tissues to help stop the spread. The lessons follow the Dfe Guidelines. For more information, please click the link below.
For the latest and more up to date information on Coronavirus please visit the government website.
Local Services Support
In the event that you are at home self-isolating with your children please be aware of the following support available.
We are working closely with local foodbanks and churches to ensure families can receive food parcels where needed.
Handwashing advice
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water. It is recommended that in addition to handwashing before eating, and after coughing and sneezing, everyone should also wash hands after using toilets and travelling on public transport. Watch the video below for more information
