School arrangements from September 2020
In September, all children will be required in school for full time education. Information below will answer any of your questions and give all details for their return. Arrangements will be in place until 23rd October 2020 at the earliest, dependent on Government advice. The leadership team will continue to review plans weekly.
Returning to school
Tuesday and Wednesday will be used as training days.
Thursday – Year 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 attend in their new classroom (with their previous teacher) to end the previous year with a small celebration.
Friday – ALL year groups in school with their new teacher.
Bubbles
We will be having 3 bubbles across the school.
Bubble 1 – EYFS (Reception and Nursery)
Bubble 2 – Year 1, 2 and 3
Bubble 3 – Year 4, 5 and 6
Each bubble will have allocated staff. These will not change unless there are exceptional circumstances that need to be accounted for. Each bubble will have scheduled drop off, pick up, break times and lunchtimes to prevent bubbles ‘bursting’.
Not in use
All soft furnishings have been removed from classrooms.
The Music room and Sunflower room will be out of bounds with exceptions. Nurture sessions will be delivered in the classroom.
Children will not be able to self choose books from the library. Books will be selected and sent home. All other reading books will continue to be sent home.
Drop off & Pick up
There is no parking on the school car park. Please use the council car park next to the field to reduce public highway traffic.
Drop off and pick up timings and arrangements are shown below. Children in bubble 2 will enter school between 08:30 and 08:40. Between 08:45 and 08:55 children in bubble 1 and 3 will enter the school site. Children in bubble 3 who are siblings of bubble 2 can enter at the earlier time.
Bubble 1 will drop off and pick up from the playground at the front of school. Parents of children in bubble 1 will be allowed to enter the playground through the large black double gates. There is no access to classrooms.
Bubble 2 and 3 will drop off and pick up in the area between the black gate (pavement) and the green gate (school). There will be a one way system to allow parents to enter the school site and then leave via the same gate. Children will be released into this area at the pick up time. Children in bubble 3 who are allowed to walk home can do so.
We are able to accommodate one adult for families with up to 2 children. Two adults will be accommodated for families with 3 children or more.
Dinner time and Morning Break
Hot school dinner menu available here. Hot school dinners MUST be ordered through ParentPay.
Morning break sales are ONLY available via pre-order. They must be ordered by sending the correct money in an envelope with the required order for the week on the front of the envelope. A price list for morning break sales can be found here.
Please note: Fruit is provided to all children in Reception, Year 1 and 2. Milk is provided for all children up to the age of 5.
Wrap around care
Breakfast club and after school club will begin on Thursday 3rd September. All bookings must be made in advance via ParentPay. Bookings will not be accepted after the Wednesday of the previous week. For example: if you require breakfast club or after school club from Monday 7th September, this must be booked by Wednesday 2nd September. Please note: ALL children will be provided with wrap around care in the hall. There will be designated areas within the hall for each bubble.
Items from home
Children will be required to bring:
- Waterbottle
- Planner
- Reading book
- Lunch and snack (if necessary)
- P.E kit to remain in school for the week
No other items are needed or permitted from home.
Assemblies
There will not be any assemblies for parents to attend at this moment in time. We will deliver assemblies in bubble groups. If this advice changes we will let you know at the earliest opportunity.
School uniform
Children are expected to attend in full school uniform. You are advised to follow your normal washing routines from September 2020 onwards.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams will continue to remain live until at least October 2020. The suggested weekly learning will continue to be uploaded by the class teacher and any suggested ‘catch up’ learning that can take place will also be highlighted for your use. This is not compulsory, but will support your child in their catch up journey.
You can download a copy of the above information here: Sept 2020 Parent Information
If you have any questions during this time please email them directly to the Headteacher on: [email protected]
Useful links:
What will happen if a pupil is displaying symptoms?
Has somebody in your house got symptoms?
FAQ’s – Taken from Piota form
1.Can you confirm what time the wraparound Care will start in the morning and end in the evening please? Thanks
1a. The times for wrap around care are from 07:30 – 18:00. Please see further details here.
2. Will children need to wear face covering, due to some schools asking children to wear face coverings, will the teaching staff be wearing face coverings as Government advice is for all people over the age of 11 to wear face coverings in shops and public transport,will parents be informed of any suspected cases of infections for the safety of children, carers and staff,
2a. Children and staff will not be wearing face coverings. Wearing a face covering or face mask in schools or other education settings is not recommended. Face coverings may be beneficial for short periods indoors where there is a risk of close social contact with people you do not usually meet and where social distancing and other measures cannot be maintained, for example on public transport or in some shops. This does not apply to schools or other education settings. Schools and other education or childcare settings should therefore not require staff, children and learners to wear face coverings. Changing habits, cleaning and hygiene are effective measures in controlling the spread of the virus. Further guidance can be found here. Staff will be wearing appropriate PPE when delivering intimate care or first aid. If a child has a confirmed case of COVID 19 parents will be informed and appropriate action from PHE followed.
3. Do yr 2 need to have hot lunches pre ordered by parents or do they just order their hot lunches in school on the mornings?
3a. If your child is having a hot dinner they must be pre-ordered. The menu is in the process of being added to ParentPay. This applies to all children who are having a hot dinner (free/universal or paid).
4. Will bubble 3 be allowed out with bubble 2 at the end of the day? Also where can we get new uniform from??
4a. Each bubble will be dismissed at the dismissal time. When in school we are ensuring that bubbles remain separate to reduce the risk of virus transmission. New uniform (with logo) can be purchased from A&J Designs at Chasewater or from a local supermarket (without logo).
5. With having a child in bubble 1 and a child in bubble 2 and then having a baby, can we all come on to the premises to take child in bubble 2 into school.
5a. You will drop the child in bubble 2 before the green gate, leave the premises and re-enter through the front playground (double gates). You will be able to wait with your child who is in bubble 1 until they go into their classroom.
6. The new sign on the council car park says it doesn’t open till 8.30. Will this be the case in September as we won’t be able to use it for bubble 2 drop off.
6a. We have been reliably informed that the car park will be open from 08:00.
7. Hi will breakfast club and after school club be opening back up in n September? Thank you x
7a. Please see answer to question 1 or the section above titled ‘Wrap around care’.
8. Will my child be able to continue her guitar lessons from September?
8a. We are awaiting confirmation from Entrust Music services about their plans from September. We will be encouraging their return with appropriate control measures in place.
9. I have 1 in bubble 2 and 1 in bubble 3 I understand I can bring child in with child but what about collection times? Will child come out with child or do I need to grab child and then wait for child?x
9a. Each bubble will be dismissed at the dismissal time. The latest dismissal time is 15:15 which is the usual end of day time for the school.
10. Will they be able to bring a lunchbox / bag or will it need to be a throw away bag. Also will they be able to bring a bag for their reading book and journal? Or will they just carry it in their hands?
10a. Lunchboxes and bags are allowed. They will be kept within the bubble. A bag is also allowed for necessary items. Non-essential items will not be permitted in school.
11. Will there be breakfast and afterschool clubs starting from September?
11a. Please see answer to question 1 and 7 or the section above titled ‘Wrap around care’.
12. When will the booking open for breakfast and after school club?
12a. Week beginning 17th August 2020.
13. Will breakfast club be available?
13a. Please see answer 1, 7 or 11 or the section above titled ‘Wrap around care’.