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Letter to Parents from Mrs McBeth 10.9.21
Fri 10 Sep 2021Friday 10th September 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope you have all had a good week. Just to let you know that all of the children have settled back into the school routine really quickly and we have all had a lovely first week back at school. The children have all come back exceptionally smart, so a big thank you to you all for supporting us with the correct uniform. Just a quick note, black jogging bottoms should only be worn on PE days and PE kit consists of a white T- shirt, black shorts or jogging bottoms and red school jumper.
Here are just a few pieces of information for the term ahead. Firstly, please see below the day on which each class has PE.
Reception – Thursday
Y1 – Tuesday
Y2- Tuesday
Y3/4S- Thursday
Y3/4E and Y3/4H- Friday
Y5- (both classes) Monday
Y5T- Wednesday
Y5G- Thursday
Y6S- PE Monday, Swimming on Wednesday
Y6W- PE Wednesday, Swimming on Monday
An important piece of information to share with you is that we have a new Chair of Governors. Claire Aberdeen has now taken over the role from Nicola Davison. I know you will all join with me in thanking Nicola for all of her hard work and support over the last few years, wish her well in her new ventures and welcome our new chair on board.
I know that you will be aware that the regulations regarding isolation and COVID have changed as now children under 18, and adults who have received both of their jabs, no longer need to isolate. To help with any queries an information sheet of FAQ is available on our website as is our updated Risk Assessments and COVID 19 Management Plan. Please be assured we continue to promote good hygiene rules and ventilation around the school.
If you wish your child to receive milk this term the final date for payment is October 10th. The cost has remained the same at £9.10.
Please remember also if you wish your child to have a packed lunch from home for the lunchtime period this must be requested by letter via the office.
Over the next week each class will be sending out information specific to their year group. Please watch out for this.
This week your child will have brought home the parental consent form to receive the Nasal Flu spray. We have been given a very quick turnaround to return the forms to the nursing service so if you could please return the form as soon as possible it would be very helpful as they are getting picked up by the Nursing Team on Tuesday 14th September 2021.
Just a quick note regarding attendance. If your child is absent, please contact the main office. A message can be left on the answerphone. Please do not use Dojo to report absences. Teachers are very busy first thing each morning and therefore as I am sure you can appreciate messages do not always get passed on.
We will be starting our Free Food Friday in the next few weeks. We did run down our stocks just before the summer holidays, therefore any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Finally, our new Reception children start on Monday. I am sure you will join us in welcoming them to our school family.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs McBeth
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Covid Parent Questions and Answers - September 2021
Wed 08 Sep 2021Jarrow Cross C of E Primary School
Covid Parent Questions and Answers - September 2021
National Guidance States: People who have been fully vaccinated are no longer having to self-isolate if they are a contact of a positive case; those under 18 years of age also no longer need to self-isolate if they are a contact of a positive case.
We hope to avoid any outbreaks and ask families to support us in the approaches. Please read this guide carefully.
If my child has symptoms, can they come to school?
No. They should remain at home. The child with symptoms should get a PCR test. If positive, they will need to self-isolate for a full 10 days. If negative and they are well, they can then return to school.
If someone else in the household has symptoms, can my child come to school?
Yes, the child can continue to attend school if they have no symptoms. The person with symptoms should get a test and should self-isolate while they wait for the result.
If someone in the household tests positive, can my child come to school?
Yes as long as the child is not displaying any symptoms. Parents should remain vigilant and keep children at home if symptoms develop.
If my child is identified as a close contact from the community, can they come to school?
Yes, if they do not have symptoms. We would however recommend the child has a PCR Test. They can still come to school whilst they are waiting for the result as long as they are not displaying any symptoms.
If someone in the class has symptoms, what happens?
The child with symptoms will be sent home and must get a PCR test and self-isolate while waiting for the results. The other children in the class will continue to attend school.
If someone in the class tests positive, what happens?
That child will self isolate for 10 days and the family should receive a call from NHS test and trace.
All other children in the class can continue to attend school. Parents will be informed that there is a positive case in the class and should remain vigilant to any developing symptoms for their child
Does my child need to take regular lateral flow tests?
No, this is not a requirement for Primary schools, however, if your families would like to do this then that is fine. We would encourage all adults to take regular (twice a week) lateral flow device tests to help identify early onset of Covid.
What happens if lots of children at school tests positive?
If there are 5 positive cases amongst pupils or staff who are likely to have mixed closely within a 10-day period or 10% of pupils or staff who are likely to have mixed closely test positive we will involve our local health protection team and they will advise us if any additional action is required, such as implementing elements of our outbreak management plan. This may include wider testing or targeted closures of certain groups or classes.
What happens if the staff member tests positive?
The staff member will self-isolate for 10 days. They children will either be taught by a cover member of staff or supply teacher; If the teacher is well enough, they may be able to teacher remotely into the classroom. If the teacher is unwell, they will not be teaching remotely and will be resting and recovering.
If my child tests positive but is not unwell will they get work?
Yes. We will implement our remote education plan and set work for any child who is well enough. Staff will liaise with parents as appropriate.
Although no longer a requirement, children will remain in their year group bubbles for the majority of the school day. Lunch times will continue to be
staggered. There will be some mixing of some children where appropriate – e.g. Breakfast Club, After School Clubs
Will school let us know if there is a positive case?
We will keep parents informed by letter and will endeavour to identify all those directly affected by a positive case.
Yes, but be we would ask that you take some additional precautions.
NHS suggest:
- limiting close contact with other people outside your household, especially in enclosed spaces
- wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and where you are unable to maintain social distancing
- limiting contact with anyone who is clinically extremely vulnerable
- taking part in twice weekly LFD testing
This advice applies while the person who tested positive with COVID-19 is self-isolating.
In all circumstances – please keep school updated about any symptoms, close contacts, or positive cases.
If the occasion arises that the person who would usually bring a child to school, or pick up at home time tests positive please contact school as we may be able to offer support.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch.
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