Dear Parent/Carer,

Yesterday we sent out a communication in regards to Key Workers.  The DfE has now clarified this for schools and the information below came out at midnight!  Please can you pay particular attention to points 1 and 4 - this is new guidance.

We will keep in contact with you all when further information or direction is available.

Parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response include those who work in health and social care and in other key sectors outlined below. Many parents working in these sectors may be able to ensure their child is kept at home. And every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.

Please, therefore, follow these key principles:

1.    If it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.

2.    If a child needs specialist support, is vulnerable or has a parent who is a critical worker, then educational provision will be available for them.

3.    Parents should not rely for childcare upon those who are advised to be in the stringent social distancing category such as grandparents, friends, or family members with underlying conditions.

4.    Parents should also do everything they can to ensure children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. They should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.

5.    Residential special schools, boarding schools and special settings continue to care for children wherever possible.

If your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in one of the critical sectors listed below, and you cannot keep your child safe at home then your children will be prioritised for education provision.  Please complete the online form if this applies to you https://forms.gle/bgpR9AkB1s9m5B4u7

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

 

Kind regards

 

Mr R Denial

Principal