Coronavirus Update Monday 16th March
Coronavirus Update Monday 16th March
16th March 2020
Coronavirus Update
This page will be updated as regularly as possible with information regarding the spread of coronavirus, and its impact on school.
School remains open as usual
As advised by the government, school will continue to operate so long as we have enough staff to do so safely. Children should attend unless they or a member of their household presents the main symptoms.
Parents are advised to read the government's guidance on staying at home in the case of suspected coronavirus infection. This is based on the most significant symptoms of:
- new continuous cough, OR
- high temperature (37.8°C)
If children develop either of these symptoms, they should be kept at home for a period of 7 days from the onset of the symptoms. Full details are available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection
Otherwise, activities will continue as normal until such time as the government advice changes.
It will not be possible for teachers to provide work for pupils to complete if being isolated at home, but you are encouraged to make use of available resources and activities on the website. If your child does not know their logins, these can be provided by school; please contact the school office by email.
In school, we will continue to encourage regular handwashing, and the use of tissues to 'Catch It, Bin It, Kill It". Any further available information will be provided on this page when it is available.
Up-to-date information on the actions taken by Public Health England are available on their website:
https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/