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A quick guide for parents - Covid-19
Mon 14 Sep 2020Please check the table below to help you see if your child can come to school.
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What to do if anyone in the school becomes unwell
Fri 11 Sep 2020COVID-19
What to do if anyone in the school becomes unwell
If anyone in the school becomes unwell with:
- a new and persistent cough
- or a high temperature,
- or has a loss of or change in, their normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia),
they must be sent home and advised to follow guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, which sets out that they should self-isolate for at least 10 days and should arrange to have a test to see if they have coronavirus (COVID-19).
If they have tested positive whilst not experiencing symptoms but develop symptoms during the isolation period, they should restart the 10-day isolation period from the day they develop symptoms.
Other members of their household (including any siblings) should self-isolate for 14 days from when the symptomatic person first had symptoms.
Any members of staff who have helped someone with symptoms and any pupils who have been in close contact with them do not need to go home to self-isolate unless they develop symptoms themselves (in which case, they should arrange a test) or if the symptomatic person subsequently tests positive or they have been requested to do so by NHS Test and Trace.
If someone tests negative and if they feel well and no longer have symptoms similar to coronavirus (Covid-19), they can stop self-isolating. They could still have another virus, such as a cold or flu – in which case it is still best to avoid contact with other people until they are better. If they wouldn’t ordinarily return to school given their level of illness then they should remain at home in the normal way. Other members of their household can stop self-isolating.
Whilst questions around negative testing are not specifically addressed in the guidance, it seems reasonable to us that if somebody has a negative test result and feels well (or well enough to return to school) then they should return. If they are not 100% upon return but well-enough to be in school, they should be monitored and if they become more unwell they may need to return home again and seek another test.
What should we do if someone in school tests positive for Covid-19?
The DfE guidance states that if someone in school tests positive the school should contact the local health protection team. The health protection team will provide definitive advice on who must be sent home. The health protection team will carry out a rapid risk assessment to confirm who has been in close contact with the person during the period that they were infectious, and ensure they are asked to self-isolate.
The health protection team will work with schools in this situation to guide them through the actions they need to take. Based on the advice from the health protection team, schools must send home those people who have been in close contact with the person who has tested positive, advising them to self-isolate for 14 days since they were last in close contact with that person when they were infectious.
Schools should take the advice of the local health protection teams when deciding who should be asked to isolate.
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New arrangements for the start and end of the day
Thu 10 Sep 2020Dear Parents and Carers,
As part of our commitment to keeping everyone safe and in light of local reports of a rise in Covid19 cases, we are making a few changes to our arrangements for entering and leaving the school grounds. Through implementing these changes, our aim is to maximise the chance of being able to keep our school open and Covid19 free. These will come in to effect from Monday 14th September. Please find the information in the letters section on our website. These have also been sent out via email.
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PE
Tue 08 Sep 2020From tomorrow, Wednesday 9th September, on the days your child has PE, they can come to school in their PE kit and stay in their kit all day. Please note that all PE sessions are outdoor therefore, we suggest that children wear joggers or leggings and have a jumper with them too. See below for each class' PE days:
Monday: 1 Oak, 1 Holly, 2 Beech, 3 Beech, 4 Oak, 5 Oak and 6 Oak.
Tuesday: 3 Holly.
Wednesday: 4 Holly and 5 Holly.
Thursday: 1 Beech, 5 Beech, 6 Beech and 6 Holly.
Friday: 2 Oak, 2 Holly, 3 Oak, 4 Beech
Please can I remind you that earrings will need to be removed for PE sessions. If your child is unable to remove them themselves, please could you remove them before they come in to school.
Also, as part of our Covid19 risk assessment, children with long hair must come to school with it tied back everyday, not just for PE.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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Hot grab bag options
Sun 06 Sep 2020Just a reminder that hot grab bags will be available at lunchtime for the designated classes over the next two weeks as listed below:
- Monday - Year 1 - 6 Oak
- Tuesday - Nursery and reception, Year 3 - 6 Holly
- Wednesday - Year 1 and 2 Holly, Year 3 - 6 Beech
- Thursday - Year 1 and 2 Beech
Week commencing 7th September, these will contain hot dogs and chips.
Week commencing 14th September, these will contain fish finger wraps.
Should you wish to clarify anything, please contact the school by phone (01724 867065) or by email (admin.berkeleyprimary@northlincs.gov.uk)
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A few updates
Thu 03 Sep 2020Dear Parents and Carers,
Your children are WONDERFUL! They really have done you and us proud. I've had a walk round the whole school today to say hello to all the classes and every class I went into was so settled, working hard and so positive minded. They are a real credit to you. I'm always amazed at the resilience of children.
Thank you so much for bearing with us this morning getting everyone in. We are hoping it will be quicker and easier as everyone knows where they are going. If your child is in Beech please do not arrive at school early. I understand that a lot of parents wanted to get here early as they were unsure what to do but the point of the staggered times is to limit how many are on the site at one time. If your child is in Oak please come round everyone so they can get to the gate by 8.45am, and come through, same for Holly to ensure they are in by 8.55am.
A reminder of times:
- Oak - start 8.45am (allowed in through gate at 8.35), finish at 3.00pm
- Holly - start 8.55am (allowed in through gate at 8.45), finish at 3.10pm
- Beech - start 9.05am (allowed in through gate at 8.55), finish at 3.20pm
For those families that have siblings in different tree classes please find a space on the empty junior car park until it is your next child's time.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU STAY 2 METRES AWAY FROM OTHER FAMILIES AND STAFF MEMBERS
A couple of changes for 2 Holly and 1 Beech
- 2 Holly will now use the main infant entrance to get to their classroom at the beginning and end of the day. This will start from this afternoon.
- 1 Beech will now use the entrance at the very back of school, where 1 Oak come in and out.
Staff members will continue to be around to help direct you.
A couple of other bits to remember
- Please ensure all children with long hair have it tied up, to try to reduce the amount they touch their face.
- Please make sure items in children's pack ups are simple to open themselves, a few have struggled with things today.
- Please make sure all children have a drink with them.
Book club books
If any children still has their book from Book Club last year, please can you send it in to school as soon as possible. We need to have sets of 9 books for this and we have a lot of gaps.
Best wishes
Anna Cvijetic
Headteacher
