Preparations for September 2020

Everyone at Stalbridge Primary looks forward to welcoming back all children in September. A site check and full Risk Assessment has been carried out.

Classes will remain in their own bubbles, working in isolation from  other groups. Entry and Exit times have been adjusted to reduce the number of people on our outdoor site and reduce the risks.

Planned re-entry of pupils in Year R, Year 1 and Year 6.

The governors, Head teacher and senior leaders agreed a stagggered entry to  these year groups as follows.

Week beginning June 1st

Key Worker and Vulnerable pupils and Year R 9.30 - 2.30 pm

Week beginning June 8th

As above but including Year 1- mornings ( in Mobile blocks)

Week beginning June 15th

As above but including Year 6 (mornings initially)

This is due to staff training and staffing capacity.

It is constantly under review.

Covid-19 School Closures- DORSET

All schools are closed. We are running a skeleton child care provision in most schools but only for the children of critical workers and vulnerable children. This is a last resort option for parents who have no alternative. The Government message about staying home is clear. The best place for children is at home so travel and contact is minimised. We thank all those staff in our schools for all they are doing both in schools and to help provide some continued learning. We appreciate the support from parents during this most challenging of times.

If your child has symptoms which are 

* A high temperature (37.8 degrees or higher)

* A new, continuous cough

They should stay at home for 14 days and avoid all but necessary contact with others.

You can help to slow down the spread of the Coronavirus.

* Make sure that you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any virus.

* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

* Avoid close contact with people who are sick

* If you feel unwell, stay at home and don't attend work or school

* Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin and wash your hands

* Clean and disinfect surfaces in the home

* Follow the 2 metre social distancing rule

* STAY AT HOME,  STAY SAFE

* If you are worried about symptoms, please call NHS 111 or your GP but don't go directly to your GP.

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline. This helpline has been set up to answer questions about the virus related to education.

Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline on

* Phone 0800 046 8687

* Dfe.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

*Opening hours 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Helping your child with their worries.

We know that some children are worried about the COVID-19 virus and what it means for their friends and families.

 Here are some links that may support you and your child;

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/news/covid-19-how-to-respond

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51204456

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/