The School Day

September 2020 Return

We are unable to provide a detailed school day plan at the moment. Due to COVID-19 children will arrive and depart at different times, in order to maintain social distancing between bubbles. Each class page will have a timetable containing important events such as PE days.

A one way system is in operation around the school site. All pupils must enter the school via the shared Spring Road entrance. Simon Stone Street entrance is to remain closed. One parent only should bring or collect the child to minimise congestion around the school. They must follow the sign posted one way route around Good Shepherd entering at the gate beside the dining hall and no matter where their child enters the building, continue around the site leaving at the gate by the office and prayer garden.

September 2020 FAQ

Question: When adults or children are symptomatic outside of school what should they do?

Answer:

  • They will need to be ready and willing to book a test if they are displaying symptoms.
  • They must not come to school if they have symptoms.
  • They should be aware of what steps to take if they, or any member of their household, display symptoms. This includes an understanding of the definitions and mitigating actions to take in relation to the terms clinically vulnerable and clinically extremely vulnerable should these apply.
  • They should let school know when they have booked a test and results when available.
  • All parents must make sure they are familiar with up to date guidance. If school becomes aware that guidance is not being followed, we will be in touch.
  • Answer: Anybody displaying symptoms must follow the government guidelines available here

Question: When adults or children are symptomatic at school what will happen?

Answer:

  • If a staff member displays symptoms in school, they will leave the site as soon as possible.
  • If a child displays symptoms, they will be isolated within school as quickly as possible. Parents will be contacted and must come and collect their child as a matter of utmost urgency because of the risks to others. The child will be looked after by an adult but at a safe (2 metre distance) and the adult will be required to wear PPE.
  • Thorough cleaning of areas that a symptomatic person has been in will take place before that space is used again.
  • They will need to be ready and willing to book a test if they are displaying symptoms.
  • They must not come to school if they have symptoms.
  • They should be aware of what steps to take if they, or any member of their household, display symptoms. This includes an understanding of the definitions and mitigating actions to take in relation to the terms clinically vulnerable and clinically extremely vulnerable should these apply.
  • They should let school know when they have booked a test and results when available.
  • All parents must make sure they are familiar with up to date guidance.  If school becomes aware that guidance is not being followed, we will be in touch.
  • Anybody displaying symptoms must follow the government guidelines available here

Question: When adults or children are symptomatic at school what will happen?

Answer:

  • If a staff member displays symptoms in school, they will leave the site as soon as possible.
  • If a child displays symptoms, they will be isolated within school as quickly as possible. Parents will be contacted and must come and collect their child as a matter of utmost urgency because of the risks to others.  The child will be looked after by an adult but at a safe (2 metre distance) and the adult will be required to wear PPE.
  • Thorough cleaning of areas that a symptomatic person has been in will take place before that space is used again. 
  • Anybody displaying symptoms must follow the government guidelines available here

Question: I have more than one child; which drop-off time do I use?

Answer: Where there are siblings, families can choose the most appropriate time to drop off all pupils at once but this should be consistent so that teachers are aware.

Question: Can my child bring a water bottle to school?

Answer: Yes. Children are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school. These will be refilled by an adult at lunchtime as pupils will not be allowed to access the drinking stations themselves.

Question: Will my child have to wear a face mask?

Answer: Children are not to wear face masks in school. The government does not recommend face masks for children under 11. Should this advice change we will of course update you but at this time pupils should not be wearing them. If your child travels to school on public transport and you wish them to wear them on the journey we ask for them to put them into their bag as they enter the school site.

Question: What are the catering arrangements?

Answer: We are regularly updating the catering section on our website. For the latest information regarding catering, please visit the catering page.

Question: Is there a plan in place for the eventuality that we have a local/national lockdown?

Answer: Our school risk assessment has a section focusing on this. In the event of a local/national lockdown, we will instigate a remote learning plan and adapt teaching and learning as much as we can.

We are also strengthening our online learning platform training and provision (SeeSaw for KS1 and Microsoft Teams for KS2).

Question: Does my child need to wear their school uniform?

Answer: Yes. We are expecting all children to return in full school uniform. We are still in the summer uniform period. For more information about our uniform, please visit the uniform page.