Covid-19 school support resources

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As we move into another week of working from home and home-schooling, you may find these resources from the Education Endowment Foundation useful. 7 top tips to support reading at home7 top tips to support reading at home – for Key Stage 2Helping Home Learning: Read with TRUST infographicHelping Home Learning: Read with TRUST comicHelping Home Learning: Talk with TRUST infographicHelping Home Learning: Talk with TRUST comicSupporting home learning routines: Planning the daySupporting daily routines during school closures ...
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Returning to School in January

Returning to School in January

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Whilst the children have just broken up for the Christmas holidays, we are already looking forward to what we can expect in January. This term has been challenging for many - students, parents and school staff alike. The current guidance from the government centres on voluntary testing of students as they return to school. "Secondary-age pupils are being prioritised for testing" in response to concerns around the spreading of COVID-19 in the Autumn/Winter term. Primary schools will return as normal. All pupils will be back in school by 11th January at the latest. Key things to be aware of: Testing is voluntary - Pupils and students should be encouraged to have a test where possible, but it is recognised that testing may not be feasible for some children and young people. All pupils and students will be expected to attend their setting from 11 January regardless of whether a test has been undertaken (unless they are self-isolating because they have tested positive for...
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Leicester City Council: Does my child need to wear a face covering when they return to school?

Leicester City Council: Does my child need to wear a face covering when they return to school?

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Following government guidance being released by the Department for Education, all secondary pupils (year 7 and up) will be expected to wear face coverings when they return to school. Leicester City Council also advise that if you have concerns about your child or young person wearing face coverings (for example, because they have been exempt under current government guidance) you should get in touch with the school immediately. ...
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Transport to school and other places of education: autumn term 2020

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In preparation of schools fully reopening in the Autumn, the government has issued guidance on transport to and from school. You can read the full guidance here. Part A provides guidance for Local Authorities on managing the capacity and demand for public transport.Part B provides guidance about the provision of dedicated home to school/college transport in the autumn term. Specific mentions of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Local authorities should take account of the particular needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and, where necessary, be informed by the views provided by the parents and school.The system of controls: protective measures "Children with SEND: When deciding on the package of measures that is appropriate on transport for children and young people with special educational needs, local authorities will need to take account the particular needs of the children using the transport, and to be informed by the views of the parents and school. Special schools tend to...
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A joint ministerial letter to children and young people with SEND regarding the full return to educational settings in September 2020

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Children & Families Minister Vicky Ford and Care Minister Helen Whately have written an open letter to children and young people with SEND, their parents, families and others who support them. The letter explains the actions that need to be taken to ensure, where possible, all pupils return to their educational settings from September, and responds to some of the concerns and questions that have been raised. Department for Education and Department of Health & Social Care Joint Ministerial LetterDownload Key messages include: The importance for those with special educational needs and disabilities to return to educational settings safely in September so that they can receive face-to-face education and supportReassures that the risk of contracting the virus in educational settings is low and outlines protective measures in place to reduce the risk even further, including the NHS Test and Trace systemMinisters expect a small number of absences from children and young people who remain under the specialist care of a health professional however, the...
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