FAQs
We will be reviewing government advice regularly and will update the FAQs accordingly.
CAN I SEND MY CHILD TO ANOTHER NURSERY ON THE DAYS WHEN THEY ARE NOT ATTENDING THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE?
No. We have followed PHE and DfE guidelines as strictly as possible in order to minimise the risk of viral transmission. Children attending two nurseries would negate the measures we have taken and increase the risk of transmission in both settings. Public Health England advise strongly against this and we are following their advice. Parents will have to choose between one nursery and another.
WILL CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE WEEK BE DISADVANTAGED? WILL ONLINE LEARNING FOLLOW-ON FROM TEACHING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK?
No. The two days at school are stand-alone and the work children undertake during the rest of the week is not follow-up learning based on those two days. There will be progression week-to-week in the school-based learning. The work at home will be general consolidation along with practical activities related to topic, but not following on from lessons in school. Children attending school on Thursdays and Fridays will not be disadvantaged.
HOW WILL YOU MONITOR MY CHILD'S READING IF YOU CANNOT READ WITH THEM ONE-TO-ONE AT SCHOOL?
For children who are attending school, teachers will use online reading books enlarged on the interactive board and will read with small groups of children. They will hear the children reading aloud to assess fluency and will ask questions to assess understanding. For online learning only children, parents can upload videos of their child reading onto Seesaw to be assessed by the class teacher.
WILL THE FEE ADJUSTMENT REMAIN NOW THAT THE SCHOOL IS PHYSICALLY OPEN?
Yes, fees will remain at the adjusted level for the rest of the academic year.
WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO SEND MY CHILD BACK TO SCHOOL?
You are entitled to keep your child at home this term, but we expect you to maintain contact with the school and to access online learning via Seesaw.
IF I HAVE DECIDED TO KEEP MY CHILD AT HOME BUT CHANGE MY MIND AND WOULD LIKE HIM/HER TO RETURN TO SCHOOL; CAN I DO THIS?
Yes, this is possible but please contact Kate or Salima to discuss.
HOW ARE YOU RECORDING ABSENCE OF PUPILS WHEN SCHOOL RE-OPENS?
If you choose not to send your child back to school absence will be recorded as an ‘Authorised Absence’.
WHAT’S YOUR POLICY ON VISITORS?
We are not encouraging visitors to the school and they will only be admitted when absolutely necessary (for emergency repairs etc.) Visitors to the school are required to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Essential visits will be occur outside normal school hours wherever possible.
WHAT IS YOUR CLEANING REGIME?
We have an enhanced cleaning regime throughout the school and will sanitise equipment daily. We will deep clean the school on Wednesdays.
WILL CHILDREN AND STAFF BE EXPECTED TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS ON SITE?
Wearing of face masks in schools or education settings is not recommended by the government at this stage.
If a child or member of staff wishes to wear a face covering then they will be allowed to do so. Please ensure masks are sealed in a plastic bag before disposal.
We would prefer teachers to communicate without face masks so that children are able to see facial expressions.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY CHILD OR ANY MEMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS?
If your child or anyone else in your household displays symptoms of Coronavirus, we would ask that your child does not attend school until medical advice has been sought or testing has taken place.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF A CHILD OR STAFF MEMBER TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS?
The entire class and teacher will self-isolate for 14 days. We will immediately revert to our full online learning programme via Seesaw and Zoom.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF MY CHILD IS MILDLY UNWELL WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN CORONAVIRUS?
If your child is mildly unwell with something other than Coronavirus, keep them at home that day. We will not be able to switch days as that will disrupt our bubble structure. If in any doubt, please call the school administrator.
Most common symptoms
fever
dry cough
tiredness
loss of taste/smell
Less common symptoms
aches and pains
sore throat
diarrhoea
conjunctivitis
headache
rash on skin
discolouration of fingers or toes
Serious symptoms
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure
loss of speech or movement