School re-opens from Monday 8 June to pupils in Year 1. School looks and feels different, including closing to all pupils every Friday at lunchtime.

 

Around 80% of pupils in Reception and Year 6 have already returned to school. Typically, class group 'bubbles' are welcoming 11-14 pupils each day. Children of key-workers and those who are vulnerable also continue to be in childcare with numbers increasing to over 90 children each day.

 

For Year 1 pupils returning to school, many will be taught by a new teacher because class sizes are halved. New class groups called 'Sirius' and 'Canopus' are part of our temporary arrangements. Smaller class groups, staggered times, picnic style lunches, separate play zones and limited use of classroom resources are in place to reduce the risk of any coronavirus infection being spread:

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Parents decide if or when their Year 1, Reception or Year 6 child returns to school. Families who are black or minority ethnic backgrounds, those living with elderly relatives or a household member who is extremely vulnerable may decide that the risk of infection from returning to school is too high. There are no fines for persistent absence from school. Learning in school will be based on the Oak National Academy programme to minimise gaps between those in school and those who stay at home. 

 

The government has not announced any more details about other pupils returning to school. Nursery, Years 2, 3, 4 & 5 continue to learn at home with the support of new teachers. Teachers have changed because more are needed to work in school where class sizes have been halved.