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Dear Parents/Carers
Following the government’s decision late yesterday afternoon, Cliftonville Primary School will be closing from the end of Friday, 20th March for the vast majority of pupils. This includes Breakfast Club and our Extended Day provision.
Cliftonville Primary and Pre-School is a very special community and I am so proud of how we have responded so far to this very challenging and ever changing situation. As we move into this next phase, we must continue to work together as one large community.
Where possible, the school will remain open for Children of keyworkers i.e. NHS Health Workers, Emergency Services (fire, police officers ambulance), Delivery drivers for supplies, Social Care workers including those caring for vulnerable and elderly people, school staff who are actively working in schools. Could you please advise us as soon as possible, if you are a keyworker in our community and wish your child to still attend school. The school will, where possible, stay open to pupils with EHCP’s and pupils linked to a Social Worker.
We have tried to keep our community up to date with the progress of this very challenging situation and I would like to thank all parents, staff and children for their commitment and support for the school.
From Friday and until further notice the following will apply:
Homelearning:
As stated in previous communications, there is a section on the website under the parents section called ‘Home Learning’ with activities for each year group and also general activities for Maths & English. If you do not have internet access, please collect a copy from the school office. To avoid printing sheets a dark green exercise book will be sent home for work to be completed in. Please return the exercise book to school when school re-opens. There will be additional resources added to the website so please keep your eye on these. Please also use any other online learning opportunities e.g. My Maths etc.
It is vital that we ensure that all our children continue to be supported. Our Parent Support Advisors will still be in contact with some of our families and our work with a variety of external partners will continue.
We continue to follow the DfE advice and the latest information regarding self-isolation can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public#what-to-do-if-you-have-symptoms
Finally, I would just like to thank all parents and staff for your continued support for Cliftonville Primary School. I will keep you informed over the closure period of any updates or changes and I wish you all very good health during the coming weeks.
Yours sincerely
Claire Whichcord
Head Teacher
Please click on this link for the latest updates relating to the Coronavirus.
https://www.cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk/latest-news-and-updates-relating-to-the-coronaviru/
If your child is being kept at home under 'self-isolation', we have compiled home learning activities that could be completed. They are categorised under year groups as well as some general maths, literacy and phonics areas.
These will be updated and added to over time.
Of course, in line with our school priority this year lots and lots of reading- reading to, reading at and reading with. You could also spend sometime learning lots of new words- it doesn't matter which ones but try and get the children to use them when writing.
It is with regret that we have decided to take the decision to cancel the KS1 SATS parents information meeting with parents. Click on the link below to access the powerpoint which would have been discussed. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to speak to your childs' teacher, the year group leader, Mr Sharpe or any member of SLT.
Thank you for your support.
https://www.cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk/parents-information-session-for-ks1-sats/
Please go to the specific Coronavirus section of the website for more information.
https://www.cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk/latest-news-and-updates-relating-to-the-coronaviru/
A page has been set up on the website purely for Coronavirus related information.
https://www.cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk/latest-news-and-updates-relating-to-the-coronaviru/
The advice still being given currently is that schools should not close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.
The advice also states that we are to continue life as normal and to make sure everyone carries out the basic hygiene rules to stop the spread of any virus.
A new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education has been launched. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Dear Parents or carers
Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There is currently no cause for concern at the school, but we will keep you informed about any developments and ensure we are keeping the school clean to prevent the spread of any virus.
You are likely to be aware of the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in China and the subsequent confirmed cases in the UK. At Cliftonville Primary and Pre-School, we take the health and safety of our pupils and staff very seriously, so we’re sharing guidance from Public Health England with you.
https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/23/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/
The advice being given currently is that schools should not close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.
The advice also states that we are to continue life as normal and to make sure everyone carries out the basic hygiene rules to stop the spread of any virus.
A new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education has been launched. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
Prevent the spread of infection
Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – do not go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.
If you have returned from these specific areas since February 19th, you should call NHS 111, stay indoors, and avoid contact with other people even if you do not have symptoms:
If you have returned from these areas since February 19th and develop symptoms, however mild, you should stay indoors at home and avoid contact with other people immediately and call NHS 111:
If you have a cough, or fever or shortness of breath and have visited any of the following areas in the last 14 days stay indoors and call NHS 111 informing them of your recent travel to the city.
I would like to assure you that there is no cause for concern at the school and please send in your child/ children as usual.