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Updated Advice re Coronavirus

We aim to keep all parents, staff and pupils advised of the latest advice and guidance issued by the government in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak.

General information is outlined on our home page, however we will update our news section each time there is further information. See below for the latest update.

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

The Department for Education has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents, carers 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)

Government Coronavirus action plan

This document sets out what the UK as a whole has done to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it plans to do next.

The action plan can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan

The document includes:

  • what we know about the virus and the disease it causes
  • how we have planned for an infectious disease outbreak, such as the current coronavirus outbreak
  • the actions we have taken so far in response to the current coronavirus outbreak
  • what we are planning to do next, depending upon the course the current coronavirus outbreak takes
  • the role the public can play in supporting this response, now and in the future

Current advice remains in place: No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

  • new continuous cough and/or
  • high temperature
  • Loss of taste or smell

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection

Advice for parents - see below for an overview of what you should do in the event of a suspected case

 

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Key messages - updated

    The Prime Minister's statement on Sunday 10th May contained information regarding the possible phased re-opening of schools to key year groups - Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 from 1st June. Current guidance remains unchanged and school continues to remain open for children of key workers and those who are classed as vulnerable.

    Schools have yet to receive guidance on how and when it will be safe to do this and once this is received we will begin planning for the safe return of groups of pupils. We will ensure that we keep parents updated and any plans will be shared with you.

    Please see copy below of the letter to parents which has been sent out via ParentApp today.

    In the meantime remember to stay safe

     

    letter_to_parents_re_pm_statement.docx

The importance of hygiene

Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.

Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water

In addition to handwashing before eating, and after coughing and sneezing, both children and staff should also wash hands after using toilets and travelling on public transport.

 

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Please see below advice for parents from Halton Borough council which outlines what parents should do in the event of a suspected case of Coronavirus. If you are unsure of how to proceed please ring the school office and we will provide you with the information you need.

hbc_letter_for_parents_suspected_cases_1.1.pdfPage updated 4th September 2020

The government have now provided a new advice and support service for parents who have their children at home during the lockdown period.

For access to this service please click the link below

www.starline.org.uk 

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  • Improvements to Early Years Foundation Stage area
  • More active playtimes on the way at Widnes Academy!
  • Updated advice re Coronavirus
  • Creative work from Widnes Academy on display!

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