Kingswood Residential Update

Kingswood Residential Trip - Update - 17th March 2020 - 2pm

RE-ARRANGED DATE - 20th to 22nd May 2020

Having spoken with Kingswood their intention was to go ahead with the trip as planned. However, I felt this was not in the best interests of our pupils and staff at this uncertain time whilst there are so many questions around non-essential travel.

Therefore we have agreed to rearrange the date of the trip to Wednesday May 20th to Friday May 22nd.

It may be that as we approach this date the situation has deteriorated further and the date has to be rearranged again or cancelled. However, in the meantime it gives us some thinking space and secures us a date within this academic year in the event that the outlook has improved.

I was assured on the phone that this would not affect the cost to families.

Many thanks,

Mr Hawkins




Kingswood Residential Trip - Update - 17th March 2020 - 8am

Following the press conference from the Government on 16th March, the advice and guidance regarding travel has now changed to avoiding any "non-essential" travel and contact with others to curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Whilst schools remain open, this advice does pose an obvious issue related to the trip planned for departure tomorrow. The control measures both ourselves and Kingswood had put in place were, up to now, enough to allow the trip to continue; however yesterday’s announcement in the escalation of restrictions may prohibit us for continuing as planned.

Obviously the timing for this announcement could hardly be worse, and we are pursuing answers to our questions with the utmost urgency.

We will keep you updated as soon as possible regarding the outcome.



For you reassurance, the academy is covered for such events under the risk protection arrangement (RPA) for schools insurance scheme.

Summary:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa-for-schools#what-it-covers

Full document:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/870404/RPA_membership_rules_academies_2019.pdf