Safety Measures

Social distancing and other safety measures around the Academy

Based on a comprehensive risk assessment that we have conducted, the following measures have also been put in place to maintain social distancing and to reduce the risk of infection:

Students who attend the Academy during lockdown will

● Work in computer rooms with smaller class sizes to access remote learning

● Routes will be set out for students to move around the Academy

● Different groups of students will use different designated entrances and exits

● Different groups of students will use designated toilets

● Markings outside and inside the building will be/are evident to ensure students are maintaining appropriate distances

● Hand sanitisers will be/are located in many areas around the Academy and at the entrances and exits

● Tissues are available in every classroom

● Students will use the same suite of classrooms the majority of the time they are in the Academy and there will be limited movement between classrooms

● Students will stay in the same year group or ‘bubble’

● More frequent cleaning of surfaces and key areas around the Academy will be undertaken

Students with COVID-19 symptoms

The current government guidance states that if your child is unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, then keep them at home and follow the COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection guidance .The current government guidance also states that if anyone in an education or childcare setting becomes unwell with a new, continuous cough or a high temperature, or has a loss of, or change in, their normal sense of taste of smell (anosmia), they must be sent home and advised to follow the COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection guidance.

In view of this, if a student is unwell in the Academy and they show symptoms of coronavirus, they will be taken to a dedicated room in the main reception and parents will be asked to collect them. Your child will then need to isolate for 7 days in line with government guidance. Parents will be expected to follow the COVID-19 guidance for households above and we would ask that you look to get your child tested as soon as possible.

If the COVID-19 test in this case is negative, your child can return to the Academy and join their allocated group.

Face Coverings

Face coverings should be worn by adults and pupils when moving around the premises, outside of classrooms, such as in corridors and communal areas where social distancing cannot easily be maintained. Face coverings do not need to be worn by pupils when outdoors on the premises.

In addition, face coverings should be worn in classrooms or during activities unless social distancing can be maintained.

This does not apply in situations where wearing a face covering would impact on the ability to take part in exercise or strenuous activity, for example in PE lessons.

Here is a video about how to wear a face covering: World Health Organisation Video