We are continuing to keep you updated on the government's advice and the school's response to Coronavirus.
The latest advice from the Government for the public is updated regularly and can be accessed via the links below:
Please note the information regarding 'Returning travellers' if you have travelled or plan to travel abroad. We would ask all families to update the school if, having taken the appropriate advice from the NHS, there are any concerns regarding their child's health.
We are aware that some families have expressed and raised queries regarding the ski trip that returned from Champoluc on 19th February, in particular as this has been reported by the local media. Note that the trip did not go to the specific 'lock down' areas of Italy.
The school has taken advice from Public Health England and this advice remains unchanged.
Public Health England advises the following for participants in the Champoluc trip:
Returnees who have respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever) should not come to school, should self-isolate at home and call NHS 111 for advice.
It is correct that a small number of people who were on the Champoluc trip have followed the advice to stay at home ('self-isolate') and take appropriate advice from the NHS. Self-isolation is a precautionary measure to help reduce the possible spread of infection. No case of corona virus COVID-19 has been confirmed for a pupil or staff member at the school. The school will authorise absence for pupils in this difficult and sensitive situation and are able to provide some support with work. For all other pupils, usual attendance procedures apply.
The school is monitoring the situation closely. If, for any reason, the situation or the advice from Public Health England changes, we will update the community accordingly.
In the meantime we would ask parents/carers to reinforce the simple steps shown below with their child and ensure that they have clean tissues and hand-sanitiser gel with them, if possible. As you would expect, the school's Estate staff and Cleaning Service have increased the frequency of checks of the toilet facilities to ensure that soap does not run out and are also regularly disinfecting door handles, push-bars etc.
Do:
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately
- wash your hands with soap and water often - use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don't:
- touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Thank you