Dear families
I hope you and your families are as well as can be expected in the present circumstances. Thank you for your continued support and for working in partnership with us to ensure that we respond to all situations carefully and with consideration for the health of our community.
I know all of the staff are missing those children who are not in school right now and I hope our regular contact with all families is providing you with all of the support you require during this time.
During this period when school is closed, I intend to write to you all at least once each week to provide updates from Lark Hall.
In this letter I want to particularly highlight a number of actions to take if children or household members show symptoms of coronavirus or receive a positive coronavirus test result. I hope you find this guide useful. These actions are designed to ensure our whole community keeps as safe as possible.
Of importance is the need to continually check to see if your child is feeling unwell, seek a test for coronavirus if your child develops symptoms and keep the school informed at all times.
What if a child develops symptoms of Coronavirus
What if a child has tested positive for Coronavirus
What if someone else in the household has symptoms of Coronavirus
What if someone else in the household has tested positive for Coronavirus
The school has identified a child as a close contact of a person with coronavirus – as part of a class or bubble at school
NHS Test and Trace has identified a child as a close contact of a person with coronavirus outside of school
Schools Closed until February Half Term
I want to reiterate that on January 4th, the Government announced schools will remain closed for most children until after half term break in February, with the initial date for reopening being Monday 22nd February. In terms of this date being on track, no doubt the Government will provide an update closer to this time and I will keep you informed of this.
Of course, if your child has been attending school since the start of this term then they carry on attending throughout this term.
That's it from me. In the meantime, if there is anything else myself or a member of the team can do to help and support you during this time, please do not hesitate to get in touch in the usual ways.
Best wishes
Gary Nichol
Head Teacher