The Department for Education has published updated guidance about the actions that schools should take to reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus (Covid-19). This includes public health advice, endorsed by Public Health England (PHE).
Asymptomatic testing remains important in reducing the risk of transmission of infection within schools. We continue to encourage students and staff to carry out home lateral flow tests twice per week, and we will continue to do this and provide testing kits for students during term time. If you or your family require Covid testing kits, they are available for collection from our school reception or are available for collection from local community venues and pharmacies.
On our return in January, at the start of the New Year, schools have been asked to carry out Lateral Flow Device (LFD) Covid testing for students, with a staggered start to the term to reduce mixing of potential cases. We are now able to provide you with more details regarding the testing process.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
* Year 7 students arrive at the academy at 8.20am.
* Year 11 students arrive at the academy at 11.30am.
Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 students remain at home and access work via google classroom.
Wednesday 5 January 2022
* Year 9 students arrive at the academy at 8.20am.
* Year 10 students arrive at the academy at 11.30am.
Year 7 and Year 11 students attend the academy as normal.
Year 8 students remain at home and access work via google classroom.
Thursday 6 January 2022
Year 8 students arrive at the academy at 8.20am.
Year 7, Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 students attend the academy as normal.
Friday 7 January 2022
All students should attend the academy as normal. The normal school timetable will resume