January 2020 Remote Learning

Dear Fabulous Parents and Children,

All of your remote learning is under your class page on our website. This will give you the links you need. If your child is in Key Stage Two they will have their Google log ins also. 

We have already spoken with the majority if you and will continue to call regularly to see how you are. We are here to support you in anyway we can, do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or the school.

Together we are stronger and we've got this, working closely in partnership we will come through this together.

Team Barnham

Returning to school - Autumn 2020

Please see the information below for details of returning to school at the start of the Autumn Term.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will fruit be available in the morning for my Key Stage One child?

Yes! The government has re-started their fruit for school scheme and all children in Hedgehogs and Moles will be offered a piece of fruit during the morning.

Coronavirus Advice, Information and Updates 

You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!

• Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
• Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
• If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.

The latest guidance for all members of the public is if you develop a new and persistent cough or a high temperature to self isolate for 7 days. GPs will recommend you follow this advice if you call with any of the symptoms above.

We will, of course, communicate with you any changes as we are made aware of them, this will be via parentmail and our website.

We want to reassure you that we are taking this very seriously and are putting additional measures in place to protect our staff and pupils.

We are continuing with:

• Children washing their hands on arrival at school
• Children washing their hands before break time
• Children washing their hands before lunch
• Children washing their hands on the way in from lunch
• Disinfectant wiping of tables / door handles / lockers and high touch traffic areas throughout the day.
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We have a large stock of soaps, disinfectant sprays and antibacterial wipes along with toilet rolls and blue paper towels.

All staff are aware of the increased hygiene requirements and are monitoring and supporting children with these.  Mrs Lowe (NHS) has visited with the hand-washing light box ensuring that each and every child, and staff member, knows how to effectively wash their hands.

In addition to the above from Monday 16th March the following will apply:

• No whole school collective worships
• No sharing assemblies or cake raffles
• All visitors to be asked to wash their hands on arrival at school
• Events this side of Easter to be cancelled– Parent’s Eve, Year 6 Reading Evening & Easter Egg Bingo

We will of course keep in touch with you as this situation develops.

Please support us by ensuring the office has all of your up to date contact details, including mobile numbers, e-mail addresses and home addresses - especially if you have recently moved.

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline - this helpline has been set up to answer questions about the virus related to education.

Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline.

• Phone: 0800 046 8687
• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
• Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)