Following the disruption of the last sixteen months we have planned a return to ‘normal’ from

September 2021. During the pandemic we have had to change many elements of the way

the school operates based on government guidance. Like many other schools we have

learned from this experience and, having reviewed our logistics and taken on board some of

the feedback received, we realise that there are aspects of the changes that remain

beneficial to us. We are also mindful that some parents of younger children have not

experienced school as it used to be. Please note, however, that our operating arrangements

are subject to change should the national situation change, in which case we will contact you

with any important updates.

Here are the main points of our current Covid safe measures:

 - We continue to encourage excellent hygiene amongst all pupils and staff and continue

to provide hand sanitiser stations around school. Good ventilation remains in place and

we will review how this is managed this as necessary during the cooler months.

 - As per government guidance, face coverings will not be required on the school premises

and will be at the discretion of individuals.

 - We will no longer be operating in class bubbles. School lunches and assemblies will

return to the school hall.

 - Barrow Extra continues to be available for all age groups from 7.45am through to the

start of the official school day and until 6pm after the school day finishes. This will

continue to operate in two areas with Years R, 1 and 2 in the hall and Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

located in the Learning Lab next to the hall.

 - The majority of children and parents will enter and exit school via the new building

entrance gate. Reception parents will use the side gate near to the main office.

 - We are continuing to slightly stagger pick up and drop off timings.

 - You will find our updated Covid-19 risk assessment below.

Contingency Planning

We continue to have robust contingency plans in place should this be needed throughout

the year. This planning encompasses the management of local outbreaks or changes to

the national picture with attention to the following:

 - Continuing to follow public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing

confirmed cases of COVID-19

 - Revising our Outbreak Management Plan in line with Public Health advice, including

provision for remote learning – see our Remote Learning Policy and guidance for

parents below.

 - Continuing to frequently review our Covid risk assessment

If you have any questions, would like any further information or would like to give your

feedback, please do contact us via the school office.

Please also find below links to the latest government guidance: