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www.laxtonjunior.org.uk COVID-19 Framework for Parents 1. Introduction We have had a brilliant start to term and have thoroughly enjoyed having our children and staff back at School. The process of reopening Laxton Junior School in September required a great deal of modification to our usual routines and we have been so grateful to all our community for their support and adherence to the adjusted mechanisms that we have put in place to keep everyone safe and happy. Throughout this process, we were committed to four key aims, which have been: 1. A safe return to school that minimises the risk of individual, group and school-wide infection 2. A happy return to school that supports wellbeing and relationships, and takes account of the anxiety that the community may feel in returning after a long period away from school and the significant impact that COVID-19 continues to have on our lives 3. An engaged return to school that ensures excellent progress is made by all children, and looks to understand and respond to any concerns about the learning challenges that may have been faced during the Summer Term 4. A compliant return to school that ensures Laxton Junior School meets the expectations of the Government guidance Supporting our return to school was the Reopening Framework, which we have - following our first three-week review, involving feedback from staff and parents - updated to form this COVID-19 Framework. We have listened to the challenges faced by our community and hope that this document now features a range of improvements to further support our community through the coming weeks and months. Indeed, the new COVID-19 Framework looks to provide the necessary detail to support parental understanding of how we will meet the objectives, above. Whilst we have looked to be as comprehensive as possible, in this document, as always, please feel free to contact any member of the team should you have specific queries or concerns; we are always here to help and are determined to support our community through the coming term. 2. Health and Safety Year Group ‘Bubbles’ The Government was clear that minimising the contact and mixing between people reduces the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 and, as such, schools must continue to operate in distinct ‘bubbles’ to minimise the risk. As such, our year group ‘bubbles’, which include the Form Teachers and Teaching Assistants of that year group, will continue to interact with the academic and co-curricular programme as a contained unit. Maintaining our distinct ‘bubbles’ that do not mix will make it quicker and easier, in the event of a positive case, to identify those who may need to self-isolate and will keep that number as small as possible while continuing to offer our broad curriculum. There may be occasions - for example, if we were waiting on the outcome of a COVID-19 test - where we separate a year group ‘bubble’ into two Form ‘bubbles’ so that we ensure a further level of safety for those who might be affected. Social Distancing Social distancing between individuals continues to be dependent on the age and development of the child and their ability to social distance. The emphasis for our youngest children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) is on the integrity of the ‘bubbles’ and social distancing is not required between pupils and staff. For children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, social distancing (a minimum of 1 metre) is discussed, encouraged and modelled. Specialist Teachers, Learning Support, Wellbeing Support and Visiting Music Teachers Following the Government guidance, we are ensuring that staff who teach in different year groups are always socially distanced (a minimum of 2 metres) from the children, are operating in as few year groups as possible during a particular day and are wearing clear visors when working with the children. Staff wash their hands before and after sessions, and clean resources that are needed in subsequent sessions. Specific and additional expectations for these staff can be found in the relevant sections below.

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COVID-19 Framework for Parents

1. Introduction We have had a brilliant start to term and have thoroughly enjoyed having our children and staff back at School. The process of

reopening Laxton Junior School in September required a great deal of modification to our usual routines and we have been so

grateful to all our community for their support and adherence to the adjusted mechanisms that we have put in place to keep

everyone safe and happy. Throughout this process, we were committed to four key aims, which have been:

1. A safe return to school that minimises the risk of individual, group and school-wide infection

2. A happy return to school that supports wellbeing and relationships, and takes account of the anxiety that the

community may feel in returning after a long period away from school and the significant impact that COVID-19

continues to have on our lives

3. An engaged return to school that ensures excellent progress is made by all children, and looks to understand and

respond to any concerns about the learning challenges that may have been faced during the Summer Term

4. A compliant return to school that ensures Laxton Junior School meets the expectations of the Government guidance

Supporting our return to school was the Reopening Framework, which we have - following our first three-week review,

involving feedback from staff and parents - updated to form this COVID-19 Framework. We have listened to the challenges

faced by our community and hope that this document now features a range of improvements to further support our community

through the coming weeks and months. Indeed, the new COVID-19 Framework looks to provide the necessary detail to support

parental understanding of how we will meet the objectives, above.

Whilst we have looked to be as comprehensive as possible, in this document, as always, please feel free to contact any member

of the team should you have specific queries or concerns; we are always here to help and are determined to support our

community through the coming term.

2. Health and Safety Year Group ‘Bubbles’

The Government was clear that minimising the contact and mixing between people reduces the likelihood of transmission of

COVID-19 and, as such, schools must continue to operate in distinct ‘bubbles’ to minimise the risk. As such, our year group

‘bubbles’, which include the Form Teachers and Teaching Assistants of that year group, will continue to interact with the

academic and co-curricular programme as a contained unit. Maintaining our distinct ‘bubbles’ that do not mix will make it

quicker and easier, in the event of a positive case, to identify those who may need to self-isolate and will keep that number as

small as possible while continuing to offer our broad curriculum. There may be occasions - for example, if we were waiting on

the outcome of a COVID-19 test - where we separate a year group ‘bubble’ into two Form ‘bubbles’ so that we ensure a further

level of safety for those who might be affected.

Social Distancing

Social distancing between individuals continues to be dependent on the age and development of the child and their ability to

social distance. The emphasis for our youngest children (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) is on the integrity of the ‘bubbles’ and

social distancing is not required between pupils and staff. For children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, social distancing (a minimum of 1

metre) is discussed, encouraged and modelled.

Specialist Teachers, Learning Support, Wellbeing Support and Visiting Music Teachers

Following the Government guidance, we are ensuring that staff who teach in different year groups are always socially distanced

(a minimum of 2 metres) from the children, are operating in as few year groups as possible during a particular day and are

wearing clear visors when working with the children. Staff wash their hands before and after sessions, and clean resources that

are needed in subsequent sessions. Specific and additional expectations for these staff can be found in the relevant sections

below.

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PPE

We are not asking children to wear face masks in school, as misuse may inadvertently increase the risk of transmission, and

there may also be negative effects on communication, anxiety, relationships and learning. In school, PPE is used if:

• A member of staff is working directly with children across multiple year groups

• An individual child displays symptoms and a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained

• A child already has a routine intimate care need that involves the use of PPE

• There is a first aid emergency

• Intimate care is needed to be given

• A staff member requires the use of one as part of their individual risk assessment

We strongly encourage parents to wear face masks when entering the school site for drop off and waiting to collect their

children at the end of the day.

Respiratory and Hand Hygiene

Robust hand and respiratory hygiene are essential measures to ensure the safety of children and staff in school. We have been

developing children’s ability to manage their own hygiene and will continue to support this through assemblies, PSHE lessons,

role-modelling and positive praise, to ensure they are engaged and understand the importance of the process. Younger pupils

and those with additional needs are supported to ensure positive respiratory and hand hygiene.

All classrooms have soap dispensers, paper towels, hand sanitiser and hand cream to support positive hand hygiene. Hands

are washed upon arrival within the classroom, before departure, before and after eating, in between activities, before and

after using shared resources and after sneezes, coughs, putting hands in mouth etc. This is for staff and pupils alike.

‘Catch it, Kill it, Bin it’ is used to promote good respiratory hygiene. Tissues and lidded bins are available in each learning space

and are used to dispose of any tissues used to catch coughs or sneezes. Bins are regularly emptied during the school day.

Cleaning Arrangements

The school has enhanced cleaning arrangements in place to ensure that all learning spaces and surfaces that are touched more

often (e.g. stair handrails and door handles) are cleaned frequently. Our Domestic Team are trained on how to use enhanced

cleaning methods, in line with Government guidance, including specific protocol for cleaning an area that has been exposed to

someone with symptoms.

COVID-19 Symptoms

The above protocols and procedures are designed to prevent COVID-19 from entering our community and minimise the risk of

transmission should it do so. However, we must be prepared for the possibility that a community member may develop

symptoms of COVID-19 at some stage and that, following a test, these symptoms are confirmed as a positive case.

It is essential that our community understands what the symptoms of COVID-19 are and that they engage in the right way

should there be concerns raised about their health, the health of a family member or the health of someone with whom they

have interacted. The most important symptoms of COVID-19 are the recent onset of any of the following:

• A new continuous cough

• A high temperature

• A loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell

For most people, COVID-19 will be a mild illness; however, if you have any of the symptoms above you must stay at home and

arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19.

The following guide outlines what parents should do in the range of situations that might occur within their family; if you need

to contact the school, please correspond with the school address ([email protected]) and with Ms Crump

([email protected]). Please know that we will be entirely focused on supporting you and your family through any

challenging circumstances, and will ensure that you feel listened to and that the overarching priority is always the health, safety

and wellbeing of you and your children.

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What do I do if… Action Needed Return to school…

…my child has COVID-19

symptoms?

• Do not come to school

• Self-isolate

• Inform school immediately

• Get a test

• Inform school immediately about test result

…when the test comes back negative.

…my child tests positive

for COVID-19?

• Do not come to school

• Inform school immediately about test result

• Self-isolate for at least 10 days

• Keep in regular contact with school

…after 10 days if they feel better, even if

they have a cough or loss of smell/taste.

These symptoms can last for several

weeks once the infection is gone.

…somebody in my

household has COVID-

19 symptoms?

• Do not come to school

• Self-isolate

• Inform school immediately

• Household member to get a test

• Inform school immediately about test result

…when the household member’s test is

negative.

…somebody in my

household has tested

positive for COVID-19?

• Do not come to school

• Self-isolate for 14 days

• Inform school immediately about test result

• Keep in regular contact with school

…when the child has completed 14 days

of self-isolation.

…NHS test and trace

have identified my child

as a ‘close contact’ of

somebody with

symptoms or confirmed

COVID-19?

• Do not come to school

• Follow guidance given by NHS Test and Trace

• Inform school immediately

• Self-isolate for 14 days

• Keep in regular contact with school

…when the child has completed 14 days

of self-isolation.

…NHS test and trace

have identified a person

in our household as a

‘close contact’ of

somebody with

symptoms or confirmed

COVID-19?

• Do not come to school

• Self-isolate for 14 days

• Inform school

• Other members of your bubble do not need to self-isolate

…when the child has completed 14 days

of self-isolation.

…we would like/have to

travel to a destination

where quarantine is

needed?

• Do not take unauthorised leave in term time

• Consider quarantine requirements and FCO advice when

booking travel

• Discuss situation with Ms Crump

…we have travelled and

have to self-isolate as

part of a period of

quarantine?

• Do not come to school

• Self-isolate for 14 days

• Inform school

• Stay alert to symptoms arising

• Keep in regular contact with school

… when the quarantine period of 14 days

has been completed

…we have received

medical advice that my

child must

resume/continue

shielding?

• Do not come to school

• Contact Ms Crump

• Shield until you are informed that restrictions are lifted

and shielding is paused again

…when medical advice and school inform

you that restrictions have been lifted and

your child can return to school again.

…I am clinically

vulnerable or clinically

extremely vulnerable?

• Contact Ms Crump

• Discuss your concerns

• Talk through health and safety protocols at school

…when the child can continue coming to

school.

Symptoms Develop in School

Should a member of staff or a child develop symptoms of COVID-19 in school, they will be sent home at the earliest opportunity

and the family should get test as soon as they are able; either Ms Crump or the school office will contact families to talk through

what has happened and the next steps. Where there is a waiting period between the decision to send home and leaving school,

the child will be moved to an ‘isolation room’ and will be supported by a member of staff until collection occurs; the adult may

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wear PPE if social distancing isn’t possible. The room will be well-ventilated and subject to enhanced cleaning protocols once

vacated.

COVID-19 Testing

We will not be asking our community to undertake testing prior to the academic year beginning.

If you or someone you live with has symptoms or if you have been advised to get a test to see if you have COVID-19, you should,

as soon as possible, organise this by visiting: https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/antigen/name.

You can choose to take the test at a test site near you today and get your result tomorrow or with a home test kit. You can get

a test for yourself, if you have coronavirus symptoms or for someone you live with, if they have symptoms.

If you have coronavirus symptoms, apply as soon as you can; do not wait. You need to get the test done in the first 5 days of

having symptoms. Book a visit to a test site to have the test today or order a home test kit if you cannot get to a test site. On

days 1 to 4 of your symptoms, you can get tested at a site or at home. If you're ordering a home test kit on day 4, do it by

3.00pm. On day 5, you need to go to a test site. It's too late to order a home test kit.

If you are getting a test because you have symptoms, you and anyone you live with must self-isolate until you get your result.

Anyone in your household must also self-isolate until you get your result.

The test involves taking a swab of the inside of your nose and the back of your throat, using a long cotton bud. You can do the

swab yourself (if you are aged 12 or over) or someone can do it for you. Parents or guardians have to swab test children aged

11 or under.

If other people you live with have symptoms, you can order tests for up to 3 of them. If you're applying for a test for someone

else, and the person is aged 13 or over, check they're happy for you to get a test for them.

‘Bubble’ or School Closure

If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in school, either child or staff member, we are required to engage with a DfE

Coronavirus Helpline about the details and next steps. Should a child or staff member within a particular year group ‘bubble’

receive a positive test result, it is likely that we will be asked to close down that ‘bubble’ and for all members of it to self-isolate

for 14 days since they were last in contact with the person who had been confirmed with COVID-19.

If there were two or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 at school, or an overall rise in sickness absence where COVID-19 is

suspected, this may indicate an outbreak. In this case, we would work closely with our local health protection team on the next

steps and would be guided by them on whether further groups will need to self-isolate. Whole school closure, based on cases

within the school, will not generally be necessary, and will only be considered on the advice of the health protection team.

In the event of a local outbreak, the health protection team or local authority may advise a school or number of schools to

close temporarily to help control transmission.

In all cases, we will be communicating openly and regularly with parents to ensure that information, next steps and action

points were clearly understood by all.

In the event of the closure of a year group ‘bubble’ or the whole school, we would immediately look to implement our

Contingency Plan for remote teaching, learning and care. Further details about this can be found below and in separate

documentation.

3. School Operations Travel to and from School

We continue to encourage walking, scooting or cycling to and from school to promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle. As per

Government guidance, we encourage families to keep a suitable distance from other people at all times; for example, when

waiting at the pelican crossing near the pedestrian entrance to our site.

School paths are split to promote a one-way walking system, have strategically planned waiting areas, and markings on the

floor indicate direction of travel and promote social distancing. The playground has socially distanced markings on the floor to

promote social distancing during parent pick up also.

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Families driving to school are encouraged to use the Roll and Drop service for drop off; families in Years 5 and 6 are encouraged

to use the Roll and Pick service for pick up and, following parental feedback, we have improved the mechanism for this process

to keep it moving smoothly.

Parents that share a vehicle with those outside of their household or support bubble should avoid doing so; however, if it is

needed, you should try to:

• Share transport with the same people each time and keep to small groups

• Open windows for ventilation

• Travel side by side or behind other people

• Consider seating arrangements to maximise distance between people in the vehicle

• Clean car between journeys

• Ask the driver and older passengers to wear a face covering

Families that travel to school on public transport must wear a face covering, if over 11 years old. Children on public transport

should keep their distance from people who are not in their household or support bubble and avoid physical contact with

others, keeping the time spent near others as short as possible.

Families arriving by taxi or private vehicle must wear a face covering; although, children between the age of 3 and 10 years old

may choose to wear one but are not required to. Families must follow the advice of the driver; for example, which seat to sit

in and any other additional measures in place.

Drop Off

There is a soft start to the school day to reduce the numbers of children and adults moving around the site. Families can arrive

between 8.00am and 8.30am to allow for children to arrive at school in a staggered way. They should not congregate on the

playground but go straight into school and enter their ‘bubble’ and immediately washing their hands. There is a task or activity

for the children to engage with during this period and classes will be supervised appropriately. Parents with children in multiple

year groups should drop off their oldest child first. We ask that parents respect social distancing when on our site.

Site Entry and Exit Drop Off Point Drop Off Time

Reception Infant Side Gate Rear Classroom Doors 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 1 Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Rear Classroom Doors 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 2 Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Rear Classroom Doors 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 3 Roll and Drop, Infant Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Infant Entrance 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 4 Roll and Drop, Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Junior Entrance 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 5 Roll and Drop, Front Entrance or Public Car Park Gate Front Entrance 8.00am to 8.30am

Year 6 Roll and Drop, Front Entrance or Public Car Park Gate Front Entrance 8.00am to 8.30am

Pick Up

There will be a staggered end to the day: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are picked up between 3.30pm and 3.45pm, and Years

3 to 6 are collected between 3.45pm and 4.00pm.

Site Entry and Exit Pick Up Point Pick Up Time

Reception Infant Side Gate Rear Classroom Doors 3.30pm to 3.45pm

Year 1 Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Rear Classroom Doors 3.30pm to 3.45pm

Year 2 Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Rear Classroom Doors 3.30pm to 3.45pm

Year 3 Infant Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Infant Entrance 3.45pm to 4.00pm

Year 4 Junior Side Gate or Public Car Park Gate Junior Entrance 3.45pm to 4.00pm

Year 5 Roll and Pick, Front Entrance or Public Car Park Gate Front Entrance 3.45pm to 4.00pm

Year 6 Roll and Pick, Front Entrance or Public Car Park Gate Front Entrance 3.45pm to 4.00pm

Following parent feedback, we will be having a member of staff at the front gate to support the pick-up of children in Years 5

and 6, and we encourage families to arrive from the Waitrose end of East Road and depart towards the Co-Op end of East

Road. This will help the flow of traffic to keep moving in a smooth and organised way.

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The same pick up points will be in operation after school clubs have concluded at 4.45pm.

When waiting to collect children, after school, parents should congregate, socially distanced in the following places around the

school site:

Playtimes

Playtimes are staggered across the school to ensure no mixing of the ‘bubbles’. The playground space is split into multiple

zones to allow three ‘bubbles’ to play outside at one time. Where the weather allows the field is used to ensure further

separation. Adults outside of a ‘bubble’ remain as distanced as possible.

Lunchtimes

Lunches are pre-ordered by families to enable a fluid flow of children through the dining halls. There are two sittings across

our four dining rooms to ensure no mixing of the ‘bubbles’. Sadly, we are not able to facilitate Year 6 and Reception eating

together as this involves two different ‘bubbles’ mixing.

Use of Toilets

Toilets are allocated to year groups to reduce the mixing of larger numbers of children. Toilet use is limited to a set number at

a time, and children are supported to knock and ask if anyone else is present or to check the number of people already in the

bathroom. Toilets are cleaned regularly by the Domestic Team and toilets used by multiple year groups receive enhanced

cleaning over single year group use.

Griffin Club

Griffin Club continues to operate in both the mornings and afternoons. It is hosted in multiple locations around school, and

each of these rooms is subdivided into year group spaces. Staff are allocated one of the groups to supervise and support, and

ensure that social distancing from the children is in place at all times. Breakfast and a light afternoon tea continue to be

provided by our Catering Team. Further information about Griffin Club, and how to book a place, is available from Miss Kerry

Fisher; she oversees the Griffin Club as Mrs Charlie Donaldson had done in previous years.

Parent Visits and Meetings

With our sincere apologies, and as per Government guidance, visitors to the school site are not allowed and we are not in a

position to invite parents in for meetings or visits at this stage. However, we are as contactable as ever and are well set up to

engage with online meetings, whenever they might be needed.

Uniform

Children are expected to wear their full school uniform and this should not be cleaned with any greater frequency than it might

do normally. We are, however, asking children to come to school in their sports kits on their designated PE or Games days to

avoid the need for changing and, therefore, additional items being brought in from home.

4. Academic Response to the Summer Term

We have recognised that the children have not been learning in school for the duration, or parts, of the Summer term and that

it is possible that gaps or misconceptions could have emerged in this time. We have been determined to understand this

situation, as quickly as we are able, and have been delivering a clear plan for supporting a positive way forward. Week 1 focused

Year 3

Year 4

Rec

Year 1

Year 2

Year 5

& 6

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on supporting the children’s wellbeing and ensuring that they were able to re-adjust to their new learning environment. Weeks

2 and 3 consisted of formal and informal assessments that supported teacher understanding of each individual’s learning needs

across the different subject areas, with a particular emphasis on English, Maths and Reading. Data analysis and pupil progress

meetings have taken place over the course of Weeks 3 and 4, supported by the Assistant Head Academic and Head of

Educational Support, and these have focused on the development of next steps and will flow into bespoke learning experiences

for each child. Extended parent conferences, in Week 6, will provide a detailed overview of where each child’s learning is at

and how we can, together, support their next steps.

Timetable

We have adjusted the school timetable to accommodate a soft start to the day, staggered break times and lunchtimes, and

two finish points to the day, ensuring that we are still able to deliver nine teaching periods for all year groups. As such, the

total curriculum time will remain the same as in previous academic years.

Classroom Layout

Contact between pupils is reduced by arranging classrooms so pupils can sit side by side and facing forward, as per Government

guidance. Classroom layouts ensure the best learning environment for our children and continue to facilitate excellent teaching

and learning opportunities. Where necessary, furniture has been removed to make additional space.

Specialist Teaching

To facilitate the minimum amount of movement around the school, subject specialists come to classrooms to teach their

subject; staff socially distance themselves from the children and wear clear visors when working with the children.

Educational Support

Educational support takes place in small groups and on a one to one basis; social distancing is in place and staff wear clear

visors when working with the children.

Equipment and Resources

We encourage children to have their own stationery throughout Key Stage 2; whereas children in Key Stage 1 have their own

resource packs provided by the school which contain all the necessary learning equipment. Classroom based resources such as

books and learning tools, are used and shared freely within each bubble.

5. Co-Curricular School Calendar

Government guidance states that larger gatherings are not allowed and, as such, we have adapted the events that take place

in the Michaelmas Term to ensure that engagement with our community can continue. This might involve pre-recording and

event, live streaming it or holding it in a smaller format outdoors.

Trips and Visits

We have resumed educational visits and day trips and where possible, teachers engage with trips that take place outdoors,

making use of local venues and outdoor opportunities.

Educational Visitors

During the Michaelmas Term, we are not having visitors in school; instead, we are welcoming visitors via a remote platform.

After-School Clubs

Clubs have commenced and, each day, we are offering at least one club for each of the year group ‘bubbles’. Form Teachers

and Teaching Assistants provide clubs for their own year group, ensuring that we maintain the integrity of these ‘bubbles’.

Teachers who operate across different classes and year groups, in order to facilitate the delivery of the school timetable, and

external club providers socially distance themselves from pupils and other staff in accordance with Government guidance;

external club providers are fully aware of the School’s safeguarding, health and safety and visitor protocols. Some external club

providers are delivering their clubs remotely, in which case, LJS staff supervise the children to ensure they access the content

appropriately and offer support as needed.

Music

We are delivering our Music curriculum with a clear understanding of the additional risk associated with singing, chanting and

playing wind instruments, as per Government guidance. To reduce this risk, all whole class music lessons - involving singing or

wind instruments - take place in larger spaces, with doors open to ensure good ventilation, or outside in the performance area

of our Woodland Garden. For lessons involving singing or wind instruments, the children are spaced well away from one

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another and only small groups sing or play at any one time, ensuring that children in each group are positioned back-to-back

or side-to-side.

VMTs are fully aware of our control measures and minimise contact with other staff, as per arrangements for those staff outside

of the year group ‘bubbles’. For many lessons - including all singing, woodwind and brass lessons – a transparent screen is

located between the teacher and pupil to reduce the risk. Teachers ensure that all shared instruments, such as pianos, are

cleaned thoroughly between pupils.

Sport

Our new Sports Centre is now open. It is an outstanding facility and has had a fantastic impact on the quality of provision we

offer.

For all PE and Games lessons, pupils are taught in their year group ‘bubbles’. Children are asked to come to school in their

sports kit on PE and Games days to avoid the need for changing. Any sports equipment used during sessions is cleaned between

each use by different ‘bubbles’. Contact sports are being avoided, with Cricket and Rounders taught in the first half of the

Michaelmas Term, in line with other schools and Oundle.

No fixtures with other schools are planned for the Michaelmas Term and any future external fixtures will be led by the

Government guidance alongside ongoing discussion with the schools with whom we compete. We are, instead, holding

afternoons of House matches and mini-tournaments, giving the children an opportunity to compete within their peer group

and enjoy a socially distanced match tea as well. With regret, we are not able to invite parents to observe these sessions.

Swimming

The children have continued with their swimming lessons within the remit of Government, school and Swim England safety

measures. Each year group from Year 1 to 6 swims for a longer session on alternative weeks to facilitate the extra cleaning

time necessary between individual ‘bubbles’. Reception continue to swim each week.

School Transport

All journeys take place on a school minibus or a school approved coach. When in transit, pupils travel in their year group

‘bubble’. Children and staff are expected to wash their hands before and after using school provided transport. Additional

cleaning of vehicles takes place between uses by different ‘bubbles’.

6. Pastoral Ongoing Support

We are continuing to work alongside teachers and parents to ensure that every child receives the pastoral support they need.

Where necessary, we are running one-to-one or small group sessions with our Assistant Head Pastoral, Wellbeing Mentor or

Mental Health Team. Clubs and activities that support children’s wellbeing, such as Managing Change Club or the Play Leaders

Group, have resumed and ensure that additional layers of support are provided to those who need it most.

Assemblies

We are delivering a full programme of assemblies, which are either recorded or live streamed for all year groups to observe in

class.

7. Contingency Plan Schools are expected to have a Contingency Plan in place that provides the necessary detail of how they will ensure a continuity

of education in response to partial (where a year group ‘bubble’ must isolate) or full school closure. Having already run a

successful and comprehensive remote teaching and learning programme, we are confident that - should the need to relaunch

it be necessary - we could do so quickly and effectively. However, this said, there has been considerable reflection on our

previous offer, including the consideration of feedback from staff, children and parents; as such, the school is determined, also,

that our Contingency Plan would provide improvements on our Summer Term remote teaching and learning programme. A

separate, detailed Contingency Plan exists for Laxton Junior School, which is - itself - supported by additional documentation

regarding safeguarding, academic and pastoral provision.

8. Staff Contact Details As outlined, at the end of the Summer Term, we have a new leadership and operational structure, at Laxton Junior School, and

this is outlined here in case you wish to reach out to the team for further advice or support. We are always available should

you need any help, advice or guidance and welcome every opportunity to provide it.

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Name Title Responsibilities Contact

Ms Stacey Crump Deputy Head

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Safeguarding; day-to-day

logistics; health and safety;

behaviour and anti-bullying

[email protected]

Mrs Rachel Waterhouse Assistant Head Admissions

Admissions; EYFS; parental

support; PFA; marketing;

social media; nursery links

[email protected]

Mrs Sumitha Hill Assistant Head Academic

Curriculum; teaching and

learning; educational

support; assessment

[email protected]

Mrs Claire Henderson Assistant Head Co-Curricular

Music; sport and swimming;

clubs; school calendar; trips;

visitors; outdoor learning

[email protected]

Mrs Jackie Ormston Assistant Head Pastoral

Pupil wellbeing and mental

health; assemblies; PSHE;

RSE; charities; mindfulness

[email protected]

9. Additional Guidance

• What parents and carers need to know about early years provides, schools and colleges in the autumn term

• NHS test and trace: how it works

• Testing and tracing for coronavirus

• Coronavirus: getting tested

• Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection

• Shielding guidance for children and young people

• Government’s approach to managing local coronavirus outbreaks

• Cleaning of non-healthcare settings outside the home

• Meeting people from outside your household

• Safer travel guidance for passengers

Mr Sam Robertson

Head

[email protected]

Updated: September, 2020