Covid- 19 Information and Updates

Update September 2021

The school will be fully open from the first day of term Friday 3rd September 2021. We have completed a risk assessment based upon advice from the DFE, Islington and Public Health England and will continue to have the following in place:

• Frequent handwashing/ hand sanitising for all staff, pupils and visitors
• Enhanced cleaning throughout the day particularly of high touch surfaces
• Increased ventilation

Any adult or child displaying one or more of the main COVID 19 symptoms will be asked to self isolate and take a PCR test. The main symptoms are: 

• a new continuous cough
• a high temperature
• a loss of or change in your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

The child or adult can return to school when their self isolation period ends 10 days after the day of the onset of symptoms. If they have a negative PCR test they can return to school straight away. 

Any child or adult who receives a positive Lateral Flow test result will need to self isolate and take a PCR test. If the PCR test is negative they can return to school. If the test is positive they will need to complete the 10 day self isolation period. 

Any close contacts identified will be strongly advised to take a PCR test also.

If there is an outbreak of COVID 19 in the school or local  area the school will follow guidance from the local authority, Public Health and DFE. This may involve "stepping up" measures and implementing further controls such as bubbles, adults wearing masks or remote learning for groups of children. We will inform parents and carers if any further measures need to be introduced. 

Visiting adults will be asked to continue to wear masks in the school building unless exempt. We encourage parents to continue to socially distance when dropping off and picking up children and when in the school building. We also encourage all members of the school community to take up COVID 19 vaccinations when eligible. 

Drop Off and Pick Up

We will return to normal drop off and pick up times and locations. These are as follows: