When students return to school in September, they will not be allowed to share or borrow curriculum equipment such as pens, pencils etc from each other or from staff. This is to minimise infection risks and to comply with the current DFE Guidance. We’ve therefore decided to provide every child with a CURRICULUM LEARNING PACK which will remain on your child’s desk at all times for their sole use. The pack contains a wide range of stationary items and curriculum equipment- details are on the … [Read more...]
Change in arrangements for 2020 GCSE Results Collection
Dear Student/Parent, As you are probably aware there has been a significant rise in the infection rate from COVID-19 across the Greater Manchester region and Oldham in particular. As a result the government has put in place greater restrictions to try and limit the spread. Unfortunately, this means that we have had to reconsider our plans for students collecting their GCSE results in response to these new guidelines. Instead of students coming into school to collect their results we … [Read more...]
We are going cashless
From 1st September 2020, The Radclyffe School will be going 100% cashless. This means anything you previously may have brought money to school for, including school meals, trips, locker deposits, stationery and items of uniform will have to be paid for online, not with cash or cheques. All payments will be processed using our cashless payment partner, ParentPay. For more information about ParentPay, click here Money can be added to your ParentPay account using a debit or credit card, a … [Read more...]
Staying safe and being a good friend on apps, sites and games
Dear Parents/Carers, Children and young people have spent much more time on devices than ever before during lockdown, so as we approach the summer holidays, here is some information about staying safe online and principles you can help us remind your children about. There is a handy fridge flyer to help parents at toptipscorona.lgfl.net which you may want to print out and keep. Please do not worry too much about screen time – think instead about screen quality, balance and mental … [Read more...]
BT WiFi Hotspot Pilot
BT WiFi have joined forces with Oldham Local Authority and The Radclyffe School to create a pilot scheme which offers Internet access to families who do not currently have broadband or internet access at home. Who can get help - Increased internet access is available to families with vulnerable and disadvantaged children from early years up to 16 if you: • don’t have access to a fixed broadband connection • cannot afford the additional data needed to access educational resources or social … [Read more...]
Year 11 Lockers
Year 11 students may collect their belonging from their lockers at the following times, please bring your locker key to receive your £5 deposit. Locker numbers 1-100 on Monday 20th July between 9am and 11.30am Locker numbers 101 – 200 on Tuesday 21st July between 9am and 11.30am Locker numbers 201 – 300 on Wednesday 22nd July between 9am and 11.30am Any items remaining after this time will be disposed of. If you do not return your key on these dates – you will not be able to claim your deposit … [Read more...]
September 2020 Reopening Plan
Dear Parents and Carers, Further to my letter of 3rd July I am writing to you with details of the school’s plans for reopening in September 2020. As outlined in my previous letter, I fully understand the challenges that families have faced during the period of school closure and lockdown. We are very grateful for the support that you have provided for your child’s education during that time. Our plans for welcoming our students back in September consist of two phases. Phase 1 will cover the … [Read more...]
Free School Meals – are you eligible?
Oldham Council is urging families to check whether they are eligible for free school meals for the next academic year in September 2020. The Coronavirus Pandemic has left many families with different financial situations than before. The worry is that more children will be left facing hunger and malnutrition because parents and guardians are struggling financially and aren’t aware of what they are eligible to claim. You don’t need to make a separate claim for free school meals if you are already … [Read more...]
School Reopening in September 2020
Dear Parents & Carers, I hope you and your family are safe and well and coping with the continued demands of these exceptional times. Yesterday the Department for Education issued guidance to all schools regarding reopening in September 2020. The guidance is very detailed but probably the most important element is that all students in all year groups will be expected to attend school full-time from the beginning of September. Schools have been directed to ensure that the following are in … [Read more...]
Results Day 2020
Information for students, parents and carers based on guidance received up to Friday 19th June Results will be released on the published results day as planned on Thursday 20th August 2020. The calculated grades awarded this summer will be formal grades, with the same status as grades awarded in any other year. They will therefore be accepted by all institutions and will enable progression to higher and further education to take place in the normal way. How GCSE grades are being … [Read more...]
