A reminder to parents/carers and students regarding the reopening of school in September 2021. School opens for our NEW Year 7 students only on Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 8.35am. Years 8 – 11 will be set remote learning to be done at home on this day. On Wednesday 8th September 2021 school opens to ALL students with Year 7 arriving at 8.35 am and Years 8 – 11 at 11.10am. As per Government guidance, when students return in September 2021 they will be tested using Lateral Flow Devices in the … [Read more...]
Reporting Covid-19 Positive Test Results Over the Summer Holiday
Please note that students are encouraged to continue taking lateral flow tests over the Summer Holiday in order to catch cases of asymptomatic Covid-19 and help minimise the spread of the virus in our communities. If your child receives a positive Covid-19 test result over the Summer Holiday up to Monday 26th July you should inform the school as soon as possible. Please complete the form by clicking the link … [Read more...]
Supporting families through COVID over the Summer Holiday
You may have read in the local media that Oldham Council has secured from Government over £917,000 to support families with children through its COVID local support fund, which will be used to cover the Summer holiday 2021. We, as your local school, are working with the Council to deliver food vouchers to families with children entitled to income based free school meals before schools close for the Summer break. We want to ensure that those eligible for free school meals on the grounds of low … [Read more...]
Year 7 Induction September 2021
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with the finalised details of our plans for our new Year 7 students on the 7th and 8th September. Tuesday 7th September – Year 7 Induction Day. Only year 7 students will be in school on this day and placed in their PLG groups for the full day where they will take part in a number of fun transition activities, including completing a transition passport, which they will bring home to share with you Students need to: … [Read more...]
My Ed Update and Problems Seeing Messages
A recent update to the My Ed app has caused problems for some users seeing messages sent by school. The My Ed support team have offered the following advice in order to get the app working again correctly for parents. Please note that it is important that you follow the steps below in order to ensure you see messages sent from The Radclyffe School. Ensure that you are on the latest version of the My Ed app by clicking on the link below which should take you to the App page for your device … [Read more...]
Information Regarding End of Term and Start of September Term
Dear Parent / Carer, As we approach the end of this academic year, I am writing to thank you all for all the support you have shown the school and our students in what has been a year like no other. The following is information for the end of the summer term and the start of the new term in September 2021. On Monday 12th July 2021 there will be a Non-Uniform Day, students do not need to wear their uniform for a small donation (£1.00) which will go to our nominated charity, this will be … [Read more...]
Resumption of in-school Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing
In response to guidance from Public Health England, following the current exponential rise of Covid-19 cases in the North West particularly amongst school aged children, we are going to resume in school testing for COVID-19 for all of students who we have previously received parental/carer consent. This will help slow the spread of the virus and keep the members of our school community and their families safer. Each student with consent will be tested ONCE before the end of the school year. We … [Read more...]
Notice of Change to the 2021 Induction
Dear Year 6 Pupil and Parents/Carers, We would like to provide you with an update in response to the government announcements made on Monday 14th June 2021 regarding COVID restrictions. Unfortunately, based on the advice provided by the Local Authority we are no longer able to run our planned, face-to-face Induction Day on 30th June or the New Parents Evening event on the 1st July. We realise that things may seem uncertain at the moment and you will no doubt be worrying. We would … [Read more...]
Response to Parent and Student Consultation – 49 Period Fortnight
Dear Parent/Carer, A few weeks ago there was a consultation into the proposal to move to a 49 period fortnight from September. Below, as well as the original consultation, you can find a summary of the information collected through this consultation and a response to the issues raised. Having considered the finding of the consultation, the Governors have ratified the decision to adopt these proposals in full from September 2021. In summary: there will be a 49 period timetable – … [Read more...]
Year 11 Progression Curriculum 2021
In line with Government advice we have created a progression curriculum to support all year 11 students with their next steps. These resources can be accessed remotely on any internet enabled device. The DFE has published some guidance on how schools can manage a period of remote learning/ independent study leave following the exams to maximize opportunities that meet the progression needs of all students. Activities include; Careers sessions, speakers for schools, access to workshops and … [Read more...]
