Dear Parent/Carer, During self-isolation it is important that all students have access to high-quality remote education that aligns as closely as possible with our in-school provision. Educational activities are created in a range of formats, so that they are accessible to all, reducing the risk of any students being left behind. Students should follow their timetable so they can experience a range of subjects each day. Distance Learning Provision Students will receive a paper-based curriculum … [Read more...]

We want to take the opportunity to say congratulations and well done to our students for a very good start to the academic year. The way in which the majority of students have dealt with the change in school breaks and the year group bubbles has been nothing short of excellent. As students leave for the half term break, we would like to remind parents/carers of our expectations around uniform and also with the changes regarding the dress code for PE. As you are aware on the days students have … [Read more...]

Over the last few weeks we have been asking students to let us know what digital access they have at home. It should take less than 2 minutes to complete the survey. Completing this survey will provide us valuable information on our approach to remote learning. If your child has not yet completed the survey, they can access it on the link below. They will need to enter their school email address and password to get access. (e.g. [email protected]) Click here to complete the … [Read more...]

Dear parents and carers, Following notification of a further case of Covid-19 in Year 9 we have asked all Year 9 students to study at home on Monday 12th October.  This was to allow sufficient opportunity to carry out a full investigation to identify all the potential contacts. Following the investigation, and on the basis of Public Health guidance, we have now identified the extent of the students who need to self-isolate. We have sent individualised text messages to each family … [Read more...]

Dear parents and carers, Following notification of a further case of Covid-19 in Year 11 we have asked all Year 11 students to study at home on Friday 9th October.  This was to allow sufficient opportunity to carry out a full investigation to identify all the potential contacts. Following the investigation, and on the basis of Public Health guidance, we have now identified the extent of the students who need to self-isolate. We have sent individualised text messages to each family … [Read more...]

Dear parents and carers, Following notification of another positive case of Covid-19 in Year 9 we have made the decision to ask the year group to remain at home on Monday.  This is to allow sufficient time to carry out a full investigation to identify all the potential contacts. We will be in touch with parents and carers again on Monday with further information. Distance learning will be available on Frog as per the whole school rota. Those students who are asked to isolate will be … [Read more...]

Dear parents and carers, Following notification of another positive case of Covid-19 in Year 11 we have made the decision to ask the year group to remain at home tomorrow.  This is to allow sufficient time to carry out a full investigation to identify all the potential contacts. We will be in touch with parents and carers again tomorrow with further information. Distance learning will be available on Frog as per the whole school rota. Those students who are asked to isolate will be sent … [Read more...]

Since reopening at the beginning of September, the school has operated according to its previously published plans to deliver a full curriculum to all year groups whilst minimising the risk of contagion. The measures that have been in place include: - The creation of year group ‘bubbles’ Separate entrances and exits for all year groups ‘Blue’ and ‘Red’ zones of the school for specific year groups Staggered break and lunch times Compulsory wearing of face coverings in communal … [Read more...]