COVID-19 Updates
The School is looking forward to welcoming all children back to school in September, following guidance from the Department for Education. The School Site will remain inaccessible to parents until further notice.
Latest news in relation to our current School Closure
21st May 2020 - Information about Reopening
21st May 2020 - Reopening Update
12th May 2020 - Letter to Parents
22nd April 2020 - Safeguarding Policy: Annex 1 Coronavirus update
25th March 2020 - Free School Meal Scam
23rd March 2020 - Further Advice to Keyworker's Letter
21st March 2020 - Attending School During Lockdown Letter
20th March 2020 - Key Worker Update Letter
20th March 2020 - School Closure Update Letter
19th March 2020 - School Closure Letter
18th March 2020 - Wonde Information Letter
17th March 2020 - Non Essential Contact Letter (Polish Translation)
16th March 2020 - Contingency Arrangements Letter (Polish Translation)
13th March 2020 - Self Isolation Advice Letter (Polish Translation)
Contacting St Michaels' Church School during the School Closure
Information and updates will be posted on our School Website
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead can be contacted by emailing the School Office or telephoning 01733 306778. In an emergency you can contact the DSL by phoning 07516 630085.
Please note that there may be a delayed response time during this period.
Other useful contacts during the School Closure
| Police | 999 | Emergencies Only |
| 101 | Non Emergencies - Online Contact | |
| NHS | 111 | NHS Advice |
| Social Care | 01733 864180 | During Office Hours - Report a Concern |
| 01733 234724 | Out of Hours Emergency - Report a Concern | |
| Safeguarding Advice | 01733 863744 | Advice or Report a Concern |
| Business Watch | 01733 302900 | Please call if you have concerns about the security of the school site. |
| NSPCC | 0808 8005000 | NSPCC Services |
| Child Line | 0800 1111 | Childline Information and Advice |
| Keep Your Head | Call NHS 111 | Mental Health / Wellbeing - Advice & Information |
| Online Safety Issues | Advice and Information | |
| Women’s Aid | 01223 361214 | Advice and Information |
| Rape Crisis | 01733 852578 | Advice and Information |
| Domestic Violence | 0808 2000247 | Advice and Information |
| Food Bank | 01733 575083 | Peterborough Food Bank Locations |
| Parish Pantry | 01733 891003 | Linked to St Michael's Church (01733575083) |
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline has been set up to answer questions about the virus related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline:
- Phone: 0800 046 8687
- Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours are 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday).
Home Learning during School Closure
There is lots of home learning resources on your Child's Class Page, we are updating this regularly.
There is also lots of other links on our Home Learning Links Page.
Supporting Parents with Routines - PEC Cards
Often children thrive on having routines and they may be struggling been at home during the lockdown. Below are some resources may help you and your child(ren):
Social Story: Why is School Closed?
Coronovirus - Latest Information and Guidance
There is a lot in the news and we appreciate many are worried about Coronavirus and it's spread.
The government is closely monitoring the spread of Coronavirus and we would like to reassure you that we are receiving daily advice from the Department for Education and are following the guidance from them, the Local Authority and Public Health England.
The latest advice & information can be found on the following links:
Latest Coronavirus Information and Advice (www.gov.uk)
Coronavirus - What you need to know (Public Health England)
Guidance for Educational Settings (Department for Education)
Guidance for Households with possible Coronavirus Infection (Public Health England)
Guidance on Social Distancing for everyone in the UK (Public Health England)
How you can help to slow the spead of Coronavirus
Please click here to access NHS video showing the most effective way of washing your hands.
Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
- Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you feel unwell, stay at home.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a disposable tissue and throw the tissue in a bin.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
- If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.
