Welcome back! Covid Updates
I just wanted to write to you briefly to inform you about the COVID position at St.Michael’s as we have had a number of positive cases now. To date we have 7 positive cases of pupils and 2 members of staff. These cases can be linked and are currently within Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6.
Following current guidelines, we are not able to close year groups or classes unless instructed to do so by Public Health. The number of cases across Peterborough continues to rise matched with very low uptake of vaccines which is making the spread of this variant rapid.
- Please take a look at the attached information leaflet from Peterborough City Council.
- Please be extra vigilant in observing symptoms (High temperature, persistent cough and loss of taste and smell) in your children and get them a PCR test if you have any cause for concern.
- Please continue to notify us immediately if you have a positive test result for your child. There is a dedicated 24/7 voicemail link via the School telephone number (01733306778) which automatically directs to me, so that I am able to pick up notifications after school and at weekends.
If you would like this information in your home language, please contact the school office and we will be able to help you.
Thank you for your continued support.
Please click the below link to take you straight to your child's home learning page:
Latest news in relation to our current School Closure
16th October 2021 - Year 4 & 5 Covid Communication
16th October 2021 - Beehive Communication
7th October 2021 - Additional Covid Measures
14th July - FSM Vouchers Q & A
26th May 2021 - Contingency Plan June 2021
26th May 2021 - Additional PCR Testing - Important Notice
17th May 2021 - Next Stage of Roadmap
30th April 2021 - Year 4 Communication
29th April 2021 - LA Covid Update
23rd April 2021 - Year 4 Positive update
22nd April 2021 - Year 4 Positive LFT Case
18th January - Critical Worker Places
11th January - Critical Workers Place Allocation
7th January 2021 - PCC Critical Worker
6th January 2021 - Home Learning Expectation
5th January 2021 - Critical Worker
4th January 2021 - January Lockdown
3rd January 2021 - School Re-Opening
3rd January 2021 - Reviewed and Updated Risk assessment
18th December 2020 - PCC Covid update
7th December 2020 - Encouraging Parents to Self-Isolate
21st October 2020 - Not Affected by Confirmed Case
21st October 2020 - Confirmed Case in Y6 Letter
17th October 2020 - Not Affected by Confirmed Case
17th October 2020 - Confirmed Case in Y4 Letter
14th October - When to self isolate
29th September - Parent Request
28th August- Contingency Plan in case of repeated Lockdown.
28th August- Full Return to School Plan for re-opening
28th August- Approved Risk Assessment for re-opening
28th August- Newsletter - Guidance for 7th September and Meeting new teachers
27th August - Powerpoint for Reception and Year 1 Pupils- Back to School
27th August - Powerpoint for Year 2-Year 6 Pupils- Back to School
16th July 2020 - Newsletter with Re-opening in September Guidance
14th July 2020 - Peterborough Community Transmission Rate
13th July 2020 - School Reopening Letter
7th July 2020 - Information for September
2nd July 2020 - Government Guidance Update
10th June 2020 - School Reopening Update
1st June 2020 - Home Learning Update
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.
