Coronavirus Information Page
UPDATED 28.1.22 (updated Risk Assessment)
Saint Gregory’s test code centre ID is : SGCC
Parents/carers will have received communications by email regarding the arrangements at school.
Below you will find key information and guidance for attendance at school during the pandemic.
To prevent further spread, all COVID related illnesses must be reported to school immediately during term time.
This also includes if you have been asked to self-isolate or are awaiting test results for a member of your household.
During school time: please contact the absence line on 01225 838230.
Out of hours: please email covid@st-gregorys.org.uk
We have enclosed a number of links to the DfE’s website, providing much more detailed guidance for parents and carers. This information is updated at the same time as the information provided to schools so, as we find out more information, students, parents and carers can too.
Our provision is based on the information that we have to date and is subject to review and amendment at any time. We may need to update this information regularly so please continue to check your emails and this page.
Thank you for your continued support.
Ms A Cusack
Headteacher
Contacting the School
The school office is closed during the holidays but emails and messages are checked intermittently. For all enquiries, please email stgregorys_sec@bathnes.gov.uk. and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
During term time, the school office is open from 8.30am – 4.00pm daily.
- All general enquiries – please email stgregorys_sec@bathnes.gov.uk
- Key worker enquiries only (when applicable) – please email keyworker@st-gregorys.org.uk
- Safeguarding concerns – please email Talk2Someone@st-gregorys.org.uk
- For urgent enquiries during school hours – please telephone 01225 832873
We will endeavour to respond to you as soon as possible.
Absence from school due to COVID-19
As we see more cases locally of COVID-19, it is vital that you notify the school immediately of any illness or absence from school related to COVID.
During school time: please contact the absence line on 01225 838230.
Out of hours: please email covid@st-gregorys.org.uk
More details are available in the attachments below:
Risk Assessment – Updated May 2022
Extraordinary Home School Agreement (in case of partial or full closure)
Appendix to Behaviour for Excellence Policy (in case of partial or full closure)
Appendix to Safeguarding Policy (in case of partial or full closure)
Google Classroom guides for remote school work
- 1 Google Classroom - Student Passwords
- 2 Google Classroom - Finding your way around
- 3.1 Google Classroom - Completing assignments - WORKSHEETS
- 3.2 Google Classroom - Completing assignments - GOOGLE FORMS
- 3.3 Google Classroom - Completing assignments - UPLOADING WORK
- Google Classroom - Guide for Parents September 2020
BANES COVID-19 LATEST INFORMATION
Please see below for information from BANES in relation to COVID-19.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest information and advice
Foreign travel during school holidays
If your family have any overseas visits planned for the school holiday period we would strongly urge you to review the guidance as set out in the link below and follow any quarantine rules that may apply. Please DO NOT send your child to school until the full period of quarantine has been completed and inform the school of your child’s absence in the normal manner.
Foreign Office Advice for Travellers
Safeguarding and wellbeing
Details of our Safeguarding Policy and additional measures taken in the event of full or partial closure can be found in the documents listed above.
If you are worried about a child and you think they are in immediate danger or at risk of severe harm, call 999.
Should your child have any safeguarding concerns they should contact the school email talk2someone@st-gregorys.org.uk, or the DSL, Mr McDermott is available on 07847 145164.
Support for Parents
You can find a wide range of support and guidance for parents HERE
Emotional Wellbeing
The staff at St Gregory’s are available to support you and your children during this period of disruption. There is a growing number of resources online, some detailed below, for families and students and this can often be a useful starting place to common concerns or feelings but please contact us by email if you are struggling to find the help or support you need.
Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Kooth: https://www.kooth.com/
School Nursing Service: https://bathneshealthandcare.nhs.uk/childrens/school-nursing/
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Off the Record: https://www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk/
Further helpful information and resources are available on 1BigDatabase Bathnes
https://www.bathnes1bd.org.uk/pages/coronavirus-covid-19
The Safeguarding and Keyworker email accounts will be monitored out of normal school hours, so if you have an urgent query, please use these for emergency concerns.
School Nursing Service
The School Nursing Service will continue to be available to parents and students during the period of school closure. Further guidance and contact details are available in the letter below:
SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES – LETTER TO PARENTS, CARERS AND STUDENTS
Social Media
We understand that during this period of closure it is highly likely that children will spend significant amounts of time on devices communicating with friends on digital devices. To help support parents in managing children on these devices we would recommend the advice provided by the Internet Matters website.
In addition to Internet matters, please note that KCSIE advice and guidance signposts CEOPS or the Internet Watch Foundation for reporting of cyber-harm or criminal activity
Stay Safe Online
Mr Foley, Head of Computing, has produced a helpful guide for students, parents and carers to support them during this period of school closure. You can download a copy below. There is also comprehensive information on keeping children safe online here: https://www.st-gregorys.org.uk/parent-information/online-safety/
ONLINE SAFETY DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE
National Online Safety have produced some helpful guides for staff, parents and students to help them stay safe online:
Students: https://bit.ly/2U7CILU
Parents: https://bit.ly/2J4Zyxi
Staff: https://bit.ly/39byKWJ
NCA-CEOP have produced a helpful guide for parents and carers on the use of video media and online chatting:
Official Guidance
Below are useful links to help find the information relevant to you. This information is updated at the same time as the information provided to schools so, as we find out more information, parents and carers can too.
This guidance is also available in the following languages:
- Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak guidance
- COVID-19: guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable
- COVID-19: understanding the impact on BAME communities
- Testing and tracing for coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
- Symptoms of coronavirus
- Stay at home: guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
- Public Health England health protection team
- Health and safety guidance on educational visits
- NHS Covid-19 Information Page
- NHS Corona Virus Service
- DFE List of Key Workers
Latest News
Notice to Parents and Carers
Saturday 21 November 2020, 16:30 You have been emailed with an important letter regarding COVID-19. Can all parents and carers please check your emails for further information. Best wishes, Ms A Cusack
Notice to Parents and Carers
Sunday 15 November 2020, 18:30 You have been emailed with an important letter regarding COVID-19. Can all parents and carers please urgently check your emails for further information. Best wishes, Ms A Cusack
COVID-19 Quick Guide for Parents and Carers
Please find linked a COVID-19 Quick Guide for Parents and Carers. Thank you.
