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Covid -19 School Update 25.03.2020

Wed 25 Mar 2020

From Thursday 26th March, whilst we will remain open for the children of critical workers/vulnerable children we will no longer be able to provide any food. Our kitchen is closed. Children attending school will need to bring a packed lunch. If children attending before and after school clubs you will need to provide 3 meals for your child.

I am writing to remind parents that following the latest Government guidelines parents/carers should only send their child to school if there is no other adult in their home to look after them. Parents are expected to negotiate with their work to have the opposite rota arrangements to their partner where ever possible, to ensure that children only have to come in for the absolute minimum at all times.

If you know that you have no-one else to take care of your child please email us school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk and let us know which days and times you require as soon as you know so that we can ensure we have enough staff but don’t have unnecessary staff coming in. This is for all our safety.

Stay at home
• Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (where this absolutely cannot be done from home)
• Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home

Mental Health & Well being

Thu 19 Mar 2020

Mental Health & Well being

You might be worried about coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include being asked to stay at home or avoid other people.

This might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing.

Physical activity - try doing some simple exercises at home or dancing.

Routines - still get up at the same time and have meals at the same time. We are putting a timetable on the year group pages that you can follow.

Be Creative - we are sending books, crayons, pencils to enable the children to draw and be creative.

Going outside - If you can get some fresh air away from any crowds.

Connectivity - talk to family and friends and use skype/facetime to just check in and say hi.

Relax - remember to try and stay calm and relax.

Important update regarding the Coronavirus

Tue 17 Mar 2020

We are continuing to keep you updated about the latest guidance for educational settings in relation to novel coronavirus.

The Department for Education has now launched a helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

For the latest information from London Borough of Waltham Forest please follow link below:

https://walthamforest.gov.uk/content/coronavirus-latest-information

World Book Day

Mon 09 Mar 2020

On Thursday 5th March the school celebrated World Book Day with children coming to school dressed up as book characters.

To carry on our celebrations, the school staged a 'Stay and Read' session for parents, carers and grandparents the following day.

The school also held a Book Fair during the week which raised nearly £900 in commission to be spent by the school on books for the new Infant and Junior libraries.