Headteacher Message - The Dean Trust Wigan
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Friday 11th September 2020 Week 2 Headteacher Message It is hugely disappointing that we had to send Year 8 children home to self-isolate for 14 days on Monday, so soon after re-opening, following confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case in the Year 8 learning bubble. However, we will always follow Public Health England’s advice to keep our school community safe. We hope that this is an isolated incident. We are confident that all procedures have been followed in accordance with all our pre-planning and risk assessments and carried out in accordance with Public Health England guidelines. Pupils have been kept in learning bubbles so it is business as usual for all other year groups and the school will also continue to provide high-quality home learning for those children who are self-isolating. Uniform Parents can assist the school by walking through our uniform expectations with your child. Our uniform policy can be found on the school website. Full uniform, including plain black shoes and a school bag containing equipment, is required prior to entry into the school. Alternatives to the published uniform are not permitted. Piercings, false tan, acrylic nails, false eyelashes, baseball caps and nail polish are not permitted. No extreme hairstyles are permitted. These include tram lines and hair cut shorter than a number 2. Long hair must be tied back in a ponytail. Lunches / Health and Safety / Adults coming to school site We ask that parents send pupils to school each day with a healthy packed lunch and break snack. Pupils in receipt of free school meals will have lunch provided for them. Parents must not deliver takeaway food or have takeaway food delivered to school for children. If adults attend school premises to hand things through our gates, this presents a safeguarding risk to our pupils. We will look at ways in which we can re-establish our food service for pupils. However, until this is communicated, we appreciate your support in ensuring your child attends school with a packed lunch each day. As a COVID-19 health and safety precaution, until further notice we are unable to accept any items brought to school reception unless it is urgent medication. Parents / carers should not come to school without a prior appointment. If equipment is forgotten, please ring school and we will always try to assist. Buses If children come to school on service buses we ask that they wear a mask whilst travelling. We have worked very hard in school to ensure that year groups are separated into teaching bubbles to best prevent the spread of COVID-19. This work is potentially undone if pupils have direct contact while not wearing a mask with people outside of their family / learning bubble. What to do if…. At the end of this newsletter we have attached ‘What to do if..’ guidance in relation to COVID-19. We hope this is of use and as ever, if there are any queries, please contact your child’s Head of Year so we can assist.
Changes to Entrances
Pupils will continue to have separate entrances for entering and exiting the building. We
have reviewed our practice and have made some amendments. Please see below the new
entrance points for year 7, 8 and 9.
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
Main Gate A Main Gate B Sports Door PE Gate PE Gate
Pupils will continue to report straight to
their form room on arrival and will not
congregate in open areas. Pupils must
ensure that they arrive on time for school
at 8:40 am each day.
If pupils arrive late, the new late pupil
entrance is situated at the sports centre.
Welcome to Mrs Cleaver
“
Hello everyone. I’m Mrs Cleaver, the new PA to Mr
Haseldine, the Executive Headteacher of both DTW
and DTRB. My role is to be responsible for undertaking
a full range of secretarial / administrative duties to
ensure the effective running of the Executive
Headteacher’s office. In addition, I will also be providing
administrative support and assistance to the Head of
School at DTRB, and will facilitate and manage
communication to all staff across both Wigan schools. It
goes without saying that I am really excited to be here
and I look forward to meeting you all over the coming
”
days and weeks.
Late to School and Early Collection Point
Pupils who arrive after 8:45am in the
morning will be marked as late. If your
child is late for school they must use
the late entrance point. This door will
also be used when pupils are being
picked up early, for reasons such as
appointments.
For more information regarding our
attendance policy and procedures,
please visit our school website.
Uniform, Appearance and Equipment
Item School standard Not allowed
Dean Trust worn at all times to and from taking it off without permission in the
Wigan school school and around school. classroom
blazer with logo
Tie worn at all times taking it off at any time other than for PE
Shirt plain white pointed collar patterned/ logo shirt revere or any other
(must have top button collar
fastened)
Jumper (optional) with school logo can be worn under blazer but not instead of
Girls knee length dark grey skirt, above knee, any alternative pinafore, any
dark grey pleated pinafore or fashion trousers e.g fitted slimline or skinny
dark grey trousers fit, cropped, trailing on the floor (health &
dark grey long socks or tights safety), jeans or canvas style
bows on socks, patterned tights or leggings
are not allowed
Boys dark grey trousers any fashion trousers e.g fitted slimline or
dark grey or black socks skinny fit, cropped, trailing on the floor
(health & safety), jeans or canvas style
Shoes plain black only, polishable shoes with sports logo looking like trainer
flat smooth sole shoe patterned shoes, boots (ankle or
higher)
trainers / pumps / canvas shoes / heels
Belt plain black fashion belts
Coat/Jacket dark, plain multi coloured, patterned
(black, dark blue, burgundy) no other colours permitted
Headwear black simple small hair slide, fashionable or coloured hair adornments,
hair band items with glitter, flowers, slogans etc.
baseball caps are not allowed
PE Kit: Boys’ and girls’ compulsory kit
Dean Trust Wigan school polo shirt with logo, black PE shorts, plain black football socks,
trainers
Boys only compulsory kit Girls only compulsory kit
Dean Trust Wigan school rugby jersey with Dean Trust Wigan long sleeve black top with logo
logo
football boots
School Equipment
Sturdy and large enough school bag to carry
all belongings.
Pencil case with two BLACK ink pens, one
GREEN ink pen, pencil, eraser, rigid ruler,
scientific calculator*, correction fluid, felt tip
pens, glue stick.
BLACK pen only to be used as a writing
pen.
Books, planner, knowledge organiser,
reading book. *You can buy a scientific calculator at Asda, Tesco, W H
Smith, Ryman, Argos, eBay, Amazon, Wilko, Staples
Special Educational Needs Term Dates 2020 / 21
and Disabilities
Autumn Term
Useful SEND resources to support with Thursday 3rd September 2020
literacy and numeracy: to Friday 23rd October 2020
Monday 2nd November 2020
www.2simple.com/purple-mash/ to Friday 18th December 2020
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
Spring Term
Ruth Miskin Training YouTube Wednesday 6th January 2021
Reading Wise to Friday 12th February 2021
Monday 22nd February 2021
www.whiterosemaths.com/ to Wednesday 31st March 2021
Bedrock Learning
Summer Term
www.mathswithparents.com Monday 19th April 2021
to Friday 28th May 2021
To support cognition and learning: Monday 7th June 2021
to Wednesday 21st July 2021
The Send Cast
Inset Days
www.spaghettibrain.co.uk
Tuesday 1st September 2020
Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Wellbeing:
Tuesday 5th January 2021
Mind Friday 25th June 2021
www.healios.org.uk/services/thinkninja1
Bank Holidays
www.youngminds.org.uk Friday 25th December 2020 Christmas Day
Monday 28th December 2020 Boxing Day
SEND: apps and games (Apps must be Friday 1st January 2021 New Years Day
downloaded onto a compatible device) Friday 2nd April 2021 Good Friday
Monday 5th April 2021 Easter Monday
Brain Parade: Monday 3rd May 2021 Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 31st May 2021 Summer Bank Holiday
www.brainparade.com/products/see-
touch-learn-free
HelpKidzLearn:
www.helpkidzlearn.com
Visuals2Go: www.visuals2go.com
Keep up to date with all guidance relating to
coronavirus on the HM Government website and
NHS website. https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
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Useful helplines and websites Mental Health Wigan NHS mental health crisis line – 01942 636395 NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/ Mind Ed - https://www.minded.org.uk/ NHS Every Mind Matters - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ Recommended apps to support mental health and physical well -being https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/apps/ MENCAP Helpful advice and information for people with a learning disability and families https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/health/coronavirus-covid-19 Rise Above - https://riseabove.org.uk/ Government advice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on- supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and- carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the- coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak Information for children about Covid-19 Children’s guide to coronavirus – Children’s commissioner https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/childrens-guide-to-coronavirus/ ‘My hero is you’ a story book which can be downloaded free of charge. https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-reference-group-mental-health-and- psychosocial-support-emergency-settings/my-hero-you Internet safety Internet Matters - https://www.internetmatters.org NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ Think U Know - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ If children need to speak to someone Childline - https://www.childline.org.uk/ 08001111 (9am – midnight) Shout - https://www.giveusashout.org Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 to be put in touch with a trained crisis volunteer The Mix – https://www.themix.org.uk/ 0808 808 4994 Free information and support for Under 25s Physical well – being Change 4 Life - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your- body/
COVID-19 (coronavirus) absence:
A quick guide for parents / carers
What to do if… Action needed Back to school…
…my child • Child shouldn’t attend school …when child’s test
has COVID- • Child should get a test comes back negative
19 and symptom free for
• Whole household self-isolates
(coronavirus) 48 hours
while waiting for test result
symptoms* • Inform school immediately
about test results
…my child • Child shouldn’t attend school …when child feels
tests positive • Child self-isolates for at least better, and has been
for COVID-19 10 days from when without a fever for at
(coronavirus) symptoms* started (or from least 48 hours
day of test if no symptoms)
They can return to school
• Inform school immediately after 10 days even if they
about test results have a cough or loss of
• Whole household self-isolates smell / taste. These
for 14 days from day when symptoms can last for
symptoms* started (or from several weeks once the
day of test if no symptoms) - infection is gone.
even if someone tests
negative during those 14 days
…somebody • Child shouldn’t attend school …when household
in my • Household member with member test is
household symptoms should get a test negative, and child
has COVID- does not have
• Whole household self-isolates
19 (coronavirus) while waiting for test result
COVID-19 symptoms*
symptoms* • Inform school immediately
about test results
…somebody • Child shouldn’t attend school …when child has
in my • Whole household self-isolates completed 14 days of
household for 14 days from day when self-isolation, even if
has tested symptoms* started (or from they test negative
positive for COVID-19 day of test if no symptoms) - during the 14 days
even if someone tests
(coronavirus) negative during those 14 days
* Symptoms include at least one of a high temperature; a new continuous cough; a loss of
6
or change to your sense of smell or taste. See more at:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/
What to do if… Action needed Back to school…
…NHS Test • Child shouldn’t attend school …when the child has
and Trace • Child self-isolates for 14 days completed 14 days of
has (as advised by NHS Test and self-isolation, even if
identified my Trace) – even if they test they test negative
child as a ‘close negative during those 14 days during those 14 days
contact’ of somebody • Rest of household does not
with symptoms* or need to self-isolate, unless
they are a ‘close contact’ too
confirmed COVID-19
(coronavirus)
…we / my • Do not take unauthorised …when the
child has leave in term time quarantine period of
travelled and • Consider quarantine 14 days has been
has to self- requirements and FCO advice completed for the
isolate as part of a when booking travel child, even if they test
• Provide information to school negative during those
period of quarantine
as per attendance policy 14 days
Returning from a destination
where quarantine is needed:
• Child shouldn’t attend school
• Whole household self-isolates
for 14 days – even if they test
negative during those 14 days
…we have • Child shouldn’t attend school …when school / other
received • Contact school as advised by agencies inform you
advice from a attendance officer / pastoral that restrictions have
medical / team been lifted and your
official source that • Child should shield until you
child can return to
are informed that restrictions school again
my child must
resume shielding are lifted and shielding is
paused again
….I am not • Only people with symptoms* …when conditions
sure who need to get a test above, as matching
should get a • People without symptoms are your situation, are
test for not advised to get a test, even met
COVID -19 if they are a ‘close contact’ of
someone who tests positive
(coronavirus)
For further information:
gmhscp.contacttracing@nhs.net
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