Ark Atwood Primary Academy

Whilst the COVID requirements remain in place, we have made a number of changes to how the school day runs. Key changes are as follows:

 

Start and End of Day

We are running a staggered start and end of day to ensure the integrity of the bubble system remains. Parents should line up at the time and location specified below. We ask that parents wear a face covering and distance appropriately when lining up.

Start of Day	Year Group	Time
Back Gate	Years 3 & 4	8.30 - 8.40
Back Gate	Years 1 & 2	8.40 - 8.50
Back Gate	Reception	8.50
Front Entrance	Years 5 & 6	8.30 - 8.40
Front Entrance	Nursery	8.50

 

End of Day	Year Group	Time
Front Entrance	Nursery	3.15
Front Entrance	Reception	3.20
Front Entrance	Year Five	3.40
Front Entrance	Year Six	3.45
Back Gate	Year Four	3.30
Back Gate	Year Three	3.35
Back Gate	Year Two	3.40
Back Gate	Year One	3.45

 

Hygience, Distancing & PPE

Frequent handwashing takes place throughout the day including when children arrive on site and before lunch. Under the bubble system that we are using, staff are allocated to a specific bubble and do not mix with adults in other year groups. Adults and children may wear a face covering if they so choose. PPE is mandatory in school where it is used in normal circumstances. This includes when intimate care is given. Lunchtime staff wear face coverings at all times.

 

Lunches

School lunches have returned to normal but with gaps between sittings so that surfaces can be wiped down. Children have lunch in year groups.

 

Communication

Any changes to our COVID arrangements will be communicated via Parent Mail and our weekly newsletter. Parents with questions should speak to a school leader on the gate or make an appointment with the Headteacher through the office.

 

Local/Bubble Lockdowns

In the event of lockdown or bubble isolation, we will move to our remote learning provision. Our approach, broken down by each phase, is set out under the 'Remote Learning' tab.