Wharncliffe Side Primary School - Nurturing confidence, nurturing potential, nurturing success.
Wharncliffe Side Primary School, Brightholmlee Lane, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield, S35 0DD. Tel: (0114) 286 2379 
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Last updated: 14th November 2021

Welcome to our temporary page about the Coronavirus crisis. We are continuing to respond to local / national guidance and communicating constantly with the other schools in our MAT. We will use this page to keep you informed of our plans / policies and share the latest information.

September 2021 Reopening Guidance can be found here

The best way to keep yourself safe is by following the usual procedures for managing illnesses:
- Wash hands using soap and warm water for 20 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg
- Covering your mouth when you cough / sneeze (ideally with a tissue - 'Catch it, bin it, kill it')
- Keep surfaces clean
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
etc.

If you or anyone in your household does develop symptoms, please follow the latest advice on self-isolation.

Whenever we are made aware of a case of COVID-19 in school, we take action swiftly and advise families what action they must take (in conjunction with Public Health). If positive cases within a particular class increase, we may be forced to introduce our 'Outbreak Management Plan' (e.g. reintroduction of 'bubbles'). If this affects your child, you will be informed immediately and advised what action you must take. Thank you for your understanding.

From 25th January 2021, staff are taking part in twice-weekly 'lateral flow testing'. This is designed to identify and isolate anyone who may be carrying the virus whilst asymptomatic and does not replace existing rules. Primary School children will NOT be tested but we may be forced to close a bubble at short notice.

Wider Reopening Guidance

March 2021 Wider Reopening FAQs
COVID Christmas letter

Returning to School - September
Coming back to school - a guide for pupils
Coming back to Nursery - Powerpoint

Wider Reopening Guidance for Parents

Letters - also see Newsletters page
6th May - Planning for the Summer term (Greg Fell)
4th March - Wider reopening letter from Greg Fell
13th January - Positive case letter - other groups (not affected)
5th Nov - Letter from Greg Fell re. National Lockdown
24th August - Returning to School
16th July - Letter from Greg Fell (Director of Public Health)
July - Letter from Andrew Jones (Director of Education & Skills)
10th June - Letter from Cllr. Abtisam Mohamed (SCC) re. wider reopening
2nd June - Letter from Trustees re. wider opening
29th May - letter from SCC
29th May - statement from Public Health, Sheffield
Letter from Special Schools / IR Partnership Group (FAO IR parents)
22nd May - Letter from Director of Public Health, Sheffield
19th May - Letter from Chair of Trustees
11th May - response to PM's announcement 
9th April - update (Summer term)
23rd March - arrangements for provision at Oughtibridge
20th March - School Closure Plan A & Plan B
School Closure Plan #1
18th March - Sad News
17th March
13th March
12th March - from Director of Public Health, Sheffield

Latest advice:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Poster

Stay at home guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-people-with-confirmed-or-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection


Resources
Covibook
Family Wellbeing Guide
Guidance & Support links
Place2Be - Guide to help parents answer questions and support wellbeing
Young Minds - talking to your children about Coronavirus
'Beat the Boredom' Planner
'Beat the Boredom' Guidance
Triple P blog: Parenting During COVID19
Feed Your Family For Less (Eat Smart Sheffield)
University of Reading 'Helping Young People Manage Low Mood & Depression' FREE Online Course 


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