Latest News
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Latest Information HANDS FACE SPACE
Tue 22 Sep 2020Dear Parents/Carers,
Dudley is in close proximity to other authorities with local additional lockdown measures. As such, the Local Authority advice is clear and we must all play our part to follow it. Dudley Authority joins with us in asking you to wear a face covering in and around school. This includes the pavements, playground, car park and by the Arts Centre. We also remind you that you should all be social distancing and following the rule of 6.
Hands, face, space
It's important that parents and carers play their part to protect Dudley borough and avoid a local lockdown
Do not send children to school if they or any member of your household is displaying symptoms - a fever or new continuous cough or a change in or loss of taste and smell – stay at home and book a test for the symptomatic person.
Dudley council is aware of a national issue with testing, so we are asking only people who have one or more of the three COVID symptoms to book a test. Please persevere in accessing the national websiteor calling 119 for an appointment at a local test centre or a home test. Guidance on isolating should be followed until a test is taken and a result is received.
If your child is currently symptomatic or has had symptoms and is unable to get a test you must complete the ten-day isolation period and must not return to school.
Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the Dudley Council website for useful information and practical guidanceParent reminder
- It may also be useful, wherever possible, to remind your parents/carers:
- Regular hand washing is still vital
- Keep a safe distance from others (2 metres where possible)
- Continue to limit your contact with other people
- Wear face coverings over your nose and mouth to protect yourself and others
- Remember HANDS, FACE, SPACE
- Stay apart as much as possible to reduce household transmission and to follow the government’s ‘rule of six’ which makes it illegal for people anywhere in the country to meet in groups of more than six, indoors or outdoors
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Important changes to the school day
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Welcome messages from our staff for September
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Latest Advice - Covid-19 symptoms
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
Fri 03 Jul 2020Good afternoon
Yesterday, the Government provided guidance for schools for the next academic year. We are now planning carefully how to bring back all children as safely as possible, given the staffing and resources we have. To complete our planning process and ensure our school is as ready as it can be we are closing school for the Summer break TO ALL PUPILS on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 12.30 pm. This will allow staff to prepare for the start of school for all pupils on Wednesday 2nd September 2020 full-time.
Planning and preparation is in full swing; please be patient we will get classes and details out to you before the end of term.
To help us prepare we ask that you collect PE Kits and medical equipment NEXT week from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. collections should be on the following days to avoid crowding:
Monday - Reception
Tuesday - Y1/Y2
Wednesday - Y3/Y4
Thursday - Y5/Y6
Things we can tell you for September:
- Unless told otherwise we will be open for all year groups on a full-time basis
- School will be compulsory - you have to send your child in
- We will provide a range of support to help everyone to settle back in
- We will put in place staggered start and finish times
- We will use the gates on Northfield Road, the car park entrance and the main school gate
- To reduce the risk of transmission no parents/carers will be allowed on-site. communication will continue to be remotely via email/APP/web-site
- We will be in class bubbles and not mix groups
- Strict hygiene practices will be in place including extra cleaning throughout the day
- Children will wear school uniform with the exception on one PE day where they will come in school PE clothing including house coloured t-shirt
- Lunch will be a grab bag at first (or sandwiches from home), this will develop over time
- You should walk to school wherever possible and avoid crowding
- Face masks will not be allowed on the school grounds (this is Government advice)
- We will share what the school looks like to prepare for return
- We will rigorously follow COVID-19 guidance and the Track and Trace programme
There will be more information next week. Any comments, questions or queries do not hesitate to email the school info@northfield.dudley.sch.uk
Government guidance can be found here:
School will plan this next phase carefully and communicate our plans with you including sharing our revised risk assessment. We have over 100 people on site at the moment and things are running like clockwork. We will use this successful model just on a larger scale.
Thank you for your patience in waiting longer than normal for the end of term information.
Mrs Bennett
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Express and Star - Teachers go above and beyond
Tue 02 Jun 2020Northfield Road Primary School in Netherton's micro-school - teachers go above and beyond to support pupils amid lockdown
Please follow the Express and Star link below
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Talking to children about Coronavirus - Barnardos
Thu 02 Apr 2020Please follow the link below
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Fantastic community feedback
Thu 02 Apr 2020Please can you pass on our thanks to the wonderful students you have there at Northfield Road School. They have done an amazing job at creating pieces of art work and literature to cheer our residents and staff up.
We are so grateful for their contributions
Can we also commend those of you who are also key workers to the younger generation of the community and the work in which you do. We are thankful for this as at these times as our staff rely on you for their childcare.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!!!!
Stay Safe all,
From all the team at Valley Court and Residents xxx
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Another lovely message
Mon 30 Mar 2020Please follow the link below to read a lovely message to one of our staff from a parent and student.
Thank You
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Mrs Bennett's Update - Day 4
Fri 27 Mar 2020Afternoon troops,
Everything is settling down a bit now and everyone is starting to try and get into a routine. It is different communicating in a virtual world rather than fist bumping and saying hi!
I have had lots of feedback and many of you are missing school. This is a moment in history and you will be back to school eventually. It is hard having different routines and not knowing how long we will be asked to 'stay home' but remember, by staying at home YOU ARE A HERO, saving lives. Well done!
You can do something to make your mark. Keep a diary, you never know it might be published! Write down each day your thoughts, feelings and daily routine. Include news and drawings. This is a moment in time. You are living through it. Children in years to come will study the year 2020 at school, you are living it. Another idea, is to take part in the county-wide campaign and make a rainbow; stick it in your window for all to see. Lastly, to do your bit, draw or write a letter to an elderly person and email to school. We can forward to individuals and care homes. Don't put on any personal details just your first name will do.
On that note, stay safe on-line. STOP is just as important. Use kind words in chats, do not give out personal information and don't talk to strangers. There are useful links to keeping safe on-line on the school web-site.
Keep going and stay strong team!
Missing you already,
Mrs Bennett