* COVID19 *

Updated 23.3.20 

URGENT regarding school attendance

Firstly I would like to thank you for the very supportive approach you have taken during these exceptionally challenging times. We are formally closed from Monday 23rd March 

Special opening from Monday 23rd March :

The most recent scientific advice on how to further limit the spread of COVID-19 is clear. If children can safely stay at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading.

In the most recent guidance from the government published on 22.3.20, this advice has been strenghtened further stating that:

We have asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and for schools to remain open only for those children who absolutely need to attend. It is important to underline that schools remain safe places for children. But the fewer children making the journey to school, and the fewer children in educational settings, the lower the risk that the virus can spread and infect vulnerable individuals in wider society. Schools are therefore being asked to continue to provide care for a limited number of children - children who are vulnerable, and children whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response and cannot be safely cared for at home. While as many schools as possible should try to stay open for eligible pupils, this will not be possible for all settings.

We have been asked to reduce the number of staff in school at any one time in order to minimise risks and therefore provision will be more limited. 

Key workers

The government published a list of those parent / carers who are entitled to send their child to school.  The link below provides specific details.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision

We are grateful to all of these key workers who are looking after us all.  In return, our staff team are also going to  offer provision for your child / children.  It is critical to note, however, that this provision should only be taken up if there are no other alternatives (see guidance). The guidance is now also very clear that Schools should only offer places to children of single - parent critical workers and children where both children are critical workers. 

I have a plan in place to support families as identified above based on the current staffing levels available and will continue to review as further advice is received or the situation changes in school. 

If your child is out of school and is entitled to Free School Meals we will be in touch with regards to how you can access support. School staff have also made homework packs for the children and will be in touch on school dojo in terms of ongoing contact and activities.  

Camberwell Park School  has been closed to the majority of chuldren from Monday 23 March, but we are in no way closed in terms of our ongoing care, support and thoughts for you all. 

This website statement will  be updated when any new advice is received.

If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact the school to speak to the headteacher on 0161 682 7537

Judged Outstanding by Ofsted May 2010, June 2013 and January 2018 

 "This is a school full of smiles and laughter" Ofsted inspection report, January 2018.

WINNER of the NASEN 'Excellent practice in Special School' award 2017

Parent quote ' In the school brochure there is a saying about every child being like a butterfly in the wind, well i would have to say Camberwell Park is like a cocoon.  We send our little caterpillars to your school and you help them to evolve into the best butterfly they can be.' Summer 2019

 "UNCRC, Artice 28: All children have a right to learn"

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