* COVID19 *

Updated 18th September 2020

It is with much disappointment and concern that we report that we have had 9 positive cases of COVID 19 amongst our staff team at Moston this week.

We have worked closely with Public Health England and the Local Authority and have had to close two bubbles in order to ensure the likelyhood of more cases in these bubbles is reduced. We wish all our staff that have tested positive a speedy recovery and look forward to everyone returning after the isolation period. 

We are continuing to follow the latest government guidance for Special Schools:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-full-opening-special-schools-and-other-specialist-settings/guidance-for-full-opening-special-schools-and-other-specialist-settings

and have developed our plans to ensure children, their families and staff are as safe as possible on their return. Some of the plans in place are listed below:

• School will have 4 separate bubbles that will work mainly in isolation of each other.
• Each bubble will have different toilets, outdoor areas and ventilated staff rooms.
• Each bubble will have a different entrance for arriving and leaving.
• There will be increased cleaning regimes in school.
• There will be increased hand washing for the children. 
• Staff will be following increased hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene. 
• Staff will be social distancing from each other. 
• Children who can will be encouraged to follow advice on respiratory hygiene and social distancing.
• There will be very few visitors in school. 
• Most meetings will be held virtually or with social distancing of 2M in place. 
• Staff will be regularly cleaning resources and children will have their own resources where possible  and not have to share.
• Chidren will eat with their own classes in their classrooms. 
• Any staff member or child who shows symtoms of COVID 19 will be sent home and advised to have a test. 
• Staff travelling in shared cars to and from work will wear face masks.
• To see a copy of the full risk assessment click here

In addition we have prepared a number of social stories to support the children returning to school which you can see on the links below:

My returning to school story 

My social distancing story

Back to school booklet

Quarantine following travel abroad

Please note, if you have travelled to one of the areas as advised by the government that is subject to a  mandatory 14 day quarantine period on return and this affects your child being able to start school at the start of term please let us know by enail asap. 

Home Learning

Check out our Home Learning Page  for ideas and activities you can do at home over the summer holidays 

Manchester's Local Offer provides information about services and support available to children and young people with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND) and their families. You can view the Local Offer here:

www.manchester.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance at all times and particularly at this time when we are not able to see our pupils each day. If you have any safeguarding concerns then please do not hesitate to contact the school. Alternatively, the Manchester  Community Central website gives a range of other support which is available.

Retirement of Ms Mary Isherwood, headteacher and introduction of Mrs Joanna Macdonald as headteacher from September 2020 

Mrs Joanna Macdonald

 Dear Parents/Carers

It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new Headteacher of Camberwell Park from September 2020. It is a privilege to have been appointed by the School Governors and entrusted with the job of leading such a fantastic and very impressive school.

 I am determined that Camberwell Park will continue to build on its legacy and maintain its position at the heart of its community. From my experience of being a Head of School at both a Primary Special School and a Secondary Special School and having worked in Special Education for 23 years, I know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together.

I am looking forward to creating strong relationships with the parents and the whole school community as we strive for success for all our children. By working together we can ensure that all pupils enjoy their time at school, make excellent progress and leave us with the necessary skills as they approach their time at secondary school.

I am looking forward to meeting all the pupils and their parents and carers in September and relishing the opportunity to make a positive difference to all at Camberwell Park!

                                                         Mrs Joanna Macdonald

If you have any queries then please email admin@camberwellpark.manchester.sch.uk and the admin team will pass on your query to the head teacher or relevant member of the leadership team which they will address when school re-opens to staff on 1st September 2020. 

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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