* COVID19 *

Updated 9th August 2020

* Plans for September 2020*

We are very much looking forward to welcoming all of our children back to school in September. We have have read the government guidance: 

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 been developing plans to ensure children, their families and staff are safe on their return. 

We have drawn up a full risk assessment of all aspects of school which you can read here 

A letter has been sent out to all parents / carers giving more information about school re-opening in September. You can read it here 

The Director of Children's Services has also written a letter to you all which you can read here

A letter from Councillor Luthfur Rahman and Councillor Gary Bridges to children and their families has been written and can be read here

Below are letters which explain FAQ for parents / carers: 

English

Urdu

Punjabi

Chinese

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 

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Free school meals

Free school meal vouchers will be issued in the summer holidays. Families will receive one set of vouchers on the 20th July and a second set of vouchers on 10th August. 

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

 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"

You can now follow us on twitter @CamberwellPark