Covid-19 Winter Grant
The Covid-19 Winter Grant scheme replaces the free school meal vouchers for eligible children over the school holidays.
Please see letter and information attached below.
In order to claim their Winter Grant funding, eligible families simply need to complete an online application form naming each child in their household. Eligible households will be paid a first payment of £20.57 for each child in that household. The money can either be paid directly into their bank account, or they can request post office vouchers (they will however need to arrange to collect the vouchers from Contact Warrington). A further three payments will be automatically made in January, February and March.
Online applications need to be made directly to Warrington Borough Council by 13th December 2020 using the following link:
www.warrington.gov.uk/COVID2020-WG
If you have any further questions or queries about the grant please get in touch with Contact Warrington tel: 01925 443322 or you can email them at covidwinterpaymentgrant@warrington.gov.uk
NHS Covid-19 Absence Quick Guide for Parents/Carers
Please find below a useful NHS poster providing a quick guide for parent/carers on school absence in relation to Covid-19 including what to do when your child or a household member has symptoms, guidance on isolation, testing, when to return to school, etc. A downloadable copy is also available further down the page. .
School Risk Assessment
Please read below the school's Risk Assessment for children returning to school September 2020, this is reviewed as guidance changes.
Latest review date 26.01.21
Letters from Public Health England and Warrington Borough Council
The letters share some information and guidance on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.
Futher information sent to Parents/Carers in relation to Covid19 (and other information during this period) can also be found in the SchoolPing section on our website homepage here
Government Guidance
Please click on the link to access information set out by the DFE in regards to
Planning guide for early years and childcare settings
Coronavirus - A book for Children
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for 5 to 9 year olds:
COVID-19 Information March-July 2020
Please see below letters and documents with information relating to Covid-19 and the school's phased return of pupils. Please also ensure you have notifications enabled in School Ping to enable you to receive all the latest information and guidance as soon as we send it. Copies of messages sent to 'All Parents' via School Ping can also be found on the website Homepage in the School Ping section.