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Message from Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education, explaining the need to keep the number of children attending school as low as possible. "If at all possible, please keep you child at home". Further Gov't guidance and support from local organisations can be found on our policies page |
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Flint High School will Open on Monday, 23 March 2020 for a new purpose, to provide care for children of vital front line key workers
As per the governments requirements Flint High School will Open on Monday, 23 March 2020 for a new purpose, to provide care for children of vital front line key workers.
The definition of key workers that we have received is as follows;
Schools in the UK were shut to help slow the spread of COVID19, and we strongly recommend that if you are a key worker and are able to provide alternative childcare provision for your children, then you do so rather than send them to school. School is operating as a “last resort” childcare facility for parents that do not have another option. For example, both parents are key workers and are on the same shift pattern or you are a key worker who is a single parent. We will will rely on your honesty and clarity in this regard (in the first instance) and hope that you would not put school staff and other children at unnecessary risk. In the coming weeks verification of roles of Key workers may be requested.
If you are a key worker, and have no alternative, your child can attend Flint High School from 8 AM until 5:30 PM weekdays (as required). Please note that all pupils except those receiving free school meals will need to bring a packed lunch with them as our canteen facilities has been stopped as part of the Local Government measures. Students are not expected to wear school uniform in the building.
If you have not already been in contact with the school regarding provision for key workers, please contact alison.jamieson@flint.flintshire.sch.uk as a matter of urgency. This is essential as we must make appropriate plans for attendance.
We have been informed by the local authority that free transport will still run. Can we also request that students are dropped off outside the main reception doors.
It is very important that any pupils that have a persistent cough or fever or not sent in to school as per the government advice, they should remain off school for 14 days. Pupils with these symptoms will be sent home from this provision. We completely understand that these arrangements are going to prove challenging over the coming months, however we are committed as a school and staff to support the community to the best of our ability and help in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. We wish you good luck and good health, and look forward to opening Flint High School in the future.
Regards,
Jim Connelly
Headteacher
Flint High School - Ysgol Uwchradd y Fflint
* Read the guidelines from Flintshire County Council to headteachers on our Policies page.
As per the governments requirements Flint High School will Open on Monday, 23 March 2020 for a new purpose, to provide care for children of vital front line key workers.
The definition of key workers that we have received is as follows;
- Health workers all those employed within the national health service
- Education staff who work in schools and education settings
- Blue light emergency service officers
- Social care workers
- Supermarket delivery drivers
- Prison officers and other prison staff
- Probation service staff.
Schools in the UK were shut to help slow the spread of COVID19, and we strongly recommend that if you are a key worker and are able to provide alternative childcare provision for your children, then you do so rather than send them to school. School is operating as a “last resort” childcare facility for parents that do not have another option. For example, both parents are key workers and are on the same shift pattern or you are a key worker who is a single parent. We will will rely on your honesty and clarity in this regard (in the first instance) and hope that you would not put school staff and other children at unnecessary risk. In the coming weeks verification of roles of Key workers may be requested.
If you are a key worker, and have no alternative, your child can attend Flint High School from 8 AM until 5:30 PM weekdays (as required). Please note that all pupils except those receiving free school meals will need to bring a packed lunch with them as our canteen facilities has been stopped as part of the Local Government measures. Students are not expected to wear school uniform in the building.
If you have not already been in contact with the school regarding provision for key workers, please contact alison.jamieson@flint.flintshire.sch.uk as a matter of urgency. This is essential as we must make appropriate plans for attendance.
We have been informed by the local authority that free transport will still run. Can we also request that students are dropped off outside the main reception doors.
It is very important that any pupils that have a persistent cough or fever or not sent in to school as per the government advice, they should remain off school for 14 days. Pupils with these symptoms will be sent home from this provision. We completely understand that these arrangements are going to prove challenging over the coming months, however we are committed as a school and staff to support the community to the best of our ability and help in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. We wish you good luck and good health, and look forward to opening Flint High School in the future.
Regards,
Jim Connelly
Headteacher
Flint High School - Ysgol Uwchradd y Fflint
* Read the guidelines from Flintshire County Council to headteachers on our Policies page.
We will keep you updated with all relevant information as it is released. To support learning from home, pupils should use our online learning platform, itslearning.
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Copies of previous letters & polices can be found on our policies page
Log into itslearning here
Copies of previous letters & polices can be found on our policies page
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From the Headteacher
As well as a track record of academic excellence, examination success and a wide range of personal and creative development opportunities we provide a personal touch that makes our school so special. Our pastoral care and support is exceptional and something we are very proud of. |
We are a very welcoming school, with every member of staff contributing to that warm welcome. We value all our students and know them well, we know their potential to succeed and quickly get to know their families. This is something we cherish. We listen to our students, parents and carers, who help us in our continued commitment to innovation and improvement.
The size of our school is important. It is small enough for us to know each child, yet large enough to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for Year 7 to Year 13 students.
We are proud to be a successful community school. Our thriving sixth form partnership with St Richard Gwyn High School has wholehearted community support and our links with Ysgol Maes Hyfryd enhance our provision and philosophy of inclusion.
Our motto is ‘Believe, Achieve, Succeed'. This reflects our conviction that every student deserves the best chance to flourish and learn in a happy environment.
Mr J Connelly BA Hons, NPQH
Headteacher
The size of our school is important. It is small enough for us to know each child, yet large enough to offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for Year 7 to Year 13 students.
We are proud to be a successful community school. Our thriving sixth form partnership with St Richard Gwyn High School has wholehearted community support and our links with Ysgol Maes Hyfryd enhance our provision and philosophy of inclusion.
Our motto is ‘Believe, Achieve, Succeed'. This reflects our conviction that every student deserves the best chance to flourish and learn in a happy environment.
Mr J Connelly BA Hons, NPQH
Headteacher
