Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Update: Wednesday 13 May 2020

Following on from the Prime Minister’s statement to the nation on Sunday 10 May, please find the guidance issued in relation to the proposed re-opening of schools here.

Update: Sunday 10 May 2020

Following this evening’s statement from the Prime Minister, we will obviously be awaiting further details in relation to the planned re-opening of schools that was highlighted.

In the meantime, the academy remains open specifically for vulnerable pupils and children of key workers – there has been no change to the guidance in this respect to date.

If you are a key worker covered under the government classification, and you intend to use the Emergency Care Provision offer but haven’t previously done so, please ensure that you complete this booking form to apply for a place.

You will also be asked to complete this declaration form to confirm eligibility and the specific arrangements relating to Emergency Care Provision.

It is important to note that places for Emergency Care Provision will only be allocated following completion of both the booking form and declaration form – pupils should not attend the academy unless a place has been confirmed.

Update: Thursday 7 May 2020

We are aware that the Government intends imminently to make a statement which may outline the intention to re-open schools. This will be the first time that schools will have had any information / confirmation, and it will be received at the same time as parents and pupils also receive the information. Clearly there will be a need to review the information and to begin any associated planning.  We will of course update you at regular intervals of any specific developments moving forward into next week, with an assurance that the safety of pupils and staff will continue to be paramount.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Addendum

Parent/Carer Update – Friday 20th March 2020, 10:00am

Parent/Carer Update – Thursday 19th March 2020, 7:00pm

The academy will remain open for all pupils on Friday 20th March.

As previously outlined, in line with the Government’s position, our academy will close for all pupils at 3:20pm on Friday 20th March. Next week we will remain open as a Trust only for the children of key workers, and for our most vulnerable pupils.

Please complete the linked survey by 3pm Fri if you you are an eligible key worker and need your child to attend the Academy from Monday. https://bit.ly/33AQ9Hw

A letter has now been issued to all parents/carers to provide further information about the arrangements for the directed closure and to seek information from parents/carers to establish whether you are a key worker. This letter can be found below.

We thank you again for your continued support.

Miss J Tomlinson

Parent/Carer Update – Wednesday 18th March 2020, 6:30pm

The academy will remain open for all pupils on Thursday 19th March. It is our intention to remain open on Friday 20th March, we will issue a further update should this not be possible.

Following the update from the Government this evening, we can confirm that the academy will close for all pupils at 3.20pm on Friday 20th March.

In line with the Government’s position, we will remain open as a Trust for the children of key workers, and for our most vulnerable pupils as outlined in the Prime Minister’s statement this evening.

A letter will be issued to all parents/carers in which we will give further information about the arrangements for closure. In that communication, we will be asking for information from parents to establish whether you are a key worker.

We thank you again for your continued support.

Ms J Tomlinson

Covid 19 update: 6.30pm, Tuesday 17 March

Please be assured that Horbury Primary Academy will open as usual on Wednesday 18 March.