Dear parents and carers, Since the start of term, we have been aiming to provide structured remote learning opportunities and a high-quality remote curriculum for students. Wherever possible, we want to provide the opportunity for students to follow their normal school timetable and maintain personal, interactive contact with their normal teachers. Thank you for your […]
Dear Parent/Carer Over the next few months students in Year 9 will choose the subjects they will study during Key Stage 4. In September 2021, students entering Year 10 will begin two-year courses that will result in them achieving valuable qualifications for further education, training or apprenticeships. We therefore want to ensure students create personalised […]
Dear Students, Parents and Carers, Thank you for all the feedback you have provided us with over the first two weeks of this third lockdown period. The remote learning and Google classrooms are working well and we are exceptionally pleased with the maturity that our students are showing in their ongoing engagement with their learning. […]
Now that we have completed two weeks of remote learning we are sure that you will have identified any technological concerns you are encountering; such as lack of devices, internet issues or just uncertainties about using new software. The College can help you. If you are encountering anything technical that is stopping your child from […]
Dear parents and carers Firstly, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all of the positive messages of support we have received at College since the start of term. Thank you also for everything you are doing to support your children with home learning. We are very well aware of the challenges […]
These protocols are written for students, parents and staff to cover the key things we all need to know about College under the ongoing COVID restrictions. Following the national lockdown announced at 8pm on Monday 4 January, the College is only open to key workers children and vulnerable children this half term. Any parent or […]
Dear parents and carers Following the governments announcement earlier this evening this is just a short update in advance of tomorrow to confirm that the College will be open for the children of key workers and vulnerable children that we are already expecting to attend from tomorrow. More information for all other families will follow […]
Dear parents and carers, I am writing to you following information you have already received about the arrangements for students returning to school in the first weeks of January, to give some more detail about how we will be organising remote learning. We recognise the importance of supporting students to continue learning, whether they are […]
Dear parents and carers I am writing as promised to share current plans for the start of term from Tuesday 5 January 2021. More information will follow as it emerges and is finalised next week. The latest guidance for parents can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak Student return to College is currently planned as follows: week […]
Dear parents and carers I am sure that you will be aware that there is currently a significant level of debate nationally regarding the government’s plans for a staggered return for secondary school students in January and the associated rollout of a national rapid, asymptomatic testing programme for secondary schools. General information about the national […]