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COVID-19
Last updated: 15/10/2021 09:00
The Wavell School is actively updating this page of the website regularly to share information about the School’s preparations and responses to the current situation regarding COVID-19. Should you have any further questions after reading this information, please email admin@wavell.hants.sch.uk.
We are following the Department of Health and Public Health England guidelines on responding to the virus.
Latest Wavellmails sent regarding the COVID-19 outbreak:
14.10.21 COVID 19 Vaccination - 1st November
17.09.21COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests at Home
16.09.21 Public Health England Notification - Important
02.09.21 COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests at Home Year 7
01.09.21 COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests at Home
20.07.21 COVID Health AND Safety Regulations this Week and September onwards
02.07.21 Face Masks and Coverings
13.05.21 Face Coverings & Masks
24.03.21 Home Testing for Parents and Carers
15.03.21 COVID-19 Lateral Flow Tests at Home
COVID-19 self-test instruction
FAQs
What is the current situation?
The School is OPEN to ALL STUDENTS
How are we trying to keep the school safe?
We are following Government and Public Health England instructions especially our emphasis that everybody has a responsibility to wash their hands regularly and practise good respiratory hygiene.
We will expect students to continue to wear masks in communal areas and to practise social distancing and hand sanitisation.
The Department of Education are stating that it is vitally important that staff and students continue regular testing into the Autumn Term.
We are maintaining our staggered breaks, lunches and zoned social spaces to help with social distancing.
Students will also be expected to continue to use our one-way system.
Cleaning products are available in all classrooms if needed.
Staff are still being advised not to work up close with the students.
We strongly recommend that your child gets plenty of fresh air and exercise by walking or cycling to and from school, rather than using public transport.
Safeguarding and Child Protection arrangements during COVID
What actions can I take to keep my family safe from COVID-19?
Do
- Take regular Lateral Flow Tests
- Wear a face covering in enclosed spaces
- Wash your hands with soap and water often - do this for at least 20 seconds
- Always wash your hands when you get home or into work
- Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
- Get a test if you are feeling unwell
Don't
- Touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- Leave your home if you develop any COVID symptoms, other than to be tested
- Leave your home for at least 10 days if you test positive.
For further advice visit the NHS website
What should I do if my child or member of the household shows symptoms of COVID-19?
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a new continuous cough
- a high temperature
- loss/change in your normal sense of taste or smell
Visit NHS 111 for an online symptom checker
In line with Public Health Guidance,
- If you have any of the symptoms you must get tested. Please use the NHS website or call 119 to book a test or for details and further advice.
- If your child tests positive for Covid-19 they must stay at home for at least 10 days
Guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
Self Isolation and Treating symptoms Guidance 
Positive Test Results:
If you need to report a positive test result please follow the procedure below:
a. Send in the following information to Admin@wavell.hants.sch.uk including at weekends and in the evenings.
- name of student
- if the student is displaying symptoms
- the date the symptoms started
b. Please do not contact any parents about the matter, as we as a school have to work directly with the Department of Education (DfE) COVID-19 team about the steps we need to take. It is the DfE and Public Health England (PHE) and the school’s joint decision as to what needs to happen. There is a rigorous procedure to follow and I need to control and manage levels of concern by controlling appropriate communications to the right people at the right time.
If the School is closed how will we communicate with you?
We will use WavellMails and all necessary information will also be available on this webpage. Please do not call the school unless you require contact with a member of staff in an emergency. Please email us will all enquiries and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We will keep in contact with you throughout the closure.
Parents and carers can also join our online Year Group communities on Facebook for further support, information and advice during this difficult time.
How will learning continue in the event of further school closures?
- Teachers will set work via the Satchel One Platform (formerly known as Show My Homework)
- Teachers will set relevant work that follows the curriculum as much as possible during the closure
- Students should follow their normal timetable where possible and find the work for each lesson on Satchel:One
- The work may involve accessing other websites as directed by the teacher
- If you have any queries about the work please email homework@wavell.hants.sch.uk
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There are many links to useful educational websites on our Learning Links Page
How can I keep my child safe online?
As your children will be spending more time online, it important to help keep them safe. You can find advice about keeping your children safe whilst online via the following links:
Hampshire County Council Online Safety Guide
How can I support my child emotionally during this time?
During lockdown your Parent Support Advisor, Linda Parry, is available for evening telephone/video calls if you want to discuss any issues you may have with your child/ren, including positive parenting, behaviour management, routine, understanding emotions (anxiety/anger) etc. Please email linda.parry@wavell.hants.sch.uk if you need any support.
Setting routines, including working on-line through Show My Homework lessons, will help so that there is a sense of normality. Healthy eating, exercise and fresh air all support our well-being and mental health.
It's OK to worry about Coronavirus
Limiting use of Social Media may help keep your child from worrying about “false information”.
The charity MIND have produced some excellent guidance to the coronavirus and wellbeing which might be of interest here
COVID-19 Advice for Parents and Carers
Documents produced by our Parent Support Adviser:
Supporting Stress, worry and anxious behaviour
Understanding and supporting emotions: Grief
The Hampshire Educational Psychology Telephone Support Line is also available for parents/carers to access for any queries relating to the emotional wellbeing of the children they are caring for. 01252 814 729
Other useful links:
Young Minds - Support for mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
Anxiety UK - Information about supporting young people with anxiety
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families is a national children’s mental health charity which offers advice for supporting mental health and wellbing
NHS Every Mind Matters - Looking after children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak
Calm is a worldwide app for guided relaxation and mindfulness. They have created free access to support guided relaxation in response to the coronavirus situation
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic family Covid-19 Helpline
The Helpline is available between 1 pm and 8pm Monday to Friday to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children and
young people between the age 11-25 years and their parents/carers.
What support is available for struggling families?
Hampshire County Council have produced a guide to support adult mental health and wellbeing particularly during these stressful times. Here you will find helpful tips and links to a range of resources, including information on where to find specific support and urgent care if needed. If you are struggling please ask for help. |
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Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic family Covid-19 Helpline The Helpline is available between 1 pm and 8pm Monday to Friday to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic children and |
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Citizens Advice are working together in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to offer a solution to mitigate the COVID-19 Debt crisis. U Benefit is aimed at clients who face debt and financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. |
 Winter Grants schemeThis scheme is funded via Hampshire County Council and central government. Fuel vouchers will be made available to partner organisations to distribute to those in most need. |
Where can I find additional information?
We will post all our linked WavellMails here on this COVID-19 Update webpage for ease of access.
Further details can also be found on the Government website.
For COVID-19 information in different languages please click here
EAL Parents can continue to phone the EMTAS phone numbers to speak to a member of staff.
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