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High temperature or new continuous cough or loss of taste or smell? Do not leave home, other than to get tested.
— GOV.UK (@GOVUK) June 26, 2020
During this COVID-19 Lockdown, visitors are not allowed on the site so please DO NOT DRIVE ONTO SITE to drop off your children if they are currently attending school. Thank you for supporting us with this regulation. pic.twitter.com/ObK5WEm5fz
— The Wavell School (@WavellSchool) June 9, 2020
COVID-19
Last updated: 22/06/2020 3.20pm
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.
FAQs
What is the current situation?
The school is partially CLOSED until further notice
As advised by the government, we remain open for the children of key workers (e.g. NHS staff ) and children with certain needs (e.g those with an EHCP) if home provision cannot be made by their families.
We are now open to Year 10 students for some face-to-face teaching provision in small groups. In order to follow the government guidelines, Year 10 students are only allowed in school on their specified day and time.
Remote Learning continues for all other students.
During this COVID-19 Lockdown , visitors are not allowed on the site so please do not drive onto the site to drop off your children. Thank you for supporting us with this regulation.
Thank you again for your continued support. We have really appreciated the positive comments on Facebook. They have helped us keep going in these challenging times. We will continue to be in touch with more information as it becomes available.
22.05.20 Wavell School Provision Update
Closure of Educational Settings: Information for parents and carers
We all play a part in keeping the R rate down. The government has set out specific guidelines to ensure the safety of you and those around you. For a full outline of what you can and can't do visit https://t.co/rFKBHhPvFI pic.twitter.com/CdJDHEHgAG
— Frimley Health NHSFT (@FrimleyHealth) June 8, 2020
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.
Students and staff who currently remain in school are following the 2 metre social distancing guidelines at all times.
All staff and students have their temperature checked on arrival with a non-contact infrared thermometer.
Students stay in the same room and at the same workstation wherever possible.
Shared areas and workstations are cleaned between use.
Students must bring their own resources. No lending of resources is permitted.
All students and staff use hand sanitiser on entry to the classroom.
A one way system is in place to avoid congestion and unnecessary contact.
Doors and windows are open where possible to improve air flow and decrease contact.
No large gatherings such as assemblies are currently taking place .
The biometric finger pads are being cleaned regularly by the canteen staff.
Students are encouraged to eat outside where possible.
Only essential visitors are allowed on site. Parents are asked NOT to come onto site to speak or meet with staff but to call in an emergency or email, if not an emergency, to enable us to set up a telephone conversation.
We have taken up the option with our cleaning company to provide additional cleaning of high-profile contact points with the introduction of an additional preventative cleaning product.
Safeguarding and Child Protection arrangements during COVID
Are school events still going ahead?
Currently the following events have been cancelled/postponed until further notice:
- All Sports Fixtures are cancelled until further notice.
- All extra-curricular activities, including clubs and off-site activities are postponed until further notice
- All residential visits and day trips are now cancelled or postponed.
- We will have contacted you directly, if your child was due to take part in a visit or off-site activity.
What actions can I take to keep my family safe from COVID-19?
Do
- Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Limit contact with other people
- Ensure, where you do have to leave your home, that you are two metres apart from anyone outside of your household.
- 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
Don't
- Leave your home if you have any symptoms.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
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 symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a new continuous cough
- a high temperature
- loss/change in your normal sense of taste or smell
In line with Public Health Guidance,
- If your child or any member of the household has symptoms they must stay at home for 7 days
- If a member of the household has symptoms ALL MEMBERS of the household must stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person got symptoms
What to do if you or someone in your household has symptoms 
Keyworker/Vulnerable students who are due to attend school- Please report the absence VIA EMAIL giving details of when the symptoms started and keep in touch with us during the time that your child is off.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. You do not need to contact 111 unless the symptoms continue longer than 7 days or worsen.
Testing is now also available for everyone who thinks they may have COVID-19. Please use the NHS website or call 119 to book a test or for details and further advice.
- Anyone with symptoms will be tested and their close contacts will be traced
- New guidance means those who have been in close contact with someone who tests positive must isolate for 14 days, even if they have no symptoms, to avoid unknowingly spreading the virus
As 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 during the school closure?
- 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 are advised to 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
- We advise parents who have not yet registered for satchel:one to register. Please contact the school via homework@wavell.hants.sch.uk for a new PIN.
- 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
Families who live in a Vivid Home: @WeAreVIVIDhomes are offering support to those who don’t have the equipment their children need to do schoolwork at home: https://t.co/erqoalOo2K pic.twitter.com/w4fwtvIR5j
— The Wavell School (@WavellSchool) April 17, 2020
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
Nepali Version: डिजिटल संसारमा सुरक्षित रहनु
My child is due to take their GCSEs this year. What is going to happen about the exams?
The Department for Education has cancelled all GCSEs, AS and A Levels for this year.
The latest statement and full advice can be found here
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
Nepali Version: भावनाहM बु(ने र सहयोग गन7&चता
Understanding and supporting emotions: Grief
Nepali Version: शोकको बेलामा भावनाहरु बुझेर सहयोग गर्ने
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
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.
Our students in school today have been brightening our day with tissue paper rainbows 😍🌈 pic.twitter.com/Ac2BjmkVkr
— The Wavell School (@WavellSchool) 3 April 2020
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