Dear Parents / Carers / Students
From Monday 23rd March, Birchwood High School will be closed to all but the students of key workers with young children who they cannot find suitable child care for – as well as vulnerable students.
The DfE and Public Health England’s advice for school children is that If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading. That is why the government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only for those children who absolutely need to attend.
It is important to underline that schools, colleges and other educational establishments remain safe places for children. But the fewer children making the journey to school, and the fewer children in educational settings, the lower the risk that the virus can spread and infect vulnerable individuals in wider society.
For now, there is a lot of homework on Show My Homework (SMHW) to keep your son or daughter busy. We will keep you up to date with any changes through the school website and School Comms. If your family is not having to self-isolate, it is also good for your child to get fresh air and exercise – keeping fit and healthy is essential, so you and your family should still try to get out and about but stay away from crowded areas. A walk or a run in the park or a stroll through the countryside is preferable to a city centre, but keeping apart from other people is the main goal.
Finally, if you need to contact your child’s teacher to have any work clarified, please do so using the Contact section of the website. Your child can also communicate with their teacher through SMHW.
Yours sincerely
Dr Chris Ingate
Principal