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School Closure Letter – 20/03/2020
Following Thursday’s announcement regarding the closure of all schools, we would like to provide additional information for students working at home and in relation to their general well-being.
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Remote Learning During School Closure
All students will be supported remotely through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Firefly.
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Headteacher Learners of the Week
Mr Bird has been catching up with this term’s Headteacher Learner of the Week award winners.
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Notice for parents who are frontline staff
Now that we know that schools will close from Monday for all children, we are planning for the necessary arrangements for priority childcare. We are exploring the possibility of opening for priority childcare in the short term.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 18 March 2020
Following the Government’s announcement this evening, 18 March, regarding school closures. CET will post further information, advice and guidance tomorrow to all staff and parents.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 16 March 2020
There have been further updates from the Prime Minister’s briefing on Monday, 16 March. The additional guidance provided has indicated that anyone in the same household as someone who has a persistent cough or fever will also have to isolate for 14 days.
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Advice to schools responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update 16 March 2020
Cumbria Education Trust are working in close liaison with Cumbria County Council in relation to Coronavirus. Please note CCCs latest guidance and advice letter.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update 13 March 2020
Following the government COBRA meeting yesterday, England has now moved to the ‘delay’ phase. This means advice to schools and families has now changed.