Page 41 - Reopening Kitebrook - Information to Parents

● Absences
○ Children who are not feeling well should remain at home until the illness has passed.
○ Children who have been sick or who have sickness and diarrhoea should remain at home for 48
hours after the last episode of illness.
○ All absences are to be reported to school each morning during an absence.

● Medical
○ The medical room will be available for anyone needing immediate medical attention.
○ PPE will be worn by staff administering any form of first aid.
○ In the event that a child is feeling generally unwell, they will have their temperature taken and
recorded.
○ Parents will be contacted if a child requires further medical assistance or they need to go home.

● What if my child falls ill?
○ Child will be isolated.
○ Parents will be contacted immediately.
○ If a case of COVID19 is detected, as a result, the entire class will go into isolation for 14 days in
accordance with government guidelines.
○ Cleaning will take place throughout the day

● Will my child have their temperature taken on arrival?
○ No, we will take their temperature if they become ill, and expect parents to communicate any illness
to school immediately.
○ We encourage parents to take their children’s temperature regularly.

● What happens if a teacher falls ill?
○ We follow the same guidance, where all children in that class will remain at home and self isolate for
14 days if it is believed the symptoms fall in line with Covid 19.

● Will there be clubs after school or Prep?
○ No, the distance learning timetable will continue to be followed. Please refer to the timings of the
school day stated above.

● What will children wear for PE?
○ Children in Years 1 and Year 6 will wear sports kit each day. The Cottage will wear summer
uniforms.