Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• School Closure

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  Dear Parents/Carers,                                         20/03/20
  Re: Coronavirus update – school closure to most pupils
  Following on from my last update, I am now writing to let you know that the school will close today to almost all children until further notice.
  As advised by the Government, we are doing all we can to stay open for the children of key workers and children with certain needs.
  We have published the Government list of key workers on our website and sent out relevant text messages. We will contact those who have requested a place in our provision. 
  All other children will need to stay at home, so we ask that you do not send your child into school from Monday onwards.
  Please note that this is a national closure – as you may have heard in the news – so while it is a challenging situation, we are not alone. We will inform you through our school website and by text of any changes.
  What we will continue doing while your child is at home:
  Your child’s learning is of course important to us, so we will continue to help your child to learn.
  During school closure you will be able to access learning materials for your child via the school website.   (www.yeadingjuniorschool.co.uk)  The work will be updated on a weekly basis. 
  To access the learning materials, please click:
      Menu
      Key Information
      Home Learning
      Select year group 3/4/5 or 6
  We have also provided additional website links which allow children to access a wide range of learning materials.
  This is as much as we know right now and we appreciate your continued patience as we deal with this ever-changing situation. If you have any queries or concerns please contact us at office@yeadingjuniourschool.co.uk
  More information will follow in due course.  In the meantime stay safe and follow the Government guidelines. 
  Thank you for your support during this uncertain time.
  With best wishes 
  Yours sincerely

  Mrs CA Jones
  Headteacher
   

• Key Worker Information for School Closure

  Fri 20 Mar 2020

  Yeading Junior school along with all schools in England will be closed from Friday 20th March 2020.  Schools will play a different role in the community for the foreseeable future.  This will involve providing a safe space for some children including those of key workers.

  We consider the following to be key workers:

  - Medical professionals including doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics etc

  - Other health workers - such as employment in medical/health setting

  - Community safety - police force and fire brigade

  - Care workers and social workers

  - Military personnel

  - Education - teachers, workers in a school or pre-school setting

  - Supermarket workers

  - Delivery drivers

  - Anyone working in 'critical infrastructure' - e.g gas, electricity, water utilities

   

  If you have a child at Yeading Junior School and fall into one of these groups and require a place for your child in our provision please email office@yeadingjuniorschool.co.uk or call the school office on 01895 462 396.  We will need the name of your child, their class and the nature of your key working role.  There is no requirement for you to send your child to school, however we need to know the numbers attending in order to plan appropriately. 

   

  The provision for your child will be 'child care' and the children attending will be in mixed groups.  The children will be working in different spaces within the school and may be working with a variety of staff.

   

  Please confirm whether you wish to take up a place in this provision by 1pm today.

  Thank you for your support.

   

• Coronavirus update (COVID19)

  Tue 17 Mar 2020

  Public Health England

  NHS advice on Coronavirus (COVID19)

   

   

  Dear Parents/Carers,                                                                                                  13/03/20

  As you may be aware, the government’s guidance on the coronavirus has changed to one of delaying the spread of the virus.

  We would like to reassure you that at Yeading Junior School we are taking all the necessary steps to protect our community and are continuing to follow official guidance from the government and local authority

   

  What is the current situation?

  • The school remains open – this is the current official guidance we have been given
  • All school functions continue to run as normal including breakfast club and after school clubs
  • Pupils should attend unless they feel unwell – if your child has any of the following symptoms they should remain at home for 7 days:
  • a new, continuous cough and/or
  • a temperature
  • If your child is unwell, report this as you would normally by calling the school office
  • Junior Citizen trip for Year 6 has been cancelled
  • We will keep you up to date with any changes to the current situation

   

  What we are doing to protect and support children and staff:

  • The children are reminded to wash their hands with soap throughout the day, the classrooms and the toilets have plentiful supplies of soap.
  • Cleaners are thoroughly cleaning the school on a daily basis, paying particular attention to high risk areas, touch points such as surfaces, handrails and door handles
  • Ensuring all children are feeling well

   

  What we need you to do

  • If you have recently changed your contact details, please inform the school office as soon as possible
  • Talk to your children about the coronavirus. It is a worrying time and we should make sure children feel supported. BBC Newsround has regular updates for younger children and YoungMinds has practical steps older children can take to help with anxiety
  • Come and collect your child straight away, if we ask you to (we will contact you if they become ill with either a temperature or a new, continuous cough)

  If you have any questions

  Please consult the:

  • School office
  • NHS, if you want to know more about the symptoms of coronavirus. If you think you or your child may have the symptoms, use NHS 111 online if at all possible before calling 111
  • Department for Education’s coronavirus helpline: 0800 046 8687, if you have any questions about the government’s response to coronavirus in relation to schools
  • Government’s travel advice, if you want to know whether any upcoming trip or holiday you are taking abroad should go ahead

  Please be assured that should the decision to close schools be taken, we have plans in place to ensure that you can continue your child’s education at home.

  As mentioned previously we continue to follow advice and guidance from Public Health England and the DFE(Department for Education).

  Thank you for your continued support.

  Yours sincerely

   

   

  Mrs CA Jones

  Headteacher