31 October, 2020

SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

Updated 20/07/2020

Click Here For – Reopening Plans

1. STUDENT WORK

• Guidance for parents, carers and students – Lower Years, Years 10 & 12, Years 11 & 13
• Accessing Student Resources via Office 365

2. Messages for parents/carers Years 11 & 13

• • Email to parent/carers dated 19 March 2020
  • Public Examination Update dated 20 March 2020
  • Letter to Parents – Summer 2020 Grading
  • Letter to Parents of Year 11 and 13 students – Awarding Grades
  • At-a-glance Guidance for Parents and Students
  • Letter to Parents of Year 11 and 13 Students – Awarding Vocational Grades
  • Consultation on Additional GSCE, AS & A Level Exams in Autumn

3. Child Protection and Student Welfare Concerns

• Designated Safeguarding Lead Contact details
• Advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm

4. Health and Wellbeing

• The Blandford School support flowchart
• Top tips for a healthy body and better emotional and mental health
• Building Character Strengths
• Advice for parents and carers on supporting children with their feelings about COVID-19
• Parents School Nursing – ChatHealth Messaging Service
• Free Wellbeing Support for Children and Young People from Dorset MIND

5. Contact details for Heads of Faculty, Heads of Year, Senior Leadership Team and IT Systems Manager

Thank you very much for your support

Sally Wilson

Headteacher