FAQs for Students March 2021

1. When will I arrive for school and have my breaks?

2. Where do I enter the school, where do I go at social time and where are my toilets?

Year	Entry & before school/Exit point	Year team base	Break	Lunch	Toilets
7	Stoughton Avenue entrance, Canopy area	Science Block	Red Hot diner and canopy area	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	S Block
8	Chatsworth Road entrance, E playground	English Block	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	E Block
9	Chatsworth Road entrance, then through the small gym	B Block	Red Hot diner and canopy area	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	E Block (Break) E Block (Lunch)
10	Stoughton Avenue entrance, M playground	Maths Block	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	A Block
11	Chatsworth Road entrance, MUGA through black gates	Humanities Block	MUGA	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	MUGA
12	Chatsworth Road entrance, Social Zone	X Block	Social Zone	Social Zone	X Block
13	Chatsworth Road entrance, Duo Zone	X Block	Duo Zone	Duo Zone	X Bock

3. What do I need to do to keep myself and others safe?

Wear a face mask when in buildings
Wash hands regularly and sanitise every lesson
Do not have any physical contact with anyone else
Do not share equipment and water bottles
Stay in your year group bubble
Give space to other students and adults
If you travel by public transport, the face mask you wear in school must be different to the one you wear on public transport
Follow the one way systems around the school

4. Do I need a face mask?

You MUST bring a face mask and a bag to put it in every day.
The face mask must be plain and have no writing or logos on it.
You need to wear a face mask when in buildings including during tutor and lesson time.
If you have certain medical conditions, you will not be expected to wear a face mask. A lanyard and sticker for your card holder will be issued. Your parents/carers need to email the school if you have a medical condition meaning you cannot wear a mask.
When coming into and leaving the school site, we recommend that you wear face masks as you could come into contact with students outside your year bubble.

5. How will the ‘Test and Trace’ system work?

The school is actively engaging with the NHS Test and Trace system.
The system allows health care professionals to track who may have been in contact with somebody who has tested positive for Covid-19.
They can then help everyone keep safe and reduce the spread of Covid-19 by advising these people to isolate.
An isolated case of Covid-19 at the school will not necessarily lead to immediate closure. We will take advice from our local Health Protection Team and do what is best for the school community.

6. What do I bring to school?

A pencil case – no pens or pencils can be shared or given out so make sure you have all your equipment
A full water bottle. The canteen will be open for you at break and lunchtime but you can bring a packed lunch if you wish.
You will be expected to take home your exercise books/folders at the end of every day – it is YOUR responsibility to bring them in the following lesson.

7. Do I wear school uniform?

8. Will I be studying all of my subjects?

9. What will lessons be like? Will they be the same as before?

There will be seating plans for every lesson.
You will not be allowed out of your seat unless your teacher has given you permission.
Expectations remain high – teachers will be planning high quality lessons as before.
Some lessons may be a little different as there are some activities that we cannot currently offer, for example, some contact sports.

10. Will I be taught by subject-specialists?

11. Will I be taught with the same students for every lesson?

Year 7 & 8: No. You will be in different classes for English and Maths lessons and these will determine your classes for your other subjects.
Years 9 to 13: No. You will stay with your year group so that setting of groups can happen and so option subjects can be taught.

12. Will I be able to use the toilets during the school day?

13. What do I do at break time?

You must go directly to your allocated area and remain within it for the whole of break.
You can only socialise with friends who are in the same year group and bubble as you.
To help other students move through the school safely, you may be asked to move from an area. You must make sure you follow instructions quickly and sensibly.

14. Will I be able to attend after school clubs?

No, this includes all PE clubs and musical instrument lessons. The only after school provision will be Homework Club (until 4pm) and intervention for students in the exam years.

15. I have some lessons in PLUS or receive TA support. Will I still get this help?

Yes, but PLUS will be changed to make sure you stay within your year group bubble
You will need to remain 1m – 2m apart

18. What happens if I am ill and need to self-isolate for 10 days?

Online lessons will be set. These lessons will follow in-school learning so that you do not fall behind.

19. Will I still have PE lessons?

Yes – being active is really important!
PE changing rooms will be cleaned before each lesson to allow students to change safely.
There will be some changes to activities due to Covid-19 restrictions and your teachers will explain these to you.

20. What can I do if I am very worried about returning to school?

If you are worried about coming back to school, speak to your parents/carers at home. If you are still worried, ask them to contact your Year Team who will know how best to support you.
A ‘wellbeing’ programme for students will run throughout the year.