Thank You!
Today has been our first day of online learning for the whole Academy, and the teaching staff have been so impressed by the majority of students who have accessed and engaged with their learning, participated in live lessons, and asked some truly great questions that inspire everyone to think big!
Important Academy Closure Notice
Over the weekend we have received notification of multiple COVID positive cases resulting in large numbers of students and staff needing to self-isolate. This means that we have now reached the point where we have insufficient staff to safely open and run the Academy. After careful consultation with the Local Authority and Public Health, and with the safety of the Academy community being our absolute priority, we have decided to close the Academy for one week.
Home Learning for Year 11 Bubble Closure
Further to Mr Arnull’s announcement about the decision to send Year 11 home for a period of time, I am writing to answer some of the questions you may have about self-isolation and remote learning.
COVID-19 Impact on Year 11
We have been advised of a number of positive Year 11 Coronavirus cases over this week. As safety is paramount, we have made the unfortunate decision to close the Academy to students in Year 11 from today as a precautionary measure. This decision has been made with the full support of the Local Authority. All teaching and communal spaces undergo regular, thorough cleaning, but Year 11 teaching spaces will be further deep cleaned during this period as an additional measure.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Year 11. As a result we have asked a number of students to self-isolate. We will contact you directly if your child is affected. The Academy remains open, and providing your child remains well they may continue to attend as normal unless directed otherwise.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Year 11. As a result we have asked a number of students to self-isolate. We will contact you directly if your child is affected. The Academy remains open, and providing your child remains well they may continue to attend as normal unless directed otherwise.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Year 11. As a result we have asked a number of students to self-isolate. We will contact you directly if your child is affected. The Academy remains open, and providing your child remains well they may continue to attend as normal unless directed otherwise.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Year 8, Year 9, and Year 13. As a result we have asked a number of students to self-isolate. We will contact you directly if your child is affected. The Academy remains open, and providing your child remains well they may continue to attend as normal unless directed otherwise.
COVID-19 Update
We have been advised that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Year 7. As a result we have asked a small number of students to self-isolate. We will contact you directly if your child is affected. The Academy remains open, and providing your child remains well they may continue to attend as normal unless directed otherwise.
National Lockdown Restrictions and Education
I know that many of you will be wondering how the new national lockdown affects education. As Sandwell is already in a tier of response there is little change. We have already implemented the government’s advice for our re-opening by introducing staggered start and finish times, and Year Groups are separated from one another, and taught in smaller ‘bubbles’ where possible.