NEWS & INFORMATION

• COVID ABSENCES It's clear that the next few months are going to be challenging with the increase in covid cases amongst staff. There are going to be times where cover will be required and I want to thank those that have already covered for colleagues this week. I'm sure that we'll get through this with minimal disruption to children's learning due to the strong team we have at the school and want to thank you all in advance for the next few months.

• COVID CHANGES From Tuesday 11th, if you test positive on a lateral flow you no longer need to request a PCR test but must immediately isolate for 10 days. This can be reduced to 7 days if you test negative on a lateral flow test on day 6 and 7. I am awaiting further information from HR but suspect staff will have to send a copy of the email/text message once you report a positive lateral flow test. I will update you when I hear anything further.

• AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Start next week. Children can come to school in their PE kit if they have a club after school.

• REMINDER: GEMMA WHALEN In the new year Gemma will be our Y6 teacher and as a result many of her roles will be delegated to either Marc or Jane. Gemma's priority will be Year 6. As a result, we're going to try and implement the following to keep Y6 running as smoothly as possible:

  1. • Do not disturb Gemma whilst in class with SEND related issues. See Jane/Marc or email Gemma if it's not urgent.

     • Gemma will continue as the named DSL but Jane and then Marc will be completing the work for that role. Please go to Gemma as a last resort.

     • Gemma will not be available for ad-hoc meetings with parents. Any meetings neccessary will be booked for after school.

     • Gemma will continue with English subject leader management time one morning a week to ensure that the subject continues to be developed effectively.

     • Be aware that Gemma will be spending her time before school setting up lessons. Unless urgent, speak to Marc or Jane or send an email.

     • Staff to open KS1/2 door - GW won't be there to open up in the mornings

     • Monday assemblies will be lead predominantly by MK

• PUPIL PROGRESS MEETINGS Please ensure you have signed up and completed the new proformas before attending the meeting.

• TUITION - ANY TEACHERS INTERESTED? Another request to see if any teacher's are interested in tutoring after school. We currently have two teachers that are delivering one after school session per week to pupils in their class. The additional funding for this is coming from the government's catch up fund.

• REMOTE LEARNING If any of your pupils are isolating, please remember to set work on Showbie for them.

• STAFF CPD, MEETINGS, MONITORING..ETC Spring term has been updated and can be found on the usual link below and here: https://parkfieldprimary-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/mkemp_parkfield_rochdale_sch_uk/EZTDcHecvX5Kud9HcZXVpg0BGDLeDWSBi4K4KvOJKnYA3A?e=bfdzuI

CURRENT ACTIONS

• MUSIC TEAM TEACH Carolyn Hartley will be organising Music Team Teach sessions over the next 3 weeks for those that deliver music lessons. The idea is to share good practice and raise standards in music. CH will contact those involved.

• NATIONAL COLLEGE You have all been emailed about Fire Safety Training. All staff must complete this before the end of this half term. All staff should have also now completed PREVENT and FIRST AID training.