Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9BN. Telephone: 01695 724730.
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk Headteacher:
Mr IJ McDonald
Headteacher Update 24/09/20 Dear Parents/Carers, Following on from my e-mail to you all this morning, I am confirming that a member of staff in the Nursery Unit received a Positive Test result for Coronavirus after self-isolating this week. In line with the school re-opening plan that was shared with all parents at the start of the year, as soon as school received confirmation of the positive result, that area of the school (Ladybirds and Bumblebees) was closed down for the recommended period. This means that the Nursery unit (Ladybirds and Bumblebees) will stay closed until Monday 5 October. I have attached the guidance regarding what you need to do as parents during this isolation period that was sent out earlier this week. If you or any member of your family develop symptoms you should follow the advice of Public Health England. th
I would remind everyone that the advice we have been given is that the youngest children are the least at risk of either catching or spreading the virus, so the risk to your child is extremely low and that the confirmed case was with an adult, not a child. All other classes are open as normal and I have already explained to parents the huge lengths school has gone to in order to keep classes separate from each other to minimise any risk of spread between year groups during the school day. Thank you for your support and trust placed in the school to keep your children safe. I would ask and repeat that adults collecting children maintain social distancing around the school gate and leave plenty of space for teachers to dismiss the pupils in an ordered manner. Parent Governor Vacancy There is a vacancy to represent the school on the Governing Body as a Parent Governor. There are only two positions for parents to sit as Governors so it is a great opportunity for someone who wants to involve themselves more in the leadership of the school. I will write next week regarding the arrangements for nominating/voting parents but if anyone feels they may be interested and would like more information please feel free to ring the school and speak with me. Birthday Cake (a repeat of the email sent earlier this week) An increasing number of parents have been asking about bringing cakes into school for your child to share on their birthday. This is always a lovely gesture and I know the children get a lot out of it. The current advice from our Local Authority Health and Safety Officer is that we do not allow