Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9BN. . Telephone: 01695 724730.
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr IJ McDonald
16 March 2020
Update re: School Procedure regarding our response to the Corona-virus Situation Dear Parents, I wanted to provide you with an update as to where we are as a school and our current response to the Coronavirus situation. We are following the most up to date advice from the Department for Education and Public Health England which is that schools should stay open for the present. The advice from Public Health England is that if any children/adults begin showing: 1. A fever 2. A new, continuous cough They should self-isolate for 7 days. If the symptoms get worse or haven't improved in that time then you are advised to dial 111 to seek advice. I would urge ALL parents to ONLY seek their advice online from Public Health England and NOT from any other sources (this is what school is doing) As a school, from today, I am implementing the following sensible, reasonable measures to contain any potential risk of exposure/spread: 1. All school events involving family/parents being invited into school (Praise Assembly/Class Assemblies etc) will be postponed until after the Easter Holidays (Praise Assembly will still take place on a Monday but invites won't be sent out) 2. I have withdrawn Bishop Martin from all inter-school competitions and events scheduled to take place between now and Easter too. 3. The teachers will be meeting on Wednesday to plan for home school provision (should the advice from the Government regarding school closures change) I know I can rely on all your support in understanding these steps introduced and I will keep you all fully informed as decisions are taken, based on advice provided to us. Kind Regards Ian McDonald