Covid-19 Information

Here you can find news, updates, contact information, advice and support for parents.

Policies

Covid-19 - Annex Behaviour Policy - School Reopening 2020

Covid-19 - Annex Exclusions Policy 2020

Covid-19 - Annex Fire Policy 2020

Covid-19 - Annex Physical Intervention Policy 2020

Covid-19 - Merrydale Junior School - Safeguarding Policy Addendum 2020

Contact Information

Should you need to contact us please call 0116 276 7708 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We have a dedicated out of hours covid email address for you to report on covid concerns This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Headteacher

School Main line 0116 276 7708 - parents will be able to leave a message and this will be monitored (while in school and remotely)

This will be available during school hours Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Pastoral Team

School Emergency Contact 07858 816323

This will be available during school hours Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Trust

Trust Safeguarding Lead Liz Braithwaite: 07395 794356

Primary Education Lead David Briggs: 07395 795536

CEO Paul Stone: 07870 194191

ICT

If you need any ICT help to assist your child with their learning, e-mail us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This e-mail is not for personal ICT enquiries, but for educational use only.

This will be available during school hours Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Attendance

If your child is fit and healthy, they must attend school as normal. If they are unwell you must follow usual attendance procedures by calling the school office on 0116 276 7708 by 9.15am each day your child is ill, giving the reason for the absence.

If your child is unwell with any Covid type symptoms or you have been advised to shield, please do not send them to school and call the school office for advice. A quick reference guide for Coronavirus related absences is on our website:

Quick Reference Guide for Parents on Covid 19 Symptoms

You can find a copy of the school attendance policy on the school website:

School Policies

Official Advice

Government Coronavirus News and Guidance

Social Distancing

NHS Coronavirus Advice

Mental Well-being While Staying At Home

Mental Health and Wellbeing for Adults

Mental Health and Wellbeing for Children and Young People

Mental Health Helplines

Well-Being Resources

Dealing with Conflict at Home

Explain the Pandemic to Children

What to do if your child is unwell

Meditation for Kids

Mental Health Guide for Parents and Carers

Young Minds

Mindfulness for Parents

Leicester City Council have a Family Information website which contains information, advice and guidance aimed at helping parents, carers, young people and professionals with many aspects of family life. Please click the link below to access more information

Family Information - Coronavirus updates

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