Thursday 31st December 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, We hope that you have been able to take a break and safely enjoy time at home this Christmas. I am writing today to update you on arrangements for the start of term next week in light of the government’s...
Dear Parent/Carers Remote learning in January You will no doubt have seen in the news the Government’s announcement that the opportunity for Covid testing in secondary schools from January for students who may be a close contact to a positive case. To support in the organisation and...
Notification Date: Thursday 12th November 2020 Positive COVID case in school Statement from Matthew May the Head of School at Kempston Challenger Academy. We can confirm that a student in Year 11 has tested positive for COVID-19. In line with the Department for Education and Public Health England’s advice, students...
Take care of your health and protect others by following the links below for the latest UK developments and guidance regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). UK Government advice for schools NHS advice on how to wash your hands thoroughly Department for Education - Helpline Phone: 0800 046 8687 Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk Opening hours: 8am to 6pm...
To: All KCA parents and carers Dear Parent/Carer Parental update re closure of all schools due to Coronavirus. You will have seen the latest announcements from the Government regarding some loosening of the restrictions of lockdown and I thought I would offer you some information on how these...
Dear parent/guardian, Please find attached a timetable for remote learning for students, work will be set for all students and most work will be assigned and submitted on google classroom unless otherwise stated. Students in Year 9-13 need to look at the option blocks to identify the subject they...
Dear Parents, Good morning! I made you aware on Wednesday 18th March that after this Friday afternoon, Kempston Challenger Academy will be closed until further notice, except for children of ‘key workers’ and the most vulnerable. Many parents have provided us with information on their job role and express their...
Please see below the guidance as set out from the DFE for schools and for parents that we are using to help us at this time. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision The list is contained in some more general information for schools and teachers here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers ...