Important Information (updated 20.06.2020):

We are continuing to monitor the official Government guidance relating to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak to ensure that we act in the very best interests of our school community. Please see latest updates and useful information below:

• Open Letter to parents (17.06.2020) from Head of Education and Learning at Devon County Council

• Following the Government announcement on 10th May, the school will partially re-open only to pupils who have indicated a wish to return in the specified cohorts from Wednesday 3rd June as follows:

  • Bluecoat Group, Nursery and Year 6 - start on Wednesday 3rd June and will remain in school full-time until the end of the Summer term.

  • Reception Tavy (Red) and Torridge (Blue) only - start on Monday 8th June and will attend on a week on, week off basis. Reception Taw (Green) and Tamar (Yellow) only - start on Monday 15th June and will also attend on the alternate week on, week off basis until the end of the Summer term. This is due to the high number of Reception pupils seeking to return and will ensure both that we can keep them safe and that they can continue to be with their own class teacher.

  • Year 1 - start on Wednesday 10th June and remain in school full-time until the end of the Summer term.

  • The ‘Bluecoat at Home’ Learning Programme will continue for all pupils not attending school in person and can be supplemented by lessons from Espresso, BBC Bitesize and the Oak National Academy.

  • The situation will be continually reviewed and should there become an increased risk to the school community or a spike in the local infection rates, there may be a requirement to reduce the numbers in school again so it is important that families have contingency arrangements in place.

• Headteacher update - 27.05.2020

• Provision will continue for children of key workers (as defined by the government), vulnerable children and, where appropriate, those with EHCPs.

• Details of NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace Service

• NHS 111 Online - About Coronavirus

• What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak - Government Guidance

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Public Health Information

• Information for children from Public Health and short animation to help explain Coronavirus.

• Resources to help children understand Coronavirus - Devon County Council

• https://www.babcockldp.co.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-support-for-schools-parents-and-pupils

• Please be mindful of the latest government advice regarding travel which can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance and at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice .