FAQs for Students September 2021

1. When will I arrive for school and have my breaks?

2. Where do I enter the school, where do I go at social time and where are my toilets?

Year	Entry & before school/Exit point	Year team base	Break	Lunch	Toilets
7	Stoughton Avenue entrance, Canopy area	Science Block	Red Hot diner and canopy area	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	M Block
8	Stoughton Avenue entrance, M playground	Maths Block	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	S Block
9	Chatsworth Road entrance, E playground	B Block	Red Hot diner and canopy area	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	E Block
10	Chatsworth Road entrance, then through the small gym	B Block	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	Phoenix Cafe and M playground	A Block
11	Chatsworth Road entrance, MUGA through black gates	Humanities Block	MUGA	Red Hot Diner and canopy area	MUGA
12	Chatsworth Road entrance, Social Zone	X Block	Social Zone	Social Zone	X Block
13	Chatsworth Road entrance, Duo Zone	X Block	Duo Zone	Duo Zone	X Bock

3. What do I need to do to keep myself and others safe?

4. Do I need a face mask?

There might be times when you are asked to wear a mask, e.g. a Fire Drill
You MUST bring a face mask and a bag to put it in every day.
The face mask must be plain and have no writing or logos on it.
If you have certain medical conditions, you will not be expected to wear a face mask. A lanyard and sticker for your card holder will be issued. Your parents/carers need to email the school if you have a medical condition meaning you cannot wear a mask.

5. How will the ‘Test and Trace’ system work?

The school is actively engaging with the NHS Test and Trace system.
The system allows health care professionals to track who may have been in contact with somebody who has tested positive for Covid-19.
They can then help everyone keep safe and reduce the spread of Covid-19 by advising these people to isolate.

6. What do I bring to school?

A pencil case – no pens or pencils can be shared or given out so make sure you have all your equipment
A full water bottle. The canteen will be open for you at break and lunchtime but you can bring a packed lunch if you wish.

7. Do I wear school uniform?

8. Will I be studying all of my subjects?

9. What will lessons be like? Will they be the same as before?

There will be seating plans for every lesson.
You will not be allowed out of your seat unless your teacher has given you permission.
Expectations remain high – teachers will be planning high quality lessons as before.

10. Will I be taught by subject-specialists?

11. Will I be able to use the toilets during the school day?

12. What do I do at break time?

You must go directly to your allocated area and remain within it for the whole of break.
You can only socialise with friends who are in the same year group and bubble as you.
To help other students move through the school safely, you may be asked to move from an area. You must make sure you follow instructions quickly and sensibly.

13. Will I be able to attend after school clubs?

14. What happens if I am ill and need to self-isolate?

Online lessons will be set. These lessons will follow in-school learning so that you do not fall behind.

15. What can I do if I am very worried about returning to school?

If you are worried about coming back to school, speak to your parents/carers at home. If you are still worried, ask them to contact your Year Team who will know how best to support you.
A ‘wellbeing’ programme for students will run throughout the year.