Gainsborough schools are getting ready to welcome back students

Schools in Gainsborough are getting ready to welcome back pupils after the summer break and things will look different as they adapt to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Changes include a phased returns for pupils, an increase in cleaning and sanitising high traffic areas, instigating one-way systems, school year bubbles and a track and trace system.

Anna Leng, headteacher at Gainsborough Academy, said: “At Wickersley Partnership Trust we will aim to implement the government strategy to the best of our ability while adapting it to the needs of the school community (pupils, parents and staff).

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"While we understand this is a very worrying time for everybody, we will continue to follow government and scientific advice and guidance when making decisions.

Schools are getting ready to welcome back students (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)Schools are getting ready to welcome back students (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Schools are getting ready to welcome back students (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

"However, in this unprecedented time, as with all decisions we have made, the safety and well-being of our community are our first priority.

"You have my word that we will keep our plans under constant review and always act with in the best interests of students and their families.

“We aim to get students into school as quickly as possible however it is critical that we continue to respond to Government and scientific advice.

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"Our current plan is to gradually phase students back into school, to ensure that all year groups get the appropriate provision and support needed to have a positive start to the new school year.

“Please be aware that this is fast evolving situation and we do not under estimate the anxieties that families are facing, we will continue to share any new information and advice specific to the school with you at the earliest opportunity.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your ongoing support at what we understand may be a concerning time for you.”

David Alsopp, headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s High School (QEHS), said: "I would like to start by thanking you yet again for the huge amount of support that you have given the school and your children throughout the current pandemic and period of home-learning.

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"Things will be very different in September, but importantly we are on a road back to getting QEHS back up and running as the exciting, vibrant, fun, enriching place we all know and love.”

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