• Home
• Beaumont Hill Academy

Beaumont Hill Academy

Our school is a specialist provider for children with special educational needs aged 2 - 19. Children who attend this school will usually have a Statement of Educational Need or an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Message for parents/carers of pupils attending: Haughton Academy – Springfield Academy – Gurney Pease Academy – Beaumont Hill Academy – Marchbank Free School

The Government rules on self-isolation are set to change next week.

From Monday 17 January 2022, people who are self-isolating with Covid-19 will be able to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days, if they test negative on a lateral flow device (LFD) on both day 5 and day 6 of their isolation period and they do not have a temperature.

For pupils, this means that from Monday, if they are self-isolating because of Covid-19, they can take a test on the morning of day 5 of their self-isolation period and the morning of day 6, and if both tests are negative, they can return to school immediately on day 6.

The Government recommends that the first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period and the second must be taken the following day.  All tests should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.

If either test is positive, pupils should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days, or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is the earlier.

If pupils are unable to take LFD tests, or they are still symptomatic (e.g. they have a temperature), they will need to complete the full 10-day period of self-isolation.

We will continue to monitor the Government's guidelines and will update you on any changes.  For further information please follow the link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/self-isolation-...

New, temporary measures have been introduced by the Government in response to the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.  Guidance for schools and academies has been updated, and in line with this guidance, our top priority continues to be the delivery of face-to-face, high quality education to all pupils.

The following arrangements are in place from January 2022:

• Staff, visitors and pupils in year 7 and above, where they are able to or are not exempt from doing so, should wear a face covering in communal and shared spaces, especially where it is difficult to socially distance or they may come into contact with people they would normally meet
• Pupils in year 7 and above should wear face coverings in classrooms, unless they are exempt from doing so
• Pupils in year 7 and above should also wear face coverings when travelling on public transport and on dedicated transport to and from school, unless they are exempt from doing so
• In early years settings and primary schools, face coverings should be worn by staff and adults (including visitors) when moving around in corridors and communal areas
• Face coverings do not need to be worn when outdoors
• Pupils and staff should continue to test twice a week at home using Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs).  Doing so will help to identify asymptomatic cases and prevent the spread of the virus
• Confirmatory PCR tests following a positive LFD test will be temporarily suspended from Tuesday 11 January 2022.  From this point, anyone who does not have symptoms, but receives a positive LFD test result, is required to self-isolate immediately and is not required to take a confirmatory PCR test.  Please watch out for further Government updates on PCR testing
• Visitors should take a LFD test before visiting any of our sites and only visit if the result is negative
• Fully vaccinated adults and children aged between five and 18 years should take a LFD test every day for 7 days if they have come into contact with someone they do not live with who has tested positive for coronavirus
• The NHS Test and Trace service will notify individuals if they have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus
• If following a LFD test a positive result is not found, fully vaccinated adults and children aged between five and 18 years can continue to attend school following each negative result
• Staff who are not vaccinated and have come into contact with a confirmed positive case, should self-isolate for in line with Government guidance

The Trust will maintain control measures by:

• Ensuring good hand hygiene for everyone by providing hand sanitiser and making it easy for pupils and staff to wash their hands regularly
• Maintaining appropriate cleaning regimes
• Keeping shared and occupied spaces well ventilated
• Following public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing confirmed cases of Covid-19

Other measures may also be in place in specific settings, such as one-way systems for circulation around the building and staggered timings for lessons, breaks and lunchtimes. We continue to take the health and safety of our pupils, staff and visitors very seriously, and we thank you for your ongoing support.

Further Government guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Complaints

We are committed to dealing with any concerns/ complaints you may have about your child’s education as quickly and effectively as possible.

If you have a concern/ complaint please do not hesitate to contact us on 01325 248136 or BHAdmin@educationvillage.org.uk,so that your concern/ complaint can be forwarded to the correct member of staff.

The person dealing with your concern/ complaint will contact you, in a timely manner, to discuss your concerns further.

Leaders and Governors are committed to resolving your concerns/ complaints to your satisfaction.

Adrian Lynch

Principal of Beaumont Hill Academy

Email: alynch@educationvillage.org.uk