Critical Worker Update.

In light of the Government guidance changing from Key Worker to Critical Worker and amendments to the Critical Worker list, we now to need to ask you- is your specific work critical to the COVID-19 response?
The amended guidance now states that schools should have the fewest number of pupils/staff in attendance as possible and parents/carers should also do everything they can to ensure their children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus -they should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.
In order to ensure that we are only caring for the children whose parents work is critical to the COVID-19 response and they cannot keep their child safe at home, then these children will be prioritised for education provision. These essential roles should be confirmed by their employer and that their specific work is critical to the COVID-19 response. (This applies to all categories).
We have found that some employers have been very flexible in their approach to changes in shift patterns, working from home etc. The overarching principle from the guidance is that every child who can safely stay at home should.
If you have been notified that you can bring your child to school on Monday and believe that your role is still critical, please do so. For those of you in non-front line roles, we will require proof from your employer by 3.00pm on Monday 23rd March 2020 that your specific role is critical to the response to COVID-19. If you have had a change of circumstances and no longer require the emergency provision, please contact us on our Facebook app or through info@stbotolohsacademy.co.uk

Thank you for your support

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision