Coronavirus Updates and Information
THE TOPSHAM SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
As part of the Government strategy to reduce the spread of Coronavirus, the school and preschool are both closed to the majority of pupils until further notice.
The school remains open for those children eligible to attend under the criteria set out by the Department for Education, the children of Key Workers and those children identified as vulnerable.
The school remains open for those children eligible to attend under the criteria set out by the Department for Education, the children of Key Workers and those children identified as vulnerable.
Communications
All enquires during the period of closure should be directed to admin@topsham.devon.sch.uk
Please visit the Newsletters and Letters section of the website for all letters and resources that have been sent to parents during this period of school closure, including letters about the remote learning systems that have been put in place and letters regarding possible phased reopening.
Communication between the school and parents remains extremely important. To facilitate this, please ensure that the contact information we hold for you is up to date. If you wish to update your email address, phone number or other contact details, please do so by emailing admin@topsham.devon.sch.uk
Please visit the Newsletters and Letters section of the website for all letters and resources that have been sent to parents during this period of school closure, including letters about the remote learning systems that have been put in place and letters regarding possible phased reopening.
Communication between the school and parents remains extremely important. To facilitate this, please ensure that the contact information we hold for you is up to date. If you wish to update your email address, phone number or other contact details, please do so by emailing admin@topsham.devon.sch.uk
Supporting Children
"We are aware that as the Covid 19 pandemic continues, the news and social media continue to have very challenging content. The children may be being exposed to some very difficult messages, some of which may not even be true. Having conversations about Coronavirus can be a difficult and anxiety provoking in itself. Some tips to help support you are listed below:
•Plan ahead & be prepared– as much as you can be;
•Be as calm as possible;
•Keep to the facts;
•Minimise time spent watching, reading about Covid19 related information;
•Be willing to openly & visibly use your own calming strategies when needed e.g. practising breathing techniques/exercise.
It may be helpful to go back to documents we sent out at the beginning of the outbreak – there is something very reassuring for a child to go back to trusted resources, which are clear and reassuring. Two key ones would be ‘Talking to children about Coronavirus’ and the child friendly explanation cartoon book.
There is also a lovely book 'Coronavirus. A book for children' by Elizabeth Jenner illustrated by Axel Scheffler (from The Gruffalo), which is FREE on Amazon. The book is also available free in Malayalam, French, Dutch and other languages."
•Plan ahead & be prepared– as much as you can be;
•Be as calm as possible;
•Keep to the facts;
•Minimise time spent watching, reading about Covid19 related information;
•Be willing to openly & visibly use your own calming strategies when needed e.g. practising breathing techniques/exercise.
It may be helpful to go back to documents we sent out at the beginning of the outbreak – there is something very reassuring for a child to go back to trusted resources, which are clear and reassuring. Two key ones would be ‘Talking to children about Coronavirus’ and the child friendly explanation cartoon book.
There is also a lovely book 'Coronavirus. A book for children' by Elizabeth Jenner illustrated by Axel Scheffler (from The Gruffalo), which is FREE on Amazon. The book is also available free in Malayalam, French, Dutch and other languages."
COVID-19 weekly updates for parents/carers:
As a school, we are receiving information and updates from a wide range of sources including the Department for Education and Devon County Council. As the situation evolves, we will endeavour to collate the information that is relevant to parents and share this with you on a weekly basis via the school newsletter. This information is also available to view/download by clicking on the buttons below: