Face to face learning will resume for foundation phase pupils in Denbighshire from Wednesday, February 24th at the earliest.
This follows
the recent announcement by the Welsh Government that pupils aged between aged 3
and 7 will return to face to face learning.
The Council is
reassuring parents and carers that school re-openings will be subject to all
necessary safety measures being in place, supported by Welsh Government and in
line with their operational guidance.
Schools in the
county closed on 16th December and have remained open for online learning as
well as face to face learning for the children of critical workers and
vulnerable learners.
This provision
continues for all who are eligible.
Free school
meals and school transport will be available for all eligible pupils from February
24, as soon as schools reopen.
Cllr Huw
Hilditch-Roberts, the Council’s Lead Member for Education, Children's Services
and Public Engagement, said: “The Welsh Government has announced that due to
lower community transmission rates of COVID-19, that schools can re-open to
foundation phase pupils.
“Following
this announcement we have spoken with all primary schools and agreed face to
face education will resume across the county for eligible pupils.
“This has been
a difficult period for pupils, parents and staff and we want to reassure
parents and carers that schools will continue to implement rigorous hygiene
measures as well as ensure all regulations and guidance on pupils’ safety is
followed.
“I would again
like to thank pupils, parents and staff for their support during what has been
a hugely challenging time and the communities they support and work in.”
Denbighshire
will work closely with Public Health Wales and NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect
to review case levels prior to schools reopening.
Parents and
carers are being reminded to adhere to social distancing measures when dropping
off or collecting your child from school.
For more information
please contact your child’s school.
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