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What is the College doing to minimise the risk from Covid-19?
It is important to recognise that we minimise not eliminate risk. We have students in bubbles, which work in zones to reduce the numbers of contacts. Bubbles are designed to allow students to work in situations where social distancing is not possible. The risk of infection is reduced by limiting the number of people that a person is exposed to. Students will work in a group in one room for the majority of their time. We have reduced or eliminated shared resources. Entrances, exits, break and lunch are staggered. Handwash stations, sanitisers, tissues and lidded bins are provided.
How long will the ‘Covid’ timetable go on for?
We do not have a fixed date, though it is likely to remain in place into 2021 au moins. This will be determined by the success of the efforts to control the virus at a national and global level.
Is my son/daughter getting a full curriculum?
We have created an interim timetable which allows students to study all their subjects. There have to be some changes in some subjects, especially practical ones.
What should I do if my child shows symptoms of Covid-19
Keep them at home. Organise for them to be tested (at a drive through for speed). Inform the College of the symptoms and then of the result of the test.
What happens if there is a diagnosed case of Covid-19 in the College Community?
We will work with Public Health England and follow their advice and recommendations. The response could be that a group of students is asked to self-isolate for 14 days. Staff have been asked to prepare work on Canvas which can be switched on at short notice should we have to revert to home learning.
If you are contacted by us as your son / daughter is identified as needing to self-isolate you must organise for them to return home immediately. They must not use public transport and should walk, cycle or be collected by you. They cannot go to a relative’s home. They must remain at home for the time directed (which is 14 days from the time of potential exposure). At present the guidance is that they should not seek a test unless they develop symptoms and that other household members do not need to self-isolate unless symptoms develop.
Should your son / daughter or a family member show symptoms then the household must self-isolate for 14 days or until the affected person receives a negative tests result.
In both scenarios it is crucial that families maintain communications with the College, this is best done by MYED.
What happens if there is a general rise in infection rates locally or nationally?
We will follow the expectations from the government. This might include partial or complete closure, with a return to remote working. Students could be asked to attend College on a 2 week rota.
Do students and staff have to wear masks?
At present there is no expectation for anyone to wear a mask in schools except where there is a high rate of infection locally. Ernest Bevin College’s stance at present is that people may wear a mask should they wish to. Should the guidance change then we will of course adapt our position, for example it could be that masks would be worn in communal areas. Any mask must be properly stored when not being worn.
What does College day look like?
Students will arrive and sanitise or wash their hands. They will then walk to assembly or their teaching room for pastoral period. Students in years 7 à 11 will have 5 lessons in that room for 4 days of the week. Break and lunch are staggered and only one group will be in the playground or serving area at a time. On their activity day students will move around the College to Games, DT and Computing.
Why does my son appear to have changed tutor groups?
There has been a long term plan to move from organising tutor groups by ability towards a system of mixed ability groups with setting organised at subject level where appropriate. These mixed groups are planned to have an equal range of ability and need. This is the system which is operated in the majority of schools. Lessons are then taught in ability sets (where several tutor groups are blocked together) or in mixed ability groups. This process of change at Ernest Bevin has been ongoing since summer 2019 and has nothing to do with the pandemic. Students in the purple and green cohorts have started the College with this arrangement, though there have been some minor changes in the purple cohort.
The yellow tie and blue tie classes have been completely reorganised to create mixed ability groupings. The red ties were already in broadly mixed groups since changes were made last September. Dans l'année 12 et 13 the tutor groups may reflect the courses taken or are mixed.
During the ‘Covid’ timetable students in years 7 à 9 are taught in their mixed ability tutor groups. Students in years 10 et 11 are in groups which reflect their options and will be mixed ability in the main. In years 12 et 13 the students are taught in the subject classes, which have entry requirements. Once we revert to our planned timetable setting will restart.
What about extracurricular activities?
Initially the College focussed on welcoming students back to their core curriculum. As of October we are able to allow a limited range of activities which include the library after College, table tennis, volleyball, year 8 breakfast club and the Combined Cadet Force. All activities are ‘bubble secure’.
How will I know how my son or daughter is getting on?
Students are being assessed and reports will be distributed via MYED in the usual way. We are unable to plan parents evenings in their traditional format for the foreseeable future. We will organise remote conversations with families after reports are produced. It is vital that families have the opportunity to discuss student progress.
What else can I do to support my son / daughter?
There is a range of online resources available such as My Maths and GCSE pod, which students have accounts with. They should all be encouraged to use Canvas, where homework assignments are set and in many cases submitted. Many courses will have materials within the Canvas course. There are additional resources available on Oak Learning and BBC bitesize.
You Asked We Answered:
What is the College doing to minimise the risk from Covid-19?
It is important to recognise that we minimise not eliminate risk. We have students in bubbles, which work in zones to reduce the numbers of contacts. Bubbles are designed to allow students to work in situations where social distancing is not possible. The risk of infection is reduced by limiting the number of people that a person is exposed to. Students will work in a group in one room for the majority of their time. We have reduced or eliminated shared resources. Entrances, exits, break and lunch are staggered. Handwash stations, sanitisers, tissues and lidded bins are provided.
How long will the ‘Covid’ timetable go on for?
We do not have a fixed date, though it is likely to remain in place into 2021 au moins. This will be determined by the success of the efforts to control the virus at a national and global level.
Is my son/daughter getting a full curriculum?
We have created an interim timetable which allows students to study all their subjects. There have to be some changes in some subjects, especially practical ones.
What should I do if my child shows symptoms of Covid-19
Keep them at home. Organise for them to be tested (at a drive through for speed). Inform the College of the symptoms and then of the result of the test.
What happens if there is a diagnosed case of Covid-19 in the College?
We will work with Public Health England and follow their advice and recommendations. The response could be that one group of students is asked to self-isolate for 14 days. Staff have been asked to prepare work on Canvas which can be switched on at short notice should we have to revert to home learning.
What happens if there is a general rise in infection rates locally or nationally?
We will follow the expectations from the government. This might include partial or complete closure, with a return to remote working. Students could be asked to attend College on a 2 week rota.
Do students and staff have to wear masks?
At present there is no expectation for anyone to wear a mask in schools except where there is a high rate of infection locally. Ernest Bevin College’s stance at present is that people may wear a mask should they wish to. Should the guidance change then we will of course adapt our position, for example it could be that masks would be worn in communal areas. Any mask must be properly stored when not being worn.
What will the College day look like?
Students will arrive and sanitise or wash their hands. They will then walk to assembly or their teaching room for pastoral period. Students in years 7 à 11 will have 5 lessons in that room for 4 days of the week. Break and lunch are staggered and only one group will be in the playground or serving area at a time. On their activity day students will move around the College to Games, DT and Computing.
Why does my son appear to have changed tutor groups?
There has been a long term plan to move from organising tutor groups by ability towards a system of mixed ability groups with setting organised at subject level where appropriate. These mixed groups are planned to have an equal range of ability and need. This is the system which is operated in the majority of schools. Lessons are then taught in ability sets (where several tutor groups are blocked together) or in mixed ability groups. This process of change at Ernest Bevin has been ongoing since summer 2019 and has nothing to do with the pandemic. Students in the purple and green cohorts have started the College with this arrangement, though there have been some minor changes in the purple cohort.
The yellow tie and blue tie classes have been completely reorganised to create mixed ability groupings. The red ties were already in broadly mixed groups since changes were made last September. Dans l'année 12 et 13 the tutor groups may reflect the courses taken or are mixed.
During the ‘Covid’ timetable students in years 7 à 9 are taught in their mixed ability tutor groups. Students in years 10 et 11 are in groups which reflect their options and will be mixed ability in the main. In years 12 et 13 the students are taught in the subject classes, which have entry requirements. Once we revert to our planned timetable setting will restart.
Bulletin aux parents Pâques 2020
Nous espérons que vous pourrez passer des vacances reposantes malgré la crise.
Nous avons envoyé quelques idées d'activités auxquelles les élèves peuvent participer pendant les vacances de Pâques.
communications
MYEd reste le principal moyen de contact entre les familles et le collège. C'est plus important que jamais, car le collège ne dispose que d'un effectif restreint – de sorte que les téléphones ne reçoivent généralement pas de réponse. Les chefs d'année sont directement des familles de messagerie et sont en mesure de répondre directement aux messages envoyés. Les parents peuvent également contacter l'école via collegeclosure@ernestbevin.london qui est surveillé quotidiennement. Les élèves peuvent envoyer des messages aux enseignants sur leur travail via Canvas.
Les lettres et les messages sont archivés sur le site Web du collège.
Il y a une fonction d'assistance en direct sur la page d'accueil du site Web, ceci est dédié au soutien des questions TIC.
Calendrier squelette
Nous avons gardé le collège à la disposition des étudiants et des enfants vulnérables des travailleurs clés pendant la fermeture. Cette disposition court pendant les vacances de Pâques. Si vous pensez que votre enfant est éligible, veuillez contacter collegeclosure@ernbestbevin.london.
Repas scolaires gratuits
Nous continuons à fournir des repas gratuits aux étudiants qui se qualifient. L'offre était initialement par collection du collège. Les bons sont désormais envoyés directement aux familles via WONDE. La fourniture de repas gratuits est maintenue pendant les vacances. Un système national appelé EDENRED prendra en charge la distribution des bons dès lundi 20 avril. Si votre situation a changé et que vous pensez que votre enfant peut désormais bénéficier de repas gratuits, veuillez nous contacter via collegeclosure@ernestbevin.london.
Utilisation de la toile
Nous avons la chance d'avoir l'utilisation de Canvas pour maintenir l'éducation des étudiants. Il ne peut pas remplacer l'enseignement réel, mais il a permis aux enseignants de fixer et de recevoir du travail, maintenir un dialogue avec les élèves et maintenir un niveau d'engagement dans l'apprentissage qui aurait été très difficile même 10 il y a des années. Le collège est sur une courbe d'apprentissage abrupte.
Il existe d'excellents exemples d'élèves qui utilisent beaucoup Canvas. Dans l'année 11 nous avons de nombreux étudiants qui soumettent des quantités de travail démontrant les progrès qu'ils font. Investir son temps dans la recherche, dépassant le cadre habituel de leurs matières et s'adaptant très bien aux circonstances difficiles.
La toile est accessible par application (Toile – développeur est Instructure) qui, en combinaison avec les applications WORD et PowerPoint, permet de travailler à partir d'un téléphone mobile. Ceci est utile dans les ménages où l'accès aux ordinateurs portables et aux PC est limité.
Nous travaillons dur avec les familles pour aider les étudiants à accéder à leur travail.
Soutien
C'est clairement une période très difficile pour tous les étudiants, loin des amis, collège et les activités qu'ils aiment. Nous continuons d'offrir un soutien par téléphone aux étudiants. Nous contactons les familles via MYEd et par téléphone pour vérifier le bien-être. Si vous avez des inquiétudes concernant le bien-être ou la sécurité d'un étudiant, veuillez envoyer un message à DSL@ernestbevin.london.
Retour au collège?
À ce stade, nous n'avons aucune indication d'une date pour la réouverture du collège. Nous attendons les instructions du gouvernement.
