Following the emergency lockdown announcement yesterday evening by the Prime Minister, many of you will be anxious about the next steps that will be taken by the Government and the measures going forwards. We would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that, once again, the Academy and the Trust will do everything we can to maintain the safety of all students and staff across our sites.
From today, Tuesday, 5 January 2021, all of our academies will be closed in line with government guidance, except for children of key workers and vulnerable children, until February half term.
Full details of our closure is detailed in the letters from the the Trust CEO, which have been published today and can be downloaded below.
You can keep updated on the Academy’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) using the following link:
Remote learning
Learning will continue for all students during lockdown which will mean accessing learning resources and sessions remotely. Our Remote Learning page provides details on the Academy’s plans for remote learning during a lockdown and students can use the links below to access our remote learning services.
SAM Learning
GCSEPod
Microsoft Teams
Last year we provided a list of links to free online education resources, which you may find useful.
Your wellbeing
We know how difficult things have been for everyone over the past year. Whilst we are doing everything we can to keep disruption to education to a minimum, we are increasingly mindful of our community’s wellbeing. Last year our academies put together some links and resources which we hope you find useful during these difficult times. You can access them from the links below:
- Wellbeing Support (LFA Amington)
- Wellbeing Support (LFC Derby)
- Additional wellbeing support (LFC Derby)
Here are some additional links which you may find helpful:
- Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind)
- Mental wellbeing while staying at home (NHS)
- 7 simple tips to tackle working from home (NHS)
- Coping practically and emotionally during the Covid-19 lockdown (Family Lives)
Further information
Should you require any further information or advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19) please follow the links to external sites below.
NHS – Health information and advice
GOV.UK – Government response and information