COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic was not what we expected for 2020 and we hope you have had all the help and support you have needed. Please contact us if there is anything you would like to know about or help with.

Feedback - thank you to the parents who have completed the regular questionnaires during the pandemic.

Learning

Our school home learning page has all the information you need.
All children have been using Google Classroom.
Take a look at newsletters from March 2020 to see the great home learning.
Learning packs available from school office
87 children had computers that were supplied by the Department of Education. They arrived the last week in June, November and January.
10 children had computers that were purchased after a large monetary gift was given to the school.
Remote learning policy - read this policy if your child's bubble has closed or when the school is in a National LOCKDOWN.
September 21 - Recovery Curriculum and Plan
March 21 - Whole School return to school RESTORE Curriculum

Letters

1 March 2020 - Food Vouchers
15 March 2020 - Update for parents
20 March 2020 - School building closure
April 2020 - Lakenham reopening and bereavement support plan
Pastoral Newsletter Term 3.1
18 May 2020 - Returning to school
2 June 2020 - Letter returning of children
10 July 2020 - September reopening
Pastoral newsletter Term 3.2
Pastoral Newsletter Term 1.1 2020/2021
31 December 2020 - Letter re 4th January opening
7 January 2020 - Letter Remote Learning
8 March 2021 - Nurturing families
17 September 2021 - New COVID guidance changes

Food hampers/Food

First Lockdown

Food hampers for Financial Free school Meal entitled families - term 3 2019/2020
Hampers were enhanced with donations organised by Councillor Brenda Jones, which arrived weekly
Donations from members of the public have helped with purchasing equipment e.g. dominoes, paints, games
Grant for breakfast food - included in hampers which could be also used for cooking activities at home
1/3 were delivered by a volunteer weekly - a massive thanks for this
School topped up hampers with other equipment needed for families
Summer holidays - Unite Union is supporting the school with food hampers for families who are not entitled to Financial Free school Meals, but might have been Furloughed, recently been made redundant or have had hardship during COVID. Available - 11.30 - 1.30 Monday in the school carpark. No evidence required, just turn up and they are there to help.

2020/2021

Term 1 2020/2021 - Unite Union supporting school with food hampers for families in term 1.1
Soul Church - November 2020 onwards - Weekly food hampers for 9 families
November 2020 - Thank you to the families of Lakenham, we have been able to establish a onsite Lakenham Larder (Food Bank but can't call it a Food Bank). This is run by the PSA's, you if you need any help. Regularly on Friday's and always before holidays, items are available for anyone to take. If you would like to donate to the Larder, drop items into the school office.
Nationwide Building Society - is helping to provide a Christmas dinner for those in most need in our school. They have continued to support throughout the school year with donations to the Lakenham Larder. Thanks so much for their support!

LOCKDOWN 2

daily hot dinners, PSA's available with extras daily. Is self isolating, food hampers available - pickup or delivered to all families if needed.
Hint and tips - Cheap Lockdown Lunches for Kids | Change4Life (www.nhs.uk)
Lakenham Larder available on site for families who are struggling - just ask PSA's and they can help!

Summer 2021

Food hampers delivered by Amazon through Magic Breakfast

2021 onwards

Lakenham Larder remains on site for families who are struggling - just ask PSA's and they can help with food, cleaning products or things mum might need. They are also available for a chat and advice if needed.

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community

Risk assessments to support BAME staff
Conference attended to understand impact of COVID-19 on the BAME community and what else school can do
Recovery curriculum - BLM & BAME impact during COVID included
Updated school curriculum to reflect school multicultural community

Bereavement

Plans & Risk Assessment

Maintaining learning plan (or closure plan) March 2020
Risk Assessment July 2020
Risk Assessment November 2020
Risk Assessment - Lower School
Risk Assessment - Upper School
Risk Assessment - Music Service November 2020
Risk Assessment January 2021
Risk Assessment March 2021
Risk Assessment May 2021
Risk Assessment September 2021
Risk Assessment November 2021
Standard respiratory infection control precautions

Family support

The inclusion team visited up to 70 families per week during LOCKDOWNs. Knocking on the door and stepping back. This has enabled them to support children and families.
Work packs delivered or made for pupils who not able to access online.
Regular phone calls from staff and inclusion team
Support from outside agencies accessed where necessary.
Informal information and support is also on School Facebook page - Lakenham Primary School
Parental Support Advisor - 1/2 termly newsletter for wellbeing and support for families
Teachers visited some homes of children who were not attending school
Questionnaires for families and children to ascertain emotional support required. Children and families received bespoke support
November 2020 - employed two further PSAs to ensure the increased number of families who during COVID need support