COVID information
We have tried to collect all COVID 19 related information in this section for easy access. We aim to keep this as up to date as possible but would strongly suggest going to the Government website for the most accurate and up to date information.
Public Health Birmingham has released a COVID update letter to parents of children in all Birmingham schools. Click here to read it.
If any parents are worried about how to explain COID 19 to their children or that their child is overly worried about the virus, you can click on this link to go to the NSPCC wesite where they have posted advice
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Talking%20to%20a%20child%20worried%20about%20coronavirus%20%28COVID-19%29&utm_campaign=CASPAR-2019-03-30.
A new online book has been published for children and parents about Coronavirus trying to explain what it is.
This is the link for the book:
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus-ABookForChildren.pdf
We would suggest that parents read it first to see if it is suitable to use with your child / children.
Our risk assessment for full reopening in March 21 can be found here.
HGJS letters home re COVID
COVID Plan B Changes in school - update January 2022
COVID Plan B changes in schools - update January 2022
Latest COVID isolation information January 2022
Latest COVID isolation information December 2021
Newsletter 1 with new COVID related systems in school in place for September 21.
Newsletter 24 with latest information for September 2021.
Support for parents offered through Birmingham Education Partnership:
Click here to read a letter about where to access different areas of support.
Birmingham Education Psychology has issued lots of helpful guidance and suggestions for parents to refer to during the COVID outbreak and when thinking about returning to school.
Please click on the titles below if you think they might be of interest to you:
Primary age: A parent and carer guide for supporting children with anxiety/worry about coronavirus
How to respond to the Coronavirus when it impacts your family: You CAN make a difference
Emotion Coaching Guidance for Parents and Carers
Emotion Coaching for Parents and Carers - Summary Poster
Parent Guide: Practical tools, tips and resources for returning to school