2020 – 2021 Academic Year
March 2021
We have prepared a leaflet for parents containing information about the reopening of our school on March 8th 2021.
Click the image below to read the leaflet.
January 2021
We have reviewed and updated all our risk assessments and policies to reflect the closure of the school as part of the UK lockdown introduced on 5th January 2021. Please click on the green menu to access these documents.
On this page you will find information regarding the operation of our school during the Covid-19 pandemic. All our home working documents can be accessed from this page together with latest advice from the Department of Health and the Department of Education.
You can also access the information about our full return to school in September including all Health and Safety documents and information for parents.
CLICK THE GREEN MENU TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR REOPENING TO ALL PUPILS IN SEPTEMBER
January 2021
We have reviewed and updated all our risk assessments and policies to reflect the closure of the school as part of the UK lockdown introduced on 5th January 2021. Please click on the green menu to access these documents.
Please click below to read Mrs Watson’s latest letters to parents:
29th September
We have just undertaken a review of all the risk assessments and policies regarding our safe opening following the closure of the school earlier this year. Whilst we are very happy with the operation of the school and the support we have received from staff, parents and pupils, we have made some small changes. Please click on the green menu to access these documents.
25th September
CONTACTING SCHOOL
It is more important than ever that the communication between schools and parents regarding the education of their children is quick, easily accessed and effective. The letter below contains information regarding the different ways parents can contact school together with an new ‘out of hours’ email address to inform us about the results of any Covid-19 tests on an evening or weekend. Click the image below to read.
24th September
NHS TEST AND TRACE
Please click the image below to read a letter to parents from the NHS Test and Trace Service. It contains information about what to do if you think your child has developed the symptoms of Covid-19.
10th September 2020
Please click below to read an important message from the Department of Education and Skills at Redcar and Cleveland Council regarding COVID-19 and schools. It outlines what procedures parents need to take if their child develops symptoms of Coronavirus.
Parents Leaflet
Click on the image below to open our leaflet for parents. It contains all the information about reopening arrangements for September.
Friday 17th July
Well, we have reached the last day of term and when the children of our key workers leave this afternoon the school will be closed for the summer holidays. Here is a little video from the staff to show you what we are looking forward to when we return with all our children in September.
Monday 6th July
This week’s home learning has been uploaded to the class pages. Remember to send any work back to your teacher via the class email.
Monday 29th June
This week’s home learning has been uploaded to the class pages. Remember to send any work back to your teacher via the class email.
Friday 26th June
On Monday, our Year 5 pupils will join those already attending in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6; we are really looking forward to seeing them again. As we have reopened another area of school, we have made some small adjustments to our safety information. You can access the updated documents by clicking on the green menu to the right of this page.
Monday 22nd June
You can read Mrs Watson’s latest newsletter here:
Friday 19th June
On Monday 22nd June, we will welcome back pupils into our Nursery. For parents who have informed school that they wish their child to return, the important safety information they require can be found by clicking on the green menu to the right of this page. Some documents have been updated to take into account the increase in the pupil numbers attending our school.
Wednesday 17th June
Healthwatch would like to gain feedback on people’s experiences of Health and Social Care during COVID-19. If you would like to take part in their survey, please follow the link below:
REOPENING ARRANGEMENTS FOR YEAR 6, YEAR 1 AND RECEPTION
Overfields Primary School will reopen to the following pupils:
- From Monday 8th of June to Year 6 pupils
- From Wednesday 10th June to year 1 pupils
- From Monday 15th June to Reception pupils
IN ALL CASES, ONLY PUPILS WHOSE PARENTS INFORMED US BEFORE HALF TERM WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND AT THIS TIME.
The school will continue to provide daily care to the children of key workers.
If you told us that your child will be returning to school during this first phase of reopening, please click the image below to read a letter from Mrs Watson
Please click the image below to read a letter from the CEO about the reopening of all schools in the Ironstone Multi-Academy Trust.
FAMILY SUPPORT HUB
SCHOOL NURSING SERVICE
The school nursing service is still able to support your child during the school closure.
Virtual drop-in for young people, families and carers during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic
Latest guidance on hand washing from the Government.
The School Nursing Service for Redcar and Cleveland is still providing support for children and young people in the borough.
If you are looking for a child friendly resource to explain the Coronavirus and how it is affecting people’s lives at the moment, this is a brilliant book by the illustrator of the Gruffalo, Alex Scheffler. Click the book below to read and download if required.
Covid – School Nurse Drop In Information
Info for parents about the FSM voucher system and how to see if you are eligible
COVID 19 updated Government information
Letter from Carl Faulkner, CEO about FSM vouchers
Letter to Parents Friday 20th March
IAT CEO Closure letter for parents
