Our Exams team will be processing the updated vocational results (BTEC and OCR courses) over the next few days so we can issue them as part of sixth form induction next Wednesday (2nd September). For those students not rejoining us, we aim to post the results out to you after the Bank Holiday
Mr Abbott
Assistant Principal & Head of Sixth Form
Dear parents/carers and students
Wearing of face masks
Following the government advice today, Headteachers/Principals have the discretion to either allow or not allow the use of face masks within their school. The scientific guidance is very clear, the risk of young people spreading the infection is extremely low between themselves.
However, I am going to recommend the optional wearing of face masks for pupils when they are moving around the premises and during social times. Please note that using public transport or car sharing requires face masks to be worn. Also, it is mandatory to wear a face mask when entering a shop, when using other facilities or inside a library. Members of staff will be provided with face shield, but they can wear these at their discretion in their classroom and when travelling across the school campus.
Please note that face masks must be plain with no logos, or other features on them. We will refuse the wearing of face masks, that extend their purpose from being an additional safety precaution, to a glorified fashion statement. It is vital that face coverings are worn correctly and that clear instructions are followed by clicking on the link here (How to put on, remove, store and dispose of face coverings) in all of the circumstances above, to avoid inadvertently increasing the low risks of transmission.
If students are found to be taking advantage of wearing face masks between lessons such as, but not exclusively, to disguise themselves, or their behaviours, then they will lose the right to wear them between lessons and social times.
Face masks will not be permitted to be worn in classrooms.
Face masks will not be necessary in the classroom even where social distancing is not possible. Face masks can have a negative impact on learning and teaching and so their use in the classroom should be avoided in relation to government advice which we are following. We have worked hard to complete a risk assessment for minimising risk to those using the school and this has been approved by the local authority and other scrutiny committees.
Mr Erwin, Principal.
Dear all
When I published the latest snippet (number 5) I was aware that there may be some adaptions that the government may introduce at the latter stages of summer holidays.
I have read and received your views on students wearing face masks. I can only act on government advice, but understand your concerns. Should the government change their mind on this matter then I will publish snippet number 6 to clarify how this will work, or re-affirm their current stance.
More to follow in the next 24-72 hours.
Term dates are available on our school website: https://www.kscs.org.uk/information/dates-structure/term-dates for 2020/21 and 2021/22
Please note that Year 7 are scheduled to return for transition days on Tuesday 1st September and Wednesday 2nd September
Post 16 are scheduled to return for a transition day on Wednesday 2nd September
All other students should return on Thursday 3rd September to begin the Autumn half-term and our new academic year
We are continuing to publish a series of snippets on our website to help explain how our term will begin - https://www.kscs.org.uk/reopening-info"
If you haven't seen the email sent out this afternoon (Monday 24th August 2020) regarding reopening please see the link below
https://www.kscs.org.uk/sites/default/files/files/reopening_letter-_august_24_v1.00.pdf
Additionally, please see Snippet 5 from the Principal, Mr B Erwin which provides additional information that you need to know as a parent/carer, or student attending the school.
Previous snippets along with further information can be found on our dedicated reopening page here https://www.kscs.org.uk/reopening-info
We will be issuing a letter from the Principal, Mr B Erwin tomorrow (Monday 24th August) to all parent/carers of students at the school regarding re-opening.
Please keep an eye on our website for further information (https://www.kscs.org.uk)
Please see the link below for an update from Ofqual for students expecting GCSE, AS and A level results this summer.
http://edu15.sprintsend.co.uk/b1/ed.php?SID=2399386&C=281102d007531036d3...
Dear parent/carer and students.
#4 KSCS Re-opening snippet is now available to watch. It focuses on Attendance & illness (COVID related) issues.
Take care and I hope to see you all very soon.
Bryan Erwin (Principal)
#3 KSCS Re-opening snippet is now available to watch. It focusses on Examination Results and the next steps.
The attachments that go with this snippet are:-
Powerpoint:- Click here
Student guide: - Click here
Additionally, Ofqual have produced some videos with further information:- Click here
#2 KSCS Re-opening snippet is now available to watch. It focusses on uniform, equipment and food provision
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