Coronavirus – Updates, Advice and Information
We are currently in a period of national lockdown. The Academy is closed to all students, except for vulnerable students and the children of Key Workers (please complete the Google form below). You must not leave your home unless absolutely necessary. To find out what you can and can’t do click here
Google form to complete for key worker & vulnerable children places
Information about COVID-19 testing for students
Please click on the links below for the latest updates, advice and information:
- Letter from the Head – 22nd January 2021
- Paignton Academy “What To Do If…” Factsheet
- Remote Learning Plan
- Risk assessment
- Accessing Google Classroom
- Canteen arrangements
- Student & parent wellbeing guide
Google Classroom Codes:
Borough Road Students
Waterleat Road Students
General advice and local information
The current advice from the Government stands as follows:
Get a test and stay at home if you or any of your household has any of the following symptoms:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of taste or smell
For up to date information please visit
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
For the latest guidance for schools, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
For useful information about how to talk to children about Coronavirus, please click here
The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday), 10am to 4pm (Saturday to Sunday)
