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All Newtown schools to fully open in September
09/07/2020 @ 02:44
All of Newtown's schools will be fully open in September, Powys County Council has confirmed.
It follows the announcement by Welsh Government Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, that all schools can "safely" reopen from 14 September.
"Local plans and preparations are underway between the council and schools in the area to review risk assessment, processes and systems to ensure individual schools can welcome pupils back safely in line with guidance by Welsh Government," said a council statement.
"Schools which can do so will reopen from the first week of term. Some specific groups of learners might need to be prioritised during this week, such as Year 7, 12, 13 and Special Units for Secondary, Special Units for Early Years and Year 6. Parents will receive more specific information from their school and the Local Authority as it becomes available.
"From September 14, school attendance will be compulsory. Parents are asked to contact their school if a pupil is unable to attend to discuss further."
The statement added: "Each school setting will have local challenges to address, including staffing levels. Work is underway with colleagues to confirm school transport arrangements. The council will work closely with all schools to overcome such issues."
Welsh Government has also announced £29m to boost support for learners to minimise the impacts of the disruption due to the ongoing crisis.
The equivalent of 600 extra teachers and 300 teaching assistants will be recruited across Wales throughout the next school year, targeting extra support at Years 11, 12 and 13, as well as disadvantaged and vulnerable learners of all ages. The council will be working with schools to clarify the details.
It follows the announcement by Welsh Government Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, that all schools can "safely" reopen from 14 September.
"Local plans and preparations are underway between the council and schools in the area to review risk assessment, processes and systems to ensure individual schools can welcome pupils back safely in line with guidance by Welsh Government," said a council statement."Schools which can do so will reopen from the first week of term. Some specific groups of learners might need to be prioritised during this week, such as Year 7, 12, 13 and Special Units for Secondary, Special Units for Early Years and Year 6. Parents will receive more specific information from their school and the Local Authority as it becomes available.
"From September 14, school attendance will be compulsory. Parents are asked to contact their school if a pupil is unable to attend to discuss further."
The statement added: "Each school setting will have local challenges to address, including staffing levels. Work is underway with colleagues to confirm school transport arrangements. The council will work closely with all schools to overcome such issues."
Welsh Government has also announced £29m to boost support for learners to minimise the impacts of the disruption due to the ongoing crisis.
The equivalent of 600 extra teachers and 300 teaching assistants will be recruited across Wales throughout the next school year, targeting extra support at Years 11, 12 and 13, as well as disadvantaged and vulnerable learners of all ages. The council will be working with schools to clarify the details.
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