Statement regarding the return of schools
03 Jan 2021 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news
Cath McEvoy-Carr, Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Children's Services at Northumberland County Council said:
“The health, wellbeing and safety of Northumberland’s students, teaching and support staff remains our number one priority.
Our teaching staff have worked incredibly hard right throughout this pandemic to ensure that pupils continue with their education, either in school or online.
Our schools also have robust risk assessments and health and safety measures in place and have done absolutely everything in their power to ensure the safety of pupils and staff.
These are very challenging times for everyone, and some difficult decisions have to be made.
We have every confidence in our headteachers and governing bodies to make the right decisions for their school community and will of course support any Northumberland school that feels unable to open due to their local risk assessment and staff availability.
We would ask that parents check their child’s school’s website for the latest information and any updates relating to closures. Schools will also be contacting parents in their usual way if they are to remain closed and move to online learning."