Richard Crosse Coronavirus Update - 17.03.20

Life changes on a daily basis at present, and as an organisation we have to adapt and manage change.

Following the Government's recent announcement with regards to self-isolation and the impact of Coronavirus on vulnerable groups, as of today we have upgraded our response.

In order to try and delay the spread of the virus, I have implemented the following at all Trust schools:

• Inter school activities within the Trust and beyond will be suspended.  Therefore, all joint activities such as the Performing Arts Group, staff meetings, staff training etc. will cease.
• MAT staff will be directed to work at one establishment and will not work across schools.  I will be based at Richard Crosse for the time-being.
• Support from all external agencies such as Entrust Music Services, peripatetic music lessons and Progressive Sports will cease at the moment.
• Swimming and inter-school sports are cancelled.
• Extra-curricular clubs provided by external companies are cancelled.
• Local Governing Committee, Local Advisory Group and Director meetings are suspended in the short term.
• The forthcoming SIAM's inspection at St Mary's had been postponed.
• At St. Mary's, the children will be taught in one of three classes rather than four, due to staff absence.