This FAQs section will help to answer some of your questions regarding what school will look like when your child comes in and some details regarding wrap around care. Please note that this information remains subject to change, we will keep you informed should any changes be necessary.

When will my child return to school?

If your child is going into Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, then we are expecting to see them back on Thursday 2nd September 2021. If your child is going into our  Preschool, 3 and 4 year old Nursery or our Reception classes then we are following our normal procedures of having a staggered start date. This can be found in the information that has been sent out to you by the school in June or July but please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.

What will my child wear?

Children in Reception to Year 6 must return to school in their full school uniform; follow the link ​here for further information on the school uniform. On the days that your child has PE they will need to come to school wearing their full PE uniform as they will not be changing clothes at school. For the Autumn Term children will normally have PE on the following days:

We ask that coats or jackets are only worn on the days when the weather requires it. This will help to minimise the amount of clothing coming in and out of the school each day. If your child cannot tie their own shoelaces we are asking that they wear shoes without laces. Please note that we are not expecting you to go out and buy shoes without laces if they do not already have a pair.

What should my child bring to school?

We are discouraging children from bringing anything to school with them, apart from a clearly named water bottle and a book bag, and packed lunch if they are not having school lunches. If the weather is wet and jackets/coats are being worn, these will need to be placed inside your child’s blue box. Children are not to bring in any additional items from home.

How can we travel to school?

We are recommending that children either walk, scoot or cycle to school. We have storage at school for bikes and scooters, if your child is coming to school and storing an item of transport and a helmet at school, please ensure these are clearly labelled. If you are driving to school please be aware that Hackney are planning on changing the driving restrictions around many of the schools in the borough. Further information about that can be found ​here​.

Where will I drop off my child?

Will there be a Breakfast club?

Yes Breakfast club will run as before, in the Summer term.

Will Extended Day Care be offered?

We will be able to offer extended day care until 18:00 whilst still keeping children within their pods from Monday 21st September. Unfortunately, at this stage we are not able to offer the usual timetable of activities from 15:30 – 16:30 due to the need for the pods and the extended collection time. Places within the extended day for the privately funded full time children in the preschool are automatically included but anyone else who wishes to have a place should visit the school website by clicking ​here for further information and then register your interest in a place. Please do this even if you have previously had a place in extended day care, so that we know who wishes to keep their places and who doesn’t.

What will play times look like?

Playtime will return to normal.

What will lunch times look like?

Lunchtime will return to normal.

Will staff be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in school?

No, staff will not wear PPE most of the time, although there will be occasions when they will. Examples of when a member of staff may wear PPE are when an adult is with a child who is displaying symptoms of COVID-19; they will wear PPE while they remain with the child until their parents arrive or when a child is having intimate care such as nappy changing.

What happens if a child/adult displays symptoms of COVID-19?

If a child or adult begins to show symptoms of COVID-19 they will be taken to the medical room and have their temperature taken (using a thermometer that does not touch them). If their temperature is over 38 degrees a phone call will be made home for a parent/carer to come and collect the child (this must be an adult with whom the child lives). The child will remain in the medical room, supervised until they are collected. If an adult displays symptoms they will leave the school immediately.

The child or member of staff who is unwell MUST go and have a test undertaken to confirm or not that they have COVID-19. If the test is negative, they may return to school, so long as they have recovered from whatever the other illness was. However if the test result comes back positive then NHS Test and Trace will speak directly to those who have been in contact with the child/adult to offer advice. This advice may be that the rest of the bubble or pod may need to self isolate.

It is essential that anyone displaying symptoms must be tested as soon as possible – this is to minimise the risk for all pupils and adults in each bubble. The school will not readmit any child or adult who is sent home with symptoms and a temperature over 38 degrees without proof of testing.

What happens if the school needs to close suddenly?

A Rapid Closure Protocol has been written which we will follow in the event that we need to close suddenly. If this is activated we will make contact with all parents. You must ensure that you are easily contactable whilst your child is at school. If the school needs to close rapidly it may mean you are given no notice and that you are asked to collect your child immediately.

How will first aid be administered?

All bubbles either contain or have access to a qualified first aider. Where possible this person will administer first aid within their bubble setting and the children will not need to be taken anywhere else.

What if I have more questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any further queries. The phone number is 0207 254 1010 and the email address is admin@holytrinity.hackney.sch.uk

Thank you for your ongoing support during this challenging time.