COVID-19 Updates
This web page is designed to give you the school’s latest advice and guidance on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and what to do if you think that either you or someone you know may have come into contact with the virus.
Updated Guidance from 23rd March 2023
Latest news:
Parents@Park weekly bulletin. Please note this is updated weekly each Friday morning and is circulated via MCAS.
The Government have updated the guidance for parents to support their children's remote education to provide more information for parents and carers as they support their children at home.
They have added top tips for supporting children during remote education, including links to information about the Reading Well book list that supports mental health. They have also provided information on how to access online resources and services through your local library and online support for parents and carers to keep children and young people safe from online harm.
Safe School Reopening Plan - Operational Risk Assessment August Update
Safe School Reopening Plan - Operational Risk Assessment December Update
Remote Learning - Microsoft Teams
To access Teams on mobile or tablet devices please download the app (Apple or Android). Click here to view the letter for parents and here for the guide for students on accessing Microsoft teams.
Instruction video - accessing Microsoft Teams and tips for mobile devices
Instruction PDF - accessing Microsoft Teams and tips for mobile devices
Park High School Remote Learning Statement January 2021
Park High School Remote Learning Policy January 2021
Useful Contacts and Links:
Anyone who displays symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can and should get a test.
These symptoms are:
- a high temperature,
- a new, continuous cough,
- or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
To access a test at a testing site or at home using the online booking portal.
FREE NHS 111 helpline and the NHS UK website
The Department for Education (DfE) helpline:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Information for children, families and professionals from Educational Psychologists
Home Schooling Support in the case of Regional Lockdowns:
Staff and students will utilise Microsoft Teams to ensure that all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, whether in school or at home. Training will be provided for students at the beginning of term.
Here is a guide from LCC to help your child study during school closures.
Health and Wellbeing:
Link to Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools Service – Well-being During Covid-19
Guide to helping children cope with stress: Helping Children Cope
Talking to children about coronaovirus: Talking to children about coronavirus
Websites and phone lines that provide advice and support:
Young Minds advice for Coronavirus
Newsround: News friendly for young people
Happiful: Free online mental health magazine
Place2Be: How to answer questions from children?
MH England: Looking after your mental health during Coronavirus
Mindshift: Healthy Young Minds Anxiety Support App
Calm: Meditation and Sleep App
Kooth: Online Support for Young People
Shout for support in crisis Text ‘Shout’ to 85258
The Mix Essential Support for Under 25’s 0808 808 4994
Talk Zone Lancashire County Council Webchat Text 07786 51 11 11 Phone 0800 51 11 11
Online Safety:
With the current situation your children will be spending a great deal of time on the internet. Many of you will be aware of the safeguarding guidance re this however we need to be more careful than ever to make sure your children are safe online and do not put themselves in danger.
The following links may help you with lots of useful information:-
Parent and Carer toolkit for online safety
The National Online Safety Website also has useful information