Covid-19: Advice & Information
School Year 2021-2022
Current School Risk Assessments December 2021
Public Health Update
Public Health Guidance Update
School Year 2020-2021
Covid-19 Testing & Isolation Advice for Parents
COVID-19: Variant of concern in Cumbria - additional testing available now
Cumbria County Council is working with NHS Test and Trace to test Cumbrian residents aged 12-30 for Covid-19.
COVID-19 infections are rising rapidly in Cumbria. Public Health England's proactive sequencing work, has shown that the new Delta variant of the virus is driving the increase.
Every person living in Cumbria between the ages of 12 and 30 is now strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 test, even if they are not showing symptoms.
Infections are rising fastest among this age group.
- Parents/carers will be informed of testing arrangements for school age children by their child's school.
- People not at school can attend any of Cumbria's testing sites between 8am and 8pm. People do not need to book their test, simply walk-in and you will be tested.
- If you cannot attend a test site you can get a test kit delivered to your home by accessing https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. Choose the "I have been advised to get a test by local Public Health officials" option.
Tests will be conducted using PCR test kits, not the rapid result Lateral Flow Device tests that are used for regular weekly testing.
If a person tests positive, has any symptoms, or are contact traced following contact with someone who tests positive, they should self-isolate immediately.
There is currently no evidence that the Delta variant causes more severe illness. People should continue to follow national guidance and remember 'hands, face, space, fresh air'.
The more cases of the variant we find, the better chance we have at suppressing it. Please help to keep your community safe by getting tested so we can find the variant and protect you and your loved ones.
Test site locations:
Carlisle RTS
- Carlisle Lake District Airport
Irthington
Carlisle CA6 4NW
Carlisle Cecil Street LTS
- Cecil Street Car Park
Carlisle CA1 1NX
Penrith Sandgate Car Park LTS
- Penrith Sandgate Car Park
32 Albert Street
Penrith CA11 7XA
West Cumbria Allerdale House LTS
- Allerdale House Overflow Car Park
Workington CA14 9SA
Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall LTS
- Barrow Town Hall Courtyard
Cornwallis Street
Barrow LA14 2LG
Copeland Castle Meadows LTS
- Castle Meadows Car Park
Whitehaven CA28 7RG
Kendal County Hall LTS
- Kendal County Hall Car Park
Busher Walk
Kendal LA9 4RQ
Risk Assessment for Full Re-Opening of School (Version 9, 21 June 2021)
Risk Assessment Lateral Flow Testing 21 June 2021
Letter to Parents & Carers, from Director of Public Health 17th June 2021
Public Health - Covid-19 Testing & Isolation Advice for Parents (17.06.21)
Risk Assessment for LFD Self-Testing (Version 6)
Letter from the Local Authority about returning to School
Information from Public Health England about Lateral Flow Testing (testing kits to be collected from Allerdale House Car Park, Workington)
Government and Local Authority Advice & Guidance: Covid-19
Please follow the links below, for the latest local and National guidance on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Information on Covid-19 Vaccinations
Covid-19 Vaccinations - Information Poster
Risk Assessment for School During National Lock-Down (Version 4, 09.02.21)
Risk Assessment for Lateral Flow Device Testing (Version 2, Feb 21)
Letter from Ofsted Jan 2021 - Remote visit Nov 20: Arrangements for returning to school, following school closures
January Re-Opening Letter to Parents (04.01.21)
Risk assessment for the Full Opening of School (Version 9, December 2020)
Letter to parents from the Local Authority
Risk Assessment for Full Re-Opening of School (V8)
It's Ok to Ask
Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Cumbria- Information for Community Leaders
Reducing the Impact of Covid-19 on Pupil's Learning
School Visitor Policy (Covid-19)
Updated Risk Assessment for Full Opening of School
Covid-19 Letter to Parents & Carers Sept 2020
PDF version of Covid-19 Letter to Parents & Carers Sept 2020
Covid-19 Guide for Parents & Carers: "What to do if..."
Coronavirus: Information for Parents & Carers
Risk Assessment (version 3) for full re-opening of school, Sept 2020
Curriculum for Reconnecting
Letter to Parents - Arrangements for September 2020
Head Teachers Newsletter - Arrangements for September
Early Years Phased Return For September
Returning to School- Self confidence and Emotional Wellbeing
Risk Assessment for Full Re-opening of School in September
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020
Allerdale Summer Holidays 2020
Weekly Bulletin 10th July 2020
Staying safe and being a good friend online
Weekly Bulletin 3rd July 2020
Weekly Bulletin 26th June 2020
Weekly Bulletin 19th June 2020
Behaviour Policy Addendum
Updated Risk Assessment for School Reopening (Version 2)
Weekly Bulletin 12th June 2020
Weekly Bulletin 5th June 2020
FREE Adult Learning Courses, through WEA
Risk Assessment for Reopening of School
Maryport Education Group Covid 19 Charter
The Library Edit
The Library Edit, where you will find some of the best websites and online resources to get you through lockdown – all chosen by library staff, and helpfully grouped by theme.
Family Action Newsletter
Letter from Cumbria County Council
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
15th May 2020
READ with children at Home
TALK with children at Home
Bulletin 8th May 2020
Coronavirus - Additional Help Available (please follow the link under the image)
Allerdale Borough Council - Latest Newsletter and Covid 19 Update
Bulletin 1st May 2020
SEND Information
Transition into Primary School - Information
Transition to Secondary School - Information
West Cumbria Music Hub Newsletter (Summer 2020)
E-School Nurse Information
Safeguarding during closures
