On Monday 19th July the Government announced that all measures in schools will be relaxed from this point onwards.  At the time of writing the Government has stated the following:

• The system of “bubbles” will come to an end
• The NHS Test and Trace system will take responsibility for contact tracing for nurseries, schools and colleges
• From 16th August, under 18s will only have to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19
• A pupil who has been in close contact with someone with Covid-19 will be advised to take a PCR test instead In addition, from 19th July, it will no longer be necessary to stagger start- and finish- times in schools
• From the same date face coverings will no longer be needed and social distancing will no longer be necessary

School will keep some measures in place namely:

• Ensuring good hygiene for everyone (this includes hand and respiratory hygiene)
• Maintaining appropriate cleaning regimes
• Keeping occupied spaces well ventilated
• Following public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing confirmed cases of COVID-19
• Supporting any member of the school community who wishes to wear a face covering. 

At all stages since the outbreak of COVID-19, the school has undertaken and updated a number of risk assessments to ensure that the school environment is as safe as possible for everyone.