The Academy Selsey are following the advice of Public Health England (PHE) which can be found on the PHE website.

We continue to emphasise with both staff and pupils the importance of hand washing and hygiene, in line with the guidance about how best to prevent the spread of infection. We are taking opportunities to reinforce these messages regularly and to encourage staff and pupils to wash their hands at regular points throughout the school day.

The Department for Education has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

• Phone: 0800 046 8687 (Opening hours: 8am to 6pm- Monday to Friday)

• Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

In addition to the established roles, responsibilities and expectations of school staff and pupils, the following expectations are in place and sanctions will be upheld.

• Staff and pupils will adhere to the social distancing requirements if these are in place.

• Staff and pupils will take every precaution to reduce the risk of virus transmission by regularly washing hands, using hand sanitiser and keeping work areas clean, making use of the cleaning materials provided.

• Staff and pupils will continue to implement the expectations of safe Internet usage stated within the E-safety policy.

• Use of inappropriate language within the Google classroom will result being removed from session and a telephone call home to discuss future use.

• Use of threatening, aggressive language and behaviours within the Google classroom towards staff from either pupils or families will result in immediate access denied and a requirement from parents/carers to collect a paper copy of work set from the office weekly.

• Any use of racist, homophobic, discriminatory, or bullying language/behaviour within the Google classroom will result in immediate access denied and a requirement from parents/carers to collect a paper copy of work set from the office weekly.