Sheffield school reveals staggered start times for full reopening in September

Meadowhead School is set to welcome all its pupils back when the autumn term begins in September, but measures will be in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Year seven pupils will be asked to arrive at 8.15am, with sixth form students starting 20 minutes later at 8.35am and other year groups turning up at various times in between and using different entrances.

The varied start times and entrances for different year groups are part of efforts to create ‘bubbles’ within schools, with interaction between pupils from different bubbles being strictly limited in an attempt to restrict the spread of Covid-19.

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That is just one of the safety measures schools have been asked to put in place, along with social distancing, enhanced cleaning and testing for staff and pupils who develop symptoms.

The new start times were set out in the school’s end of year letter, in which headteacher Kam Kam Grewal-Joy thanked parents for their support during a ‘challenging’ academic year.

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“Your continuous feedback and messages of thanks during lockdown have been much appreciated and helped us with all our remote arrangements,” she added.

"We are fully aware that remote learning has not suited all students and our key priorities for recovery next term will be to connect, catch up and consolidate.

"It is important to note that all work on ClassCharts will be accessible over the summer period should students want to revisit any missed learning.”