Dear Parent/Carer

Changes to contact tracing and self-isolation from this September

I hope you and your child have enjoyed the summer break.

As we return to school, there are some new arrangements in place when someone tests positive for COVID-19. These changes have been made possible by the vaccination programme and the significant reduction in numbers being hospitalised and suffering severe illness due to COVID-19 over recent months.

During Wednesday 13th September to Friday 15th September all our Year 7 pupils will be taking their Cognitive Ability Tests (CATs). These are online tests designed to assess ability in four areas: verbal, non-verbal, mathematical and spatial. The results from the tests will help us to determine your child’s potential ability for academic progress.