Added 03/03/2020 at 11:00 - What guidance has the [UK] Government given to schools regarding providing advice to pupils, staff and parents about coronavirus?

The Government has published guidance for schools and other educational settings in providing advice for pupils, students, staff and parents about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The following link will take you to that advice:

Added 03/03/2020 at 11:05 - What guidance has the [UK] Government given regarding coronavirus?

Schools and parents should refer to the latest information and advice from the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England to get the most up to date guidance from Government.

Links for working at home due to Coronavirus - websites, videos and interactive learning

Websites, Videos and Interactive Learning

All of these websites are free and easy to access.

Emergency Academy Closure

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is closely monitoring the national and local situation and is following the official guidance from Public Health England. We receive daily updates from Public Health and we are liaising closely with our colleagues in Local Authorities.

We have been updating our plans as to how we will respond to the potential detection and spread of the Coronavirus.  This includes how we will manage either a partial closure of a school or schools due to staff absence, or closure of our schools if directed to do so by Public Health.

News story - Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp

The UK Government has today launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp.

Please click on the link below for more details.

Open letter from Vicky Ford MP

Open letter to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their parents/carers and families, and all others who support them.

A Guide to Coronavirus for Older Children and Young People (Approximately 11-18 years old)

A Guide to Coronavirus for Younger Children (Approximately 7-11 years)

Middlesbrough Psychology Service

March 2020

Coronavirus Support

Please click on the link below for more information

COVID-19: Advice for Adults Supporting Children and Young People

Middlesbrough Psychology Service

March 2020

Coronavirus Support

Please click on the link below for more information

Check Out Our New Online Resource Centre!

For those students who are unable to attend Hollis Academy, we have collated a set of tasks for you to complete so that your brains remain sharp and focused!

Click on the link below to check out the new resources!

VE DAY - 8/5/2020 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Letter from the Principal 29/5/20

Letter from the Principal 29/5/20

COVID-19 Update 13th October 2020

NEW! Letter from the Principal 13/10/20

Important information for parents and carers: 

COVID-19 Update 1st December 2020

NEW! Letter from the Principal 1/12/20

Important information for parents and carers: 

Hollis Academy will be closed to students on Monday 4th January 2021.

Hollis will be closed to students on Monday 4th January 2021.

As a staff team, we now need Monday 4^th January for training in response to Government guidance in relation to COVID testing for secondary students in special schools and to support communication and planning with parents and carers.

Further Government announcements and guidance about the start of term for secondary students, including those in special schools, are expected later today via the media.

We will endeavour to keep you informed via our website and Twitter feed @HorizonsTrust

Advice and information related to Coronavirus in school

Consent form for COVID-19 testing in secondary schools and colleges

Consent form for COVID-19 testing in secondary schools and colleges

Updates on our response to covid 19

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is closely monitoring the national and local situation and is following official guidance from Public Health England and the Government. We are also liaising closely with our colleagues in Local Authorities.

National Lockdown Stay at Home Guidance - please see up to date guidance issues

COVID-19 Update 8th January 2021

NEW! Letter from the Principal 8/1/21

Important information for parents and carers: 

Network Rail- Urgent Trespassing on Railway Lines Near You

Due to the very high level of trespassing on the tracks by young people in your local area, Network Rail in partnership with Learn Live are working to help raise awareness to students across the UK educating them about the dangers of the train tracks through interactive digital delivery.

Network rail asks you to share the relevant safety video with your teachers to show in class as there has been a spike in trespassing. Remember 15 mins can help save lives and provide important safety information to young people.

Remote Learning

During the current national lockdown, Hollis Academy has been required to partially close, and we want to ensure you and your child know what to expect from remote education if your child needs to learn from home. Where your child is self-isolating, they will be provided with remote education for the period they are off – information regarding this provision is also included in this document.