COVID-19
Please keep checking this page for the latest information from us on COVID-19 and its impact on schools.
Sixth Form Tuition Fund allocation
Following the disruption to schools last year, we had more than 90 students taking at least 1 retake subject across Years 12 and 13. The 14-19 tuition fund has enabled us to increase capacity in our sixth form team and work with small groups of students to support them in English and maths, alongside more regular academic coaching. We have prioritised students who have not achieved a grade 4 in one or both core subjects and subsequently had a good pass rate in November.
Consent
In order to carry out Lateral Flow Testing we require your consent. Depending on your age this consent will need to be given by the parent/ carer or child.
Please select the appropriate link from below.
Examinations
Monday’s address to the nation by the Prime Minister has, once again, taken us by surprise. As ever, we remain committed to serving our community and have been quickly working to make sense of recent announcements. Particularly we wanted to address the information that has been given around this summer’s exam season as we would caution against jumping to conclusions at this point.
“We recognise that this will mean it is not possible or fair for all exams to go ahead this summer as normal. The Education Secretary will work with Ofqual to put in place alternative arrangements.”
We would emphasise the use of the word ‘normal’, there has been no mention of cancellation, as much as we know at this point ‘alternative arrangements’ will be put in place. Whilst we do not have a clear idea of what this will look like, it is safe to assume that students will need to be assessed on the full content of each course of study.
It is now being reported that exams will be taken in core subjects such as Maths and English.
This means it is vital that your child continues to engage with our remote education plan throughout this lockdown period.
A number of examinations planned for January will still take place and we are making arrangements to ensure that this happens in the safest way possible. All students that are due to sit exams during lockdown will be contacted individually and will be tested for COVID-19 prior to the exam.
Tuesday 5th January
The following information has been sent to parents today.
Year 11 Letter_ Remote Learning from 7th January
Year 11 Remote Learning Timetable from 7th Jan
Thursday 31st December
As you may be aware the Government updated its guidance for returning to school yesterday and we wanted to share our initial plans with you so you have clarity as you head into the new year. We do hope you have had a restful Christmas break and we want to reassure you that we will be putting the safety of the Logic community first in everything we do. We also remain totally committed to provide an excellent quality of education for all our students at this important time. Please see below for information regarding your child(s) year group.
Year 10
- Students will not return to school until 18th January – they will be tested before they go back into lessons. This date is to be reviewed and confirmed by the central Government.
- Remote teaching will start on 11th January. The timetable will be found on the school website and your child’s Prep Tutor will be in touch next week to touch base.
- We will need you to sign a consent form for the tests. More details to follow.
Year 11
- Students will begin remote learning from Wednesday 6th January and should follow the usual guidance.
- In order to ensure this happens, all students will need to come to school on Thursday 7th January for their first lateral flow test. Please complete the consent form attached.
- Students will return to school on Monday 11th January for their second lateral flow test and then face to face teaching.
Years 12
- Students will begin remote learning from Monday 11th January and should follow their normal timetable.
- Students will not return to school until 18th January – they will be tested before they go back into lessons. This date is to be reviewed and confirmed by the central Government.
Year 13
- Business and Health and Social Care exams will take place as planned from Friday 8th January. Students involved in these exams will be invited in for testing on Wednesday 6th January. More details will follow shortly.
- Students will begin remote learning from Wednesday 6th January and should follow the usual guidance.
- Students will return to school on Monday 11th January. In order to ensure this happens, all students will need to come to school on Thursday 7th January for their first lateral flow test. Their second lateral flow test will be on the 11th.
Key workers and vulnerable students
- The school will prioritise support for on-site learning and would ask that you contact j.cadogan@logicstudioschool.org if you need a key worker place.
This is not the way any of us wanted to end 2020, or start 2021, but with the rollout of vaccines and spring on the horizon, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Wishing you all a very happy – and unusually quiet – new year and looking forward to seeing you in the next few weeks.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch. We are here to support you and your families.