COVID 19 – Information

COMMUNICATIONS

Please ensure to keep updated with the latest news regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

To contact us, during the school closure – please e-mail us on covid19@newcastle.academy  and we can direct your query to the relevant person.

SAFEGUARDING

During the school closure we still have a duty to safeguard all pupils. If parents wish to report a safeguarding concern, they can email our designated safeguarding lead: Emma.thomas@newcastle.academy 

SECURING YOUR HOME INTERNET

In this time of lock down, we encourage you to take a moment and make sure you are securing your home internet.
For more information about this, please see saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/

 

WORKING/LEARNING FROM HOME?

Please go to the Links Page, which will provide you access to Teams, Office365, Remote Desktop etc.

We are offering support for students when working from home. Email the dedicated student support helpdesk – StudentHelpDesk@uetrust.org

All of our students can download a copy of Office365 from home, see https://t.co/AFMnGBpbaM?amp=1

Free DATA increase DFE

If you are using mobile data to learn remotely, you may be eligible for an increase in your data cap where applicable. Submit your details via the form linked below and we will, in turn, communicate your request to the Department For Education who will contact your network operator.

 

FREE SCHOOL MEALS

All students that are on free school meals will still be entitled to a food parcel, which can be delivered direct from Freshview. To enquire about this, please e-mail covid19@newcastle.academy

CHILDREN OF KEY WORKERS

As per the government advice, the school is open for students such as those who are classed as vulnerable, are looked after children, or who’s parents work in one of the roles defined as “Key workers” by the government. Please note that if there is provision for the students to stay at home, then they should.

If you would like to get in touch regarding this, please e-mail us on covid19@newcastle.academy

CAREERS GUIDANCE DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Whilst open days and face to face interviews will not be taking place for the foreseeable future, colleges and providers have assured us that applications for September are still being accepted and processed.

Interviews will take place remotely.

Please be aware that due to the current circumstances the processing of applications may take longer than usual. If you have any concerns over your/your child’s application for courses or training in September please contact Miss Carter at rebecca.carter@uetrust.org and she will be happy to help.

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