Education & Schools

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Schools will re-open on June 29 until July 17 for pupils to check in, catch up and prepare for the summer and September. Further information for parents can be found on our Newsroom.

Adult learning centres remain closed until further notice.

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We are doing all we can to keep our schools safe and we wanted to show you what you can expect when children go back. Take a look around Brynteg School, your primary school will look very similar

Our secondary schools will look a little different when they re-open and we wanted to show you what to expect when you go back. Take a quick tour of Coedcae School, your secondary school will look very similar

Frequently Asked Questions

We've written a comprehensive FAQ section to answer any questions you may have about schools re-opening

Re-opening schools

Primary Schools

Find out more about the new arrangements and measures being put in place for primary school pupils

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Secondary schools

Find out more about the new arrangements and measures being put in place for secondary school pupils

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Childcare hubs

Childcare hubs will remain open until Friday, June 26. From June 29, children of key workers as well as vulnerable children will attend their usual school

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School meals

School meals will not be provided this term and pupils are being asked to bring in a packed lunch to help with staggered lunch times and reduce the contact for serving food

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School transport

Pupils are being encouraged to safely walk / cycle to school where possible, or for parents to provide transport. School transport will only be provided if absolutely necessary

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COVID-19 symptoms / testing

Strict procedures are in place if a child or staff member develop symptoms of COVID-19 in school; and education staff are a priority in the new antibody testing programme

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Safety / social distancing

Risk assessments are being carried out at all of our schools and various measures will be in place to limit the risk to both children and staff

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Shielding / vulnerable

If your child is shielding, or is living with someone who is in this group, then they should not come back to school this term and should continue learning at home

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