School Continuity Plan - Secondary Parent Guide

Secondary school continuity plan outlining remote learning, wellbeing, exams, and operational support during emergencies or disruptions.

This document is a comprehensive Secondary School Continuity Plan created to support the continuation of education, safeguarding, wellbeing, and school operations during periods of disruption or emergency. It outlines flexible models of learning delivery, including rotational attendance, hybrid learning, reduced timetables, examination-priority attendance, and fully remote education using live and pre-recorded online lessons through platforms such as Google Classroom and Google Meet.

The guide explains how key school functions will continue during disruption, including:

• Learning and teaching
• Form time and assemblies
• Controlled assessments and examinations
• Student services and safeguarding
• School operations and administration
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Additional Educational Needs (AEN) provision
• Attendance and engagement monitoring

The document is designed for use during a range of emergency scenarios, including:

• Pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks (such as COVID-19)
• Severe staffing shortages
• Extreme weather events
• School site closures or utility failures
• Public health emergencies
• Civil emergencies or community disruption
• Transport disruption
• Local or national emergencies affecting education provision

It provides clear guidance for students, parents, carers, and staff on accessing remote learning, maintaining communication, supporting wellbeing, and ensuring continuity of education with minimal disruption. The plan also includes procedures for examination contingencies, safeguarding responsibilities, and support pathways for vulnerable students and those with additional educational needs.