From Monday 7th September 2020 the Betty Layward Primary School IS FULLY OPEN until further notice. Thank you to the whole Betty Layward community for your understanding and support at such a difficult time.

We are trying to keep all parents informed regarding school action in the face of Coronavirus.  Please check this section regularly for all you need to know regarding the response to this challenging situation.

Betty Layward Risk Assessment for September 2020

We act on any guidance given to us and currently we are taking the following measures:

• We insist all children wash hands regularly but especially before eating, after going to the toilet and after play.
• We are alert to the most recent Public Health England guidelines and NHS [14/9/20] of symptoms which are EITHER:
  • high temperature of more than 37.8 degrees Celsius
  • new, continuous cough of several episodes per hour or more than 3 in a 24 hour period
  • A loss of or change to sense of smell or taste

The UK Government, including the DfE, Public Health England and Hackney Council have a number of websites and places you can access to find out information about coronavirus. Please find below a list websites offering information and support during the pandemic.