As per the announcment which has just been made school will close to all but a minority of pupils.  

On Tuesday 5th January remote learning will commence on Google Classroom (older pupils) and Class Dojo (younger pupils).  School will be open for vulnerable children and children whose parents are key workers from Wednesday 6th January.  

If your child meets the government definition of 'vulnerable' you will be contacted by school staff on Tuesday 5th Jan to discuss whether you want your child to continue to attend.

If you meet the government definition of a key/critical worker, then you must fill in this Key Worker Application Form in order to guarantee your child a place.  You will be contacted within 24 hours hours (during the working week) of submitting the key worker form.  However, it may take up to five working days, should you be eligible and school not be oversubscribed, for a place to be organised as there may be staffing implications, e.g. a new bubble needing creating, to enable your child to attend. 

Please note, we reserve the right to prioritise key worker places should this become necessary to ensure we do not go over 50% of the usual class size, which is in line with our risk assessment during this time. .  

Packed lunches for those children who are eligible for Free School Meals will be provided - school will be in touch with eligible parents as soon as possible. 

Critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings

Please see the attached which explains what to do if you child is showing any of the recognised symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have recentely travelled abroad. 

	Covid-19 pupil absence guide v1 (1).pdf	[pdf 208KB]
	23rd September - PHE letter to parents and guardians.pdf	[pdf 110KB]

The application window for children who are currently in year five (children who will be moving to year six in September) to apply for a secondary school place opens over the six week holidays.  See the letter for details. 

Applying for a Secondary School Place.pdf

[pdf 124KB]

For queries relating to the vouchers please email office@stmargaretsoldham.net

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During the first lockdown (March 2020) the government annouced its Free School Meal (FSM) voucher system: St Margaret's registered for this scheme and have been providing e-vouchers to parents since during times when we have been directed that this is permitted by the government. 

The FSM voucher system restarted again on Monday 18th January 2021.  Parents who are eligible for FSM will receive an email to redeem a voucher for £15 per child, per week. 

If you are unsure whether or not you may be eligible for free schools meals please follow this link to the coucil's website to find out more Oldham Council Free School Meals Info

Parents are advised to ensure they are checking their bulk/spam folders as it is possible the vouchers may appear there.  While you are waiting for your voucher to arrive you could familiarise yourself the process of redeeming it (see link below). 

To redeem your voucher (you must do this and not simply take your code to the shop) please visit this website.

If you have any queries please see the document for details about the voucher system including frequently asked questions. 

Frequently Asked Questions DfE FSM Vouchers