--- title: "Parent, Carer Letter - 31.12.2020 - Return to School from January 2021" url: "https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/news/2020-12-31-parent-carer-letter-31-12-2020-return-to-school-from-january-2021" school: "Bishop Challoner Catholic College" --- # Parent, Carer Letter - 31.12.2020 - Return to School from January 2021 ![Image of Parent, Carer Letter - 31.12.2020 - Return to School from January 2021](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/news/news_image_letter.jpg) 31 December 2020 **31st December 2020** Dear parents/carers, **UPDATED: Return to school from January 2021** I hope you have had a happy and peaceful Christmas. Following the government announcement yesterday on the return to school in January I write to inform you of a number of important changes to my original letter dated 17th December. **New term start dates Vulnerable children** and **children of critical workers** will be able to attend school in person from the start of term on **Monday 4th January 2021**. Students should attend in full school uniform and the timings of the school day will remain the same with staggered starts and ends. If you are a critical worker and your child will be attending please email your child’s name and year group to An updated list of critical workers can be found via this weblink: Students in **year 11 and 13** will be expected to return to school for face-to-face education on **Monday 11th January**. Currently, **all other students** will be expected to return to school for face-to-face education on **Monday 18th January**. **Students should continue to refrain from attending school if they are displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or if they are required to self-isolate. If any student tests positive for COVID-19 parents/carers must inform the school as a matter of urgency.** **Remote learning** Whilst students are not in school for face-to-face teaching they will be able to access remote education and follow their usual school timetable. It is likely this provision will be a blend of Class Charts tasks and Microsoft Teams live lessons. **Remote education for all year groups will commence on Tuesday 5th January**. We will communicate further details on this over the weekend together with information on how to access support with technology in the home if required. **Examinations and mocks** The BTEC Sport public examination scheduled for the week of 4th January will go ahead as planned. Year 13 mock exams will commence from January 11th as previously communicated. **Testing** Secondary schools have also been asked to consider implementing regular COVID-19 lateral flow testing and we will be updating you on our plans in due course together with detailed information from the NHS. Can I take the opportunity to wish you all a very happy New Year and thank you once more for your support. **J Coughlan** **Principal** [ Microsoft Teams](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/news/2020-12-29-microsoft-teams) [Parent, Carer Letter - 02.01.2021 - COVID-19 mass asymptomatic testing for staff and students ](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/news/2021-01-02-parent-carer-letter-02-01-2021-covid-19-mass-asymptomatic-testing-for-staff-and-students) ### Year 7-11 - [A Warm Welcome](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/a-warm-welcome) - [Admissions & Appeals](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/information-about-our-school/admissions) - [Curriculum](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/curriculum) - [SEND](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/send) - [Free School Meals](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/free-school-meals) - [Library](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/library) - [Netbook Programme](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/netbook-programme) - [Instrumental Lessons](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/instrumental-lessons) - [Extra-Curricular](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/extra-curricular-life) - [Examination Information](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/examinations-information) - [Careers](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/careers) - [Uniform](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/uniform) - [Latest News](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/news) - [Login](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/catholic-college/login) - [Year 9 Pathways](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/about/careers/year-9-pathways) - [Parent Information](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/parent-information) ![Bishop Challoner Catholic College](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/logo/logo(6).png) ### Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7EG 0121 444 4161 0121 441 1552 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552167475288) - [X](https://x.com/BishopChalloner) - [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZYD3XtsauCowKyzMKMfuQ) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-challoner-catholic-college) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopchallonercatholiccollege/#) © Copyright 2017–2026 Bishop Challoner Catholic College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bishopchalloner.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)