Honiton Community College releases Coronavirus Contingency Plan

Honiton Community College has drawn up a contingency plan for students if it is 'forced to close' due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a letter to parents, principal Glenn Smith, lays out the college's expectations of students in the event of an extended closure of two weeks or more.

"In essence," he writes, "we want to provide purposeful work that will be practical and achievable.

"Therefore, we are setting revision, guided reflection and improvement tasks for every class.

"A link to the work set will be available from the home page of our college website in the event of a forced closure.

"We plan to accommodate those students who might find internet access a problem from home."

In the meantime, the college has cancelled all remaining spring term sporting fixtures, visits, booked trips and activities.

"We have taken the prudent step to cancel all non-essential trips and activities right up to and including Activities Week in July, including the withdrawal of our Ten Tors teams.

"This decision was not taken lightly and was based on current information and general consensus of professional thinking, combined with our concern about the possible complications regarding the retrieval of considerable totals of monies that extend into the tens of thousands of pounds.

"We will review the situation regarding sporting fixtures, core educational: visits, trips, activities, after the Easter break."

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The arrangements for this week's sixth form progress evening have also been altered so parents are not required to attend the college.

Mr Smith closes the letter by reiterating the need for the school community to look after its 'wellbeing' by following Government guidelines and that the college is available for support and advice.

"We recognise that this is a difficult and challenging time.

"We will continue to follow Government instruction and will keep you informed of developments," he adds.