--- title: "COVID-19 (Coronavirus)" url: "https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/news/2021-01-04-covid-19-coronavirus" school: "Elm Tree Community Primary School" --- # COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ![Image of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)](https://files.schudio.com/elmtree/images/news/CHLA-What-You-Should-Know-Covid-19-1200x628-01.jpg) 4 January 2021 Please see the links below for all information regarding COVID-19, school closures, home learning and mental health support. **If you or your child are experiencing any of the following symptoms; a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste it is IMPORTANT to book a coronavirus test. [Please follow this link to access the test.](https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test)** Important Information: ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Key information for parents](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Key_Message_to_Parents_re_Covid-19.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png)[ Transition Booklet - Back to School after Lockdown](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/files/Transition_Booklet.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Whole School COVID-19 Risk Assessment ](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/COVID-19_Risk_Assessment_School_Opening_Arrangements_for_24th_May_2021_(002).pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [COVID-19 Home Testing Programme Risk Assessment - January 2021](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Primary_School_COVID-19_Home_Testing_Programme_General_Risk_Assessment_Iss_1_Jan_21_.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Whole School Remote Learning Policy](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Remote_Learning_Policy.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png)[ BE ALERT TO VACCINE FRAUD](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2601_covid-19_vaccine_fraud_poster_v3.pdf) Letters: ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 21/01/2021](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Testing_of_Staff.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 08/01/2021](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Letter_08.01.2021.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 04/01/2021](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/National_Lockdown_Jan_2021.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 12/10/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Covid-19_Positive_Case_in_Staff.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 05/10/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Covid-19_Positive_Case_in_Staff.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 28/08/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Returning_To_School_September_2020_-_Letter_to_Parents.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png)[ Letter 03/07/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/files/School_Reopening_Sept_2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 23/06/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/files/Guidelines_23.06.2020(1).pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 29/06/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/files/Gradual_school_reopening_29.06.2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 11/06/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/files/Postponment_of_plans_for_reopening_11.06.2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 01/06/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Postponment_of_plans_re_reopening_01.06.2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 12/05/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/1st_June_-_Covid-19_Letter_12.05.2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 09/04/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Covid-19_Free_School_Meals.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 03/04/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/COVID-19_Letter_03.04.2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Letter 20/03/2020](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/COVID-19_Letter_Update_2(1).pdf) - [Please follow this link to our Online Journal](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/parents/elm-tree-s-online-journal) Home Learning Support: [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Coronavirus: A Book For Children](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Coronavirus_ABookForChildren.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Home Learning Advice and Links](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Home_learning_support_16_March_2020.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Science projects at home](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Science_Ideas_at_Home.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Maths Chase - a completely free home online learning tool where children can play times tables games and other maths games!](https://www.mathschase.com) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [SEN Learning Resources](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/SEN_Learning_Resources_No2_docx.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) SEN Learning Resources Part 2](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/1._SEND_Resource_No4.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Top tips to support reading at home](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/7_Top_Tips_to_Support_Reading_at_Home.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [S](https://stories.audible.com/start-listen)[upporting home learning routines](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/Supporting_home_learning_routines_-_Planning_the_day.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Amazon Audio Books - FREE SUBSCRIPTION!](https://stories.audible.com/start-listen) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Tig Tag](https://www.tigtagworld.com/how-to-use-tigtag/) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Tig Tag Junior](https://www.tigtagjunior.com/how-to-use-tigtag-junior/) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png)](https://www.tigtagjunior.com/how-to-use-tigtag-junior/)[ STEM - free access to Science Lessons](https://www.stem.org.uk/remote-lessons) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Lancashire County Council - Online Education Resources](https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/online-education/) Mental Health Support & CAMHS: ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [Mental Health Wellbeing Advice for Families during COVID-19](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/COVID-19_Wellbeing_advice_for_families__CYP.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [CAMHS Support during COVID-19](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/CAMHS_Support_to_CYP_-_COVID-19.pdf) Online Safety Support: [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Activities for ages 5-7 pack 1](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-5-7s-home-activity-sheet-1.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Activities for ages 5-7 pack 2](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-5-7s-home-activity-sheet-2.pdf) ![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) [A](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/home-activity-worksheets?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=46e6250b3e-TUK_ONLINE_SAFETY_AT_HOME_07_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-46e6250b3e-55379573)[ctivities for ages 8-10 pack 1](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-8-10s-home-activity-sheet-1.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) Activities for ages 8-10 pack 2](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-8-10s-home-activity-sheet-2.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) R](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-8-10s-home-activity-sheet-2.pdf)[eward Chart](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-4-7s-home-activity-reward-chart.pdf) [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) ](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-8-10s-home-activity-sheet-2.pdf)[ Link to website](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/home-activity-worksheets?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=46e6250b3e-TUK_ONLINE_SAFETY_AT_HOME_07_04_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-46e6250b3e-55379573) Department for Education Daily Phonics Support: [![](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/icon_PDF.png) ](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/globalassets/thinkuknow/documents/thinkuknow/parents/pdf/thinkuknow-8-10s-home-activity-sheet-2.pdf)[ DfE Daily Electronic Phonics Lessons - Letter and Information](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Parents_Page/DfE_Phonics_Letter.pdf) ![](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/images/onlinejournal/For_schools_-_Twitter_post_with_times_FINAL.png) Free School Meals Voucher Scam Alert: **PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE CURRENTLY 'FOOD VOUCHER SCAMS' CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. PARENTS AND CARERS ARE BEING APPROACHED VIA EMAIL BY FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS ASKING TO PROVIDE BANK DETAILS IN ORDER TO ACCESS FREE SCHOOL MEALS AND VOUCHERS. THIS IS A SCAM. WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARENTS AND CARERS TO ONLY CONTACT SCHOOL DIRECTLY REGARDING FREE SCHOOL MEALS.** [ Christmas Holidays 2020 & End of Term Information](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/news/2020-12-18-christmas-holidays-2020-end-of-term-information) [Dear Corona - A Poem by Joshua ](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/news/2021-02-04-dear-corona-a-poem-by-joshua) ### News and Events - [This Month at Elm Tree](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/thismonthatelmtree) - [Weekly Newsletter](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/newsletter) - [Galleries](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [News](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/news) ### Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6SA 01695 50924 © Copyright 2014–2026 Elm Tree Community Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) [![](https://files.schudio.com/elmtree/images/splash/SplashSafeguardingImage(3).PNG)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/safeguarding)