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Service update – 6:30pm – Platform fully accessible again We’re ever so sorry to have caused additional stress today at what we know is already a very difficult time.  Demand continued to be off the charts (about 5,000 requests a second) in the morning “rush hour”.  We had hoped that the changes we made last night, increasing our infrastructure to … Read More

We are sharing some useful resources from various colleagues for families and schools to use during the period of closure and general support during this time: Hints and tips from Liverpool CAMHS https://wakelet.com/wake/564d7bc8-4bc9-462f-a9e1-2deb03150c3f National Autistic Society – guidance and helpline for parents’, young people and staff: https://www.autism.org.uk/services/nas-schools/vanguard/news/2020/march/coronavirus-(covid-19)-advice.aspx Mencap – Easy Read guide to Coronavirus: https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-03/Information%20about%20Coronavirus%20ER%20SS2.pdf Place2Be – Guide to helping parents answer questions … Read More

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection

If parents would still like a group photograph of the Year 11 students – please click on the link below. Thank you.

From Friday 20 March schools, childcare and other educational settings are closed for everyone except: children of critical workers and vulnerable children We have published guidance for parents and carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers Critical workers If parents’ work is critical to the coronavirus response, their children will be prioritised for early years and education provision. The Government has published a list of … Read More

Sadly following the Government’s decision to close schools we must say goodbye to most of our students today. We are particularly sorry that for our Y11 students their time here at Saint Pius has been cut short in this way. We are celebrating with them with a breakfast in the dining room this morning and have brought forward our Leavers’ … Read More

With the suspension of public Masses, I’ll be posting regularly on social media. Also on Saturday afternoon I’ll be uploading Mass for Sunday. Social media: www.facebook.com/stjosephswath  Facebook search – St. Joseph’s RC Church Rawmarsh YouTube search – Fr. Martin Trask (and even subscribe!) Best wishes and prayers, Father Martin

Dear Parent/Carer,Following the latest government advice, we are collating details of families that are classed as, key workers/frontline staff, to enable us to support you in these unprecedented times. Can you please inform us if you are in the category of key workers so we can arrange relevant resources.We have been informed this morning that the 662, 664 and 668 … Read More

In the event of school closure, work will be set for students on the school’s Learning Platform. This can be accessed via this website ( please click on the link on the Homepage). Please check that your child can log-in from home and contact school if you need further support with accessing the Learning Platform.