Face Coverings
Face covering information
- For staff and students in all years, face coverings should be worn at all times inside the building, (i.e. when moving around, queuing for food, outside of classrooms, such as in corridors and communal areas where social distancing cannot easily be maintained).
- In addition, face coverings should be worn in classrooms or during activities unless social distancing can be maintained.
- Face coverings do not need to be worn by students when outdoors on the premises, sitting down eating or during PE lessons.
- Face visors or shields should not be worn as an alternative to face coverings, unless a mask is also worn underneath.
- Students will be provided with 2 washable face coverings when they return to school from Monday, 8th March. They can also bring their own face covering if they have one.
Face covering exemptions
Some individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings. For example people who cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability, or if you are speaking to or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expression to communicate.
If your child is exempt on medical grounds, please complete the form below:
Important Absence Information
To report a student absence from school, you can either:
- Call us on 01925 822632 and choose Option 1.
- Send an email to attendance@padgateacademy.co.uk. Your email must contain your child's name, year group and the reason for absence.
- If you require a call back, please provide a number and the best time to contact you.
If you are reporting an absence that is COVID-19 related, i.e. a member of your family have symptoms or you have been asked to isolate for any other reason, please explain this when calling or emailing.
For information on absences relating to COVID-19, please see the section below:
