The school policy on students wearing face coverings is as follows:

• ​Students must carry a face mask with them at all times as they may be asked to wear them in certain areas of the school if necessary – eg during a fire drill or where social distancing is more difficult or if they are moving to specialist teaching areas.
• We recommend that students do not wear masks in lessons to enable best possible communication between students and staff.   
• ​If your child wishes to wear a mask in all lessons, please email the school to inform us so that staff are aware.
• When coming into and leaving the school site, we recommend that students wear face masks as they could come into contact with students outside their year bubble. 
• As per government guidance, students should also ensure that they wear a face mask on public transport if they use this to travel to and from school.
• If your child is exempt from wearing a face mask for any reason, we ask that the school is made aware of this via the office email.
• Face masks should be plain with no logo or slogan.  School staff will determine if a mask is not appropriate for wearing at school and any inappropriate use of masks will be sanctioned.