Pupils return to Burgess Hill school after lockdown

Children in nursery, reception and Years 1 and 6 went back to classes on Monday.

The school is hoping more pupils can return soon.

The school says it has made ‘significant changes’ to routines and classrooms to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

These include a fixed school day of 8.30am to 4pm and different drop-off locations for specific classes.

Only children are allowed into the school and they bring their own water bottles, but toys or books are not allowed to be brought in.

Children are wearing home clothes instead of uniform.

Headteacher Liz Laybourn said:“We are delighted to be able to welcome back some of our pupils this week. I am incredibly grateful to our staff, parents and children for their support in making it happen.

“Seeing the girls’ happy faces as they get stuck in to school life again makes it all worthwhile.

“I am now looking forward to the time the whole school community will be back together, hopefully it will not be long.”