--- title: "Parent/Carer letter 21.01.2022 - Updated government guidance" url: "https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2022-01-21-parent-carer-letter-21-01-2022-updated-government-guidance" school: "Bishop Challoner Catholic College" --- # Parent/Carer letter 21.01.2022 - Updated government guidance ![Image of Parent/Carer letter 21.01.2022 - Updated government guidance](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/news/Letter_update_website.jpg) 21 January 2022 Dear Parent/Carer, **Update for all education settings following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the end of Plan B** I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to update you this morning on the latest change in government guidance for schools. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister announced that all Plan B measures will be removed in England, with a full return to Plan A by Thursday 27th January. In education and childcare settings, this means: *From Thursday 20th January, face coverings are no longer recommended in classrooms and teaching spaces for staff, and students in year 7 and above. They were introduced in classrooms at the start of the spring term as a temporary measure.* *From Thursday 27th January, face coverings are no longer recommended in communal areas for staff, and students in year 7 and above.* The government has said that this decision comes in response to national infection data showing the prevalence of COVID to be on a downward trajectory. Therefore, **face coverings will no longer be required in lessons from next Thursday**, face coverings will no longer be required in corridors or communal areas. However, if your child wishes to continue to wear a face covering in a classroom this will be permitted. I would like to thank students and parents/carers for your continued support with the management of the pandemic in school. Kind regards ![](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/images/signatures/J_Coughlan.jpg) Dr J Coughlan **Principal** [ Upcoming Closures](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2022-01-11-upcoming-closures) [Parent/Carer letter 25.01.2022 - Year 11 Parent Consultation Evening ](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news/2022-01-25-parent-carer-letter-25-01-2022-year-11-parent-consultation-evening) ### Year 7-11 - [A Warm Welcome](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/a-warm-welcome) - [Admissions & Appeals](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/information-about-our-school/admissions) - [Curriculum](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/curriculum) - [SEND](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/send) - [Free School Meals](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/free-school-meals) - [Library](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/library) - [Netbook Programme](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/netbook-programme) - [Instrumental Lessons](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/instrumental-lessons) - [Extra-Curricular](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/extra-curricular-life) - [Examination Information](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/examinations-information) - [Careers](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/careers) - [Uniform](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/uniform) - [Latest News](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/news) - [Login](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/catholic-college/login) - [Year 9 Pathways](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/about/careers/year-9-pathways) - [Parent Information](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/parent-information) ![Bishop Challoner Catholic College](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-challoner-catholic-college/images/logo/logo(6).png) ### Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7EG 0121 444 4161 0121 441 1552 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552167475288) - [Youtube](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZYD3XtsauCowKyzMKMfuQ) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-challoner-catholic-college) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopchallonercatholiccollege/#) © Copyright 2017–2026 Bishop Challoner Catholic College School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bishop-challoner-catholic-college.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)