Fel rhan o’n dull gofalus, graddol a chynlluniedig o lacio cyfyngiadau er mwyn i ni flaenoriaethu dysgu, dylai ysgolion nodi’r pwyntiau allweddol canlynol wrth gynllunio ar gyfer yr hanner tymor newydd.Rydym yn argymell yn gryf y dylai staff mewn ysgolion a lleoliadau gofal plant, yn ogystal â dysgwyr oed uwchradd, ddefnyddio profion LFD ddwywaith yr wythnos. Nid yw’r cyngor hwn yn effeithio ar drefniadau ar gyfer y rhai a nodir fel cysylltiadau o achosion positif (yr ydym yn cynghori i ddefnyddio LFTs bob dydd am 7 diwrnod) neu’r rhai sydd â symptomau (a ddylai hunanynysu a threfnu prawf PCR cyn gynted â phosibl).Rydym yn parhau i argymell yn gryf bod staff sy’n gweithio mewn ysgolion arbennig yn defnyddio profion LFD yn ddyddiol cyn mynd i’w gwaith. Rydym hefyd yn bwriadu lleihau y lefel hyn o brofi yn ystod yr hanner tymor nesa ond bydd hyn yn digwydd yn raddol ac yn cymryd i ystyriaeth amgylchiadau unigryw'r sector hwn.O 28 Chwefror, dylai pob ysgol weithredu’r cyngor ar ddefnydd o orchuddion wyneb ar gyfer y lefel risg ‘Uchel’ fel y nodir yn y Fframwaith fel isafswm. Mae hyn yn golygu na fydd gorchuddion wyneb fel arfer yn cael eu hargymell mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth mwyach. Fodd bynnag, dylai dysgwyr oed uwchradd, staff ac ymwelwyr ym mhob ysgol wisgo gorchuddion wyneb wrth symud o gwmpas ardaloedd cymunedol dan do y tu allan i'r ystafell ddosbarth, megis coridorau, lle na ellir cynnal pellter corfforol. Os yw eu cyd-destun a chyngor lleol yn dangos bod angen gweithredu ar y lefel risg ‘Uchel iawn’, gall ysgolion barhau i argymell bod gorchuddion wyneb yn cael eu defnyddio mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth gan staff a dysgwyr oed uwchradd.Datgymhwyswyd y rheoliadau ynghylch amseroedd sesiynau ysgol dros dro o ddechrau Ionawr er mwyn caniatáu i ysgolion wneud newidiadau i'w hamseroedd sesiynau ysgol. Daw hyn i ben ar 18 Chwefror, a rhaid i ysgolion ddychwelyd i’w trefniadau arferol pan fydd dysgwyr yn dychwelyd ar ôl gwyliau hanner tymor.
As part of our cautious, phased and planned approach to easing restrictions so we can prioritise learning, schools should note the following key points when planning for the new half term.We strongly advise staff in schools and childcare settings, as well as secondary-aged learners, to use LFD tests twice a week. This advice does not impact on arrangements for those identified as contacts of positive cases (who we advise to use LFTs each day for 7 days) or those who have symptoms (who should self-isolate and arrange a PCR test as soon as possible).Staff working in special schools continue to be strongly advised to undertake a LFD test every day before they go to work. We also plan to reduce this level of testing during the next half term but this will be on a gradual basis and will take into account the unique circumstances of this sector.From 28 February, all schools should implement the advice on use of face coverings for the ‘High’ risk level as set out in the Framework as a minimum. This means that face coverings will no longer be routinely recommended in classrooms. Face coverings should however be worn by secondary aged learners, staff and visitors in all schools when moving around indoor communal areas outside of the classroom, such as corridors, where physical distance cannot be maintained. Schools who, based on their local context and advice need to operate at the ‘Very High’ risk level can continue to recommend that face coverings are used in classrooms by staff and secondary aged learners.The regulations regarding school sessions times were temporarily disapplied from the start of January to allow schools to make changes to their school session times. This ends on 18 February, and schools must return to their usual arrangements when learners return after the half term break.