Classroom Info Template — For the Cover Folder
A printable template for the 'about your class' page that goes in the emergency cover folder. Class list, seating plan, medical flags, SEND notes — all in one page.
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Page count: 8. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.
Learning objective
Prepare a clear, useful classroom information sheet for cover teachers.
About this resource
- Subject: Cover Day & Supply
- Type: Template
- Grade levels: Kindergarten (ages 4-6, ≈ Reception / Y1), Grade 1 (ages 6-7, ≈ Year 2), Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
- Pages: 8
- Date added: 2026-10-07
- Credit: Qualified primary teacher
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