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Dear Parents
Further to Monday’s update I want to let you know that we feel that the safest option for the phased opening of school in June will be to provide a service for children of key workers only, in the first instance.
Having contacted parents who identified themselves as Key Workers and are now required to return to work, this will require approximately 18-20 children attending school in “small, socially distanced groupings” of 3 or 4.
I am sure that you will understand the need for us to increase our numbers very gradually, to ensure the safety of both children and staff. We face many challenges as our children are unable to adhere to the Government guidelines regarding social distancing and we work within a building which is really not fit for purpose (narrow corridors and limited facilities). We will be required to adjust our curriculum offer to children attending, to ensure that there are no “shared spaces” and therefore closing off some of our dedicated teaching spaces etc.
The safety of everyone in our community must remain our priority.
If you feel that you are a key worker and have not been contacted directly, please do not hesitate to call school.
We appreciate the challenges that you are all facing in being at home with your children for such an extensive period, and would like to remind you that we are always contactable for support
Thank you for your understanding and support during this unprecedented time,
Karen
Dear Parent/ Carer
I hope that you are all keeping healthy and safe.
You will be aware that the Government have asked schools to plan for welcoming back more children and young people for as soon as possible after the 1st June. All of the Teaching Unions have expressed their concern about this date and do not feel that it gives sufficient time for planning and preparation of environments etc, and being able to keep children and staff safe.
We will be calling you this week to see how you feel about your child returning.
Your child's attendance in school is not compulsory and numbers will need to be limited.
Can I stress that if you feel happier keeping your child at home rather than sending him/her to school, you should keep your child at home. There is no requirement to send your child to school.
Due to necessary preparations (personal protective equipment (PPE), additional resources, ensuring safety guidelines), we are unable to give a start date, but will keep you informed as soon as we are able to.
Keep checking this page for updated information.
Thank you for your continued support.
Karen
The government is planning for schools to open to small groups of children, from the 1st June. We are currently planning how we can do this, if at all, while managing to keep within the government’sguidance on social distancing. The health and safety and the protection of both children and staff must be our main priority.
We will provide further updates here.
All families eligible for Free School Meals - free school meal vouchers have been covered up to 8th May 2020. We awaiting the vouchers for week commencing 11th May, 18th May and 25th May.
Please check the website for further details.