A BIG well done to all of the children for an excellent first week back at school. Despite the many changes and additional routines which have been introduced at school, the children have astonished us all with their adaptability and positive approach to being back in the classroom! They should all feel extremely proud of themselves!

I have added this week’s newsletter to the section on this website, which contains some links to information from the Department for Health and Social Care regarding the national testing programme, as well as links to NHS information regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).

Thank you to parents/ carers for their support with the new routines this week – on the whole, I think they have worked well.

Mrs Wilkinson will shortly be publishing a link on each Team’s Class Dojo page to a short survey to gather parent views on the new routines.

Have a lovely weekend and stay safe.

Mr C.

School Attendance 2020/2021

Dear Parent / Carer,

At our school, we have been working hard over the summer period to prepare and welcome back all pupils in the new academic year. A range of protective measures have been put in place in order that parents and children feel confident of their safe return to settings.

As a school, we understand that, as parents/ carers, you may have anxieties or concerns about your child’s return and we encourage you to contact us if you have any specific concerns that you would like to talk through or any help and support that you or your child may require.

We are here to help!

As echoed by the Government, it is vital for all children who can be at school to return, given that the sooner children can return to school, the better it is for their health and mental wellbeing, wider development and their educational prospects.

The Government have made clear the expectation that all children will return to school in September 2020 when school attendance will, again, be mandatory and the school’s attendance policy clearly mirrors this.

The Government have planned for a range of potential scenarios, specifically with regards Coronavirus/ COVID-19, detailing the actions that parents and schools should take in the event of one of the issues arising – this is attached in the summary attendance policy leaflet. I would be grateful if parents could familiarise themselves with this.

Many thanks,

Mr C

Attendance Policy_Information for Parents Leaflet 2020_2021

A very warm welcome back to school to everyone as we begin the start of this new (slightly different) school year!

Despite one or two last minute issues, including a complete power outage at school at 5:00am this morning, today has gone very well!

The children have adapted to their new routines extremely well and it was lovely to see so many happy and excited faces on the school yard this morning.

A BIG thank you to parents/ carers for your understanding, support and patience with the new routines at school.

Many thanks again!

Mr C.

Please see the attached information for additional updates, including organisation for drop-off and collection from school wraparound provision.

Return to School Updates_Aug_2020

Everyone at school is looking forward to welcoming all pupils back to school in September. Please see the attached information for more detail on plans regarding transition/ induction and our curriculum.

Returning to School in September

Team name change

Breakfast and After School provision

To supplement information on wider school organisation, I would like to provide parents/ carers with additional plans for induction and transition for our new Reception children.

Thank you to Mrs Wilkinson for her work liaising with parents.

Please see that attached letter below.

Early Years Induction and Transition

Following the publication of guidance from the Department for Education regarding plans on how schools can reopen to all pupils in September, I have included information to parents/ carers in the attached letter on organisation and provision for the start of the new academic year, This information has also been shared with parents via our other communication channels.

School Organisation 2020/2021