21st September 2014
Dear Parent / Carer
Three weeks into term already!
You may be aware that Miss Jones has unfortunately been ill over the last week. We wish her a speedy recovery. During her absence, I aim to ensure that the same supply staff are used as much as is possible so that stability is maintained for the children. As we now know that Miss Jones will be absent this week, we will endeavour to sort out any reading books, spelling and homework as may be necessary.
Following a review of the school grounds, I have arranged for a new fence and gate to be installed across the bottom of the junior yard. This should be installed over the next 2 or 3 weeks. When all the children have been dropped off to school, the gate in this fence will locked, as well as the double gate at the rear of the school (to the staff car park) and the single gates along the back wall. This will ensure the children remain safe in school, especially during break and lunch times. Any adults who require access to the school will need to come around to the front of the building and enter through our reception area.
The gates will be re-opened at about 3.10pm in readiness for children leaving at the end of the school day.
We are working hard at school at the moment preparing for the visit of the school inspection team. As previously advised, they are due to visit the school on the 7th and 8th October. As this is a re-visit there will be no meeting planned for the inspectors to meet parents. They will work with school staff to establish the progress made to the Post Inspection Action Plan and report their findings in a written report in the usual ways.
Just to remind you about upcoming dates to discuss any further issues you may have with school leaders.
24th September 2014 - 3.30pm
20th and 21st October throughout Parents’ Evenings
Attendance will remain a priority throughout the year. Parents are reminded that it is essential that their children attend school as often as possible. The guidelines from the Local Authority have become more rigorous this year, and our school policies will be updated in readiness for the Spring Term 2015. However, we have needed to make some immediate changes, as you are aware, and all holiday requests will be unauthorised – in line with Local Authority advice. We ask that you still inform the school of your wish to take a holiday in term time, using the school forms or a letter from yourselves, so that we can keep our records up-to-date.
Only by working together can we achieve our aims
Thanks for your continued support
Mrs J Loveridge - Headteacher
