Wednesday 27^th May 2020

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are continuing to plan for children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 to return to school in June.

In the text message we sent to you recently, we asked if you intend to send your child back to school, if you have not yet responded, please reply by Friday 29^th May.  We need to know how many children are planning to come to school so we put in place our plans.   We may not be able to accommodate all the year groups the government has identified so it is important that we know your decision. The link is:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SROT

We are now working on the details of how to separate children into classes with no more than 15 pupils.  This will mean changes to what time children should arrive at school and what time they leave. We are looking at how we will plan their lunch breaks and how children can move in and out of the school building.  

The earliest we will be able to open for pupils is Wednesday 3rd June and this will be for children in Nursery only.  Reception pupils will be back on 8^th June, Year One 10^th June and Year Six 15^th June.  These dates are provisional. 

From Monday 1st June, teachers and staff will begin to come into school to prepare for the children’s return.  It is important that they understand the strict new procedures to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of everyone in the school. Community Classrooms will open as normal on Tuesday 2^nd of June for key worker children and vulnerable students who are already attending. 

The Government will make an announcement on Thursday May 28^th to confirm if schools can re-open. The ongoing uncertainty makes planning difficult.  If schools are going to re-open, and you have indicated that you want a space for your child, I will write to you by Monday 1^st June to let you know the specific arrangements for each year group. The safety and welfare of pupils and staff is our priority. We will ensure that we put in place the measures needed to make school as safe as it can be.    

Thank you for your ongoing support and patience.

Best Wishes,

Mrs Eaton

Headteacher