The Prime Minister’s latest briefing on Sunday 22nd March emphasised even further the need for people to stay at home wherever possible and to continue social distancing. To protect the most vulnerable in our society and reduce the strain on the NHS, particular individuals with health conditions wil
Each week, I aim to post a message for families based on the positives that have happened over that period. Of course there will be times when we have to provide other messages that are necessary and which, unfortunately, can add to the concerns. However, this will be an opportunity to lighten the
If you have self-identified as being a Key Worker who wishes to access our school childcare provision, we are expecting that you will bring your child to school on the days that are appropriate for you during the week, until we collate more accurate information. Dear Parent/Carer, Thank you for yo
The attached letter is written by Caroline O’Neill – the council’s Strategic Director for Children, Adults and Families. The letter makes very clear that the expectation in these challenging times is to keep children at home, wherever possible; this includes the children of Key Workers. We do no
I understand that the lack of information has been frustrating for parents/carers in relation to Key Workers and how they will access school for their children. It is greatly appreciated that families from Harlow Green have been patient and understand that the government have not released informatio
As adults, we now have a-million-and-one questions but that also goes for our children. Today, staff will speak to the children and explain what is currently happening and what that will mean in the coming weeks. The presentation below will be used to be consistent with children across school to h
Today it was announced that schools across the country will close on Friday 20th March until further notice. It was also announced that schools will still be open for the children of key workers and some vulnerable pupils. As of yet, schools do not have any definitive detail about which families thi
From Monday 16th March, Government advice has changed once more: What does this mean for families and attendance at school? As a result of the updated advice, parents/carers should follow the national message below: Stay at home for 7 days if you have either: a high temperature (37.8 degrees or high
We understand that there will be children with virus symptoms in the coming weeks which may require them to be in isolation and, therefore, absent for two weeks (under new advice). We also know that parents/carers are conscious of the time being missed from school, especially when the children’s o
