Dear All, As we enter the final week of this extremely unusual year, I am: uplifted by the dedication shown by individual teachers, support staff and headteachers; inspired by the creativity and imagination you have shown to support learning at home and in school; full of pride...
Dear All Out of the challenges and adversity of recent months, the qualities of each of you, your schools and our Trust have shone through. Support for each other, your pupils and your school communities has been evident in the dedication, hard work, creativity, and commitment...
Dear All, We have all progressed through a number of phases during the last few months; partially closing schools back in March; establishing support for the children of key workers and vulnerable groups; developing home learning and online support, and undertaking complex risk assessments to welcome...
Dear All, This week the government announced its intention that pupils in all year groups will return to school full-time in September. Class size limits or "bubbles" of up to 15 pupils could be increased to allow this to happen. The government has said that it will publish...
Dear All, I would like to thank our school leaders, teachers, support staff and administrators for enabling such a positive and smooth transition for families and pupils, who have recently started to return to school in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 classes. Children have responded...
Dear All, Many of you and your children will be returning to a new school routine tomorrow. This is a challenging time for everyone, children and staff, and for parents and carers too. We all have a contribution to make in re-establishing and further developing relationships and...
Dear All, You have all been working relentlessly to put in place plans to welcome children from Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back to school. Risk assessments have been carried out and detailed thorough plans have been put into place. You are all trying to do everything you...
Dear All, At Trinity Church School this week, Year 2 children became quiz masters. Teachers set their class the challenge of writing a quiz that would test the knowledge of their friends. The children filmed themselves reading their questions and some even dressed for the occasion. This week we have...
Dear All, We are all, parents, teachers, headteachers, governors and Trust staff, faced with many questions and uncertainties at this time. There is, however, an overriding certainty that we can all rely on – that you continue to support and care for your pupils, communities, and each other. Whether you...
Dear All, It is striking this week how talented and creative you are, and how all that you have done for pupils, families and your communities is full of love and humility. Staff at St Georges Church school have sent a wonderful message of love to all...