I would like to thank all parents and carers who have listened to the national advice and have kept their children at home from today. This has reduced the numbers of children accessing school to a manageable amount and ensured that, in the main, we are now supporting Key Workers of front line ser
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
Our Forest School would like to share some ideas that might help to inspire you in these difficult times. We know it is vital, to help control the spread of this virus, that as many children as possible should stay at home, this must be the priority. However that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy
Despite difficult times, our children and residents of Angel Court enjoyed a fantastic last session creating pottery depictions of the Angel of the North. They started by rolling out the clay using guide sticks to control the thickness, the children helped the older people to do this, as they so
Year 4 took advantage of their swimming lessons being cancelled to prove they are still confident in their Forest School skills. What better way to spend a sunny morning. Don’t forget in these times of social distancing, if you can get out into nature the children have plenty of creative ideas. Spri
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
Year 2 spent some time today in our wooded and grass area on the Key Stage One yard. They have been using their Forest school skills to create mini-dens and nests to help demonstrate to the younger children how to be creative with natural resources. They added little signs to help encourage the chil
