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1 Jan 2023

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Industrial Action: Wednesday 1 March

Dear Parent

You are hopefully aware from my previous letter that the next day of planned strike action by the National Education Union of teachers is scheduled for next Wednesday. There is still a remote possibility that the industrial action might be called off but at this stage it still looks unlikely. If anything does change between now and 1 March, we will obviously be in communication with you again.

We will continue to prioritise exam classes at this time particularly as we are about to begin the second set of Mock Exams for students. So, Year 11 students should attend school as normal on Wednesday to either complete their exams or participate in revision activities. All other year groups (Years 7-10) will need to remain at home but online learning will be provided for them via Class Charts, the details of which appear below. Please ensure as parents that your child accesses this work and completes all the tasks set for them. The only other students who will be invited into the building next Wednesday are those officially classed as vulnerable but if this applies to your child, you will be contacted directly by the school.

Lesson Guidance for Years 7-10 next Wednesday

• Following your normal timetable for the day, check to see if your teacher has set work for that lesson on Class Charts in the Homework area. If these are tasks there, that is the work which must be completed for the lesson

• If there is no work set in the Homework section for your lesson that period, this will be because the relevant member of staff is on strike. In that instance go to the Announcements tab on Class Charts where alternative work will be available for you to complete

Free School Meals

We are making provision for all students eligible for free school meals, who will not be in school on Wednesday, to be able to collect a lunch bag at the end of school on Tuesday, in lieu of Wednesday’s lunch.  If you would like your child to be provided with a lunch bag, please either phone or email Main Reception before 3.00pm on Monday, giving your child’s name, tutor group and any dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan etc.).  Students attending school on Wednesday will be provided with lunch as normal.

If you have any further questions or concerns about the arrangements for students next Wednesday, please don’t hesitate to contact the school in the usual way.

Yours Sincerely

Mr S Bowhay