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• Y6 Enterprise visit to Haygrove Community Gardens

  Mon 28 Sep 2020
  Inspiring business enterprise visit to Haygrove Community Gardens in Ross on Wye. Lots of information about function, culture and supporting people. Ethical value as part of a business plan. Brilliant day.

  

• Using values at Forest School

  Mon 28 Sep 2020
  'Dangerous' is the first word that children sometimes use when we mention using tools or having a fire. Teaching them responsibility and respect alongside awareness helps the children to understand 'freedom with responsibility.

  

• Headteacher update 28th September

  Mon 28 Sep 2020

  Hello,

  We hope you all had a good weekend and managed some rest and routine. Every day is a new adventure so we start again this week.....

   

  Attendance

  We don't normally make a 'big deal' out of attendance because it is often good and sometimes it is more about 'survival' with an element of luck (if you are physically sick then you cannot come to school for 2 days). The average national attendance last week was 88.2% (Herefordshire was above that at just over 92%) and Madley was 98.2% last week (one class had 100%) which is amazing. Great effort from everyone and something to celebrate. Might not be the same every week so lets celebrate while we can ! 

   

  Covid

  We all know the symptoms by now and it is about 'absolute awareness' and communicating effectively. People have been very sensible so far and we need that same approach if and when either a staff member, child or a member of someone's family tests positive. We operate on 'fact not fiction' and will communicate the correct information and procedures as soon as we can. 

   

  Your communication is vital. 

   

  Forest school and PE kit

  Year 4 were 'on message' last week when they went to forest school on Friday - it was extremely chilly but they had the correct layers, gloves and hats so they could take layers off if they were too hot but still had them available when they got colder again. Every class needs the same approach with layers and good warm socks inside wellies. 

  PE kit - children are wearing the correct kit, don't forget coverings for studs in ears please. Plain tracksuit bottoms/joggers will be needed as the weather gets colder as some PE will still be outside. 

   

  Breaktimes/lunchtimes/behaviour

  Wellies are a must for all classes who use the field as it will continue over this term, we also put waterproofs on if it is wet. Our expectations of behaviour are very high and we don't allow play fighting, 'rough and tumble' or physical contact. We never buy into the 'boys will be boys' concept and expect all children to behave responsibly, with care and awareness of others. It works..........

   

  Teacher contact

  Teachers are still making their way through their lists of phone calls to 'touch base' with parents/carers. This is important as the normally daily contact is not possible at the moment. Should you need to speak to your child's teacher please phone or e-mail and someone will get back to you. Please remember that they have classes to teach so contact will be made when they are available. 

   

  Classroom temperature

  If your child comes home and says they wore their coat in the classroom then they probably did and there is nothing wrong with that. Our heating is not on all day yet and we have to keep windows and doors open as much as possible for ventilation. We are also utilising outdoor spaces much more and being outside when we can. As we move forward into winter some of this will be restricted but your child may want an extra t-shirt under their polo shirt or sweatshirt/hoodie. We won't freeze but we also don't want to be in stuffy, hot classrooms too much. 

   

  Staff

  All members of staff at Madley (and by staff we mean anyone who works here) are a dedicated, professional team who always cover each others backs and slot into help without hassle or reward. We have had a lot going on in the first few weeks both at school (which runs smoothly but is like a swan gliding through the water whilst frantically paddling underneath) and we also have things happening in our own lives. Mr Ford's 5 year old son broke his leg in the first week of term (at another school) and was laid up in hospital but has now been allowed home, Mr Ford will now be in school full time. As a parent we would all want to be by our child's side when they are going through something so traumatic but Mr Ford still came to work and was always in contact (we had a phone conversation one day at 7 am with me stood by a stream walking the dog and him in his son's hospital room), there are other things happening at the moment for lots of staff but we only communicate with the parents it is relevant to. I trust that people will not gossip and respect staff members privacy, none of the occasions so far have involved any Covid related incidents. 

   

  Another busy week lies ahead as we manage everything in school and keep the learning going. 

   

  Kind regards

  Mr Batstone 

   

• Headteacher update 24th September

  Fri 25 Sep 2020

  Hello all,

   

  I hope all is well. There are no significant changes to schools following the announcements this week as schools will be expected to operate 'normally' until we are told something different. Anything relevant to our school is contained in the information below. 

   

  Updates will only happen on a Monday and Thursday as I have no other times available. Things are not 'normal' at the moment and your child will 'pick up on it' (even when you think they don't), they need as much routine, stability and sleep as possible (if you have a 'full on' weekend every weekend then they will come to school tired and there are more likely to be issues), it is hard balance to strike and we all feel a bit guilty at the moment and want our children to feel 'normal.' 

   

  'Fact not fiction' 

  Please could we ask that all parents operate on 'fact and not fiction.' Gossip and mis-information is damaging and takes time to address (and is 99% false), it is happening (for whatever reason) and is unhelpful, thankfully it is a small minority and isn't malicious. The purpose of so many updates is so that you get the correct information from the correct people at the correct time. If issues arise that we feel will affect or give mis-information to a range of people then they will often go on an update (we would never name people on here). 

   

  All information is subject to change at very short notice. We are interpreting information all of the time and some of it doesn't seem to make sense but we are 'making the best of it.' 

   

  Covid updates and information 

  1. The school is a 'bubble' but we are even safer by making each class a 'bubble' within the bigger bubble and this is managed well in school by minimal cross over of pupils, separate areas and times for break times/lunchtimes and all staff are acutely aware of managing risk to themselves. Adult cross over is minimal but it does happen, I teach several classes for forest school and so do some other adults - Mrs Richards etc.  We are happy to do it and we follow the correct safety procedures, if we didn't your children would have a very narrow school experience.

   

  As I have said before all of the guidance is about school adults keeping themselves safe (all of our staff are acutely aware of that). We have a balance of ensuring the children have a wide and rich curriculum, keep learning and progressing, keeping everyone safe and managing break times/ lunchtimes etc. It is relentless for school adults and will be for a while ! 

   

  2. At some point the statistical chance of a positive test from a parent, relative or child is fairly high. There are clear procedures and communication channels that will be used if and when that happens. We will need all parents/carers to act in a sensible manner if and when it happens. 

   

  3. Expectations are clear (ish !) from the government - if you or a member of your family display one of the three main symptoms of a high temperature, continuous cough or a loss of taste/smell then you must book a test and isolate until you have the result (there is still a delay with testing). There are also the 'normal' coughs and colds around at this time of the year which makes it even more difficult. If you are unsure then phone the school and ask advice. 

   

  Children using ICT , internet and phones

  Do you know exactly what your child is on ? 

  How do you manage your child's screen time, access and safety at home. In school we teach them about appropriate use of ICT and phones but it is a parental responsibility to manage it.

  Mis-use of social media, texts or on-line bullying is taken very seriously both in school and by external bodies regardless of age. 

   

  Newsletters constantly have good safety tips and information (including new apps that may be inappropriate).

   

  Most social media has an age limit for access and very few are for children of primary school age. 

   

  'Flow and go' 

  Attached is a document from Herefordshire Council as some schools are struggling with parents/carers gathering for 'chats' at the gate or around school. Our issue with this is minimal and we ask that you 'drop and go' as soon as possible. 

   

  Parking

  Please be aware of where you park, there is plenty of safe parking in the village that may involve a short walk. We have received complaints from residents about inappropriate parking in/across driveways and even people parking in driveways !! Please don't ! 

   

  Attendance

  Attendance across the school is good and you are managing communication well, thank you.

   

  Manners

  We have had to do quite a lot of work with classes about manners and sitting and eating properly. 

  Our expectations are:

  - children sit on a chair at a table and eat correctly using cutlery properly (we have special cutlery for R and 1 to assist their smaller hands and holding).

  - You say 'please' and 'thank you.'

  - You don't talk with a mouthful of food. Talk in an indoor voice and socialise with people on their table appropriately. 

  - You leave the space where you eat 'better than you found it' and if you drop something you pick it up. 

   

  The 'real' world for school at the moment

  As a school the staff, children and anyone else who works here are 'making the best of it' but school still has to function and children have to learn. I have compiled a list of the expectations on school (we don't want sympathy just a realisation of the pressures) on a daily basis - 

   

  Standards - children are still expected to learn and make progress despite any anxiety, new procedures or having to learn differently. We have to find out where people are, 'make up for any time lost' and then get the children to the standards expected by the end of that year ! We don't want to spend all our time or energy on testing then focussed work which is why we have the same curriculum expectations as before ('take every opportunity offered and give the children a range of experiences with purpose'). 

   

  Teachers - have to keep themselves safe, plan differently, deliver differently and communicate with parents/carers. They are working from early in the morning until late at night and they do work in the holidays ! Marking has to be different. All school adults have very limited breaks during the day to keep your children safe, engaged and learning. 

   

  Day to day - limited adults in specific places mean that we do not have many margins for illness or absence. Just getting people in and out safely is a logistical puzzle. 

  It works ............. it is safe ........    it minimises risk   ..........   we are learning   ........ we have lots of opportunities ........... we can flourish ....

   

  PE kit/forest school clothes (really important) 

  PE kit – 

  The temperature has dropped so please make sure your child has the correct kit (t-shirt/hoodie or sweatshirt, shorts AND a plain pair of tracksuit bottoms as well as the correct footwear). They may be working inside or outside.

  Jewellery - children should only have small, plain studs in their ears and no other jewellery (tape should be provided by parents to cover ears for PE). 

   

  Forest school clothes -

  Layers are really important as is a good, warm coat and proper warm socks for wellies. On top of that they will be given school waterproofs. They also need a hat and gloves in their bag (they are allowed to bring a bag on forest school days). 'Better to have it to take off than not have it and get cold !' is what we always say to them. If the temperature is down we will have a fire and our new welfare unit gives us access to hot water and warm drinks ! 

   

  Curriculum

  Everything we do and plan has a specific purpose. Some classes have experience of the opportunities below - 

   

  Forest school/outdoor learning is about learning outdoors, mental health and intrinsic values. 

   

  Dance (Irish or musical theatre)  is about focussed release and physical movement. 

   

  Learning an instrument - obviously music but also about focus and concentration. It is also about the value of music. 

   

  We have many layers to our curriculum but everything has a purpose and expected outcome. 

   

  Have a safe and relaxing weekend. 

   

  Kind regards

  Mr Batstone 

• NHS Test and Trace letter to schools

  Wed 23 Sep 2020

  Dear parents and guardians, 

   

  This is an important letter to share some information on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible. 

   

  One important part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils, parents and our communities is testing for coronavirus. We all have a duty to make sure that the right people have access to get tested at the right time. Every time a test is used inappropriately, a person with Covid-19 symptoms may miss out on getting tested. Therefore, I ask that you all follow these principles: 

   

  ▪ You should only book a test if your child has any of these three coronavirus symptoms: 

  
  1. a high temperature: any new high temperature where your child feels hot to touch on their chest or back (you do not need to measure the 
  temperature) 

  
  2. a new continuous cough: coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours 

  
  3. a loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste: a noticeable loss of 
  smell or taste or things smell and taste different to normal 

   

  ▪ Your child does not need a test if they have a runny nose, are sneezing or feeling unwell but do not have a temperature, cough or loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste because these are not normally symptoms of coronavirus. 

   

  ▪ If you are unsure about whether to get a test, please check the official list of symptoms on the NHS website, which is reviewed regularly: 
  www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/ 

  
  ▪ Only the person with symptoms should get a test. You do not need to get a test for anyone else in the household unless they also have any of the three symptoms listed above. All members of the household need to self-isolate whilst waiting for the test result. 

  
  ▪ If the person with symptoms’ test comes back positive, other members of their household should continue self-isolating for 14 days and only get a test if they develop coronavirus symptoms. 

  
  ▪ If a pupil in a class or bubble tests positive for coronavirus, anyone who is advised to self-isolate does not require a test unless they subsequently develop symptoms. 

  
  No one else in the same class or bubble as the symptomatic person needs to take any action unless advised by the school. Schools have detailed guidance and access to a Department for Education and Public Health England helpline for advice and support. 

   

  Contacts of a person who has tested positive must follow the guidance carefully and in full, which means they must stay at home for 14 days. This is because it can take several days following contact with an infected person before an individual develops symptoms or the virus can be detected. Students should only book a test if they get symptoms. 

   

  The NHS has produced some guidance to help parents understand when their child can and cannot attend school which you may find useful: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/   

   

  It is vital for children’s learning and future opportunities that they are able to return to school and college. It is therefore vitally important that all we work together and do our bit to make this possible. 

  
  Yours sincerely, 
  Professor Viv Bennett and Dr Susan Hopkins

  Public Health England

   

   

• Headteacher update 21st September

  Mon 21 Sep 2020

  Update - Monday September 21st

  Dear all,

  We trust you had an enjoyable weekend in the sun ! I can't do updates every day as I am teaching quite a lot of the week so we will try to manage a couple a week (probably Monday and Thursday). There is likely to be a lot of  'news'  this week and we will try to interpret that for school (I am back to watching the BBC news channel whilst working on other things !).

  Please act on 'fact not fiction' and we will keep you informed of the facts regarding school (and things can change quickly for us as we are often given information late at night). 

  The next few weeks are likely to be worrying, confusing, overwhelming and every other emotion going ! Our aim is to be calm, rational and try to find our best way ahead. We know that there are people struggling to get tests, some people are isolating and lots of runny noses etc in school. At some point we are expecting a positive test either at school or via someone's immediate family, we will have a calm, sensible approach when it does and will communicate with you after advice from the appropriate authorities. 

  Thank you all for your sensible, calm and measured approach at this difficult time.

  This week -

  1. Weather - it is meant to change during the week so the correct forest school clothes are essential. Children must have a coat in school and wellies/correct footwear (with a change for indoors). Classes are going to be using the field for the foreseeable future so wellies are really important. 

  2. Communication - thank you for communicating with school about tests, Calpol and everything else. The information you share is vital. 

  3. Reading - we are getting to grips with how lots of systems will work and the best way to manage homework/home school reading etc to minimise books etc coming in from home. It will take time and there will be some hiccups (please e-mail the class teacher through admin@madley.hereford.sch.uk if there is an on-going issue. Homework - we are trying to keep to the systems we used during lockdown with Spelling Shed, TT Rock Stars etc as it is consistent, works and we know where we are. 

  4. School life - school is calm, ordered and the children are learning with the same enthusiasm as they did before lockdown. Although their are some different systems in place the culture of our school is still the same, like an 'oasis' in a time of change ! You help this in the manner that you drop off and pick up in the same ordered and calm manner. We are 'making the best of it.'

  Underpinning principles of our school and learning

  I thought it would be a relevant time to communicate the principles that underpin our school, our culture and how we operate on a daily basis. These have been developed over many years and represent the 'core' of our culture. Nothing happens by accident ! 

  Legacy principles - 

  A few years ago I was fortunate enough to work with several successful multi national businesses looking at culture, operating principles and leadership. I was invited to listen to James Kerr (author of 'Legacy' about the All Black rugby team culture, the most successful sports team on the planet). All of the staff at Madley had a copy of the book and we still use the underlying principles in everyday school life. 

  Year 6 leavers always leave a 'Legacy' for the rest of the school to use (our outdoor restaurant, Legacy Lounge for reading etc). All of the principles are age appropriate but the principles start in Reception and then get built on as children progress through the school. The principles also apply to all adults who work at Madley, we never stop learning and developing (that is humility). 

  'Sweep the sheds' - the principle of everyone pulling together and doing what needs to be done (we use the saying 'leave it better than you found it').

  'Follow the spearhead' (we talk about geese) and how different people can lead and take it in turns. 

  'Champions do extra' - push yourself to go beyond your own expectations. 

  'Know thyself' -  self reflection is a large part of what we do. Feedback/marking and discussions are always about what went well/even better if and then reflecting on how children/adults managed that. 

  There are more principles that we use in school.

  Connected Curriculum - 

  We try to connect the curriculum together using first hand experience as our key driver and give children a range of skills, knowledge and understanding to take them forward in life and inspire a love of all learning. There is a  saying 'plant a tree you never see grow' and we see our part in that coming to fruition when ex Madley pupils go off to university, start apprenticeships, begin work or do something they love. We have had a hand in establishing the foundations for that. 

  At the moment we are establishing our themes for this term (and the year) with a focus on real life skills, basic skills, knowledge and understanding. Not all children learn at the same rate and comparisons with others are unhelpful, we always try to establish learning opportunities for all and our ambition is for every child to 'exceed their potential' as potential is undefined and a bit of a 'buzz' saying. 

  Values - 

  Our values underpin how we are, as human beings, and how we interact with others as well as our own drivers. It is a core foundation of our school and is always 'real' and not twee. We talk about values on a daily basis and 'respect, responsibility, trust and awareness' are some of the core elements of our culture as a school (adults and children). We hope that you share all of the values that we discuss and build on them at home (whilst understanding that school is not home, children do act differently in school to home). As a school we always talk to the children with respect and nobody shouts, we want self reflection, honesty and a solution based approach (what are you doing to do next time ?). We expect children to keep their hands to themselves and to treat everyone with respect, to respond to adults correctly and to be honest, safe and have good awareness. 

  It is really pleasing to report that all of our children are capable of this and most days all of the children behave in a responsible, safe and sensible manner. Incidents of fighting (only once in 15 years, children not me), swearing and unruly behaviour are extremely rare. We always expect an honest approach, even if we have done something wrong, and a solution to the issue so it never happens again. If there was a serious incident then we would contact parents/carers directly. 

  More to follow I am sure this week as national announcements are made, we will see what happens. Thank you all for your continued support, communication and common sense, it is appreciated. 

  Kind regards

  Mr Batstone

   

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• CV-19 statement

  Mon 21 Sep 2020

  The Government is asking schools to open to provide care for children of key workers and vulnerable children – schools are being asked to help as part of a national response.  We all need to do what we can to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. 

   

  This is a very different type of provision than schools usually provide; for these pupils, it will be about care, not education. This is about keeping children safe and allowing key workers to go to work and care for the sick, or to keep food supply chains moving.

   

  All expectations regarding educational provision have been lifted. Schools that provide this care will be free to determine what the provision looks like and what they deem to be best for the pupils they are supporting.

   

  It is important to emphasise that the most recent scientific advice on how to further limit the spread of COVID-19 is clear. If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading.

   

  Therefore, the Government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only for those children who absolutely need to attend.  

   

  Parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response include those who work in health and social care and in other key sectors outlined below. Many parents working in these sectors may be able to ensure their child is kept at home. And every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.

   

  Please, therefore, follow these key principles:

  1. If it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.
  2. If a child needs specialist support, is vulnerable or has a parent who is a critical worker, then care provision will be available for them.
  3. Parents should not rely for childcare upon those who are advised to be in the stringent social distancing category such as grandparents, friends, or family members with underlying conditions.
  4. Parents should also do everything they can to ensure children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. They should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.
  5. Residential special schools, boarding schools and special settings continue to care for children wherever possible.

   

  The government have communicated the list of key workers.  They have stated:

   

  ‘If your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in one of the critical sectors listed below, and you cannot keep your child safe at home then your children will be prioritised for care provision.’

   

  These include children of identified key workers:

  • Health and Social Care including doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, social workers, care workers, and other frontline health and social care staff including volunteers; the support and specialist staff required to maintain the UK’s health and social care sector; those working as part of the health and social care supply chain, including producers and distributers of medicines and medical and personal protective equipment.
  • Education and Childcare settings including nursery and teaching staff, social workers and those specialist education professionals who must remain active during the COVID-19 response to deliver this approach.
  • Key public services including those essential to the running of the justice system, religious staff, charities and workers delivering key frontline services, those responsible for the management of the deceased, and journalists and broadcasters who are providing public service broadcasting.
  • Local and national government including those administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the COVID-19 response or delivering essential public services such as the payment of benefits, including in government agencies and arms length bodies.
  • Food and other necessary goods including those involved in food production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery as well as those essential to the provision of other key goods (for example hygienic and veterinary medicines).
  • Public safety and national security including police and support staff, Ministry of Defence civilians, contractor and armed forces personnel (those critical to the delivery of key defence and national security outputs and essential to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic), fire and rescue service employees (including support staff), National Crime Agency staff, those maintaining border security, prison and probation staff and other national security roles, including those overseas.
  • Transport including those who will keep the air, water, road and rail passenger and freight transport modes operating during the COVID-19 response, including those working on transport systems through which supply chains pass.
  • Utilities, communication and financial services including staff needed for essential financial services provision (including but not limited to workers in banks, building societies and financial market infrastructure), the oil, gas, electricity and water sectors (including sewerage), information technology and data infrastructure sector and primary industry supplies to continue during the COVID-19 response, as well as key staff working in the civil nuclear, chemicals, telecommunications (including but not limited to network operations, field engineering, call centre staff, IT and data infrastructure, 999 and 111 critical services), postal services and delivery, payments providers and waste disposal sectors.

   

  Whilst we remain open, to provide care for a limited number of children, we are very keen to keep our school a happy and safe place for those pupils who will be in attendance.  Therefore, school times will be as normal.  Breakfast Club will be available from 0745hrs however, MASC will be from 1530hrs-1700hrs

   

  Please note: if you have not ordered a meal through our school meal provider-Ideal, please provide your child with a packed lunch. If you have ordered a meal your child will be provided with a lunch.

   

  For those children who are vulnerable and whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response and cannot be safely cared for at home and you would like your child to be cared for at school, starting Tuesday 24th March, then please respond to the ParentMail form we will send each week by the cut off time on the form.

   

  This is so that we can plan to staff this provision as the size of the task is significant in such unprecedented conditions.

   

  If we do not hear from you, we will assume you may not require this service and will plan accordingly.

   

  We appreciate that these are unprecedented times, with many families feeling anxious or worried about the school closures. 

   

  Thank you once again for your support and understanding.

   

  Any changes to this advice will be communicated to parents via ParentMail

• Headteacher's Update - 17th September

  Thu 17 Sep 2020

  Hello all,

  This will be the final daily update this week. We have had a busy week with older year groups going to Longtown Outdoor Centre to 'test' their values and teamwork whilst climbing, paddle boarding, using a high ropes course, low ropes course, zip wiring and a 'leap of faith.' A busy week but a successful and fun one as well ! In school it has been equally busy with Reception sharing their first full week in school altogether as a class.

  Entry/exit to school - 'thank you' to everyone for your co-operation, awareness and good example that you are setting the children. The 'flow' is working well and we are getting children in and out quickly and safely with minimal poor driving/dropping off and minimal late arrivals. Hopefully you are also parking safely and with thought for others.

  Covid - as you may have read or heard a high school in Hereford has a case, I have no doubt there will be more. We need to be prepared for a safe, sensible approach to anything that happens and we will communicate with you as appropriate. I have also attached a document that you may find helpful.

  There is no 'right or wrong' answer but we have lots of children (and adults) with runny noses, sore throats and colds at the moment. We are all building up our thresholds of energy etc after a few months of very different routines. Thank you for always checking with school, we appreciate your thoughfulness, care and awareness.

  Bags/coats etc - bags are only allowed in school on forest school days for those off-site (Years R,1 and 2 do not go to the site at the moment as the children get used to routines and processes again. They will be using our amazing forest school site when they are ready and we think they are ready). All belongings have to go in a classroom on a chair so we need to reduce 'clutter' and things coming in from home. It all seems to be working well.

  'Plush Flush' thanks - a huge 'thank you' to Charles and Becky Wall for their continued support with the extra toilets, it is great to support a local company and they have been a real asset in servicing our toilets regularly and helping to set up our welfare unit at forest school. Even parents with children who left a few years ago can't escape !!

  Teacher calls - teachers have started to call parents/carers to give you some feedback about your children, this may take a few weeks. We will share the good and things to work on as we move forward. The children have 'slotted' back into school well and the culture, 'buzz' and 'feel' of learning is evident again.

  Friday October 9th - this is a 'National Forest School Day' - we don't usually do 'days or weeks' for Science, forest school or Art as we believe it should be integrated into the curriculum and child's experience more regularly than the odd week or day BUT it seems like a good day to have a bit of a break so every class needs to come in forest school clothes on that day and the whole day will be outside learning (fingers crossed it is dry but never mind if it isn't !). We will build in different days for things as the term progresses as it will be very tiring and children/adults need something different every so often.

  I hope you have an enjoyable weekend and the Reception children may be tired after completing their first full week of school together as a class.

  Kind regards

  Mr Batstone

   

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