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Strike Confirmation
Tue 28 Feb 202320th February 2023
Strike Date- Update .
Dear Parents and Carers,
Unfortunately , it appears that no compromise has been reached between The National Education Union and the Government and it therefore looks likely that next weeks proposed strike will take place.
I have carried out a risk assessment and unfortunately have had to make the decision that the school will be fully closed for all pupils on Tuesday 28th February . The vast majority of teachers at Kingsley are members of the union who are carrying out the strike so it is highly likely that there will be no teachers in work on that day as this was the situation on the last strike day.
The building will still be open for other staff who will come to work as usual, but we do not have the capacity to teach or safely look after children.
I will continue to risk assess each strike day as they come up, as circumstances may change, and let you know before each one what the school’s plans are. However, it seems that other Teaching unions may decide to re ballot and there could be further impact in March and as we move into the Summer term. This is immensely frustrating for everyone. At the moment there are proposed strikes also planned for 15th and 16th March, although not yet confirmed, I think it wise to prepare for this.
Teachers do not lightly take this action, indeed many of them will suffer financially, and they all realise the potential impact on children and families. I sincerely hope that some agreement is reached soon. I know we all want well run, and sufficiently funded schools, so that EVERY pupil has the chance to be succeed. This is the crux of the matter.
Please ensure that you also keep your mobile phone numbers up to date with school, in case of any last minute messages which may need to go out via our text messaging service. However, unless things change, all children should remain at home on February 28.
Kind regards,
Alison Whittaker, Head Teacher.
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Syria / Turkey Earthquake Appeal letter
Thu 09 Feb 20239th February 2023
Dear Parents,
I am sure that like us you will all be horrified by the disaster that has been unfolding in Turkey and Syria this week. The first thing I want to say is that I hope that anyone with families in the region has heard that they are safe. Some of our children have talked to us about extended families who may be affected. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you if you are directly affected by this.
We have been particularly thinking about those families affected in the area, who may have already gone through trauma, displacement and times of hardship, and are now faced with not only the immediate danger but with rebuilding their lives afterwards. I am pleased to hear that the DEF (Disaster Emergency Committee) are coordinating a response which will ensure that there is a coordinated response from all charities, and that the British Government will match donations given.
As a school we would like to offer our support, and we will be considering ways in which we can fundraise next half term. As a starter we will be holding an ‘Own clothes day’ on Friday 24th February and encouraging a donation for this. If anyone wants to make any other donations, we will hold a fund in school for the first week back and ensure that it is all paid into the DEF fund.
Kingsley families and staff have always been outward looking, and supportive of those in need, and I am sure that in this instance you will offer whatever support you can.
Kind regards