Dear Parents/Carers
We hope that you, your family and loved ones are safe and well during these difficult times and I want to thank you all personally for your support during the Covid 19 crisis.
All of our lives have changed to ensure that we keep our children and ourselves safe to combat the spread of Coronavirus.
We want to give our pupils as much support as we possibly can during these difficult times and your child's class teacher will be in contact with you on a daily basis to ensure that your child can access their learning from home.
As you know, the government directed all schools to close on 20th March 2020 other than to provide emergency childcare. The government states: 'We have asked parents to keep their children at home wherever possible, and for schools to remain open only for those children of workers critical to the Covid 19 response who absolutely need to attend. 'There is also provision where a risk assessment deems it is better for a child with an Educational Health Care Plan or one with an assigned Social Worker to attend. The government message is very clear: You should only send your child to school if you have to, because your work is critical to our Covid 19 response. If you are able to keep your child at home, you should.
#StayHomeSaveLives
We are currently able to offer emergency outreach for vulnerable pupils and those of critical workers.
Please note that safeguarding remains our key priority and it is important that you share any concerns or worries about children's wellbeing with us. Please contact Mrs Costello, D.S.L. at safeguarding@miltonschool.org.uk
During this difficult time, Free School Meals provision for those children eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals will be emailed directly to eligible parents. Please contact Mrs Huggins, Milton School Business Manager at julie.huggins@miltonschool.org.uk if you need any help accessing Free School Meals.
We are thinking of you all and very much looking forward to the time when we can be fully open and return to normal service.
Please stay at home, stay safe and keep checking our website for updates, advice and ongoing support for learning at home during this period of school closure.
"Believe and You Will Achieve"
Take care and keep safe
Amanda Costello
Principal
