13th March 2020

• Contingency Planning for School Closure – We have strong plans in place to reduce the likelihood of having to close the school. However, if we have large numbers of staff having to self-isolate, or we are directed to at a later stage by the government, then we may need to close partially or fully - this may need to be done at short notice. We would communicate this via SchoolComms and the school website www.gilesbrook.co.uk
• We are now preparing to provide work for your child should the school close for any length of time. This is likely to be through the school website and Google Classrooms but more information will be sent out about this in due course.  
• Your children can access all the following resources from home: Learning ZONE Logon cards are in their reading record.  If your child does not have their logon card at home then please email the office who will get the details from their class teacher.

Whilst this seems to be an ever-changing picture at the minute, I hope this gives you some reassurance that we are responding appropriately by following government guidelines yet planning for any contingencies. Until we receive other advice, we will try as much as possible to operate a full school day including After School Clubs and extra-curricular activities, welcoming your child into school every day. However, there may come a time where planned events are cancelled at short notice such as this evening’s Bingo Night.

Remember for most, and in particular children, COVID-19 will be a mild illness. It’s important and comforting for children that they continue their routines and we will endeavour to keep doing this as long as we are able to. Thank you for your support and understanding at this unique time.