New September start date for pupils: 7^th September

Dear Parents,

We have recently had funding confirmed to carry out extensive improvements to our school over the summer holidays. This funding will allow us to upgrade crucial parts of the the heating systems across the entire school. Coupled with the insulated roof we have had installed in recent years, this will ensure the building is comfortable and warm for the children at KPNS. In addition to the heating works, our perimeter fencing and all school gates will be replaced or upgraded.

Although we are delighted to be in a position to carry out these improvements, the allocation of funding and project planning has been significantly delayed due to the Covid-19 situation. In fact, the engineers and designers are still finalising the details of these projects. The planned works are extensive and likely to cause significant disruption and upheaval. As a result, school governors have taken the decision to delay the date that children return to school in September until Monday 7^th September.

Delaying the start of term for children by 2 days will give staff time to ensure the school building and site are fully prepared and safe. We do acknowledge that this situation may cause parents some inconvenience, but given the extent of the planned works governors believe the delay is essential to ensure adequate preparation takes place prior to pupils returning.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Regards,

Peter Cresswell

At the end of a busy week, we wanted to thank parents for being so supportive and helpful. The children in school have been really sensible and behaved impeccably!

We thought you’d like to know that all Y6 pupils and all staff members have  received their test results – all have been negative. 

As ever, members of the SLT will be on the playground on Monday to answer your questions. You can also contact us using contact@keyworth.notts.sch.uk

Regards,

Mr Cresswell

Following the government’s most recent announcement, we are planning for all pupils to return to school, full time in September. In line with the guidance, we will be focussing on the following areas to reduce the risk of virus transmission:

• hand and respiratory hygiene
• enhanced cleaning arrangements
• avoiding contact between groups
• maximising distancing between those in school wherever possible
• ensuring that people who are ill stay at home

The children in school have become very familiar with these measures in recent weeks, so we feel confident that we will be able to open safely to more pupils from September.

We will send more information over the next week or so about the routines and practices you and your children will be following.

The government’s guidance does make it clear that all children must return to school and that attendance in school is NOT optional.

We’re really looking forward to having all of our children back in school – it has been wonderful to have more children back in school over the last month!