Friday 29^th May 2020

Dear Parents,

As of Wednesday 27^th May, Lancashire County Council have advised their schools not to reopen to more children from 1st June. This is because, in their assessment, they do not currently meet all five of the government's tests in Lancashire.

As a school we had already made the decision that we would not reopen before 8^th June due to our own risk assessments.

As I stated last week, I would contact the parents who have decided to send their children back to school on Wednesday 3^rd June with more details.  At this stage we are not able to make the decision to open safely until the local situation changes.

I assure you that this is being reviewed with governors, based on current national and local guidance and advice. 

Thank you once again to all of our families for your continued support during these times.

Kindest Regards

Jillian Shorrocks

Headteacher

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Dear Parents,

Following on from the Prime Ministers speech on Sunday evening and the potential reopening of schools for Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, we want to make it clear to you that this will only happen if it is safe to do so.

We do not, as yet, know how this will look and await further government guidance.  Our main priority will be and has always been ensuring the safety of our whole school community and any decisions we make about reopening will be based solely on that.

The schools remain open only to the children of key workers and vulnerable children.

Staying at home remains the safest place for your children. They are completing work and learning at home whilst maintaining the social distancing guidance, which has kept them safe so far.

As soon as we have further clarification on a potential partial reopening of the schools, we will be in touch.

Thank you for your continued support, particularly during the last 2 months. I and all of our Woodlea and St Andrew’s community appreciate your hard work and kind words.

Jillian Shorrocks & Pam Corry

Headteachers Woodlea and St Andrews