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

Bespoke for our Woodlea children.

https://youtu.be/nAGxKroEOjM

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

Hi All, Mrs Shorrocks Weekly Challenge! Remember when we had 'Good To Be Me Day' back in February. You all heard the story, 'Only One You' about being an individual, celebrating difference and being unique. I was out walking and saw the perfect rock and had a thought. I'd like you to decorate a rock as a fish! I painted the rock first of all with white gloss paint and then used Molly's collection of brightly coloured nail varnishes to make my fish stand out. Please make yours unique and stand out from the others. When you have finished with it, please upload a picture and when we return to Woodlea, bring it with you. Thank you and I cannot wait to see your creativity! Mrs Shorrocks

Look at your SeeSaw account and Enrichment Pages of the website for the images.

If your circumstances have changed you may now qualify for free school meals. Please use the link below and apply; even if you have been rejected before. During school closure all children eligable for free school meals will receive a £15 voucher to spend at the supermarket.

https://lancashire-self.achieveservice.com/service/Free_school_meals_and_pupil_premium

• Universal Credit with a household income of less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
• Income-Based Jobseekers' Allowance
• Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance
• Child Tax Credit, not entitled to Working Tax Credit and household income less than £16,190
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
• Income Support
• Working Tax Credit 'run on' – the payment you receive for a further four weeks after you finish work

Thank you