Letter from the Chair of Governors

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

As we come to the end of the summer term, the governors and I have reflected on what has happened over the course of the year. We held our final virtual Local Governing Body meeting for 2019/2020 on Wednesday last week, and discussed what has occurred in this school year and the plans for the future. 

 

As I’m sure you will all agree, this year has been very different to others. I would like to thank you all for looking after the most valuable members of our school community - the children. I know it can be very hard to be in each other’s pockets all the time, whether you are a keyworker or have been working at home whilst caring for your families and helping your children with home learning. Your support has not gone unnoticed.

 

My heartfelt thanks goes to Mrs. Jack and the fantastic staff at Wrotham Road who have been absolutely amazing in their dedication and commitment to the children and the school. Although our school ‘shut’ in March, it has never been completely closed with provision being made initially for our most vulnerable children and the children of keyworkers. The staff have been working tirelessly since then supporting the children, parents and families both at home and in school. They have been integral in implementing the government’s rapidly changing guidance and advice, while supporting families who have been overwhelmed by the changes in society in such a short period of time. The positive impact of this support was evident as the school welcomed back children in Nursery and Years R, 1 and 6. It has been wonderful to hear how well the children have adapted to the ‘new normal’. The measures put in place to keep you, the children and staff safe are robust, and have taken a great deal of planning and preparation by Mrs. Jack and Senior Leadership Team. It might surprise you to learn that the schools do not get advanced notice of government announcements, however, the staff at Wrotham Road have worked tirelessly to continually modify their plans in light of these announcements. 

 

I would also like to thank my fellow Governors for their help, support and willingness to work in this new way of Governance.

 

Moving into the new school year, we will continue to support the school in adapting to the guidance issued by the government and ensuring that we as governors fulfil our duties. We will work with an emphasis on supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of the children, families and staff in the next school year.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful summer. 

Kind regards,

 

Lucy Hornby

Chair of Governors