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It is also wonderful to see our pupils and staff, as well as our friends in the Willow school, wearing their national costumes. We are so lucky to live and work in such a diverse, vibrant community. We are aware that the flu season is upon us and often our children get coughs and colds during the winter months. We also know that parents are often conflicted – they appreciate how important it is for children to be in school and yet are not sure if they should send them in if their child is ‘under the weather’. As we are aware from COVID, Infections can spread quickly and therefore we would urge parents to keep their children at home for a short period if they are unwell as many of our children struggle to ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’. Our child and family liaison worker, Felicia Rock, monitors attendance so she is always available to offer advice about attendance if parents are worried or concerned. School starts again on Monday 1st November and we look forward to seeing all of our children back with us then. Maureen If your child is at home because he/she has COVID symptoms or is ill, then we will keep in contact with you but your child is not expected to complete any work as they are ill. If they are isolating as a precaution, then a learning pack will be available to you with the Brook online videos supporting the learning. A member of the class team will make contact with you at the beginning and end of the week to see how the learning is progressing and if there are other resources you require. As always, you are welcome to touch base with us at any time during this isolation period and we will do whatever we can to assist Finally We will always let you know by text or email if there are any significant changes to your child’s routine or if the Government roadmap changes and we need to put other things in place. We are very proud of the fact that we have been able to welcome so many children into school since March last year and are grateful for the support that we have received from parents and carers as we have all worked together during these uncertain times to do the very best for our children. It is clear that, gradually, we will be able to do more inclusive activities but we will ensure that your children’s wellbeing, safety and learning remain our top priority. Please do make contact with your class team, a member of SLT or myself if you have any queries or concerns Kind regards Maureen Duncan About Us Our school is part of the Broadwaters Inclusive Learning Community which means that we share our values, vision, ethos and aspirations with the Willow Primary School and the Broadwaters Children’s Centre. What’s more, we share a groundbreaking state of the art building. Our inclusive approach means that pupils live together in an aspirational learning environment where every need is met. Our pupils are aged 4 – 11 and have a range of needs such as Autism, severe and complex learning difficulties as well as associated physical, medical, and emotional needs. This means that they need a safe, specialist environment to help them learn and reach their potential. Laughter, excitement and enthusiasm are evident in all aspects of our school life. Our emphasis on communication, creativity, physical and personal development means that our pupils develop into self-confident learners who are rightly proud of themselves and their achievements. Our highly trained staff, working closely with specialist practitioners, are constantly striving to give our pupils the very best experience at school. We aim to enable our pupils to move confidently onto the next stage of their lives. Video: All About the Brook with Maureen GOOD NEWS !!! Congratulations to our staff and pupils on receiving the European Quality Mark for our Oceans SOS project. This is a prestigious award and we have been chosen from hundreds of nominations across Europe. Oceans SOS Project Maureen Duncan Headteacher Sukina Campos Deputy Head Ed Putman Assistant Head If you are a parent, a professional or a member of our local community, then you are always welcome to come and visit us and see for yourselves how innovative our learning community is and to share in our pupils’ successes. The Brook's Local Offer Site Map Contact © Copyright 2021 The Brook Web Design By Toolkit Websites ?