SHERBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL Harbour Way Sherborne Dorset DT9 4AJ Telephone 01935 812619 Fax 01935 817943 e-mail office@sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk Website www.sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle BA Ed (Hons) NPQH
Coronavirus Update - Letter to Parents / Carers Thursday 12th March 2020 Dear Parents / Carers, I am writing to update all of our Sherborne Primary School community with the latest information and advice re the National & Global Coronavirus situation. The School is monitoring the ongoing and developing situation regarding the Coronavirus, Covid-19. The situation is constantly evolving and we are taking a pragmatic approach to this complex picture; following the advice of Public Health England (PHE) in conjunction with the Department of Education (DfE), to ensure we protect our whole community, including pupils and staff. We need to be prepared, whilst remaining calm and continuing with our daily lives as much as possible. We recognise the challenges that schools face, particularly those with vulnerable pupils, and our approach is designed to ensure continuity of service wherever possible, with the resources available to us. The wellbeing of our school community is paramount in our minds and all staff are available to talk with pupils and to try to allay any concerns or anxiety over the outbreak. There are currently no pupils or staff at Sherborne Primary School who are suspected to have or have been tested for or are suffering from Coronavirus. With regards to the Easter holidays, we continue to monitor the possibility that things might change at the last minute as a result of restrictions in the UK or another country. In the case of any families planning international travel during the Easter holidays parents must understand the impact should it then not be possible for their child to return to the UK/school at the start of the summer term, or be required to self-isolate away from school. If your family will be travelling outside of the UK please inform the school as soon as possible.
Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust is a company limited by guarantee, Registered in England with Company number 08130468 Registered office: Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EQ