Whole School Correspondence 2020-2021
This area of the school website contains all letters sent to parents in this current term. We hope this will help families find any necessary and relevant letters quickly and easily, as we know how easy it is to misplace and lose important correspondence with the very busy lives families lead.
The area is split into Whole School Correspondence, Year 3 - 6 Correspondence respectively.
Whole School
2020 -21
Focus |
Overview |
Date |
Link |
Inset Day Childcare | A letter regarding the Inset Day Childcare taking place on Monday 7th June 2021. | 25th May 2021 | |
Homework Club | A letter regarding Homework Club starting on Monday 17th May 2021, sign up via Schoolsbuddy. | Thursday 13th May | |
Parents Evening Letter 4th & 6th May
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A letter regarding Parents Evening on 4th & 6th May. Consultations with your child’s teacher will take place via telephone and bookings are to be made via SchoolsBuddy from tomorrow, and will close on 30th April. | Tuesday 30th March | |
Summer Clubs Letter 2021 | A letter regarding Summer Clubs 2021, signup available via SchoolsBuddy from Thursday 18th March | Wednesday 17th March | |
Computer Screen Background Competition 2021 | A booklet recognising all the wonderful entries to our recent computer screen background competition. | Tuesday 16th March | |
Public Health Reopening Letter | The director of Public Health, Dr Tony Hill, has contacted all schools in West Sussex this afternoon and requested we forward his letter to all families ahead of schools reopening on Monday 8th March. | Friday 5th March | |
What Will School Be Like? March 2021 | A presentation shared with parents; it is strongly advised that parents go through this with children prior to whole school returning on Monday 8th March. | Thursday 4th March | |
Monday March 8th Opening Letter | The letter opposite has been communicated to ensure all parents are well informed about information that affects their child's attendance from Monday March 8th. It is important that all families read the letter in full so they are well placed to understand and take action in partnership with the school and to the best advantage of their child. | Monday 1st March | |
'Living in Lockdown' Writing Competition | Details of a writing competition led by West Sussex. The closing date is Thursday 22nd April, and entries need to be emailed to WSVS@westsussex.gov.uk. Click on the picture for more information. | Friday 26th February | |
Keeping Children Safe During Out-of-School Settings: DfE Guidance | Information and guidance for parents, including FAQ's, surrounding keeping children safe during community activities, after-school clubs and tuition. The webpage is accessed via https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-safeguarding-children-in-out-of-school-settings/keeping-children-safe-during-community-activities-after-school-clubs-and-tuition-questions-to-help-parents-and-carers-choose-out-of-school-settings or a document including the webpage is attached. | Wednesday 24th February | |
Evidence Summary: COVID-19 Children, Young People and Education Settings DfE Document | A document circulated to parents with information and evidence surrounding COVID-19, children and education settings, including information on the current state of the pandemic, transmission rates and safety precautions in education settings. | Wednesday 24th February | |
DFE Activity Video Clips | The letter advertises an opportunity for children and families to get involved with a Department for Education project to share clips of simple, engaging and inspiring activities. Deadline for clips 3p.m Thursday 11th January - short notice! Email clips to office@chesswood.w-sussex.sch.uk | Tuesday 9th February |
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Inset Day childcare on 10th March 2021 | This letter outlines the Inset Day childcare available for families of critical workers. | Wednesday 27th January | |
School Opening Update and Lighter Learning Guidance | This letter outlines the upcoming school opening update for the February half term and INSET day, and outlines details of upcoming lighter learning days and the computer background competition. | Wednesday 27th January | |
New Learning Guidance | This letter outlines new guidance and practice for learning, starting from Monday 25th January. | Friday 22nd January | |
Autumn Achievement Reports Available | This letter confirms that we have now processed all children’s achievement reports from the autumn term and they are available with each families' parent portal now. | Tuesday 19th January |
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Limited Community Opening Update | All families should read this letter in full:
we have set out important guidance for all families that we hope will bring clarity to all whether your child is home learning, currently in school or whether you are debating which option you should take for your child. This letter will take approximately 15 minutes to work through – please read the full contents so you can be confident of school arrangements and expectations. |
Friday 8th January | |
Home Learning Arrangements | This letter confirms arrangements for all families regarding the arrangements for home learning. | Tuesday 5th January |
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Limited community opening |
This letter confirms arrangements for children who have been successful in securing a limited community space due to parents designated as critical workers or children being vulnerable. A form MUST be completed and specific criteria must be met to secure a limited community opening space. If you believe you may be eligible please visit: Chesswood Junior School - Spring 2020 - Limited Community Opening Places are allocated where it is absolutely essential, otherwise children are expected to access the home learning programme reducing transmission within school. |
Tuesday 5th January |
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School Opening 4th January |
In response to national and local news, including school closures in Brighton and Hove, this letter sets out school opening arrangements for Monday 4th January. We are open from Monday 4th January with some risk assessment adjustments, read letter for Chesswood Junior School is now at the Stage 4 Red - risk assessment due to the significantly increased rates in the local community. |
Sunday 3rd January |
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Parents Evening 19th & 21st January |
Details of the upcoming Parents Evenings, happening on Tuesday 19th & Thursday 21st January. This includes the rules that need to be followed to ensure our COVID-19 Risk Assessment is adhered to, how to book, and a map for parents to use to ensure you enter and exit correctly. | Friday 11th December | |
Christmas Card Competition 2020 | A booklet revealing the winners of the Christmas Card Competition 2020, together with the highly commended artists! | Friday 4th December | |
COVID Case 1-12-2020 | This letter confirms we have been made aware of one positive case in our school community. It provides general guidance but there is no specific action to take for families receiving this letter. | 1st December 2020 | |
COVID Case 23-11-2020 | This letter confirms we have been made aware of one positive case in our school community. It provides general guidance but there is no specific action to take for families receiving this letter.
The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 14 days. |
23rd November 2020 | |
Further Information Covid Case Confirmation | This letter confirms that we have been made aware of one positive case within Chesswood Junior School. However in line with national guidance and through consultation with the DfE there is no further action required for any child or staff memebr at school | Monday 16th November | |
Harvest Festival 13th November 2020 | Information for parents about non uniform day in aid of Turning Tides Harvest appeal. | Wednesday 11th November |
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Christmas Card Competition 2020 | Information for parents and children about the Christmas Card Competition 2020. All entries must be handed to Miss Wakeford in the school office by 9am Monday 30th November. | Friday 6th November | |
Christmas Lunch Information | A poster regarding Christmas Lunch. If you would like your child to have a Christmas meal on Wednesday 16th December please book online at www.mealselector.co.uk please book no later than Sunday 6th December. | Thursday 5th November | |
Open Evening 2020 | Details of the virtual open evening event on Wednesday 11th November 2020, 5:30pm-8:30pm, for Year 2 families. | Monday 2nd November | |
Parents Evening Update | Due to the announcement of another national lockdown on Thursday 5th November, we have had to make some changes to the parents' consultation meetings. The most significant change is that appointments on Thursday will now be held via a phone call. This letter outlines the new procedure for Parents Evening. | Monday 2nd November | |
Teaching Assistant Vacancies | A letter to parents explaining the two TA job vacancies currently available, together with job description. | Friday 23rd October | |
New System for reporting new COVID-19 Symptoms | Please see the attached letter for information about our new system for reporting new COVID-19 sypmtoms. | Tuesday 20th October | |
Guidance for Use of Face Coverings in School |
Guidance for the use of face coverings in school. Please note that until Monday 26th October, we are in the Amber zone. We would encourage parents to wear masks before you enter the school, on the playground or queueing at drop off and pick up times, and respect the request for a 2m+ distance at all times. |
Monday 19th October | |
Updated Regarding the Positive COVID 19 Case | Further to the information sent on Sunday regarding the positive case in 4EV, Mr Jolley and the leadership team have looked again at our communication with families receiving the 'general notification and information' letter. This letter includes more detailed information to avoid unnecessary worry or concern for any family, whilst rightly protecting the identity of any person (adult or child) testing positive. | Monday 19th October | |
COVID 19 Case 18-10-20 | This letter confirms we have been made aware of one positive case in our school community. It provides general guidance but there is no specific action to take for families receiving this letter.
The small number of children who have been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have received a letter informing them that their child must stay at home for 14 days. |
Sunday 18th October |
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Parents Evening | Details of the upcoming Parents Evenings, happening on Tuesday 3rd November 3:50pm-7:00pm (last appointment 6:50pm) and Thursday 5th November 3:50pm-5:30pm (last appointment 5:20pm). This includes the rules that need to be followed to ensure our COVID-19 Risk Assessment is adhered to, how to book, and a map for parents to use to ensure you enter and exit correctly. | Thursday 15th October | |
Friends of Chesswood AGM - Tuesday 20th October 2020 | A letter with details of the next Friends of Chesswood AGM, being held on Tuesday 20th October at 10am. This is a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams which should finish by 11am. Friends of Chesswood is our PTA group responsible for arranging fun social events for the children and fundraising at the same time. Everyone is welcome to this meeting. | Wednesday 14th October | |
Introducing the New Parent Governors | A letter from Liz Dolby, Chair of Governors, introducing the three new parent governors, including a short original election biography from and photograph of each new governor. | Wednesday 14th October | |
Wrap Around Care - Autumn 2 Half Term | Bookings are now open for the next half term for Breakfast Club & After School Club. Bookings need to either be done online via SchoolsBuddy or by returning the booking form with a cheque payment to the school office. | Tuesday 13th October | |
Flu Vaccinations Information for Parents |
A message for parents surrounding the flu vaccination day on Thursday 26th November. Children will be bringing home a flu vaccination letter and form. The form needs to be completed to show whether you consent or not and returned to the class teacher by Monday 19th October. An information leaflet from Public Health England is attached. |
Thursday 8th October | |
Hello Yellow - Friday 9th October 2020 |
Information for parents around Hello Yellow, inviting Chesswood children to wear something yellow on Friday 9th October 2020 to raise awareness to support young people's mental health on World Mental Health Day. We are not asking for donations, however if you feel you would like to and are able to, please do so via the Young Minds website: https://youngminds.org.uk/ |
Friday 2nd October | |
ANY ONE RULE COVID 19 Safety Letter |
Updated in line with PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND GUIDANCE published 23rd September PLEASE follow the ANY ONE RULE at ALL TIMES There continues to be significant confusion about school attendance when ANYONE in a household is displaying ANY ONE of the three COVID 19 symptoms. We have created a guide to help remove any remaining uncertainty for any member of the school community. |
Updated! Friday 25th September |
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NHS TEST & TRACE | This is an important letter to share some information on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible. |
Wednesday 23rd September |
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Child and road safety letter |
We are asking EVERY FAMILY to complete a new on-line questionnaire that will help us understand parent perspectives and concerns; and represent these with local and county councillors on your behalf. Ultimately, we hope to improve both children’s safety and maintain the support of the vast majority of families in doing so – so we really need to hear your views in this questionnaire. |
Tuesday 22nd September |
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E-Safety Guidance Leaflet | An online safety guidance leaflet for all parents to read as a reminder about what to be aware of and what to do if problems arise. | Wednesday 16th September | |
Home Learning when children are in isolation | A letter outlining the school's provision for home-learning if a child is forced to self-isolate for Covid related reasons. | Wednesday 16th September | |
Inset Day Childcare Friday 23rd October 2020 |
A letter setting out the information regarding the Inset Day Childcare arrangements at Chesswood together with a booking form. Bookings can also be made via SchoolsBuddy. | Wednesday 16th September | |
Ladydell Rd Do not enter in cars |
Please do not enter, stop, park or turn around in Ladydell Road in any car that you are driving or are a passenger in. Please remain outside of the cul de sac between these times: Morning 8;15 a.m. until 9 a.m. Afternoon 2:50 p.m. until 3:40 p.m. |
Tuesday 15th September |
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COVID 19 What to do guide | This quick reference guide provides all members of school community with the details of action needed in a wide range of COVID-19 scenarios, it also confirms when a child or adult may return to school premises. | Friday 11th September |
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URGENT Covid 19 symptoms and action |
This letters sets out what parents must do should anyone in their household display COVID 19 symptoms: A new, continuous cough DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL WITH SYMPTOMS ISOLATE IMMEDIATELY - GET A TEST |
Wednesday 9th September |
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Collection and use of cars near the school |
Things have settled down noticeably today. There are some smaller issues and clarifications to help ensure things go even more smoothly for everyone. Firstly, thank you to all families for helping and being so considerate of others at drop off and collection today – this has been greatly appreciated. We have had two concerns raised with us and it is important to address in relation to:
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Tuesday 8th September |
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Arrival & Collection Time Update | We have made some adjustments to arrival and collection ready for day 2, Tuesday 8th September. We are hoping the adjustments will allow a better balance of numbers at each gate. It is now vital that years 4 and 6 do not arrive after 8:35am and years 3 and 5 do not arrive before 8:45am at school entrances. If you are early, please wait in larger public spaces e.g. Homefield Park or North of the train line before the pedestrian bridge. | Monday 7th September |
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Updated Arrangements September 2020 |
This letter sets out updated details from the letter sent out in July in response to changing guidance and circumstances. It details arrangements across many areas of school life upon the return in September and I would encourage all families to read its entire contents fully to ensure you are well prepared for the arrangements in the autumn term. The letter covers:
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Friday 28th August 2020 |