Dear Parent/Carer
Industrial Action – Local Government Trade
Unions
You may recall that we let you
know earlier about the potential impact of targeted industrial action by the
Local Government Trade Unions.
I can now confirm that there is
extensive support from a wide range of unions for the 3-day strike on Tuesday
6 September, Wednesday 7 September and Thursday 8 September 2022.
Given the impact that this
withdrawal of labour by janitorial, cleaning, catering and support staff will
have the Council has taken the decision to close the school on health and
safety grounds on these days.
The
council is making arrangements to help those families who are entitled to a
free school meal. A free school meal payment of £7.50 is expected to be made by
Thursday 8 September 2022. The payment
will be made directly into bank accounts. However, if there is an issue, please contact
us and we will support you in this regard.
We regret the inconvenience that
the school closure will cause families and at this stage would urge you to make
plans for alternative arrangements for your child during this time.
The school will re-open again on
Friday 9 September 2022.
Yours sincerely
Alison Hope.
Head Teacher