We are currently experiencing significant teaching staff shortages in school. This is due mainly to a large number of staff receiving NHS alerts to self-isolate, or having children of their own who have been directed to self isolate. In total we anticipate that around a third of teaching staff will be unavailable at points this week.
Whilst I do not want our students to miss any more learning given the past year, I also have to balance this with ensuring that the site can operate safely given the absence of so many adults in the building.
With this in mind we will be closing for in person teaching to year 8 for the remainder of the week. Students will be able to access their full lessons online with their teachers from home during this time. All other year groups should attend as normal.
I would like to make clear that this is not linked to cases in school, which remain very low, and that there is no increased risk to anyone in school.
I will continue to keep parents informed this week and will provide an update in the parent bulletin on Friday.
Mr D Jamieson
Headteacher
