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NEU Strike Action - Latest
30th Jan 2023

We have spent the morning planning for Wednesday’s strike action by members of the National Education Union. As I stated at the time, schools are expected to take all reasonable steps to remain open to as many pupils as possible. Looking at current numbers, I am pleased to report that we will not need to close the school to any pupils/students. However, should there be increased absence amongst staff on Wednesday, on top of those we know will not be in school, we may need to make on the day decisions to close certain classes on health and safety grounds.
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Industrial Action - National Education Union
19th Jan 2023

The National Education Union (NEU) has announced that their Teaching members will be taking industrial action in the form of 4 strike days on 1 st February, 2 nd March and 15 th and 16 th March 2023. The first strike day that may affect our school is therefore scheduled to take place on Wednesday 1 st February. A letter has been sent home with your child regarding strike action. It can also be found by clicking on the link below: Letter-To-Parents-re-v3.-Industrial-Action-19.01.23.pdf
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Lake District Holiday Raffle Draw
18th Jan 2023

The raffle for the Lake District holiday was drawn today. The ticket was drawn by a student in upper school, overseen by members of Vangogh Stars class and a member of the leadership team. The winner of the holiday was our very own Department Operational Lead, Sarah Wood. We all hope that Sarah has an enjoyable time in the beautiful Lake District.
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Newsletter - Merry Christmas
16th Dec 2022

The end of Term Newsletter can now can now be found in the Parents and Carers section of this website or through following this link: https://www.foreland.kent.sch.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/End-of-Term-Newsletter-December-2022.pdf Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a great Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We all look forward to seeing your children back with us on Tuesday 3rd December 2023.
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Group A Streptococcus(GAS)/Scarlett Fever
6th Dec 2022

You will all be aware, through the mainstream news and media, of the increasing prevalence of Group A Streptococcus(GAS)/Scarlett Fever. We have today received advice from the UK Health Security Agency (see attached documents). We do not want to alarm anyone. Nationally, there has currently been a very small number of cases which have led to serious illness.
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Christmas Fair 2022
18th Nov 2022

Please find below a letter regarding this year’s Christmas Fair which is being held on Monday 12th December. This letter will also be coming home with your children this evening. Christmas-Fair-2022.pdf
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End of Term 1 Newsletter
21st Oct 2022

The end of Term Newsletter was sent home with pupils/students this afternoon. A copy can also be found on this website by clicking on the following link: End of Term 1 Newsletter Term 2022/23 Have a good week and we look forward to seeing all pupils/students back with us on Tuesday 1 st November.
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Firework Display 2022
12th Oct 2022

The school Firework Display will be held on Wednesday 2nd November 2022. This is a ticket only event. The letter to request tickets can be found below: Firework Letter 12th October 2022
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Ks4/6th Form Business
7th Oct 2022

A letter will be coming home with your child this evening. Students in Key Stage 4 and 6 th Form are taking part in a mini-enterprise project with the Young Enterprise Charity which will involve them starting their own company. Shares are available in their company and will be sold at £1 per share. Please read the letter on the this website if you are interested in purchasing shares.
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Ofsted/CQC Visit of Kent County Council from 27 September to 29 September 2022
25th Sep 2022

Dear Parents/Carers Re-visit of Kent County Council from 27 September to 29 September 2022. Please find below a letter from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission who have announced that they will conduct a three-day revisit to Kent from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 September. Please note; this is not a school inspection. The purpose of the revisit is for inspectors to assess whether the local area has made sufficient progress in addressing the areas of significant weakness detailed in the SEND Written Statement of Action.
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