The following information has been shared with parents regarding the forthcoming NEU strike action:

 

"You may be aware from media coverage that The National Education Union (NEU) have declared strike action, which will take place on:

●    Wednesday 1st February 2023
●    Thursday 2nd March 2023
●    Wednesday 15th March 2023
●    Thursday 16th March 2023

The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over teachers’ pay, and not because of any issues at our school.

I’m getting in touch to confirm that North East Surrey Short Stay School will be open as usual on the above dates. Please send your child in as normal.

If the situation changes and we are compelled to close the school due to staff shortages, we will be in touch. If you do not hear from us (about this matter) again, school will remain open as normal."

 

If anyone has any further question regarding this, please contact reception at the relevant site to your child.

On Monday 23^rd January, all pupils from the Hersham site travelled down to the Excel centre for an afternoons activity on the climbing wall. After harnessing up, our pupils split into two groups and worked on a variety of different wall routes on the 12.5 metre high wall. With the vast majority of pupils making it all the way to the top and taking on some very challenging routes, it was great to see our pupils taking themselves out of their comfort zones. There were 1v1 races to the top and the opportunity to races against the clock on one wall, with the fastest time being just 10 seconds! Even the staff joined in with Mr Gunn and Mr Akar taking to the wall to show the students how not to do it. A brilliant afternoon had by all.

 

Happy New Year!

 

The school will be open for students from 9am on Wednesday 3rd January 2023.  We are expecting all students to attend in full school uniform.

 

Those who attend vocational provision, should have been contacted by your transport services to make sure you are aware of the required days and times.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have not heard anything at this stage.

 

We are all looking forward to seeing you next week in preparation for another successful year!

 

Mr Elliott