School Closure Announcement

Dear Parents and Carers, 

Following such a successful return to school today for our children, I am writing this with a heavy heart and with great frustration. 
As you are possibly aware, the Prime Minister announced at 8pm tonight that all schools must close from today apart for children of Critical Workers and Vulnerable Children. 

Yet again this is very last minute and due to this late notice, we have made the difficult decision to close for ALL children on Tuesday 5th January. This will allow for leaders to establish the demand, and plan for the safe and effective provision for children of keyworker parents. 
We apologise for this disruption and lack of notice, this is not of our doing and certainly not how we like to work at Ancaster. I can only apologise and hope you understand and continue to support the school in the amazing way you have so far. 

Tomorrow we will be in touch regarding our Critical Worker Provision, meal provision and Remote Learning Plans. All learning will be posted online tomorrow for all children in all classes on Microsoft Teams. Please have your username and login details to hand as these will allow you to access the work set by teachers. 

More information will be sent tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding. 

Best Wishes, 
Sam Eden and Sally McDowall (Headteacher and Chair of Governors)