Connect Update as at June 29th 2023
Dear Parent/Carer,
The on-site provision for Connect students will sadly be coming to an end on July 7th 2023. We have really enjoyed working with this cohort and they have outperformed every other Connect group we have had in the past for attendance, punctuality and positive behaviour logs. Work has been completed behind the scenes to put in place plans to support their transition to the next provision. Schools should be in touch to tell you what the arrangements are for return before July 7th but please do let me know if you have any concerns.
To celebrate the end of the programme, we are organising enrichment experiences for the week beginning July 3rd. The visits are part of our curriculum offer and as such there will be no alternative on-site provision. All participants will need to wear comfortable clothing and trainer type shoes; open toe shoes, sandals or sliders are not recommended. Students will need an outdoor coat and/or suncream as they will spend part of the day outside, alternative arrangements will be made in the case of extreme bad weather. The trips will use a variety of transport: All trips will return at around 2.00pm. Students will be free to leave from school upon return at 2.00pm in recognition of the full day of offsite activities that they will have been actively participating within.
Lunch, refreshments and drinks will be provided, however there may be opportunity for students to access other refreshments should they wish to bring a small amount of money themselves. This is optional and not necessarily required.
The trips and activities will operate as follows:
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Connect 9 | West Midlands Safari Park | Visit Habberley Valley Trail | In school for normal lessons | Celebration event P1&2
Students dismissed at 12pm on final day. |
| Connect 8 | West Midlands Safari Park | In school for normal lessons | Visit Habberley Valley Trail |
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the school, or myself directly via [email protected] or replying via the SMS text message sent from school to notify you of the trip.
Yours faithfully,
Charlotte Poynton, Head of Connect