We have been asked by the Local Authority to survey our parents to ascertain whether Easter holiday provision is required at Hillside. This provision , as outlined by the LA, is for the children of NHS and emergency services staff, direct care workers and any ancillary staff for the hospitals also. The Easter holidays run from Monday 6th…
As we come to the end of a strange, difficult week, staff at Hillside want to say a massive thank you to the Hillside community–to our parents who are critical workers and are doing a fantastic job and to our children who are working, learning and having fun at home and at school. The children…
We have been working closely with the Local Authority this afternoon to plan how we can continue to effectively meet the needs of our community in this continuously evolving situation. As per the advice from the Prime Minister we are continuing to ask parents, where possible, to care for their children at home whilst we…
Those eligible for free school meals (please note: this is not Universal Infant Free School Meals) will have received a communication indicating how they can use vouchers purchased by the school to provide meals for your child. Please email the school at office@hillsideprimary.org.uk if you are eligible and do not receive the relevant communication and…
Following tonight’s PM statement please be reminded that Hillside’s provision is for EMERGENCY CHILDCARE ONLY for children whose parents are keyworkers critical to the COVID-19 Response. PLEASE keep you child at home to reduce the spread of the virus. If you come to school and are found to not fit the above criteria you and your…
Dear Parents & Carers, We are delighted to announce that National Online Safety have just released their brand-new platform, and as a Certified School – our whole school community has now received a complimentary upgrade to their new website. If you already have a National Online Safety account, you’ll shortly receive an email inviting you…
Please note from Tuesday 24th March, Breakfast Club will no longer be operating. School provision will be between 9am and 3.15pm only. As the COVID-19 response continues to increase we are taking further steps to safeguard Hillside staff and their families. Our provision is emergency childcare only and we will only accept children if parents…
Please be reminded that you should only send your child to school if you have to, because your work is critical to the COVID-19 response. We are offering an emergency service so if you are able, at all, to keep your child at home you should do so. Please do not be offended when staff…
