Latest Correspondence

Thursday 31st December 2020

Dear parent / carers,

I do hope you and your family have enjoyed the break over Christmas despite the restrictions.

The Government’s announcement yesterday in light of rising coronavirus cases means that our school will not be reopening for most pupils next week. Given the rising concerns about the new strain of Covid-19 and its rapid spread, Ark Priory Primary Academy will only open to children of essential workers and vulnerable groups on Thursday 7th January (to allow for planning and preparation) and until, initially, 18th January. We did not expect this announcement so are currently putting measures in place to support these restrictions. This link explains the criteria for these different groups: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintain...

We will be sending out a form on Monday that must be completed and sent back to us if you believe your situation falls into one of the outlined categories and would like your child to attend our ‘community classrooms’ from Thursday 7th January 2021. If you do not meet the criteria outlined above, then your child MUST remain at home until at least the 18th January 2021 when the Government will review their plans. We will inform our community as soon as we have any further updates/information about the return to school. For those children at home, class teachers will provide a home-learning programme, details of which will be set out next week to classes and posted on the school website.

I know that this will be a worrying and uncertain time for you, but I would like to reassure you, that the staff and I will respond as quickly as we can to the changing situation. All decisions will be made in the best interests of the children and staff, using the resources available to us. The rising rate of infection in our community is naturally of concern to us. Please be assured that your child’s heath and wellbeing is our top priority, and we will be reviewing all our safety procedures before children return to school.

With every good wish to you all for 2021,
Daniela Grasso | Head of School

Ark Priory Primary Academy

Home Learning Resources

Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

General Information & Past Correspondence 

Teaching Staff Email List
RWI phonics.docx
Home Learning Subject Links .docx
Staying healthy - information sheet for parents.pdf
Green Doctor Service COVID response.doc
Safeguarding Website ARK Priory.docx
COVID-19 Addendum for Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy April 2020.pdf
Free School Meals Vouchers - Update 14 April 2020.pdf
Primary parents and carers letter 20 May 2020 from Ealing Council.pdf
ARK PRIORY REOPENING - PARENTS LETTER 22.5.20.pdf
ARK Priory- Update for parents July 7th 2020.pdf
Arrangements for September - Parents letter.pdf
Ark Priory Tier 1 -4 arrangements in response to the coronavirus.pdf
Ealing Free School Meal Vouchers_9 Dec 2020_FULL.pdf
Wonde FSM FAQs for Parents.pdf

USEFUL LINKS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT  
Universal Credit https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit  
Employment & Support Allowance https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance  
Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-get-the-government-3000-coronavirus-grant2549866/  
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-apply-for-a-coronavirus-businessinterruption-loan-2549863/ 
Citizen’s Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/if-youre-strugglingwith-living-costs/  
Emergency Funding https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/emergency-funding.aspx 
 

The West London Islamic Centre, Ealings largest Mosque in association with Salma Food Bank is providing free food packs and support to local elderly and self-isolated families in need. Please call or text 07767 164246, a food parcel will be delivered to your door step. You can see more information on their website: http://www.wliconline.org/index.php?state=2&id=428&cat=10