Parent and Carer Update

Message to Families 23 June 2026

Dear parent / carer

With the current period of exceptionally hot weather, I wanted to share the steps we are taking to ensure the comfort, well-being and safety of our learners, citizens and staff.

We are:

• Continually reviewing temperatures and adapting sessions wherever necessary to reduce outdoor or strenuous activities
• Well-stocked with extra water and are ensuring people are staying hydrated
• Monitoring vulnerable learners, citizens and colleagues
• Encouraging people to access the woodland areas for shade and lower temperatures
• Keeping blinds and curtains closed in direct sunlight
• Using fans and ventilation where appropriate

We would appreciate your support in ensuring your young person:

• Brings a refillable water bottle each day
• Applies sunscreen before arriving
• Wears suitable clothing to help them stay cool
• Wears a hat for any outdoor activities

We would also like to remind everyone to take extra care around open water during the hot weather. While it can be tempting to cool off in rivers and ponds, as we’ve sadly seen in the news recently, these environments can present significant hidden dangers, including strong currents, cold water shock, and deep or uneven ground.

We encourage everyone to use only supervised swimming facilities wherever possible.

We will continue to follow Government guidance and review our operations throughout the heatwave, but if you have any questions, please contact your young person’s tutor or care manager.

I hope you all manage to stay relatively cool over the next few days.

Best wishes

Mark Dale