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Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible And Make Good Choices

Barming Pre-School and Primary School

Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible And Make Good Choices

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We are a 2 form entry primary school on the outskirts of Maidstone. It is a co-educational school for children aged 2 to 11 years old. There are currently 416 children on roll.
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Barming Primary School is an Academy and is part of the Orchard Trust family of schools. The Trust currently consists of Allington Primary School and Barming Primary School.

Strike Action Update

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Following on from my previous communications regarding the strike action.   As communicated on the 17th January, the next strike day is tomorrow – Thursday 2nd March.   Apologies, I have not messaged sooner, it had slipped my mind, but there are also no further updates, as such.

 

Our staff are represented by several unions, including the NEU.   While the staff are not obliged to inform me of their intention to strike until the strike day, several of them have. Currently, no one has come forward to say they are striking, meaning all classes will be open.   However, please be aware that these arrangements are subject to change as any eligible member of staff can change their decision and take up their right to strike on the day.   With this in mind, I will still communicate the final closure list by 7:10am on Thursday 2nd March 2023.

 

Class

Teacher

Status: OPEN or CLOSED

Belmont Pre-School

N/A

OPEN

Yr R: Pippin

Miss Cook

OPEN

Yr R: Bramley

Mrs Willingale / Mrs Woodger

OPEN

Yr 1: Jazz

Mr Edwards

OPEN

Yr 1: Kanzi

Mrs Catmull / Mrs Hooker

OPEN

Yr 2: Honeycrisp

Mrs Murray

OPEN

Yr 2: Williams

Miss Histed / Miss Smith

OPEN

Yr 3: Discovery

Mrs Robinson / Mrs Davis

OPEN

Yr 3: Alexander

Mrs Jordan

OPEN

Yr 4: Braeburn

Mrs Dyer

OPEN

Yr 4: Gala

Mr Baker

OPEN

Yr 5: Empire

Mrs Wade

OPEN

Yr 5: Ruben

Mrs Armstrong

OPEN

Yr 6: Russet

Mrs Rathbone

OPEN

Yr 6: Sunrise

Mr Hale

OPEN

 

If a class is listed as ‘CLOSED, the children in that class cannot attend school that day as the allocated staff member will be on strike.   The decision to strike is not one that is taken lightly and it is important we do not undermine the decision taken by our colleagues.   As such, there will be no remote learning provision for closed classes as we cannot ask a striking member of staff to provide this, nor is it acceptable to increase the workload of other staff to provide this.

 

All wrap around care provision will operate as normal on Thursday 2nd March, as will school meal provision for children in school. If your child is booked in to wrap around care and your class is closed for the day, please contact Mrs Jillians or Mr Leach in the office and they will coordinate reimbursement or rebooking.

 

As previously stated, we are not aware of anyone striking, but still consider alternate arrangements, just in case you need child care last minute.   I am sorry that some of you may have to make alternative arrangements for your child and I understand that this situation may be frustrating, however, I would ask that all members of our school community continue to treat each other with respect.

 

I will be in touch again regarding future strike dates closer to the time.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me via the school office.

 

Kind Regards

 

Mr C. Laker

Headteacher

  • Barming Pre-School and Primary School,
  • Belmont Close, Barming,
  • Maidstone, Kent,
  • ME16 9DY
  • 01622 726472
  • office@barming.kent.sch.uk
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