Letter to Parents and Carers: Access to the Academy from January 2026
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am writing to inform you of important updates regarding school procedures, particularly concerning visitor access and meetings with effect from Monday 5 January 2026.
Reception
When we return in the new year, reception for the building will now be near the car park gate at what was previously our Key Stage 4 entrance. This will be clearly signposted. We will no longer provide access to the academy from the front of the school reception area.
- Reception Opening Times for Parents/Carers/Visitors: Our reception will be staffed for calls and to receive pre-booked visitors Monday - Friday, from 08:30 - 15:30 (term time only).
- Meetings at the Academy: To ensure minimal disruption to learning, staff will only be able to meet with parents or carers if a meeting has been pre-arranged. Please do not arrive early for meetings with staff as we will not have a waiting area and you will be asked to wait outside of the building until it is time for your meeting.
If parents or carers arrive on site without an appointment, access to the academy will not be given. You will be asked for your contact information so that this can be shared with the colleague that you wanted to speak to, who will make contact with you as soon as they are able to. We encourage you to contact the academy by email to schedule an appointment. You can access our key contact information, including safeguarding contacts, here.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all.
Yours faithfully,
Alison McQueen
Principal
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