A Lichfield school has said parents will need to “reflect on what will be best” for their families as children prepare to return to class.
The Government has outlined plans for pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 to start going back at the start of June.
But in a newsletter to parents, Chadsmead Primary Academy said they recognised the difficult decision facing parents.
“Many of you will be concerned or anxious about this potential return.
“Parents will want to consider individual circumstances, and will have different viewpoints on what is the best thing to do at this difficult time.
“Please take time to reflect on what will be best for your family, ready to share and discuss with us.”
Chadsmead Primary Academy newsletter
The newsletter said plans were being finalised to allow a return to school to take place.
“We are now working hard on making sure that procedures, risk assessments and measures are in place to keep children, staff and parents safe.
“There are many protective measures to consider, that include social distancing, classroom layouts, start and end of day times to names a few.”
Chadsmead Primary Academy newsletter
St Joseph’s RC Primary School has already confirmed it will leave the decision on whether children should return to class open to parents.
Headteacher Deirdre McLeary said:
“Whilst we expect the vast majority to attend, we also know that some parents will remain anxious about this potential return.
“It is also totally understood that parents will have differing points of view about what is the best course of action at this difficult time.
“This is a decision that parents will need to make themselves as every family will have their own unique circumstances.
Deirdre McLeary, St Joseph’s RC Primary School
