Kevin Courtney, the NEU’s joint general secretary, said: “We are calling on Gavin Williamson to actually do what he professes he does – to follow the science and announce, now, that primary schools in England should move learning online - apart from key worker and vulnerable children for at least the first two weeks of January.”
Binks Neate-Evans, executive principal of Bignold and Angel Road schools in Norwich
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Binks Neate-Evans, executive principal at Bignold and Angel Road schools in Norwich, said: “We need to have a united approach. School staff don’t relish the thought of school closures or uncertainty at all, and it’s very stressful for everyone trying to manage it.”
Stuart Allen, Headteacher, Mile Cross Primary School, Norwich. Picture: Jamie Honeywood
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A primary school headteacher has said he expects pupils will return to class after the new year.
Stuart Allen, headteacher at Mile Cross Primary School in Norwich, said: My expectation is that we will open again on January 4. The children have missed enough school, so my message to parents is we have to try to keep the school open.
Attendance has been best ever this term among reception, Year 1 and 2 pupils, he added.
Mr Allen put this down to windows and doors being left open and the children frequently washing their hands.
Derek Mapes, a resident of Laurel Lodge reading his Christmas card.
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Youngsters across Norfolk and Waveney have helped to put beaming smiles on more than 1,600 care home residents faces in the run up to Christmas with their beautifully designed Christmas cards.
Downham Grange home manager Anna Wojtkowiak (left) and deputy manager Mariya Petkova with a delivery of card.
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A member of staff receiving Christmas cards at The Beeches in East Harling.
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Sarah Mattison, nurse at Thorp House in Griston, receiving the Christmas cards from Thompson Primary.
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