STRUGGLING families have spoken of their anguish in battling through several knock-backs when applying for a disabled parking badge in Bracknell. People who have applied for Blue Badges have revealed their low confidence in the application process, complained about the assessment, and stressed how vital Blue Badges can be for those with hidden disabilities. Three members of the public gave evidence at a meeting of the council’s Wellbeing and Finance Overview and Scrutiny Panel, which is reviewing the Blue Badge process. Lyndsey Collins, who applied for a Blue Badge for her daughter, spoke passionately about how important they can be for families.
Here s what parents have said about schools across Bracknell Forest:
Great Hollands Primary School Great Hollands Primary School Nigel Crump: Great Hollands Primary year 4 teachers (I can only speak for them with my child there) have been doing live lessons all day every day during this lockdown which is admirable. t must be exhausting for them and I m so thankful to them for doing it especially as it sounds like other schools are only doing partial live contact with their pupils. They ve really been amazing and I can t give enough praise. Thanks GHPS. Faye Winfield: Year 1 and year 5 have been amazing, very supportive of the kids and parents. The teachers have worked tirelessly to ensure all are well catered for through zoom calls, live lessons, cooking tasks, model building, fun PE sessions etc all work has been marked by the teachers and feedback given with support when needed. Well done GHPS!
A TAKEAWAY has been banned from trading over fears it is encouraging people to breach Covid-19 rules and gather on nearby benches. Lorraine Bradley, who manages the All Smiles Catering van at Hockley Woods, has been told to stop serving over fears of groups meeting up. Mrs Bradley insists she had offered to tape up or even man the council-owned benches she was still told the business could not continue operating. With picnics banned under lockdown restrictions, the manager was told she could be held responsible for people breaching Covid-19 rules. The move has caused frustration because the benches belong to Rochford Council, rather than All Smiles Catering.