16^th December 2021

Dear Parents

Even as I write this letter, our circumstances continue to change and evolve. This year has certainly given us all plenty to think about and I’m sure the beginning of 2022 will be no different.

Thank you all for your patience and kindness during these most challenging of times. Without your continued support our schools would not be able to operate in the ways that we have. ‘Normality’ has come to mean something quite different to us all recently. We continue to try to keep things as normal as possible for your children and hope that their time at West Leigh and BJS remains fruitful, rewarding and most importantly fun!

As always, I must recognise the huge effort that all staff put into all aspects of school life. Their commitment is admirable and they all deserve (as I’m sure you do) a restful Christmas period. Working in a constantly evolving environment requires dedication and flexibility and they have shown these qualities and many more in spades.

We are all looking forward to spending Christmas with friends and family and I sincerely hope you have a fabulous time. A reminder that the first day back for children is Wednesday 5^th January 2022, as Tuesday 4^th is an INSET staff training day. Face coverings for adults while on site will remain a requirement at both schools until we evaluate the Covid situation in early January.

Yours sincerely

Nick Webster

Headteacher

Lunchbreak Supervisors

School:             Both West Leigh and Backwell C of E Junior 

Hours:              West Leigh - 6.25 hours a week, term time only (11.50am – 1.05pm Mon – Fri)

                          Backwell Junior – 6.25 hours a week, term time only (12.25pm – 1.40pm Mon- Fri

Contract:         Permanent

Start:                2^nd September 2021

Pay:                 JG1C pt 1 - 2 (FTE £17,842 - £18,198) - Pro rata - £2,577 - £2,629

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Lunchbreak Supervisor to ensure our children have a happy and safe lunchtime experience.

Duties will include:

• To supervise the movement of pupils to and from dining areas, including any personal hygiene requirements.
• To maintain good order and excellent hygiene practices in dining areas.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of the midday meal.
• To assist in the clearance of any spillages and wiping down, clearing or resetting of tables, as appropriate.
• To monitor behaviour in the playground and assist where necessary, ensuring a safe environment for the children.
• To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance.

Safeguarding

The Federation of West Leigh Infant School and Backwell C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to full enhanced DBS checks (including Barred List Information) and satisfactory references.

School Visits

School visits are encouraged to take place after school.  To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 01275 463274.

Applications

Further information is available from the school website Federation of West Leigh Infant School and Backwell C of E Junior School - Federation Vacancies (backwellfederation.co.uk)  or from the school office 01275 463274.

Application forms should be sent to the school office by post or email the School Business Manager – Avril Steel – asteel@backwellfederation.co.uk

Interview date:                                        TBA

This post will commence:                        As soon as all necessary checks have been carried out

PTA: Tesco Community Grants Scheme VOTING IS NOW ON

The PTA are delighted to confirm that it’s application to be put forward to a customer vote for outdoor play equipment has been successful.

Please vote for BJSA with the blue tokens every time you shop at Tesco in Nailsea and Tesco Express in Portishead (BS20 6LR). Voting continues until 31 December.

Although the application was originally made to raise funds for the replacement outdoor play equipment, the scheme administrators have confirmed that they are happy for the vote to go ahead and for any grant money received to be used to enhance the outdoor play equipment and/or provide additional play equipment. Presently the idea is to replace broken netball nets and/or provide outdoor seating for the children.

The project with the highest number of blue tokens will receive £1,500, the project which receives the second highest number of tokens, £1,000, and the third placed project £500.

Film Night at BJS - Save the date!

Do save the date for a film night on Thursday 18th November, more information will follow shortly!

Preloved Christmas Jumper/Clothing sale

We plan to have a pre-loved Christmas clothing sale in November. It would be amazing if you could hang on to any outgrown Christmassy clothes for the moment - more details to follow…

Thank you for your continued and invaluable support to, in turn, support our children.

BJSA

Wishing all of our pupils, their families and our staff a very happy, healthy and fun summer break.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on

Monday 6th September 2021.

We will welcome our Year 2 leavers to BJS as our new Year 3 and we will be saying hello to our new reception intake.  We are very excited to meet everyone.

Wishing our Year 6 leavers an incredible summer break and a fabulous start at their new schools in September.

We will miss you all, but know you all have fabulous

futures ahead of you.

Best wishes from all the Backwell Federation staff