Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9BN. Telephone: 01695 724730.
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk Headteacher:
Mr IJ McDonald
Headteacher Update Friday 28th January 2022 Dear Parents/Carers, School Inspection Following the school visit from Ofsted earlier this week I would like to thank those parents who completed the online survey (or helped their children complete the pupil survey) and those who spoke to the inspectors on the day. The outcome of the inspection cannot be shared and remains confidential for the next 30 days (this is standard Ofsted practice as they complete the full report etc.) but as soon as it can be published, I will share the full details with parents and provide a link through the school website. COVID Update I would like to reassure parents that at every stage of the current ‘mini-wave’ of COVID cases, we have experienced over the past couple of weeks in school, I have stayed in regular contact with the local authority Outbreak Management Team and sought advice from them. They have assured us that the school is doing everything expected of it to ensure that Control Measures in school are effective and proportionate. I have met (remotely) with all the other Headteachers in Skelmersdale today. It is clear that ALL schools in the town are currently experiencing an increase in cases and Bishop Martin is not alone in trying to manage this time and keep school fully open and I really appreciate the support from parents. Language Celebration Day This Wednesday we held our Polish Language Celebration Day. The children had a fantastic time doing a range of activities learning all about Polish culture. One of the comments from a child going out of school on Wednesday summed it up perfectly: ‘BEST DAY EVER!’