Dear Sandy Lane Families,

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable half term break. Monday 23rd February is an INSET day for staff, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming all of our pupils back to school on Tuesday.

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, I would also like to extend my warmest wishes to all members of our community who will be observing.

At Sandy Lane, we are proud of the rich diversity of our families and are committed to ensuring that every child feels supported, respected and able to practise their faith comfortably. If your child will be observing Ramadan and you would like any additional support during this time, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

We are very happy to:

• Provide a quiet space for prayer during the school day

• Offer a supervised indoor space during lunchtime for pupils who are fasting

• Make reasonable adjustments to PE lessons or other physical activities where appropriate

• Be mindful of energy levels and wellbeing throughout the day

• Support with any pastoral needs your child may have during this period

We understand that every family observes Ramadan differently, and we welcome conversations about how we can best support your child. Please feel free to contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance, or reach out directly to the school office.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We wish all those observing a peaceful Ramadan.

Kind regards,

Ms K. Parkhouse

(Headteacher)