As the warmer weather continues, please ensure that children come to school with sun cream already applied before the start of the school day.

We recommend using a long-lasting sun cream to help protect children throughout the day. Staff are unable to apply sun cream to children, so it is important that this is done at home before school.

Children will also be reminded to make use of shaded areas where possible and to wear sun hats when outside.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep children safe in the sun.

Please could we ask for all school sports tops to be returned as soon as possible after matches and sports events.

Having all the kits back in time ensures every pupil is ready to represent the school in our upcoming games.

Thank you very much for your support and cooperation – it’s greatly appreciated!

As Children’s Commissioner, I am writing because I have not yet heard from any children or young people at your school as part of my national survey, The Big Future.

I am asking for your support in ensuring children and young people from your school take part here: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture.

It is crucial that I hear from children in every school and college, in every community, across the country. Without hearing from your students, their experiences, views and aspirations risk being missing from the national picture that will help shape future policy.

At a time of significant change for children and young people, it is more important than ever that their views are reflected in policy making. Through this survey, I can take the voices of your students directly to the centre of government.