We are writing to inform you that Rowhill School has had a significant increase of COVID-19 cases in the Secondary and Primary phases of the school. After seeking advice from Public Health England I am introducing a “fire break” and will be closing all classes from Wednesday 24th November 2021 until Friday 26^th November 2021 (If this needs to be extended I will let parents know). This is not a decision I have taken lightly as I am aware of the importance of pupils being in school. However, with staffing levels reduced by 40% I have made this decision based on safe operating procedures and health and safety of pupils and staff. I am hoping this control measure will help break this transmission cycle and allow staffing levels to be safe and pupils to return to school as soon as possible