Dear Parents / Carers,

I hope you have all had a good Easter break and managed to spend time with family and friends.

I am aware that there has been some concern around the change of setup for the Haven from today. 

I can only apologise that this was done at short notice, but we have to, as always, react to circumstances and we were left with the prospect of closing down the Haven offering from the start of the Summer Term due to staff shortages if we did not find a viable option. Thankfully Epic Academy, a company we know and already work with, gave us a lifeline to keep the provision open. Such short notice means administratively we are catching up and elements such as Childcare Vouchers take some time to set up for companies. 

To clarify:

• The Haven will be open from today as planned - this service will be provided by Epic Academy with the school's support.
• Those who have already used vouchers to pre-pay for this service will have these passed over to the new provision.
• Whilst Epic Academy is setting up its ability to take vouchers, we will accept these on their behalf for you.
• All bookings for the provision can be done via email: craig@epicacademy.uk.com
• As systems change we will ensure you are kept informed about the processes for booking and paying for this.

If there are any further queries regarding the provision please address these to Craig at the above address. As always the school is available for contact through the office email address - office@biltonjuniorschool.co.uk Please find the booking links below.

Breakfast club - https://epicacademy.kidsclubhq.co.uk/rdr?u=book&id=9087&t=2023-04-17

Afterschool club - https://epicacademy.kidsclubhq.co.uk/rdr?u=book&id=9089&t=2023-04-17

I hope this helps clarify the situation and apologise again for any inconvenience this has caused.

Kind regards,

Ed Newton

Executive Headteacher

Bilton Community Federation