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Dear Parents

P.E. LESSONS

As you are aware, physical exercise is a vital element in every child’s education and has become a key issue for the government, who have outlined that every child should be participating in at least two hours of physical activity it school. With this in mind, there will be a change in policy over the provision of notes excusing pupils from PE lessons.

Until now, the PE Department has accepted parental notes explaining the circumstances for children’s non-participation in PE lessons.  Unfortunately, this system has been abused through, for example, the forging of notes by pupils and parental support for unacceptable excuses.

The new policy, which took effect from Monday 14^th January, is as follows:-

• Only a doctor’s note or certificate will be accepted as a reason for non-participation in PE lessons

• Parents should not send any notes requesting that a child is excused from PE

• Those pupils who have minor injuries or illness not covered by a doctor’s note or certificate must bring their PE kit, change for the lesson and join their group to help in, for example, officiating, distributing/collecting equipment etc.

• Those pupils whose non-participation is not covered by a doctor’s note or certificate and who fail to bring kit will receive a detention which will be conducted in line with general school policy.

I know I can count on your support in ensuring that all pupils benefit from the excellent PE programme on offer.  Through this, we can not only guarantee compliance with Government regulations but also, and more importantly, contribute to the future health of the nation.

Yours sincerely

Sharon Ferrell

Head Teacher

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