Joseph Leckie Academy

Dear parent/carer, I am writing to inform you that Joseph Leckie has been affected by a significant IT system outage. This has taken away access to all networked IT systems. This means that we currently do not have any access to our management information system, emails, servers or building management software through networked computers in school. We are currently working with our IT support provider and appropriate agencies to resolve the issue but do not know how long it will take to restore our systems at this time. In consultation with The Forge Brook Trust we have completed a risk assessment on all areas affected to address concerns surrounding the effective running of the school and safeguarding of our learners and staff. Although we have been able to put temporary measures in place today, unfortunately, we have no option other than to close the school to students on Friday 10th July in order to fully rectify the issues. I appreciate that this may cause some problems for you around childcare arrangements. We apologise for the inconvenience but feel that we have no option under the circumstances. We will continue to assess the situation and update you. We are currently planning that the school will be able to open as normal on Monday 13th July, messages will be shared via Arbor and social media to confirm this over the weekend. Yours faithfully, Mr A McNaughton Principal

Dear parent / carer, With the forecast looking to warm up in the coming days, we have made the decision to allow students to wear either the adapted uniform of no ties and blazers, or for them to wear their official JLA PE shirt and shorts or jogging bottoms. Students should not wear hoodies or jackets that are not normally permitted in school. Please provide your child with a refillable water bottle, apply suncream in the morning and bring a hat, if they will be outside for an activity. As next week is activities week and the weather forecast remains good, we will be extending these uniform changes till the end of term. Yours faithfully, Mr McNaughton Principal