Monday 26th July 2021 | Tuesday 3rd August 2021(09:00 – 15:00) Sydney Russell School will be providing a summer school provision to support pupils with some of their missed education over lockdown. Department for Education (DfE) research estimates that in the first half-term of autumn 2020, pupils were on average around 2 months behind on their reading and 3 months behind in maths in comparison to previous year groups. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) finds that, on average, pupils attending a summer school can make up to 2 months’ additional progress (compared with pupils who do not attend). Anecdotal evidence also points to children and young people’s mental health having suffered from lockdown and from periods of individual or class isolation even after schools reopened fully in the autumn term. The aim of the programme, drawing on the evidence of good practice, is to deliver a short summer school offering a blend of academic education, with a clear focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a range of enrichment activities, such as team games, music, drama and sports. Please be aware that pupils are not required to wear school uniform, but may need their PE kit on specific days, which you will be informed of closer to the time. Lunch will be provided, free of charge, by our catering team each day. Summer school places are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If your child is currently in year 7 and you wish to secure a place, please call our reception on 0203 959 9900 today Read the full letter here