Dear Parents and Carers, 

We are writing to let you know that OFSTED will be visiting the school tomorrow and Wednesday this week (please see attached letter). 

We have all been on quite a journey since the last full OFSTED visit in March 2020, including navigating the COVID pandemic, numerous changes and improvements to the school and its leadership. We know that from the feedback you have given and from that of students at school, that you recognise and value these improvements and can see how far the school has progressed. It is really important to us all; you as parents, staff at school, the wider community and mostly the students at Notley, that the inspectors are able to see how vibrant Notley has become and what fantastic members of the local community its students are. 

We would therefore really value your support and that of your amazing young people over the next few days.  

Thanks in advance, 

Dr Claire Hooks (Chair of the Local governing Committee) and Miss Margaret Ryan (Headteacher)