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		<description><![CDATA[20 Year Celebration - rearranged

We are delighted to announce that the celebration to mark 20 years since Forest Oak School and Merstone School moved onto our current building, has been rearranged.&nbsp; It will be celebrated with a Party on Friday, 25th September 2026, 12 noon to 2 p.m. at which we would love for you to join us.

Tickets are available for just &pound;1 each.&nbsp; Please send payment into school in a clearly marked envelope for the attention of E Byrne, Forest Oak or Kate O&rsquo;Hara, Merstone, ensuring your child&rsquo;s name and class are clearly written on the front.

If you are unable to attend, please ensure your child comes to school with a small amount of spending money (preferably in coins) so they can still enjoy the festivities and take part in activities throughout the day.

There will be plenty of fun for everyone, including a variety of games, activities, stalls, and treats for children and families to enjoy.&nbsp; We are looking forward to celebrating together and creating some wonderful memories.

We hope you can join us for a day filled with fun, laughter, community spirit and celebration!

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Arrangements for Emergency Snow/School Closure

At Forest Oak School and Merstone School it is of paramount importance that school remains open where possible but accepts that it may be necessary to close due to circumstances beyond our control.

Reasons may include (but this list is not exhaustive):

&middot; Severe weather including snow, flooding or storms

&middot; Accommodation problems, for example loss of power supply, heating failure or fire damage

&middot; Disruption to staffing levels due to strikes or a severe sickness outbreak

Factors involved in deciding to enforce a school closure will be based on:

&middot; Access to school &ndash; road conditions (obstacles such as snow, ice, flood waters, availability of transport)

&middot; Breakdown of essential school services &ndash; loss of heating, power, water or severe damage to the school building caused by a storm or other event)

&middot; At times when weather conditions are so severe the Principal may consider that the Health and Safety of the pupils and staff are best served by closing the school.

&middot; An advanced severe weather warning to close the school for the following day.

The decision to close school will be made by the Executive Head in conjunction with the Chair of Governors and the Local Authority will be informed.

Procedure for informing parents/carers

&middot; The school website www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk or www.merstone.solihull.sch.uk will have the closure information on the Home Page and this will be updated throughout the enforced closure.

&middot; An announcement will also be made on local radio stations.

&middot; A message will be sent on Class DoJo

Should it be necessary to close school early, school will ensure that as many parents/carers as possible are telephoned/receive a text message and/or email. Transport will be contacted and whenever possible, will transport pupils, normally on transport, home. However, on occasions, parents/carers will need to make arrangements to collect pupils from school.

It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that mobile telephone numbers and email addresses are kept up-to-date with the school office.

Staff will be available to supervise pupils who cannot go home early. The safety of pupil&rsquo;s will be considered at all times.&nbsp;Any further notices will be updated via the school website and via text message/email/Class Dojo.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.

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		<item>	<title><![CDATA[ First Aid Beginners Adult Course ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=12</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>2 day session Monday and Tuesday, 12:00pm - 15:00pm&nbsp;</p>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Non Uniform Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=11</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Friday 22nd May 2026&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2026 10:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=11</guid>
</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Mental Health Workshops for families ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=10</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:38:22 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=10</guid>
</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Laura's Swim Academy ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=9</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Please read the flier to see the benefits of 1:1 sessions.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:36:01 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Children's Learning Disibilities Team Clinic ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=8</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Tuesday 28th April 2026&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:27:35 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Red Nose Day ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=7</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Friday 20th March 2026&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:54:20 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ March Family Hub Timetables ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=6</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Have a look at the Solihull Parenting Team page for the Family Hub Timetables in March.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:38:30 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ School Makeover ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=5</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>A busy half term break! Thank You to this wonderful group of people.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ 19th March 2026 Coffee Morning ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=4</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Do you want to know more about occupational therapy? Pop along on the 19th March 2026, between 9:30 - 11:30.&nbsp;</p>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:57:51 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Useful Links ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=3</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links for:</strong></p>

<p>Hubs and Activities in Solihull&nbsp;<a href="https://www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-families/solihull-family-hubs/hubs-and-activities">https://www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-families/solihull-family-hubs/hubs-and-activities</a></p>

<p>Cinema Card:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ceacard.co.uk/">https://www.ceacard.co.uk/</a></p>

<p>Disabled Person&#39;s&nbsp;Bus Pass&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-disabled-bus-pass">https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-disabled-bus-pass</a></p>

<p>Family Fund: Helping Disabled Children&nbsp;<a href="https://www.familyfund.org.uk/">https://www.familyfund.org.uk/</a></p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:10:53 GMT</pubDate>
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</item><item>	<title><![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]></title>
	<link>https://www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk/news/?pid=10&amp;nid=1&amp;storyid=2</link>	<description><![CDATA[<p>Please enter an introduction for your news story here.</p>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 09:26:51 GMT</pubDate>
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