20th October 2007

Dear Parent / Carer

PUPIL NAME             FORM

Of paramount importance to our school is the safety of the students and effective communication with parents/carers.  Therefore we are currently updating our registration system in order to improve this communication.

The Keep Kids Safe at School system securely sends text messages, automated voice broadcasts and emails direct to parents and carers.

From now on, if your child is absent you may receive a text or voice message informing you of the absence and requesting that you either text or call the school to explain this.  You may also receive text messages or voice messages from time to time, informing you of events, such as review days, notification of parents evening, school closure etc.

By sending messages directly to you we can all ensure that if FORENAME is absent you can reply quickly and easily to inform us of any reason for an absence thus ensuring FORENAME’s safety.

To allow us to update the contact details we currently hold for you, please check details on the attached form and make amendments if necessary, returning the slip to the school by Friday 2nd November 2007.  Alternatively you can call the school on 0191 5537600.

Any message that is sent from the school will show on your phone from SOUTHMOOR.  For absence messages (and some general messages) you can reply by simply replying to the message as you would any other text message.

If you have any questions about this new method of school communication, or if you do not wish to be communicated with in this manner, please call Mr J Nicholson, Senior Assistant Headteacher on 5537600.

Yours sincerely

Dr P Ingram
Headteacher