Message to Schools from Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell

Dear friends,

We are living through extraordinary days, and we are all learning how to be the church without the usual trappings of church life which we look to for sustenance. Now, in order to save lives and help our health service manage this crisis, schools are closing as well.

Could I thank you for the work you do for our children and our local communities, providing resources and support for children to learn at home, and continuing to teach in school and care for those children whose parents are in the front line of fighting the coronavirus and helping those who are suffering.

Please be assured of my prayers.

+Stephen

Also see message from the Archbishop of Canterbury to school leaders and teachers.