As schools break up for the summer, I want to wish all staff a truly restful and well-deserved holiday. You’ve carried so much — academic pressures, pastoral care, and the unseen emotional load — all while continuing to show up with compassion.
While classrooms may fall quiet, as we know, the needs of many children don’t pause for the summer.
For some, these weeks bring uncertainty, isolation, or the absence of routines that help them feel safe.
That’s why the role of those continuing to support children through the holidays — youth workers, social workers, carers, advocates, holiday club leaders, community teams — is so vital.
They are the steady hands when structure fades.
They are the quiet reassurance in a time that can feel chaotic.