Villages
| Published date | 13 January 2021 |
| Publication title | Loughborough Echo |
The fire service says that all applications are welcome, particularly from candidates who can provide cover during daytime hours.
On-call firefighters are required to provide operational cover within a defined period of travel time to the station, usually five minutes from either work of home.
The on-call firefighters are members of the local community as residents or workers who are paid to respond to a variety of emergencies.
According to the Fire and Rescue Service, the on-line firefighters face all kinds of challenges from floods and fires to road traffic accidents. They also inform the community about fire safety and prevention.
The firefighters are notified of an emergency call via a personal pager which they carry with them at all times when they are "on call".
The fire service are telling prospective applicants that "if you want to make an exciting and rewarding contribution to your community, alongside your regular job and learn new skills, then this is the career for you."
An online application form is available on the Fire and Rescue Service portal: http:// jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk An "On-Call Webinar" will take place tomorrow (January 14) between 6.30 pm and 8pm which will give prospective applicants a greater understanding of the role of an on-call firefighter
through a presentation and question and answer session.
GROWTH BOARD.
Although all meetings of the Growth Boards in Rushcliffe borough, including the one for East Leake, have been postponed until further notice due to the current Government advice on social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, the work of the boards continues, with borough council officers carrying on to work on actions from the boards.
BROOKSIDE NOTICE.
Following the prime minister's latest public statement on the UK position concerning the pandemic, East Leake Brookside school issued an urgent notice on Monday last week concerning a school closure brought about by the national closedown statement.
In a letter from the school, parents were told that from the following day the school would be open to all key worker and vulnerable pupils and last week operated on a trust of eligibility situation, giving the parents the go-ahead to send their child to school if they considered themselves a key worker, with start and finish times the same as the autumn term
(8.40 - Y1/2, 8.50 - Y3/4, 9.00 - YF, 9.10 - Y5/6.
Earlier, before the urgent announcement from the PM, Gary Kenny, headmaster at the school, had issued a letter to parents in which he had said the school would be open to all classes in all year groups from January 5, but had also said he was sure they would appreciate that things can change suddenly as the school is influenced by latest government instruction as well as guidance from the teaching unions regarding the safety of schools for staff, children and communities.
And of course they did change, with the lockdown
decision by the government.
The headmaster has earlier commented on the overall position before the second lockdown, saying: "In the light of this guidance regarding safety, every member of staffat Brookside has faced challenging considerations alongside their dedication towards the children's schooling and to their role within the community. The school experienced the occurrence of COVID shortly before Christmas - the occurrence affected both children and school adults."
Prior to the lockdown, the head had said that protocols and risk assessments within the school were well established and under continuing reinforcement. "An easy-going acceptance or adherence to protocols must be avoided in order to allow the staffto continue with their work safely and for the safety of the entire school community.
Mrs Jane Butler, head teacher at the Lantern Lane school, issued a letter on Monday night last week to confirm the school was closed with immediate effect and assuring everyone that arrangements were being made for keyworker provision.
Blake Francis, principal at East Leake Academy, confirmed that the government had changed the timings for the return of secondary students in January and issued a statement showing how they were affected, saying that from Monday last week the academy would only be open to particular students, such as those due to sit an exam, with the student being permitted to attend for the exam only, children of key workers and students identified as "vulnerable", for example - but not limited to
- those with an education, health and care (EHC) plan, a child in need plan, a child protection plan or who are a looked-after child.
Remote learning was to be provided for all other students from Monday last week and which will be delivered during the normal academy day on Microsoft Teams.
The academy statement also dealt with testing of asymptomatic students and staff, with Mr Francis saying that the government, via the NHS Test and Trace service, was introducing testing of
asymptomatic students and staffin schools, to help minimise the impact of self-isolation when there is a positive case within a school and to support the reduction in transmission.
"This test is for individuals who do not display any symptoms of COVID-19 and will be in addition to the measures we have already put in place in line with our risk assessment. The test will be free and is not compulsory."
The principal said the safety of their students and staffremains their highest priority. "All other measures currently in place will be regularly reviewed and it is important that everyone continues to observe these, in particular: regular hand washing or using hand sanitiser, the wearing of face coverings in communal areas and social distancing."
Parents were reminded that it was important they must not send their child into the academy if they displayed any symptoms of COVID-19, even if they thought these were mild. "Please ensure you follow NHS advice and book a COVID-19 test. If there is a positive COVID-19 case within your household, your child(ren) must also self-isolate."
On the question of free school meals, e-vouchers will be provided to cover the period of home learning, with a separate email being sent to parents and carers of eligible children.
Mr Francis says he wants to thank everyone once again for their patience and understanding.
MEADOW PARK. The excellent efforts made by the Friends of Meadow Park in East Leake - somewhat of course held back by the coronavirus pandemic - still continue to have the required effect of giving the area the distinct smart appearance it currently has.
Trees along the boundary of Bateman Road towards the railway embankment which were cut down in error by a contractor and as it is a requirement that Meadow Park has a defined boundary a fence has been erected by the Friends.
The fence has 40 posts and 400 metres of wire. Squeeze gaps for pedestrians have been carefully sited. The cost of the fence is "very modest". And it has been met from the Friends' funds and public donations.
The Friends of Meadow Park are always grateful to members and others who either contribute by joining Friends of Meadow Park or contribute via the boxes in village shops.
Organisers say the fence looks "really good" and members have also been attacking the Russian Vine which was growing in the area.
Over the past few months the pathway in the top south-east corner of Gibson Field has been churned up and virtually disappeared. Chippings from a sycamore tree in St Mary's churchyard are being used to recreate the
footpath and make it more user friendly.
The wet soil in the arboretum is having an adverse effect on some of the trees. The larch and sweet chestnut have been especially
affected and grass cutting in the arboretum is very difficult and time consuming.
The committee are investigating grass cutting in a less mechanised way, either with a smaller mower or by hand. Mowing the arboretum every other year would also help small invertebrates and flowers.
Plans are also being made to create a limestone bank in the headland area of the playing field. Limestone chippings removed in the path renovation and some extra chippings brought in will be piled up to create a quarry floor type of habitat.
An environmentally-friendly membrane will be put down before the limestone is piled up to prevent weed...
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