TWO primary schools are providing special picnics for pupils to keep in touch with their teachers and classmates.

Standlake and Stanton Harcourt Church of England primaries recently launched its Keeping In Touch picnics (KITnics) for Years 2, 3 and 4.

The pupils go to the school field for snacks and interaction, while maintaining safe social distancing.

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Executive headteacher, Andrew Denham, said: “We have a motto in our schools to be bold, brave and courageous so that we can help the children become ambitious, resilient and compassionate.

“So, we want to do everything we can to support our families during these unprecedented times.

“To be able to offer the opportunity for all of the children to come in, be it through our KITnics and up to four and half days in the classroom with their teacher is something we are immensely proud of.”

Mr and Mrs Deeker, parents of a child in Year 6, added: “From the very beginning of lockdown, we have been so impressed by the way the school has constantly evolved to meet the needs of the children and it is evident that the staff have been working tirelessly.”