'There is shock that this happened to our school'

"It has been challenging. But as a school community, we're very tight knit. And I think what's been so brilliant is the parents have really rallied around during this time to help each other. "There's been a lot of tag-teaming. It's been an absolute lifesaver for a lot of us trying to work. "We are in no man's land right now. But the school have been brilliant at keeping us up to date every step of the way. I think the school understands that parents are naturally concerned about how this term is going to play out."

"For most parents, there's a sense of shock, sadness and disbelief this could have happened to our beloved school."

"We understand the inconvenience this has caused for pupils and families, and our priority is enabling all the children to continue their education with as little disruption as possible."

"I lost my job recently and I can't afford to put him into a club or camp. "I am having to stay at home and put off job-seeking and trying to make sure he doesn't just watch TV all day, but also needing to get my own things done."

On 23 August a fire damaged part of the roof at Julian's Primary School in Streatham, preventing pupils from returning at the start of term. Parents were informed by email that pupils will not be able to return until the new year while the council seeks an alternative site, and that children will have no school to attend until at least 15 September. Lambeth Council stated its priority is enabling children to continue their education with as little disruption as possible. Parents report shock, sadness and practical hardship; families are sharing support, tag-teaming childcare, and some parents are delaying job-seeking because they cannot afford clubs or camps.

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