A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on supporting your child’s return to school

As children prepare to return to school next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how you can support your child with any concerns they have about walking through those school gates after their long summer break.

Watch the short video update from Ian below:

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A message from Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars to parents on supporting your child’s return to school

As children prepare to return to school next week, Spurgeons CEO Ian Soars shares how you can support your child with any concerns they have about walking through those school gates after their long summer break.