Overview
- Nexus School in Tonbridge closed to pupils Tuesday and plans to reopen Wednesday after site-team member Colin Jewhurst died at the school Sunday evening following a medical episode.
- Executive headteacher Scott Jarred confirmed the death to families and described Jewhurst as a much-loved colleague who had been part of the community for more than seven years.
- Leaders said the one-day closure allowed staff to absorb the news, support one another, and prepare to help students, and they apologized to families for the late decision.
- Teachers will spend time in some classes on Wednesday to explain what happened, which the school says is important because many students had close friendships with Jewhurst.
- Nexus is an all-age special school serving about 296 pupils with profound, severe, and complex needs, and the school used email, social media, and a website notice to share updates as no further medical details have been released.