Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Thank you to the lovely group of parents who attended our parent forum this morning. We appreciate the time you took out of your day to come and talk to us about making our school even better. Mrs Cunningham and I thought it would be helpful to update all parents about some of the things that were discussed and the action we have taken as a result of this. Please see attachment for more details.
I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term. Speak out. Stay safe is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.
If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.
February half term fun for 0-11 year olds and their parents or carers, at our Local Hubs!
The British Dyslexia Association, leading online parenting forum Mumsnet and expert in parenting dyslexia John Hicks have worked together to produce What Is Dyslexia And What Are The Symptoms? – a quick video guide to what is dyslexia, how to support it, and what help is available and how to access it.
There is also a free guide available to download here Guidance for parents - British Dyslexia Association which you may find useful.
PFA Disco - Thursday 12th February!
Glow sticks for sale and tuck ship available!
Thanks to the internet, there are now many ways for your children to watch TV, both the old-fashioned way on a big screen and via the internet with on-demand programming. Restricting and controlling what your kids can watch is harder than ever, but with our help, you can make TV safer for your kids and limit the amount that they can watch. I am sure you are very aware of how you can do this but have a look at the guide here to find out more information.
In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them. Taking a nice walk in cold weather with your family, friends or dogs in tow can be really refreshing, just make sure you know some simple tips on how to stay safe in winter.
We have a zero tolerance approach to bullying!
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental or neurodivergent condition. It affects the way someone things, feels and behaves. The video below gives a super explanation of the condition.
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with other people.
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While misinformation and ‘fake news’ are well-known concerns online, it's also the case that scammers and other cyber-criminals can try to utilise this material to manipulate, frighten or otherwise persuade their victims into cooperating.
With constantly evolving scams and such a high volume of misinformation online, it's vital that parents and educators know how to safeguard the children in their care against these kinds of tactics. This guide breaks down the most prominent ways in which scammers attempt to use ‘fake news’ to their advantage, as well as how to protect youngsters from being manipulated by such techniques.
