School survey…
Julian Thomas2020-05-03T11:02:28+01:00I've only just spotted this survey from ParentKind being shared and requested by the DfE. It closes at 9am tomorrow and it's actually quite short, so please spend just the minute it takes to complete it. https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1114x93a-984mj1a3 We haven't heard anything official about reopening yet (only a few more headlines and speculation) but I'd like our families and community to [...]
Is your child eligible for free school meals?
Julian Thomas2022-08-18T13:27:04+01:00If your child is eligible for free school meals, you are entitled to free vouchers from the Government to help pay for your child's food, regardless of whether or not they are attending school right now. Schools will provide meals for vulnerable children and children of key seeworkers who are eligible and in class. But eligible children who are at [...]
Up-to-date DfE guidance…
Julian Thomas2022-08-18T13:27:04+01:00Here's some of the DfE guidance that gets sent to schools daily. I thought some of this may be useful for our families. Hope everyone's keeping well! Launch of BBC Bitesize The BBC has today launched an education package across TV and online, featuring celebrities and teachers, helping to keep children learning at home and supporting parents. BBC Bitesize can [...]
19th April update…
Julian Thomas2022-08-18T13:27:04+01:00Here's a video - please click to watch and listen. We're listening to everyone and we're adapting our offer to suit as many of our families and children as we can. It’s been lovely to see what children and families have been doing, and so we're fully embracing the Google Classroom environment and making use of it as fully [...]
Happy Easter – new start…
Julian Thomas2022-08-18T13:27:04+01:00Happy Easter everyone! I've shared another video for you, explaining our new term and the new way we're going to be working for the foreseeable future. You can access it by clicking this link. There are two videos there actually, with the other being of the children singing the Spring Chicken song - that's a fun one! I wonder if [...]
Easter…
Julian Thomas2020-04-10T17:17:16+01:00Of course, with breaking up for Easter almost two weeks before the Easter weekend, we were already singing some of our favourite songs and making sure we were going to be on form for some singing at St.George's Church for the final assembly of the term. And being aware that we were to break up the very next day, a [...]
Covid-based Scams… be alert…
Julian Thomas2020-04-09T15:37:05+01:00Here's a document from DCC and Trading Standards. "The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen an increase in scams and doorstep traders who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty during this difficult time. As individuals and communities, we urge you to keep safe and vigilant in the current environment and look out for scams in your neighbourhood, which often target [...]
Have You Subscribed?
Julian Thomas2022-08-18T13:27:04+01:00We blog our news and updates. Our blogs go directly up on the website, they get posted on to Facebook, but they also get emailed! SUBSCRIBE HERE! The problem with Facebook is that posts drop down your feed and ends up somewhere below puzzles, memes and people posting "photos of something purple" on their picture roll. You could possibly end [...]
Ready for the next week…
Julian Thomas2020-04-05T21:31:18+01:00Well done for surviving another week. I hope you're keeping safe and well, and enjoying the sun in the confines of the small space around you! It's possibly difficult having NO routine, but you could possibly find it easier having at least some routine to your day. We've put together many things to help and support our families, on our [...]