Keep up to date with what's happening in our school.

• NSPCC Number Day

  Tue 11 May 2021 A Jones

  Last Friday the staff and children took part in the NSPCC Number Day to raise money for the NSPCC wonderful work. Everyone went over and above and we had a lovely day - raising £51.62 for the charity. 

  

• NSPCC Numbers Day 070521

  Fri 07 May 2021 Mrs Dhugga

  Thank you to all parents who helped support our amazing NSPCC fund-raising 'numbers dress-up day'. The children's number outfits were wonderful! Look out for photos on our half-termly newsletter.

• For all Covid risk assessments, please go to 'KEY INFORMATION'

  Mon 08 Mar 2021 Mrs Dhugga

• School Risk Assessment Message

  Mon 04 Jan 2021 A jones

  Dear All

   

  As you are all aware, we expect to be open to all pupils tomorrow, Tuesday 5^th January 2021.

   

  As part of our whole-school risk assessment which we have further reviewed very carefully over the last few days, ventilation (i.e. open windows) at school will be increased to help reduce the risk of virus transmission. With this in mind, during these very cold winter months, it would be helpful to send your child(ren) into school with additional layers such as an additional cardigan or jumper or sweatshirt (as well as a warm coat as normally required). School colours are preferable e.g. burgundy/red, blue, yellow or white but plain black/grey would also be fine. Let school office know if you are struggling to provide an appropriate additional jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan as we have some spare uniform that we are happy to provide. 

   

  Many thanks

   

  Mrs Dhugga, Head of School

• Update

  Thu 11 Jun 2020 A Jones

  As you are aware we are slowly starting to re-introduce several years back into school.  Please find a usefully information sheet to use with the children to explain the changes within school at this time. 

  https://www.salfordpriors.covmat.org/covid-19/

• St Matthew's Sunday Services

  Mon 11 May 2020 A Jones
  The wonderful ministry team at St Matthew's Church, Salford Priors have been putting together lovely online services every Sunday.  Here is the link to this weeks service - Sunday 10th May 2020 Service

• Newsletter

  Tue 05 May 2020 A Jones
  Check out our recent Newsletter to see all the great work everyone has been up to during lockdown! Well done everyone

• DfE UPDATES 27/04/20

  Mon 27 Apr 2020 Mrs Dhugga

   

  IMPORTANT DfE UPDATES APRIL 2020
   

  New Guidance to Keep Children Safe Online During Lockdown

   

  The government has today published new advice to help people, particularly children, stay safe online during the coronavirus outbreak. With more people than ever working from home and many children using the internet for education and entertainment, there are increased risks of exposure to online harms such as cyberbullying and disinformation. To combat this, today’s government guidance sets out a four-point plan and recommends reviewing security and safety settings, checking facts and guarding against disinformation, being vigilant against fraud and scams, and managing the amount of time spent online. The guidance follows work between the government and child safety organisations to assess the impact of coronavirus on child online safety and bolster ways of working together to protect children online.

  Digital minister urges parents to follow new guidance to keep children safe online during lockdown

   

  The guidance can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-staying-safe-online

    

  Access to Parks and Public Spaces – please supervise your child(ren) during their once daily exercise outside, especially in parks and open spaces
  
  This new information focuses on the importance of public parks and open spaces and the ability to go outside, take exercise and enjoy fresh air at this difficult time. For many people, especially families with children and those who live in homes without a garden, access to public parks is a lifeline. Whilst the messages around staying at home and staying safe remain priorities, schools can assist in communicating to parents/carers the need for their children and young people to use parks and public spaces in a responsible way and at all times observing the advice and guidance around social distancing.

  This item includes a letter to local authorities regarding continued access to parks and public spaces including gardens of remembrance and cemeteries.

  Access to parks and public spaces, including burial grhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spacesounds and cemeteries

  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spaces

   

  • Warwickshire CC #StayHomeSaveLives‏ @Warwickshire_CC Copy link to Tweet
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      Do your children want to recreate their school meals at home? With many not in school at the moment, we're publishing a recipe a day from the Educaterers Recipe Book! Today it's Fresh Fruit Kebabs! https://educaterers.co.uk/downloads/educaterers-recipe-book.pdf … #Educaterers #BestWarwickshirepic.twitter.com/CWcTqSBSuU 

  • Warwickshire CC #StayHomeSaveLives‏ @Warwickshire_CC

  Need help to stay well at home right now? Visit the AskSARA website for advice on smart technology that could be delivered to your home to make life easier. For smart ways to stay well, it's simple. AskSARA. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/asksara

  There is a section devoted to supporting parents looking after children at home:

  https://asksara.dlf.org.uk/choose_topic.php?topic_id=1141

   

   

  Message for Parents & Carers: Contact Your Local Authority

  Your designated learners’ parents and carers can contact us if they have any concerns or queries having sought a solution with you or for information as the network of provision changes over the weeks ahead. They can contact us on the parental helpline on 01926 412021 from 0900 to 1700 or check the Council’s website for further information.

  The parent and carer webpage can be found here- 

  https://schools.warwickshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-advice-parents/1

   

• Mental Health resources

  Tue 21 Apr 2020 DfE

  DfE: What support is available for children with mental health issues?

   

  All NHS mental health trusts are setting up 24/7 helplines, and seeking to use digital and virtual channels, to continue delivering support during the pandemic.

  Social connections, alongside exercise, sleep, diet and routine, are important protective factors for mental health. Resources to promote and support mental wellbeing are included in the list of online resources we have published to help children to learn at home. Public Health England has also published guidance on supporting children and young people’s mental health. The Department of Health and Social Care is providing £5m of additional funding for mental health charities to support adults and children.

  Digital support includes:

  • Minded educational resources for adults about children and young people’s mental health, which is relevant for teachers, other professionals working with children, volunteers, parents and carers
  • the Every Mind Matters platform, from Public Health England, about looking after your mental health
  • Rise Above, targeted at young people, which also has schools-facing lesson plans

   

• No Excuse for Abuse Media Pack

  Mon 20 Apr 2020 A Jones

  Please find attached an information pack from the Local Government on our Letters Home page 

  https://www.salfordpriors.covmat.org/letters-home/