See here for the latest news and updates

• Engagement Model Family Workshop Resource

  Thu 14 Jul 2022

  Dear families, 

  We are aware that some of our families were unable to attend the recent face to face workshop on the new Engagement Model assessment system. Therefore, we are pleased to confirm that we've now added this to our school website, so that you can read through this when you get time. 

   

  Click here to see the PowerPoint

   

  If you have any questions about the assessment system then please contact either your child's class teacher or Stephanie White (Assessment Lead)

  Thank you

• Changes to staffing in September 2022

  Wed 13 Jul 2022

  Dear families, 

   

  Please find below a link to an important letter confirming changes to staffing on site in September 2022. 

   

  https://bit.ly/3PmfHyC

   

  This outlines the key changes to the senior leadership team in the new academic year. 

  Thank you

  Gary

• Family Snapchat Guidance July 2022

  Wed 13 Jul 2022

  We have been informed of a new feature that's available on Snapchat, which may mean that users can be located without their knowledge. 

   

  You can find a Parent Guide to the changes at the link below, which also includes safe steps that you can take to ensure that this doesn't happen:

   

  https://bit.ly/3yz5aJz

   

  Please contact the school if you're at all concerned. 

  Many thanks

  Gary

• Diarrhoea and Vomiting Illness

  Mon 11 Jul 2022

  Dear Families,

   

  This is to advise you that there is a diarrhoea and vomiting illness which is currently circulating in school.

  
  We are following advice from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on managing the outbreak including increasing cleaning throughout the school. We would be very grateful for the support of families in helping us reduce the spread of the infection.

   

  If your child has symptoms of diarrhoea
  and or vomiting, please keep them at home until 48 hours after they are feeling better (or the last bout).

   

  During this time, they should not mix with other children outside the home or visit local venues.

   

  If your child is ill, you may find the following information useful:
  ADVICE FOR PARENTS

  
  What are the symptoms?

  
  • Diarrhoea and vomiting usually lasting 1 -2 days
  What should you do if your child is unwell?

  
  • Make sure they get lots of rest.

  
  • Ensure they drink plenty of fluids, taking sips rather than gulps to avoid vomiting.

  
  • Give infant Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, according to product instructions, to help keep their temperature down.

  
  • If your child is unusually sleepy, won’t take fluids or has other symptoms, such as blood in their diarrhoea, an unusual rash, headache, neck stiffness or difficulty breathing, ring NHS Direct (111), contact your GP or take your child to hospital.

  
  • Please ring your child’s school and let them know that your child is ill and what symptoms they have.

  
  • Keep them at home until they are well enough to return to school. However, if your child has been suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting keep them at home until they have been free of symptoms for
  48 hours.

   

  How can you prevent the spread of these infections?

  
  Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of both of these infections. This applies to the child who is ill and the person looking after them. Hands should always be washed, using liquid soap if possible:

  
  • Before and after caring for your child.
  • After using the toilet.
  • Before eating or handling food.
  • After cleaning up a mess (vomit, faeces or urine).

  Other ways of preventing the spread of infection are to:
  • Keep a separate towel for family members who have symptoms.

  
  • Dispose promptly of used tissues and other items that your child may have coughed or sneezed
  on.

  
  • Wash soiled clothing, bed linen and towels in a washing machine. Use the hottest wash for that
  fabric.
  • Clean baths and washbasins thoroughly and disinfect after use.

  
  • If cleaning up diarrhoea or vomit, wash the surface with hot soapy water and disinfect before
  allowing to dry. If using bleach remember that it can remove the colour from fabrics and can burn the skin. Please keep your child away from other children and people that are particularly vulnerable, e.g. the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

   

  If you have any questions, then please feel free to get in contact to discuss further.

   

  Many thanks

  Gary Coffey
  Executive Headteacher

• Covid-19 Update - 7.7.22

  Thu 07 Jul 2022

  Dear families, 

   

  Please click the link below to read an update on the current Covid-19 cases in school and to outline the measures that we are taking on site. There is also a reminder of the isolation period for any student that may test positive for Covid-19.

   

  https://bit.ly/3uqAPvF

   

  If you have any questions, then please contact the school office. 

  Thank you

  Gary Coffey

   

  Executive Headteacher

• Kidz Max Days - July 16th 2022

  Sun 03 Jul 2022

  Join Whizz-Kidz and other young wheelchair users for free, accessible activities. The event is taking place at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury, B69 1HE on Saturday July 16th 2022.

   

  Register your interest at: whizz-kidz.org.uk/kidz/kidz-max-days