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• 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 

   

  

• Birmingham City Council's SEND Improvement Update

  Thu 30 Jun 2022

  Please find attached Birmingham City Council's SEND Improvement Update for the Summer Term.  There is a more accessible version of it here www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/latest-news. 

   

  This update is a detailed account of progress made against the Accelerated Progress Plan.

   

  

• Talk PANTS

  Tue 28 Jun 2022

  Talk PANTS guide for parents of children who use Makaton.

   

  Click HERE for the PDF

   

  

• Summer Programme 2022

  Mon 27 Jun 2022
  

• Perry The Bull Visit - B'ham Commonwealth games 2022

  Thu 09 Jun 2022

  We had a great visit today (9/6/22) from Perry The Bull as part of

  the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. 

   

  He spent time in different classes and met our teams of staff too We’re all ready for the games to begin!

  

• Victoria School Student's Disability Sports Event

  Wed 25 May 2022

  Please see attached poster for an event our student's are organising as part of the AQA Unlocking Potential programme.

  

• May Attendance Letter to Families

  Mon 23 May 2022

  Please find a link to the attendance letter to sent to our families in May 2022. 

   

  https://bit.ly/3xCXB5B

   

  If you have any questions, then please speak to a member of the school's family support team. 

   

  Regards

  Gary Coffey

   

  Executive Headteacher

• Be Empowered Workshop June/July

  Wed 18 May 2022

  Please find attached the new flyer and booking form for the next set of Be Empowered Workshops (BEWs) taking place in June/July 2022.

   

  The workshops are being held at: Thornbury Centre, Thornbury Road, Birchfield, Birmingham, B02 3DE.  Starting Tuesday 7th June and finishing on Tuesday 12th July 2022.

   

  Click Here for the form and flyer