Victoria School
"Working Together for Success"
Victoria School
Working Together for Success
Latest News
See here for the latest news and updates
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Parent Survey for Home Learning
Tue 02 Feb 2021After our first half term of running blended learning (teaching to students at home and in school) we would now like to get your feedback on how you are finding supporting home learning for your child(ren). We value all the hard work our families have been doing with regards to home learning and will use your feedback to review what we do as a school.
The survey can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf6LM5zFPyKPjLfpReK6AkPUIL7gINSKg7RDRjngtYnJLdow/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Birmingham and Solihull Virtual Careers Fair: Thursday 4th March 2021
Tue 02 Feb 2021Birmingham and Solihull Hubs are launching a joint virtual careers fair on Thursday 4th March. This is targeted at young people in schools and colleges, NEET young people and parents.
It will showcase the opportunities and pathways available for young people in this region.
There will be zones for HE/ FE/ Providers / Employers and we are encouraging all of them to ensure they also promote opportunities and resources for SEND students.
There will also be an auditorium where there will be videos about CV’s, skills and applications. etc.
In addition, a ‘live chat’ facility will also be available for students – the site can then be accessed for the information until the end of the school year.
Please see the link below to register for the event
https://www.birminghamsolihullcareersfair.co.uk/
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QAC Virtual Open Day - Thursday 25th February 2021
Thu 28 Jan 2021We are pleased to inform you that our next Virtual Open Day event will be taking place on Thursday 25th February 2021, 10am - 12pm.
Using the Zoom video platform, we will be delivering a series of short presentations and videos for potential students and their families to discover more about QAC. Students, families and carers will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about College life, the wide range of study programmes on offer, residential provision and the various support services that are in place.
For further information about our upcoming event and how to book please visit our website https://www.qac.ac.uk/events/qac-virtual-open-day--thursday-25th-february-2021/775.htm#.YBK8dej7TIV
For further information please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing enquiries@qac.ac.uk or calling 0121 803 5484.
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Community Section of Website Updated
Wed 27 Jan 2021Hi Everyone, Just to let you know the Community section of the website has been updated today.
Thanks
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Simple and Tasy Luch Ideas
Tue 26 Jan 2021Lockdown lunches and meal plans
Change4Life have created recipes and shopping lists for families which can be used to create lunches for around £15 each week. Please share this information with your parents/carers.
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/lunch/cheap-lockdown-lunch-ideas
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Victoria School OPEN Tuesday 26 January 2021
Mon 25 Jan 2021The site has been cleared today and will be gritted later this afternoon so we will be open again tomorrow, Tuesday 26 January 2021.
Please exercise extreme caution when driving and walking onsite.
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Travel Assist Improvement Consultation
Tue 19 Jan 2021At the start of the academic term the Travel Assist service, a critical resource for families to ensure children can get to school, failed to deliver on its objectives.
At City Council on 15 September 2020, the Council asked the Chief Executive to launch an independent inquiry into the Travel Assist service. The purpose of this inquiry was to identify and understand the underlying root causes of the performance issues and set out what needs to be done to improve the service on a sustainable basis. The City Council commissioned Ernst & Young LLP, an organisation with a decade of experience of working with local authorities and transforming services to undertake this inquiry to provide us with an independent view on what needs to change and why.
This is a critical service supporting children and their families in accessing education. As a Council we are committed to a transparent and open dialogue with key stakeholders about how we are performing and what we can do better.
Following a session on the 24th November where EY presented the findings of the report to parents and carers, we would therefore like to invite you to further consultation sessions where around the service and report that will be published in an addendum to the report. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide further comments, and to help shape our next steps.
The sessions will take place over Zoom on the following dates, please click the links to book your place and invites will be sent out closer to the date to access the meeting:
20th January 18:00 to 19:30
21st January 10:00 to 11:30
25th January 19:30 to 21:00
27th January 13:00 to 14:30
Thanks
Faye
Faye Higgins
Programme & Change Manager
Education and Skills Directorate
Birmingham City Council
Mobile:- 07766 439127
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Important message from the physio team
Thu 14 Jan 2021We wanted to let you know at present our Orthotic clinics are still running so if you have any concerns about your child's splints or footwear, such as outgrowing or rubbing, please let us know and we can try to solve the problem or offer your child an appointment with the Orthotist (whether your child is in school or not at the moment).
Please contact physio on tel: 0121 466 5960 or email: physio@victoria.bham.sch.uk
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SENSE Holidays 2021
Thu 14 Jan 2021SENSE Holiday Applications are now open, but close on 7 February 2021. To access further information and application forms, please go to:
https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/holidays-short-breaks-and-activity-groups/sense-holidays/
Application forms can be found at:
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application/Client?OrganizationGuid=985f9388-8e43-4243-a9b5-807177d367b1
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Parent Support
Wed 13 Jan 2021Two new documents have been added to our Parent Support Services list here. For details click the headings below to view a PDF file.
Emergency and Ongoing help for Families
Details of help that is available to all families in Birmingham during Lockdown 3, from Birmingham Children's Partnership
Domestic Abuse Codeword Scheme
Victims of domestic abuse will be able to use the codeword ANI in participating pharmacies (including all Boots stores and participating independent pharmacies) to let staff know that they require an emergency police response or help contacting a helpline or specialist support service. Participating pharmacies will display posters in their window and around the pharmacy to let customers know that they can approach their staff to seek help.