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Debbie Damous • 23 September 2019
Email is a great communication tool and has become a part of our everyday lives. As a school, the number of emails we receive has increased substantially over the last few years. Please be patient when waiting for a reply as it can be up to 3-5 working days (but usually sooner). We have had a minority of parents sending a follow-up email on the same day as the first email when no reply has been received within a few hours. Staff are extremely busy during the day with the children and only have a small window in which to respond to emails. Please speak to your teacher at the end of the day or telephone the school office if your matter is urgent. Thank you for your understanding.
A new IWF (Internet Watch Foundation) safety campaign aims to help parents have conversations with their children about keeping their 'door' closed to child sexual abusers. The campaign includes a booklet for parents, explaining the risks, explaining why children are vulnerable, and suggests practice steps that parents can take. The mnemonic used in the campaign is TALK: TALK to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns. AGREE ground rules about the way you use technology as a family. LEARN about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life. KNOW how to use tools, apps and settings that can help to keep your child safe online. https://talk.iwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/A-guide-for-parents-and-carers-v7.pd f
Please click the link below for updated advice for parents and carers on looking after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=7c382b20-c57c-489f-ac4a-86e7414a2fcb&utm_content=daily
Public Health are offering free online courses for residents of Devon, Torbay and Plymouth. The Solihull Approach parenting courses are for everyone - anyone who wants to be the best mum, dad, grandparent, carer that they can be. The Solihull Approach aims to improve emotional health and wellbeing by supporting relationships. The courses are written by CAMHS professionals with other health and education workers. They are evidence based and accredited by the DfE. For more information and details of how to access the free online courses, view the flyer. Read more about the Solihull Approach on the website .
Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All their content is written or curated by Action for Children’s parenting coaches. It’s based on their experiences working with children, young people and their families. Browse their articles for answers to the most common parenting questions, use their confidential one-to-one online chat service, read more at https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/
Being social online this December: a parent's guide https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/parents-guide-being-social-online/ 4 steps you can take to help children stay safer https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/our-views/how-you-can-help-children-stay-safer-online-over-the-winter-break...and-beyond/
Mr Chambers sends a welcome message to his new Year 6 children
Miss Elliott sends a welcome message to her new Year 6 children
Mrs Hayward sends a welcome message to her new Year 5 children
