Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Half term Holiday Activities for Free School Meal pupils

  Tue 31 Jan 2023

  Holiday Activities and Food Programme - February 2023 

  We’re delighted to offer two opportunities for children and families to join in some exciting events taking place across Birmingham during February half-term.

  The events are aimed at children and young people in Birmingham aged 4-16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals.

  Come and Try Bring it on Brum! - from Monday, 20 February to Friday, 24 February

  These FREE ‘taster’ sessions will allow children and families to experience some of the services and activities available through Bring it on Brum, and be encouraged to sign up for the Easter Summer, and Winter holidays!

  There’ll be lots of activities on offer including sports and games, arts and crafts, dance and music, and sharing of information and advice for the whole family!

  Bring it on Brum! Family Food Festivals - from Saturday, 11 February to Sunday, 26 February

  These FREE events are designed to include a variety of practical demonstrations, workshops for children and adults alike, and offer information and advice on cooking for a family.

  It’s simple to book and find out more about these events through the Bring it on Brum! website: www.bringitonbrum.co.uk

  Bookings are being taken from 30 January 2023 and no HAF codes are required! 

  Please direct any queries to: Birminghamholidayactivities@streetgames.org

• SEND Parent Meetings

  Fri 27 Jan 2023

  SEND Parent Meetings

  Early Support Programme for SEND Parent Carers

  Birmingham City council are offering a series of parents’ meetings to support SEND Parent Carers through their ‘Be Empowered’ workshops.

  Dates: 16/2/23, 2/3/23, 9/3/23, 16/3,23, 23/3/23, 30/3/23.

  Please see the flyers under the newsletter section of the website for booking information.

   

  Occupational Therapy (OT) Webinars for Parents

  There will be a series of webinars for parents on a range of OT related topics:

   

  • Toileting with OT

  Thursday 9/2/23- 9:30-10:30am

   

  • Managing Sensory outside the home for Primary aged pupils

  Wednesday 8/3/23- 9:30-10:30am

   

  • Supporting feeding and mealtimes

  Thursday 30/3/23- 1:30-2:30pm

   

   

• On Line Safety

  Fri 27 Jan 2023

  Online Safety - What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Age Ratings

  Children accessing inappropriate games, apps and social media sites can be extremely damaging to their mental and emotional wellbeing. National Online Safety have produced an age ratings poster to support you to make informed choices as to whether the game etc. is suitable for your child.

  Please see the link below for a free online safety guide on age ratings, this guide will provide you with tips on a number of potential risks such as inappropriate content, peer pressure and online spending.

  https://nationalonlinesafety.com/hub/view/guide/what-parents-need-to-know-about-age-ratings?product=

  Poster can be found on the Online Safety page on our website (Key Information, Online Safety).

• Brew Monday 2023

  Mon 16 Jan 2023

  Please take some time to check in with family, friends or neighbours that you feel might be lonely and just need someone to talk to. The link below gives you some tips and ideas about how you can do this, so please take the time to have a look and you could make a big difference to someone else's life with just one small gesture.

  https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/brew-monday/

  Brew Monday 2023 | #BrewMonday |There's always time for a cuppa and a catch-up - Samaritans Have a Brew Monday, any Monday, or a day that’s good for you. You can host your own Brew Monday event, virtually or in person, however you want. You could organise a tea party and raise money for Samaritans, host an online Brew Monday at work, or even do something as simple as picking up the phone and checking in with someone you care about. www.samaritans.org

• NEST Price Comparison Workshop

  Wed 11 Jan 2023

  Please see details for a workshop being held at NEST on 17th January 2023 under "Cost of Living Support" under the heading "Parents"