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

• 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"

• Winter Water Safety – Important Message

  Thu 15 Dec 2022

  Following the tragic incident at Babbs Mill Lake, Solihull, schools are encouraged to read and share the important information issued by West Midland Fire Service: Winter Water Safety - West Midlands Fire Service

  Learning about the risks of ice are so important, especially during winter to try and prevent such tragic incidents. The Royal Life Saving Society UK has also produced some helpful guidance on keeping children and families safe around water when the weather turns chilly and new dangers appear.  Ideal for younger children, their FREE downloadable Winter Safety Activity Booklet and Colouring In Sheet encourages children to talk about winter water safety : Winter Water Safety | Royal Life Saving Society UK

   

  Further safety advice from BCC

   

  Please keep yourselves and your loved ones safe around open water, especially during the forecasted freezing weather over the festive period. Temperatures are expected to remain low over the coming days and we would urge people to be very careful when walking or cycling near waterways.

   

  Do not go onto the ice even if it looks safe as it can weaken very easily. If you see anyone in trouble, please call 999 immediately.

   

  We have warning and advice signs by our lakes and waterways and parks staff regularly check they are in good condition, but please report any concerns.

   

  Please refer to our Safeguarding page for further information 

• Human Rights Day

  Sat 10 Dec 2022

  10^th December as it's Human Rights Day

   

  https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day

  Human Rights Day | United Nations Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone ... www.un.org

• Safeguarding

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  I have added some new information in the safeguarding section of the website relating to Domestic Violence and Children Living Away From Home. This information can be found via the 'key information' tab, scroll down to 'safeguarding' then click on the padlock at the bottom of the page where additional information can be accessed.

  thank you

   

  Mrs Clayton

• Food Bank

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Things may get difficult in the coming months, please see below a link to a foodbank near to you should anyone need it in these difficult times:

  https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

  Find a Food Bank - The Trussell Trust Find a Food Bank. Find your local Trussell Trust food bank, their contact details and opening times. If you're struggling to afford the essentials or need advice and support you can call one of our free helplines. www.trusselltrust.org

• Message from Birmingham Children's Hospital

  Thu 01 Dec 2022

  Dear colleagues,

   

  Please see the following communication sent by NHS colleagues for your information.

   

  Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department has been under significant, sustained pressure due to high levels of respiratory infections locally and unprecedented attendances.

  Across the country, Children’s EDs are seeing approximately a 20% increase on previous record attendances, with a number of units reporting a lack of beds for paediatric admissions.

  BWC is asking colleagues in the community, education and other sectors to help by sharing some key advice to children, parents and carers to ease the pressure on hard working staff.

  Please share the following key messages through your channels, networks, websites and wherever you think it could help:

  • The Children’s Hospital Emergency Department is incredibly busy – those who are not seriously ill will face very long waits to be seen and may need to go elsewhere for help.
  • Remember, the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department can’t help with dental or eye issues. For an eye emergency, please attend the Midland Eye Centre at Dudley Road open 9am-7pm.  NHS 111 can help with finding and accessing an Emergency Dentist
  • There are things you can try before visiting, such as:
    • • View our ‘virtual consultations’ to hear our doctors’ advice on the most common reasons people come to the Emergency Department. Click here.
      • Visit Healthier Together, a website recommended by our doctors, which has advice and resources for parents and young people. Click here.
      • Visit 111 online (for children aged 5 and over) answer questions about your symptoms on the website and they will tell you what to do next.
  • Take these simple steps to keep well this winter:

  §  Wash your hands regularly just like you did during the pandemic

  §  Get your flu jab and COVID-19 booster

   

  Please also share/retweet our regular social media updates with video advice for parents, if you are able to.

  Kindest regards,

   

  Fiona Denning [she/her]

  Assistant Director of Communications

  Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

• Photography Skills - St Johns' Centre

  Tue 05 Apr 2022

  Photography Skills 

  Friday 8 April 2022 - 10.00 am - 12.00 pm at St John's Centre 

  All you need to do is bring a camera or a smart phone with you  

• IMPORTANT - SCHOOL DINNER PRICE INCREASE

  Thu 31 Mar 2022

  SCHOOL MEALS PRICE INCREASE – 4^th April 2022

  Due to the increase in the price of food and transport the cost of school dinners will be increasing from Monday 4th April 2022.

  	April 2022
  Nursery	£2.20
  Primary	£2.50