Letter from Government Minister responsible for SEND
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Accelerated Reader
Dear parents/carers During this time, it is vital that our children continue to read. Reading opens to the doors to so many opportunities and allows them to access all areas of the curriculum. To support the children’s reading, AR has changed their licensing which means we are able to test at home. Please find all…
Childhood Immunisation Team
Please see below for the latest letter from the childhood immunisation team
Durham Constabulary’s Cyber Protect Team
From Durham Constabulary’s Cyber Protect Team: With schools now being officially shut because of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is likely that there will be an increase of internet use for families and children over the coming weeks. With that in mind, here are some great tips for parents on setting up the right controls and…
Coronavirus update 20.3.20
The latest Government advice is “If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading. That is why the government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible. The fewer children making the journey to school, and the fewer children in educational settings, the lower…
coronavirus update
Special schools have received updated guidance from the Director of Education relating to keeping our most vulnerable learners at home. The guidance is: Children and young people with significant health issues should be risk assessed on an individual basis, according to their medical needs. Where the risk assessment identifies that the child is vulnerable to…
Coronavirus update
Good Morning Everyone As you are aware we are going through an unprecedented time within schools. I am just writing to update you with information. We have been advised to cancel all out of school visits and activities as well as cancelling all PTA events. This includes the Mother’s Day afternoon Teas, the Film night…
PESSPA (PE)
Evening Everyone We are introducing some changes starting next week to do with breaktimes and playtimes. This is part of developing emotional and physical well-being in schools across County Durham. PESSPSA stands for Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity and as such all pupils will be taking part in some form of physical activity…
Changes this week
Evening Everyone Changes this week are: Miss Robson not available Monday Girls football Wednesday World Book Day Thursday costumes for Primary and Secondary/book swop/Adults reading with pupils. Mrs Franklin not available Friday Mrs Henderson not available due to Science exams Science – P13 off timetable to complete practical science tests (2nd march) Science P14 off…
Family Centre Information
The County Council have asked us to share information about services that are available at local family centres. Please see the link below for more information. http://www.durham.gov.uk/familycentres