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• Coronavirus Update - 16.11.2020

  Sun 15 Nov 2020

  Unfortunately we have had a child in our Year 6 class test positive at the academy. She has mild symptoms.  Following advice from the DfE we are now required to close the Year 6 class to all children and staff.  They are all self-isolating for 14 days at home with remote education provision in place to continue with learning activities.

   

  All other children should attend as normal and we continue to take all necessary precautions to limit wider impact.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you require any further information.

• Coronavirus Update - 14.10.2020

  Thu 15 Oct 2020

  Unfortunately we have had a child in our Year 3 /4 class test positive at the academy. She has mild symptoms.  Following advice from the DfE we are now required to close the Year 3 / 4 classes to all children and staff.  They are all self-isolating for 14 days at home with remote education provision in place to continue with learning activities.

   

  All other children should attend as normal and we continue to take all necessary precautions to limit wider impact.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you require any further information.

• Coronavirus Update

  Tue 06 Oct 2020

  Unfortunately we have had a member of staff in our early year’s foundation unit test positive at the academy. She has mild symptoms and took a test as a precautionary measure.  Following advice from the DfE we are now required to close the foundation unit and 2 year old provision to all children and staff.  They are all self-isolating for 14 days at home with remote education provision in place to continue with learning activities.

   

  All other children should attend as normal and we continue to take all necessary precautions to limit wider impact.  Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you require any further information.

• Coronavirus advice link

  Sat 06 Jun 2020

   

  • CORONAVIRUS ADVICE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

     

    Doctors of the World are really pleased to be able to share with you Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 20 languages, which were produced in partnership with the Red Cross, Migrant Help and Clear Voice:

     

    Available now: English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Farsi, French, Hindi, Kurdish Sorani, Malayalam, Mandarin, Pashto, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese

    Coming VERY soon: Polish, Punjabi, Romanian

    Please click on the link below to access the information.

     

    https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/

   

• Frequently Asked Questions for opening school wider

  Fri 05 Jun 2020
  Frequently Asked Questions 
   
  We are following government health and safety guidance as per: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-andchildrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settingsincluding-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe 
   
  How do I know my child will be safe? All schools have put in rigorous risk assessments to ensure the best possible care for your children. Children will be taught in small ‘bubbles’ of up to a maximum of 15 to limit contact with others. Staff are working hard to ensure children have separate spaces to work and clearing furniture to make more room. Soft furnishings and materials have been removed and windows and doors will be propped open to support good ventilation. Regular supervised handwashing will take place throughout the day to help stop any spread of the virus. Rigorous cleaning will take place throughout the school day as well as after school.  
   
  What’s the safest way to get my child to school? Following government advice the best way to get your child to school is to walk, cycle or use your car. If you need to use public transport you should follow government guidance. 
   
  What happens at pick up and drop off times? Only one member per household is allowed to pick up and drop off. Start times will be staggered to avoid queues and parents are asked not to congregate outside the main school entrance. In schools where it is viable, alternative entrances will be created at pick up and drop off times.  
   
  When will my child go back to school? Schools will be in touch with up to the minute advice on re-start times for your children based on their year group. If you are a key worker there will be a place at school already for your child.  
   
  How will we move around the building safely? Schools will be operating timed one way systems and corridor segregation when needed, to support social distancing. Reception and other high traffic areas will be supervised and managed with social distancing being taken into consideration. 
   
  Who will be teaching my child? Children will be taught in small class ‘groups’ up to a maximum of 15. They will be taught by familiar members of staff as much as possible. 
   
  What might the new classroom look like? Children will be given an individual workspace and their own materials to work with (where appropriate), with desks spaced further apart to support social distancing. Space or nonessential furniture will have been moved or removed.   
   
  What plans do you have in place to support social distancing? Children will be taught in small class bubbles at individual desks – they will as far as possible remain in those bubble groups to support social distancing. Schools will operate one way systems around the corridors. Start times, Lunchtimes and break times will be staggered.  
   
  Should my child wear a mask? Masks should not be worn in school. Government advice is to increase handwashing with soap and water, and to practise respiratory hygiene (catch it bin it) to help stop the spread of the virus.  
                                          
  What happens at break and lunch times? Play times will be staggered and children kept within their class bubbles in separate play areas to limit contact with others. At lunchtimes food will be pre- served onto trays and children sat to support social distancing. 
   
  How will school be different now? Although the organisation of school will look different we continue to offer our care and support to you at this difficult time. In class we will maintain close to normal practice to support children’s learning and aide their transition back to school.   What won’t be different is the care and attention we will give to you and your child. 
   
  What happens if someone in their class develops symptoms? Children or staff displaying symptoms should not attend school and should make an appointment to get themselves tested (children over 5 In the event that a child or member of staff displays symptoms of Covid-19 they will be immediately isolated and their parent/carer will be contacted to take them home. That child or member of staff’s fellow household members should also self-isolate for 14 days.  
   
  If that child or member of staff tests negative for Covid-19, they can return to school.  
   
  What if it is confirmed that someone definitely has COVID-19? If they test positive for Covid-19, the rest of their social bubble group will be told to self isolate for 14 days.  
   
  The other household members of that wider group do not need to self isolate unless the child or member of staff they live with develops symptoms. Deep cleaning will take place at the school as appropriate. 
   
  How can I help? By supporting our new arrangements and moving mindfully around school, noting signs and keeping socially distant from others. By reporting any family symptoms of coronavirus to school at the earliest opportunity.  
   
  What if I decide that I don’t want my child to return to school at this time? This decision is entirely up to you as a family.  We are following government guidance and doing everything we can to make school as safe as we can for children and adults alike.  School and trust leaders have worked exceptionally hard to completely re-organise school routines, organisation and classroom layouts.  However, it is up to you to decide whether you want your child to return.  We will not be taking any absence action for the remainder of this academic year. 
   
  Will learning activities still be available remotely? Yes, teachers will continue to make learning activities available for all year groups.  For those year groups who could return to school, the activities for remote learning will be in line with those being taught in school as much as is possible. 
   
  What are you doing to support transition to secondary for Y6 children? We will focus time on preparing children for the move to secondary school and ensuring that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to make a successful transition.  We are also working with secondary schools to organise transition days which follow government guidance to ensure they are as safe as they can be. 
   
   

• Joy of Moving Home School Festival Booklet

  Fri 15 May 2020

  The activity pack for the week-long festival beginning today on the International Day of Families is available under the parents - Letters section of the website. 

   

   

• Letter from Mrs Keen to all Sherwood children

  Mon 11 May 2020

  Hello!

   

  It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other and I just wanted to say a big hello and to let you know how much I am thinking of you every day. You have all been doing such an important job by staying at home to keep yourselves and others safe. I know that you are missing your teachers and friends but I am SO proud of the way you have dealt with this. Quite simply “YOU ARE ALL AMAZING” and that’s one out of many reasons why I am missing you all!

   

  What a lot of interesting and lovely projects you’ve all been up to whilst you’ve been at home. I am really pleased you have been able to go outside to learn and play too in this lovely weather.

   

  One of the things I am missing the most is spending time with you in your classrooms and joining in with your lessons. You know how much I enjoy seeing your work. So – if you have any finished projects or written work that you are proud of and you would really like me to see then you can send them in for me to have a look at and print for my WOW wall. Ask your parents to send them into me at admin@sherwood.djanogly.org

   

  Keep working hard but have lots of fun too – READ EVERY DAY, play outside, be active and enjoy the sunshine, look after everyone in your family and remember to be kind to your parents – they are working hard as well.

   

  Take care and stay safe.

  Mrs Keen

• Great News!! See the link below from the evening post . An article explaining the act of kindness of one of our Sherwood children.

  Wed 29 Apr 2020
  https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/seven-year-old-nottingham-boy-4047709

• Tik-Tok parent fact sheet

  Wed 08 Apr 2020
  PARENT FACTSHEET – FEBRUARY 2020
  Keep your child safe on TikTok
  What is it?
  A video-sharing app that’s huge with children and teenagers right now. You lip-sync to music or do comedy sketches, and can add effects to your videos. You can also gain followers (‘fans’) and watch other people’s videos.
  The age recommendation is 13 and above, but it’s easy for younger children to sign up too.
  What are the concerns?
  On the surface, not many (so far). But, there are a few things to watch out for, like:
  User profiles talking about ‘trading’ or swapping pictures or videos
  Emojis that are seen as sexually suggestive, like the aubergine
  Hashtags, like #tradefortrade, which suggest the user is looking to trade illicit content
  Sexual lyrics and swearing in songs
  Content about eating disorders (known as ‘pro-ana’)
  Users can’t share images and videos with TikTok’s in-app messaging, but once they’ve made contact, they can easily switch to another app, like Snapchat, to do this.
  7 steps to keep your child safe
  1. Set account to private and limit profile information
  If your account is public, anyone (even people with no account) can watch your TikTok videos.
  Even with a private account, anyone can see your child’s profile information. Tell them not to share personal information publicly, like their full name or where they go to school.
  Plus, tell your child to only accept ‘fan’ requests from people they know and trust.
  To make the account private, simply go to your child’s profile > Settings (the 3 dots in the top right) > Privacy and Safety > turn on ‘Private Account’.
  2. Use family safety mode
  This is a new feature, where parents can control some settings on their child’s account (more on which features below) from their own phone.
  You’ll need to download TikTok and link your account to your child’s. Once you’ve created a profile, go to your profile > Settings > Digital wellbeing > Family safety mode > Choose ‘Parent’. Follow the same steps on your child’s phone but choose ‘Teen’, then scan the QR code with your camera to link your accounts.
  3. Restrict interactions like direct messages and ‘duets’
  Duets are where users reply to one person’s video with another video and then share it all. The videos appear together, side by side. Having a private account automatically means you can’t do duets, and stops people who aren’t your friends sending you messages.

• Free School Meals

  Fri 03 Apr 2020

  Free School Meals - what is it and can I get it?

   

  If you have children in reception, year 1 and year 2 and they go to a state school they are entitled to free school meals regardless of your household income.

   

  From year 3 onwards your children could get free lunches, and sometimes milk at school, if you are receiving  one of the benefits below:

   

  • Income Support
  • Income-based Jobseeker's  Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit 'run on' - the payment someone may receive for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit.
  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) at the time of your application. Thresholds vary in Scotland and Norther Ireland. If your income goes above the threshold in the future, but you remain on universal Credit, your child will remain eligible. If you applied before 1 April 2018 there was no household income threshold for Universal Credit.