WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging platform on the planet, with over two billion users (forecast to become three billion by 2025), across more than 180 countries. The majority of those people (70%) open the app at least once a day – but what exactly are they seeing? Contact from strangers, fake news and convincing scams are all among the service’s well-documented hazards.

According to Ofcom, WhatsApp is used by more than half of 3- to 17-year-olds in the UK (including one in three from the 8–11 bracket). If your child hops onto WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends or family, this week’s updated #WakeUpWednesday guide to the service contains the key details you’ll need to support them in doing it safely.

Please see our joint letter,

Dear Parents

We are writing to inform you of proposed changes to the start times of the school day at both schools in order to meet the Government recommendation of 32 ½ hours for the length of the school week. In making adjustment we have been mindful that many families have children across both schools and nursery. The proposed changes allow time for those families needing to drop off / collect at both schools and nursery.

Consultation .pdf

T & W 2025 -26 – Terms and Holiday Dates .pdf

Holiday Activities and Food funded by the DfE for Telford and Wrekin Families.

Happy Healthy Active Holidays runs holiday clubs during the Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays. There are funded spaces available to children in reception through to year 11 who receive benefit-related free school meals.

The Department for Education (HAF Programme) funds each place you book. And so it won’t cost anything to attend. Each club will have a range of fun activities such as sports, cooking, dance, music, arts and crafts, and a nutritious meal each day.

For further information, and to book places, please visit the Happy Healthy Holidays website at: https://hhah.telford.gov.uk

This week’s Wake up Wednesday focuses on Self-Regulation and the popular game Roblox.

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Please see our update, any questions please ask.

Behaviour in school focus 2024.pdf

As part of our focus on Music this week we welcomed the Soul Band from Haberdasher Adams school. It has inspired us all.

On Friday we have our concert.

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English Language Skills and ESOL Information and Advice

Our English Language Skills and ESOL (English Speakers of Other Language) courses are offered across Telford in community venues. We run morning and afternoon sessions during school term time only. English Language Skills courses are your first steps in getting familiar with English language and provides an informal way to learn English. If you want to progress in your studies, our ESOL courses are offered at different levels and provide an opportunity to work towards a City and Guilds qualification in ESOL.

Register for an Information Session

Find out more about our courses in English Language Skills and ESOL by registering for one of the information sessions available below. These sessions will take place at Meeting Point House, Telford Town Centre. At the information session, you will be asked to undertake a short assessment. If you have certificates for any qualifications already, bring them with you. The tutor will explain about our courses and advise which course is suitable for you.

To register your interest, please click on one of the times below.

Wednesday 24th April 2024 09.30am 13:00pm

Thursday 25th April 2024 09.30am 11.00am 13:00pm

We currently offer English Language Skills and ESOL courses at these venues (not every level of course is available at every venue):

• Meeting Point House, Telford Town Centre
• Brookside Central Community Centre
• Hadley Community Centre
• Donnington Community Hub
• Leegomery Community Centre
• Hollinswood Neighbourhood Centre
• Park Lane Centre, Woodside
• Jubilee House, Madeley.

For more information, see the website – English Language Skills & ESOL – Learn Telford

Please see the flyer about BEAM closing including signposts to available support.

Beam-Closure-Notice.pdf