Next week: all pupils on FSM will be delivered a FSM by the cooks service.
Week after: We will be posting vouchers to you to get your entitlement.
Thank you,
Mr Fox
Author: donningtonwood
Key Workers
Along with Donnington Wood Infants, we are looking at how we can continue to provide for the children of key workers and our most vulnerable pupils. Due to the fact we have only just received this information, things are likely to change.
The government has published it guidelines for Key Working (check the government website or ours).
HOWEVER, if it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.
If you are entitled, please text the school BY 1pm today and we will ring you back to discuss your needs and check the entitlement. We will need to be satisfied that: If children can stay safely at home, they should, to limit the chance of the virus spreading.
If you miss the deadline today, still text into school but we will contact you on Monday to possibly arrange further places later in the week or to match shift patterns.
On Monday our hours will be 9am – 2pm but please do not attend if you have not arranged this with us beforehand. Then, depending on need, we will look to adjust these hours.
Can I say a massive thank you to all of my fantastic team, who are working flat out to make this happen.
Please also note that, due to the nature of the virus and symptoms we may have to limit this service, move location or cancel it. We also hope that we can eventually increase it too.
I will update during the day.
Government advice
Please text the school if you cannot have your child at home.
Parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response include those who work in health and social care and in other key sectors outlined below. Many parents working in these sectors may be able to ensure their child is kept at home. And every child who can be safely cared for at home should be.
Please, therefore, follow these key principles:
- If it is at all possible for children to be at home, then they should be.
- If a child needs specialist support, is vulnerable or has a parent who is a critical worker, then educational provision will be available for them.
- Parents should not rely for childcare upon those who are advised to be in the stringent social distancing category such as grandparents, friends, or family members with underlying conditions.
- Parents should also do everything they can to ensure children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. They should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.
- Residential special schools, boarding schools and special settings continue to care for children wherever possible.
If your work is critical to the COVID-19 response, or you work in one of the critical sectors listed below, and you cannot keep your child safe at home then your children will be prioritised for education provision:
Key worker: official list of UK personnel who can still send children to schools
If you are part of this list please text the school this morning and we will contact you.
Whole school key workers
Good evening, the government has still not released its list of key workers. At the minute this is the best link/idea I can find. When we have the final list we will ask if you to text us that you feel you meet the criteria and we will then contact you. The local authority has drawn up plans for free school meals, I will share this with you tomorrow. Thank you for all the kind messages of support in this difficult time.
19 March, 2020 18:02
As we move to online learning it is even more important to stay safe.
Any questions just email our team- see earlier post.
Texts
Text 1: School will be shut from Monday. We are waiting for government info on key working and will share this with you when we have it.
Text 2: Please visit www.donningtonwood.com, latest news and resources for all work and information. We have also made provision for you to email in work and ask questions about the resources. This will now become the first port of call for all communications and we will update it with plans.
Text 3: Friday: From 1:15, all packs, lost property, trays will be outside the classrooms. If you are well enough please collect them. We will keep some items, but water bottles will be recycled. You can collect your child early (from 1:15) if you want to.
Text 4: Friday: Your child can come in Mufti tomorrow. We wish you all the best and can’t wait to see our TEAM back together when this is over. As always, thank you for your support and I am proud of our communities determination to overcome this crisis with Hope, Perseverance and Friendship.
Whole School – Our latest update to support our pupils learning at home
Good afternoon,
Here are current updates to support you and your child further over the coming weeks:-
- All our school staff will continue to work preparing and sharing ideas, lessons and resources with you online.
- Please visit our school website and click on the Resources page.
- You can now email to us any work or projects completed at home. If you do, please remember- NO PICTURES OF CHILDREN.
- We will be running weekly competitions and challenges for all pupils to complete whilst at home with virtual awards and prizes!
- Please bear in mind our online rules (see below). Any breaches of these will be acted on, reported and further action taken.
- To email the Year 3 and 4 team, email: dwjs34.wood@taw.org.uk
To email the Year 5 and 6 team, email: dwjs56.wood@taw.org.uk
- Teachers will be checking the details daily throughout the coming weeks, and will endeavour to respond between certain times.
- We will not email work directly but all work will be accessible on the school website (Resources page)- use the search box to find an appropriate resource to use.
This agreement will help keep me safe and help me to be fair to others
1. I learn online – I use the school’s internet and devices for schoolwork, homework and other activities to learn and have fun. I only use apps, sites and games if a trusted adult says I can.
2. I am creative online – I don’t just spend time on apps, sites and games looking at things from other people; I get creative to learn and make things!
3. I am a friend online – I won’t share anything that I know another person wouldn’t want shared, or which might upset them. And if I know a friend is worried or needs help, I will remind them to talk to an adult, or even do it for them.
4. I am a secure online learner – I keep my passwords to myself and reset them if anyone finds them out.
5. I am careful what I click on – I don’t click on links I don’t expect to see and only download or install things when I know it is safe or has been agreed by trusted adults.
6. I ask for help if I am scared or worried – I will talk to a trusted adult if anything upsets me or worries me on an app, site or game – it often helps. If I get a funny feeling, I talk about it.
7. I know it’s not my fault if I see or someone sends me something bad – I don’t need to worry about getting in trouble, but I mustn’t share it. Instead, I will tell someone.
8. I communicate and collaborate online – with people I know and have met in real life or that a trusted adult knows about.
9. I know new friends aren’t always who they say they are – I am careful when someone wants to be my friend. Unless I have met them face to face, I can’t be sure who they are. If I want to meet them, I will ask a trusted adult, and never go alone or without telling an adult.
10. I don’t do public live streams on my own – and only go on a video chat if my trusted adult knows I am doing it and who with.
11. I tell my parents/carers what I do online – they might not know the app, site or game, but they can still help me when things go wrong, and they want to know what I’m doing.
12. I am private online – I only give out private information if a trusted adult says it’s okay. This might be my home address, phone number or other personal information that could be used to identify me or my family and friends.
13. I keep my body to myself online – I never change what I wear in front of a camera and remember that my body is mine and mine only, and I don’t send any photos without checking with a trusted adult.
14. I say no online if I need to – if I get asked something that makes me worried or upset or just confused, I say no, stop chatting and tell a trusted adult.
15. I am a rule-follower online – I know that apps, sites and games have rules on how to behave, and some have age restrictions. I follow the rules, only use the ones I am allowed to use, and report bad behaviour.
16. I am not a bully – I do not post, make or share unkind, hurtful or rude messages/comments and tell my trusted adults if I see these.
17. I am part of a community – I do not make fun of anyone or exclude them because they are different to me. If I see anyone doing this, I tell a trusted adult.
18. I respect people’s work – I only edit or delete my own digital work and only use words, pictures or videos from other people if I have their permission or if it is copyright free or has a Creative Commons licence.
19. I am a researcher online – I use safe search tools approved by my trusted adults. I know I can’t believe everything I see online, know which sites to trust, and know how to double check information I find.
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I have read and understood this agreement.
If I have any questions, I will speak to a trusted adult: at school that includes any adult in the school, my class teacher, Miss Ganderton, Mr Rawson or Mr Fox.
Parent Access to CalmBrain during School Shutdown
Calm brain is an activity all our children do- you can now access it for free.
CalmBrain®
Parent Access to CalmBrain® During School Shutdown
Dear all,
A number of you have contacted us expressing concern at the level of anxiety you are seeing in some children and their families in the current challenging circumstances and have asked if there is a way that children can access CalmBrain at home.
We want to do anything that we can to help parents and children during what will be, for many families, a stressful period having their children at home for a long period.
We are therefore going to offer free access to CalmBrain for all parents, giving them unlimited access to the Jukebox for the duration of the school closure. All we need is the name and email address of the parent, and the school that their child attends
We would be very grateful if you could help us by emailing all your parents and telling them that all they need to do to get access is email us at calmbrainsupport giving the following information:
· Their first and last name (I.e. the name of the parent; we do no need the name of the child)
· The parent’s email address
· The name of the school their child attends
This will provide children and their parents with access to over 100 CalmBrain movements in the Jukebox based on Positive Emotions and CalmBrain Phases.
We hope that his is of help, and that you all stay safe and healthy in the months ahead.
Best wishes
Sarah
Dr. Sarah Taylor
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Create of CalmBrain
Donnington Wood Church of England Junior School 