2021 Correspondence

Remote Learning 

Dear Parents

You will no doubt be aware that all schools in England have been directed to switch to remote learning with immediate effect. School will remain open for the children of critical workers and vulnerable children tomorrow. I attach a link to the most recent version of the critical worker and vulnerable children list for your information.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision?fbclid=IwAR0hiURTtLW4-wOhN_K2Ur1p_gFRqjiv60JOqAkJ69JgC17KlxMfuBonDbo

Tomorrow I will be sending a survey for you to complete to indicate if you feel you meet the criteria and if you will be requesting a place at school. I would really appreciate a response to the survey by the end of the school day to give me the evening to confirm numbers and finalise arrangements to be in place for Wednesday.

I'm sure you can appreciate the timing of the directive leaves little time for planning, so I would ask where possible (and as an interim measure) that those parents who believe they are eligible for a place to only send their child into school tomorrow as a last resort. We would never not support those families who need us but the less children we have in school tomorrow the more time we can work together as a staff to finalise arrangements to be in place from Wednesday onwards to support all children; those in school and those working remotely. Please be assured there will be remote learning available for all children from tomorrow via Seesaw and Evidence me. Again I would just ask for your patience with this first thing as there is quite a lot to sort!

On a slightly separate matter, I have been informed this evening of a confirmed case within the school kitchen. No child will be classed as a close contact so therefore there is no requirement for anyone to self isolate linked to this case. This does mean that for tomorrow any vulnerable children or children of critical workers attending school  will require a packed lunch from home.

I will be in contact again tomorrow, if in the meantime you need to contact me, please do so on head@grappenhallheys.co.uk

Thanks for your continued understanding and support.

With very best wishes

Mrs Jackson 

Update: 

Covid19 Correspondence from Mrs Jackson click to download

Flow chart of what to do if your child is unwell 1.9.20

2020-21

Please see the school's newsletters for further information. 

Week 1 Update 1.9.20

September 2020 Arrangements 17.7.20

Seesaw Download Guide 17.7.20

2019-20

Delayed Opening Letter 7.6.20

Return to School Guide 5.6.20

CouncillorMattSmithWarrington 5.6.20

Week11Update 5.6.20

Risk Assessment 3.6.20

Returning to School Guide 29.5.20

Week 10 Covid 29.5.20

Health and Well-being

 Creative Steps

 From Monday 23rd March, everybody can access home learning dance ideas for children to do either on their own, with a sibling or with a parent. Simply click on the website link and, from Monday, there will be a parent link awaiting your click!    

Something for everybody... Alicia also runs a whole range of community dance classes and is now filming from home so you can join in too! There's something for all ages. Simply visit https://www.facebook.com/dancesteps/ to view and get involved.

Go Noodle

Lots of classes use this already, children at home can too! 

GoNoodle® gets kids up and moving to fun, engaging content and games. Every dance party, yoga session, mindfulness activity, and game session is an opportunity for kids to wake up their bodies, engage their minds, and be their best.

https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/

 YouTube

There are SO many resources already on here!

*JUST DANCE - so many fun routines for children to copy and dance along with - a hit for all ages! Here's one example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpY4ZTV7Fm0

*JOE WICKS - Joe has now produced lots of family/child-orientated workout videos. Here's one example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhHY8mOQ5eo

BBC Super Movers

"Fun curriculum linked resources to get your class moving while they learn."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers

Change 4 Life

"Kids need to be active for 60 minutes a day. From our fun 10 Minute Shake Up games to information about active hobbies and sports, here's everything you need to get your family moving."

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

Art Ideas!

ArtJohn is fantastic and offers easy, fun and great ideas!

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4BB8xCUzOx7ayi3kACG1w/videos

Online Safety during Covid19

In the coming weeks, as our children may be spending more time at home, with you as families, and on devices, Child Net have pulled together a list of resources that you can use with them to explore online safety in a fun, engaging and educational way.

For younger primary children:

Jessie and Friends – a great resource for teaching children how to stay safe online - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/jessie-and-friends-videos/

Digiduck – 2 great stories to read and discuss with younger pupils - https://www.childnet.com/resources/digiduck-stories

Smartie the Penguin – an online safety story for 3-7 year olds - https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin

For older primary children:

Band Runner – a great resource made up for short cartoons and a game reinforcing a range of key messages - https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/watch/

Smart Crew – Aimed at 7/8 year olds, this series of 6 cartoons teaches children to follow the SMART rules to stay safe online - https://www.childnet.com/resources/the-adventures-of-kara-winston-and-the-smart-crew

BBC Own It – a fantastic resource from the BBC covering a huge range of online safety topics (look for the accompanying app too!) - https://www.bbc.com/ownit

Sign up to fortnightly Home Activity Packs from Think U Know: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/home-activity-worksheets