Please help us try to win £1,000 for our school’s library by entering the competition at the link below. The more nominations we receive, the more chance we have of winning the prize.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
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Please help us try to win £1,000 for our school’s library by entering the competition at the link below. The more nominations we receive, the more chance we have of winning the prize.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
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Please see the water safety advice from the Royal Life Saving Society UK:
https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category/water-safety-information
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Please see the information below from Durham Constabulary:
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Dear Parent/Carer
RE: NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme
I am pleased to tell you that this term we will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme. This consists of an online assembly and supporting classroom based activities. Speak out. Stay safe. is a safeguarding programme available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands. It aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse in a child friendly way. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a trusted adult or to Childline.
In the online assembly (15.06.22), the Speak out. Stay safe. messages are delivered in a fun and interactive way with the help of their mascot Buddy as well as special guest appearances from Ant and Dec. Following-on from the assembly, specially trained NSPCC volunteers will also be delivering a workshop to our Year 5/6 children (20.06.22) that will build-on and deepen pupils’ learning gained from the assembly.
We have studied the content of the materials and are extremely confident that they are appropriate for primary-school-aged children. By the end of the programme, we’re convinced children will feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe. We are also assured that NSPCC volunteers coming to the school will adhere to safe practice in relation to COVID-19.
If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme you can find information on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout or I would be happy to discuss any questions that you may have.
Adapted assembly for home use
The NSPCC has also developed an adapted version of their assembly for parents/carers to use at home with their children. This can be found here: www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/safety. With the help of celebrities, the film focuses on how a child can get support if they have any worries or concerns.
To complement the assembly, there are some resources that can be used to enable further discussion whilst doing activities with your children. These are hosted on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/activities.
Childline Under 12’s Website
Childline also have a website with age appropriate advice for primary school children on topics such as bullying. It also has games and other interactive tools. Your child can visit it at www.childline.org.uk/kids.
If you’d like to know more about the NSPCC’s work, or take a look at the wide range of information and advice which is available for parents and carers, please visit their website www.nspcc.org.uk/parents.
Talking PANTS with your children
‘Talk PANTS’ is a simple conversation to help keep your child safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides a simple but valuable rule that can help keep your child safe. You can find out more and download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.
Penguin and Ladybird have partnered with the NSPCC to create a brand new Pantosaurus book aimed at children ages 4 – 8. You can find copies of the new book on sale, either in Matalan’s selected stores and online, selected SPAR stores or at https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/. All profits from the sale of this book will support the NSPCC.
Support the NSPCC while you shop
You may also be interested in the NSPCC’s new selection of BUDDY goodies available from the NSPCC shop at https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/buddy which make perfect gifts for children – and all profits go to help keep children safe.
Yours sincerely,
Mr W. Kirtley
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Please see the message below from Durham County Council:
We are super excited about the Fun and Food Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. There are lots of fabulous Fun and Food projects taking place over May half Term! We are still adding activities to our webpage so please keep checking to see what’s on over the holidays www.durham.gov.uk/funandfood
Also remember to join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/funandfoodcountydurham
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Please see the information below from the NHS:
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Please see the information below from the NHS:
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Please see the message below from Durham County Council:
Whether it’s finding fun things for children to do, paying for extra childcare, or even just all that extra food they seem to eat, the school holidays can be a struggle for many families
This Easter our Fun and Food programme is providing fun activities with healthy food for children and young people. Activities are provided by range of partners including schools, voluntary and community sector groups and sport and leisure services.
For information on Fun and Food activities during the Easter holidays check out www.durham.gov.uk/FunAndFood
Also, join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/funandfoodcountydurham
We will be adding activities to the list throughout the holidays so please keep checking back to find out more about the fabulous opportunities in our community.
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Please see the message below from Durham University:
Durham University are running a range of sports and activity camps during the Easter holidays that cater for children aged 5-16 years of age. Holiday camps include Multi sports, Dance and Drama, Adventure, Football and Tennis camps.
Mini sports/Multi sports/Dance and Drama are all £15 per day (09.30am-4.30pm) with wraparound care available between 08.30-09.30am and 4.30-5.30pm for an extra £1.50 per hour. The Adventure camp is for 12-16 year olds and is £120 for 4 days and includes all onsite/offsite activities and lunch each day.
Here is the link to find out more/book – https://www.dur.ac.uk/conference.booking/details/?id=1893
Here are some FAQ’s relating to the camps – https://www.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and-student-experience/team-durham/community/faqs/
Also, children aged 14 and above can volunteer with the University at the summer holiday camps. Here is the link to register your child’s interest – https://forms.office.com/r/7BUR2CX9jz