School Closure
Look at what has happened to the beans that the Reception children planted before lockdown!
They’re with Mrs Hannon, our Year 3 teacher. Do the think the gnome has been looking after them?
Someone in Reception class has been working very hard during the school closure. Click here to go to the Reception class gallery to see some lovely photos!
Information and support for parents
The following links and downloads will allow your child to continue with their learning at home even if they have not returned to school yet.
Register for free for Easy Peasy – fun and Games for 0 to 5 year olds sent direct to you (more information on the School News page) – CLICK HERE
An example Childcare day provision – click here
Parent fact Sheet – how to support home learning
Daily Timetable suggestions from Mrs Nesom
Weekly Timetable suggestions 2 from Mrs Nesom
Weekly Timetable suggestions 3 from Mrs Nesom
Weekly Timetable suggestions 4 from Mrs Nesom
Weekly Timetable suggestions 5 from Mrs Nesom
Weekly Timetable suggestions 6 from Mrs Nesom
Phonics – Phase 2 and 3 Sound Mat
Get Moving and be active – PE with Joe Wicks daily at 9am Monday to Friday on YouTube – click here
Kids workout to do at home – click here
TTS Home Learning Activity Book
Use the child line website to take your mind of the difficult things and have some educational fun
www.childline.org.uk
Free Work Packs and resources From Twinkl – To support you during this period, Twinkl is offering resources with a One Month Ultimate Membership, totally free of charge. We’re also extending this to every parent and carer in your school so your pupils can still have access to high-quality learning during any periods of disruption.
Setting this up is really easy to do – go to www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and enter the code UKTWINKLHELPS
Twinkl – work packs
Still looking for something else then why not go to parent zone and check out its 10 ways to entertain your child at home with links through to different sites from a safe, extensive list of Parent Zone-approved activities that you can enjoy with your kids. And better still, some of them will even keep them safely occupied while you try to get some work done. Parent Zone
Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe online: thinkuknow_primary_parents_helpsheet
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Resources to support mental health
Anna Freud: Self-Care and Coping Strategies
https://www.annafreud.org/selfcare/
BBC: How to protect your mental health
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799
CBBC: Video and Questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51861089
ChildMind: Talking to Children
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
ELSA: Coronavirus Story for Children
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/coronavirus-story-for-children/
National Association of School Psychologists: Parent Resources
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Young Minds: Feeling Anxious about Coronavirus
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus
Welcome Pack Letter – New Reception Parents
Please click here to read a Welcome Letter to New Parents
Class Curriculum
Please also view our curriculum for information about what to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
