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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Government daily update- Resources and support for home learning
Mon 20 Apr 2020This is your daily email to keep you updated on the government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Updated guidance for parents and carers on the closure of educational settings
The guidance for parents and carers on the closure of educational settings has been updated with additional information on the resources and support available to help parents educate their children at home.
The guidance can be found here:
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Free online English courses for parents
Mon 20 Apr 2020British Council Free Online English Courses
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/online-courses
Free ESOL courses
Learning English BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
My Grammar Lab
https://www.pearson.com/english/login-register/digital/my-grammar-lab.html
Oxford Learn
https://enrolment.oxfordlearn.com/?selLanguage=en
iTalki
Memorise
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Warning of Scam email
Mon 20 Apr 2020During the weekend, an article published which highlighted a recent scam that is targeting parents with school aged children advising them that a change in circumstances may make them eligible for free school meals.
The scam emails sent to parents and carers claim to help support the funding of free meals while schools are closed but the DfE has said the emails are part of a scam.
A spokesperson for the DfE said: “We have been informed some parents have received an email stating: ‘As schools will be closing, if you’re entitled to free school meals, please send your bank details and we’ll make sure you’re supported’.
“This is a scam email - do not respond and delete immediately.”
Please do not respond to this email and if you have any questions around eligibility for free school meals, please contact the school and we will do any further investigations needed.
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Keeping children safe online
Mon 20 Apr 2020This is your daily email to keep you updated on the government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Guidance for parents and carers: keeping children safe online
We have updated our information for parents and carers to include a section on keeping children safe online. It provides links to online resources that will help support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online.
Full details can be found in section 6.3 of the guidance for parents and carers on the closure of educational settings:
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Are you eligible for free school meals?
Mon 20 Apr 2020Please read the following letter. -
Music Lessons
Mon 20 Apr 2020We are aware that pupils who usually have instrumental music lessons are now unable to do so as they are at home, so we have set up a system whereby everyone can access instrumental music lessons if they wish, via video link. All of the information about which tutors are available for tuition and how lessons are set up can be found on our website here:
https://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/mapas/music-during-covid-19/online-music-lessons
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Free access for twinkl
Mon 20 Apr 2020Twinkl has many fantastic resources to support home learning.
To access the website visit www.twinkl.co.uk/offer
Use the free access code : UKTWINKLHELPS
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Online counselling
Mon 20 Apr 2020Kooth online counselling is now available to all young people in Greater Manchester. Kooth is an online mental health platform for young people that is free, safe and anonymous.
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Dual language ebook library with books in English and 38 home languages
Mon 20 Apr 2020Mantralingua are offering free access to their large library of bilingual books until the end of August. If you would be interested in using this resource, a simple form on the website needs to be filled in and an access code for the site will be sent to you.
uk.mantralingua.com/homereading
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Supporting children with worries about Covid-19
Mon 20 Apr 2020Emerging Minds, in collaboration with the University of Reading and the University of Oxford, has published evidence-based advice for parents and carers supporting children and young people with worries about Coronavirus. A resource list from trusted sources can be found below
Read the advice: Supporting children and young people with worries about COVID-19 (PDF)
Read the resources list: Recommended resources
Listen to the podcast: How can we best support children and young people with their worries and anxiety?