A number of classes have been following the Massage in Schools Programme this term and more classes will be learning about massage in the Spring Term. Here are some quotes from the year 1 and 3 children about how they think the massage movements they have learnt will help them:
“Massage helps me to feel calm and relaxed.”
“I can give my mum a massage if she’s tired.”
“I love giving a massage and receiving a massage. It’s fun and relaxing.”
If you would like further support, you can contact the school nurse, who can refer you on to the Enuresis service based at Parsons Green Health Centre (020 8102 4005).
Immunisations
It is important to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date. Find out more about these, and vaccines for pregnant women on this link: NHS vaccination guidance
Please make sure your child drinks plenty of water and brings a water bottle to school every day. NHS guidance on water and drinks
School Nurse
If you would like any further support regarding your child’s health you can be referred to the school nursing service (0208 102 4005) either through the school or directly.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Lead is Miss Rosalind Morgan. More information can be found in our safeguarding policy on the website.
The Prevent Duty
This is the duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 on specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. All staff have been trained.Please see the links below for further details: Prevent duty departmental advice (PDF)
Mindfulness involves training our attention to experience the present moment with greater curiosity and kindness. This helps us to not only appreciate what is going well, but to respond more skillfully to life’s inevitable challenges.
BEDITATION
FOFBOC – Feet On Floor Bottom on Chair
Find a space which is calm and quiet and sit up straight in a chair, then play the recording below which will guide you through the FOFBOC practice.
Toolbox
Curriculum
Useful links
Should you be interested in reading further about the body of research evidence around mindfulness, you may like to read the following document by Professor Katherine Weare: Mindfulness in Schools research summary (PDF)
Further research studies regarding the benefits of mindfulness for young people can be found on the Mindfulness in Schools Project Website: mindfulnessinschools.org – Research
The government’s Mindful Nation UK report has been released and contains a section on the role of mindfulness in education. Mindful Nation UK report (PDF)
Parent Workshops
Mathematics Workshops
Visual examples of methods
English Workshops
KS1
KS2
Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 5
Essential Letters and Sounds Parent Introduction
Essential Letters and Sounds parent introduction video
Parent Workshop
How to support your child with the Grapheme Phoneme Correspondences they have learnt in school (grapheme tiles resource)
Grapheme phoneme correspondence support video
How to support your child with their Phonics Home Learning Sheet – Phonics home learning sheet support video
How to support your child’s learning of Harder to Read and Spell words (HRS word cards)
Harder to Read and Spell words support video
Phase 2 Pronunciation of Sounds
Phase 2 pronunciation of sounds video
Phase 3 Pronunciation of Sounds Phase 3 pronunciation of sounds video
Links for parents and carers
Parental E-Safety Leaflet
LGfL Parents Fact Sheet – English
Parents’ and carers’ guide to technology
Internet Matters parent online support
Apple Guided Access information provides information on how to set accessibility settings on your apple device so that you can prevent your child switching apps and websites.
Thinkuknow advice for parents
Childnet resources for parents
CEOP online safety
How to make your home use safer:
A number of classes have been following the Massage in Schools Programme this term and more classes will be learning about massage in the Spring Term. Here are some quotes from the year 1 and 3 children about how they think the massage movements they have learnt will help them:
“Massage helps me to feel calm and relaxed.”
“I can give my mum a massage if she’s tired.”
“I love giving a massage and receiving a massage. It’s fun and relaxing.”
Thanks to the parents who came along to the Introduction to Massage workshop this week. View the Weather Massage presentation (PDF)
Health Advice for Starting School
Dental Health
NHS dental care for children is free. Take your child for regular dental check-ups as advised by the dentist. NHS advice on children’s dental health
Bedwetting
ERIC is a useful resource for bedwetting and incontinence issues ERIC bladder and bowel support
If you would like further support, you can contact the school nurse, who can refer you on to the Enuresis service based at Parsons Green Health Centre (020 8102 4005).
Immunisations
It is important to make sure your child’s immunisations are up to date. Find out more about these, and vaccines for pregnant women on this link:
NHS vaccination guidance
Free vitamins, vegetables, fruit and milk formula
You may be eligible – follow this link: NHS Healthy Start scheme
Water
Please make sure your child drinks plenty of water and brings a water bottle to school every day.
NHS guidance on water and drinks
School Nurse
If you would like any further support regarding your child’s health you can be referred to the school nursing service (0208 102 4005) either through the school or directly.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Lead is Miss Rosalind Morgan. More information can be found in our safeguarding policy on the website.
The Prevent Duty
This is the duty in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 on specified authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. All staff have been trained.Please see the links below for further details:
Prevent duty departmental advice (PDF)
Educate Against Hate guidance
FGM
The school is aware of issues around FGM and this forms part of our safeguarding policy and training.
NHS information on female genital mutilation (FGM)
Other helpful resources
Phone Lines:
Childline: 0800 1111
Get Connected: 0800 096 0096
Samaritans: 0345 90 90 90
Parentline Plus: 0808 800 2222
Websites:
Bullying UK support
Department for Education website
Childline support
The Ophelia Project
Parentline Plus support
Kidscape support
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness involves training our attention to experience the present moment with greater curiosity and kindness. This helps us to not only appreciate what is going well, but to respond more skillfully to life’s inevitable challenges.
BEDITATION
FOFBOC – Feet On Floor Bottom on Chair
Find a space which is calm and quiet and sit up straight in a chair, then play the recording below which will guide you through the FOFBOC practice.
Toolbox
Curriculum
Useful links
Should you be interested in reading further about the body of research evidence around mindfulness, you may like to read the following document by Professor Katherine Weare: Mindfulness in Schools research summary (PDF)
Further research studies regarding the benefits of mindfulness for young people can be found on the Mindfulness in Schools Project Website: mindfulnessinschools.org – Research
The government’s Mindful Nation UK report has been released and contains a section on the role of mindfulness in education.
Mindful Nation UK report (PDF)