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24 Jul 2020
September Opening
15 Jul 2020
Summer reading challenge
Ideas for reading for enjoyment and well being.
10 Jul 2020
September Opening
03 Jul 2020
£90 Summer Holiday Voucher
Dear Parents/Carers

You would have seen in the media that Free School Meal vouchers are continuing throughout the summer holiday. One voucher of £90 will be paid to parents who qualify.

As a school, we have to process the vouchers before the summer holiday. With this in mind, all Parents/Carers who haven't already registered need to register before Thursday 9th July.

We strongly encourage all Parents/Carers to follow the link and complete the form especially if your circumstances have changed. We are finding more families who haven't realised they are entitled to receive this support. Please fill in the form as you could be missing out on a £90 food voucher which will be sent to families during the summer holiday.

Please follow the link below:

https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500186/education_benefits/7355/free_school_meals

Once you have completed the form school will be informed of any changes.
02 Jul 2020
Parental Engagement Network: 'Parentkind' Survey
30 Jun 2020
Advice for Parents
Drop-in Parenting sessions
30 Jun 2020
Important information, from the local authority, if you use public transport.
Transport for Greater Manchester has produced a card that people can carry if they are exempt from wearing face coverings while travelling on public transport. People who are exempt include those who have a disability that means they cannot put on a face covering, people who rely on lip reading to communicate, and people who would be caused distress by wearing a face covering.
I have attached information from TfGM on how to apply for a card.
26 Jun 2020
£90 Summer Holiday Voucher
Dear Parents/Carers

You would have seen in the media that Free School Meal vouchers are continuing throughout the summer holiday. We are finding more and more families are entitled to receive this support.

We strongly encourage all Parents/Carers to follow the link and complete the form especially if your circumstances have changed. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Universal Free School meals, you could still be entitled to Free School Meals and could be missing out on a £90 food voucher which will be sent to families during the summer holiday.

Please follow the link below:

https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500186/education_benefits/7355/free_school_meals

Once you have completed the form school will be informed of any changes.
23 Jun 2020
Wider Opening to Reception Children
18 Jun 2020
Free School Meals
Dear Parents/Carers

Thank you to the Parents/Carers who have followed the link to complete a Free School Meals form. 70% of Parents/Carers who have completed the form are now entitled to receive Free School Meals. We strongly encourage all Parents/Carers to follow the link and complete the form. We recommend all parents of children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 to complete the form. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive Universal Free School meals, you could still be entitled to Free School Meals and could be missing out on a £15 food voucher which is sent to families each week during school closure.

Please follow the link below:

https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500186/education_benefits/7355/free_school_meals

Once you have completed the form school will be informed of any changes.
17 Jun 2020
FAO Parents of children with SEND: Parent Talks
What are Parent Talks?
Online Talks designed for Parents and Carers of children and young people with SEND
The talks offer advice and support from individuals with personal experience of SEND, parents, professionals and pioneers. The Seashell Trust charity has sponsored 100 tickets for Parent Talks Season 1. Please register for the free ticket? The tickets are on a first come, first served basis so please register as soon as possible.
15 Jun 2020
Minister Ford's Open Letter
Minister Ford's letter regarding children with Special Educational Needs
11 Jun 2020
Free School Meals
Dear Parents/Carers

Thank you to the Parents/Carers who have followed the link to complete a Free School Meals form. So far, 50% of Parents/Carers who have completed the form are now entitled to receive Free School Meals. We strongly encourage all Parents/Carers to follow the link and complete the form.

Please follow the link below:

https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500186/education_benefits/7355/free_school_meals

Once you have completed the form school will be informed of any changes.
09 Jun 2020
Wider Opening Update
28 May 2020
School reopening update
28 May 2020
Free School Meals
Dear Parents/Carers

If you think you are entitled to receive Free School Meals or your circumstances have changed please follow the link below:

https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/info/500186/education_benefits/7355/free_school_meals

Once you have completed the form school will be informed of any changes.

Many thanks
Miss Simmons
22 May 2020
Letter from CEO
20 May 2020
Healthy Schools Bulletin 19.5.20
Advice and links to further information for health and well-being.
20 May 2020
Position statement from Manchester City Council
20 May 2020
School reopening information to parents
15 May 2020
Parent Survey - Potential school opening for Nursery, Reception, Y1 & Y6
Parent Survey- Potential school opening for Nursery, Reception, Y1 & Y6

This is a final reminder to complete the survey before 10am today. We have had some queries from parents who are finding it hard to make a decision as they are unsure of the measures we are taking. This is understandable, your answer to the survey isn't a final decision.

Once we have an idea of how many children would like to return we can continue to work through the government guidance and we will be in a position to share our risk assessments with you.

Thank you for your support and understanding at this unprecedented time.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/J9YXJH9
12 May 2020
Parent Survey- Potential school opening for Nursery, Reception, Y1 & Y6
Parent Survey- Potential school opening for Nursery, Reception, Y1 & Y6

Further to Boris Johnson's announcement that schools may be able to reopen next month to some year groups, we are currently assessing whether we will be able to open our schools with effect from 8th June for children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.

In order to help us with our planning, we would be grateful if you could let us know whether you would like your child to return to school at this time by completing the questionnaire below.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/J9YXJH9

Please complete by 10am on Friday 15th May at the latest.
07 May 2020
Mrs Kelly's letter to children
06 May 2020
Advice from Child Accident Trust
Top tips on safety and accident prevention.
05 May 2020
Advice from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Advice on what to do if your child is unwell.
02 May 2020
A message to our First Holy Communion children
29 Apr 2020
Home Learning, Frequently Asked Questions
28 Apr 2020
For the attention of parents of children with SEND
Information on how to access Local Authority advice and support for children with SEND
16 Apr 2020
Free School Meals
14 Apr 2020
Advice during lockdown