Rainbow Flag Award Update

22nd July 2022a hayward

We are proud to announce that we have gained our first section ‘Skilled Teacher’ towards achieving the Rainbow Flag Award! The next sections we are working towards are ‘Supportive Governors and Parents’ and ‘Effective Policies’.

We’d also like to let you know about a new service in South Tyneside.

A specialist LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or other related identities) Support Service has been launched for young people aged 11 to 25 in South Tyneside.

The new service, run by Humankind with funding from South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group, provides a co-produced one to one support offer, family work, peer support networks and workshops.

In addition, the service will work with core organisations operating in South Tyneside to improve LGBT+ awareness. Humankind is also working with schools to provide the partnership scheme – The Rainbow Flag Award – to promote LGBT+ inclusivity.

Monthly youth groups and support groups will run for 11-15 and 16-25 year olds.

Young people aged 11-25 or their families can contact the service on 0191 466 1389 or [email protected].

Heatwave advice for next week

17th July 2022a hayward

Predicted Extreme Heat Weather Warnings

The Met Office has extended an amber extreme heat warning for Sunday 17 July, Monday
18 July and Tuesday 19 July, as temperatures will build this weekend and early next week for
much of England and Wales.

The amber warning highlights likely adverse health effects for the public, not just limited to
those most vulnerable to extreme heat.
Temperatures could be in excess of 35°C in the southeast, and more widely around 32°C
within the warning area, with Monday and Tuesday most likely to see temperatures around
this level.

There is clear government guidance on looking after children and those in early years
settings during heatwaves, including the use of ventilation, keeping children hydrated, and
avoiding vigorous physical activity, encouraging children to wear loose, light coloured
clothing and sunhats with wide brims, to use sunscreen, and providing them with plenty of
water.

With this in mind I have decided to allow children not to wear school uniform next week if
they do not want to. They will be allowed to wear loose, light coloured clothing. Tops should
be suitable and long enough so their mid-drift is covered; shorts and t-shirt would be ideal
to allow students to remain attentive and cool ensuring good learning continues throughout
the last week of term.

Children should use sunscreen and wear a sunhat with a wide brim and have a water bottle
with them which can be refilled regularly at school. Children will be encouraged to drink lots
of water throughout the day to ensure that they stay hydrated.

Windows in school will be opened early morning to allow air to circulate.

Children will not be expected to do vigorous activities because of the extreme weather in
PE.

Yours sincerely
M.Collinson

Take the Kids for Free on the Metro!

13th July 2022a hayward

Take the kids for free, all day, every day– Metro offer

Tyne and Wear Metro are excited to announce that their Take the Kids for Free offer has been extended permanently, making Metro travel even more affordable.

Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel anywhere on the Metro or Shields Ferry for free, if they are with a fare-paying adult.

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Holiday Activities in South Tyneside

12th July 2022a hayward

Blissability are working with South Tyneside Council to deliver the Holidays and Activities Fund Programme and to bring you the Summer Holiday Club. Free places are available for children and young people aged between 5-16 (parents must stay with the children under the age of 8) who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals or from a family experiencing financial hardship. A place must be booked prior to attending. The activities they are delivering will be at Chuter Ede Community Association, Galsworthy Road, South Shields and are from 25th July – 19th August. All sessions are 10.00 – 3.00 pm, a free packed lunch will be provided. Activities offered are various sports, arts & crafts and board games. You must book a place before attending, please don’t show up without booking!

To book a place please contact Angela Dunn at BLISS=Ability on 0191 4271666.

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SEND – What does good look like?

17th June 2022a hayward

 

Attend one of these interactive sessions to share your knowledge and expertise. The sessions will review case studies to help us understand how the journey through SEND systems feels for families and how we can make these better.

We will use your feedback and expert knowledge to shape our improvement and delivery plans for SEND services in South Tyneside.

What the session will look like?

  • Table top discussions
  • Review anonymous examples of a families journey
  • Map what will make their journey a positive experience
  • Share with wider audience
  • Determine next steps

There are 4 opportunities to get involved at different locations across the borough.

Boldon Community Centre

Clerveaux Exchange, Jarrow

Hebburn Central, Hebburn

The Word, South Shields

Find out more and book your space on our Eventbrite Page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/send-local-offer-south-tyneside-32567325573?fbclid=IwAR2_uPRANk0br8gDVOb-bJfmOvMfaT07YiWFsHErJS076anSxdWhT3pakKg

Take up the #30dayswild Challenge!

7th June 2022a hayward

Here’s our Science Council Summer update.

We are continuing to grow and nurture sunflower plants as well and help look after pet tomato plants for each class. We continue to meet each week and this term we are also attempting to complete a #30dayswild challenge throughout June. Look out for photos of what we are getting up to and if you would like to join in and try this at home with your family, here is a tick list for you to check off.

Let Ms Drake know if you complete any of the challenges and feel free to find her at lunchtime to show her or tell her about what you have been up to linked to science and this challenge.