We have recently passed the following sections in our journey to be awarded the Rainbow Flag: Student Voice, Pastoral Support and Inclusive Curriculum sections
This now means that we have completed the process and can proudly say that we are a Rainbow Flag Award holder! A very big well done to Mrs Rennie, the children and staff and you – our Biddick Hall Junior School community.
Many congratulations, we have been thrilled to have been on this journey with you.
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved 2 more badges toward our Rainbow Flag Award. We also had fantastic comments from the judges awarding them. In the feedback for policies it was commented that “It is clear that your policies and procedures were already of a good standard with regard to inclusivity even before you began working towards the Rainbow Flag Award. The work that you have done towards this sectionhas simply made good policies even better.” And we are really proud to share the feedback about Parents and Governors – “You have done some really great work towards this section. It is clear that you have a great set of governors and parents who are all supportive of the work you’re doing towards the Rainbow Flag Award.”
Well done everyone!
Staying Safe Week
14th November to 18th November
This week is all about knowing how to stay safe in our homes, when we are out in the community, when we are online and when we are in school. It is also Anti-Bullying Week, and the theme this year is ‘Reach Out’. The children will be consolidating what bullying is and what they already know about it. They will be exploring different situations they may find themselves in and what the different actions and consequences could be. The focus will be on ‘reaching out’ and telling a trusted adult if the children experience or see any bullying behaviour. The children will also explore online safety and cyberbullying culminating with ‘Friendship Friday’ where the focus will be on what a good friend is and how to sustain good friendships.
For further information, see the attached documents for parents and carers and for children and visit https://anti-
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].
We are proud to announce that we have gained our first section ‘Skilled Teacher’ towards achieving the Rainbow
