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Our class pages are keeping children busy with activities and work. However, if you would like to do something a bit different why not take a look at our 'In The News' page. The page is full of news articles for you to read and some home activities to complete about interesting news events. You can find the page here:
In this very vulnerable time there are lots of people out there who are trying to take advantage of people, especially those they believe vulnerable. Please read the information in the picture slide show and don't be caught out.
Stay Safe Everyone!
I hope everyone is keeping safe and well during our school closure. Many children may be accessing more online materials to do school work or home activities. It is crucial we maintain online safety during this time. Here are some useful weblinks to help you keep your child safe online:
Here are lots of links to websites that you may find useful to support learning at home:
Parents are also been given 1 month free access to Twinkl – a website that has hundreds of resources to use. Please go to www.twinkl.co.uk/offer and input the code UKTWINKLHELPS.
Keeping active whilst at home: https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities
BBC KS2 activities: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
BBC Science: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q
BBC EYFS/KS1 activities: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Free e-books and games: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/
Book quizzes: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/quizzes/
Maths games 3-5 years: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/3-5-years/counting
Maths games 5-7 years: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
Maths games 7-11 years: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/ordering-and-sequencing-numbers
Weather activities for KS2: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/met-office-for-schools/resources-for-7-11
Nature Detectives: https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
White Rose Maths: https://whiterosemaths.com/resources/
Scholastic – learn at home (It’s American so grades are different to our year groups): https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Virtual tours of museums: The British museum - https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
Dear Parents/Carers,
You may have seen from last night’s government update, in order to try contain the current coronavirus situation a decision has been made to close all schools until further notice from Monday 23rd March 2020. Friday 20th March will be our last day until further notice. The government has stated that we should remain open for some groups of pupils, these include children of parents who have a ‘key worker’ role, children with EHCPs and children who have a social worker that works with the family.
We need to ascertain the children who will be attending school because their parent is a key worker. At the time of writing this letter we do not know who falls into this category. If you believe you may be a key worker then please contact the school office.
Miss Richmond will be in contact with families who have social care involvement or EHCPs to explain provision for your children.
Finally the government have explained that they want us to provide a meal for children who are able to receive a free school meal. The school office will be contacting all families entitled to a free school meal to see if you require a daily meal for your child during the closure.
We will continue to keep our website updated regularly with work activities and ideas and any changes to the situation. We will text all parents with key updates regularly
We are terribly sorry for any inconvenience that may be caused during this very difficult time. We ask that you stay safe and if there is anything we can do to help then please ask. We will be endeavoring to make contact with every family at least once per week during this period of closure. The school office will be staffed daily between 8.30am and 4pm in order to answer any of your questions. We are here to help you all.
Kind regards and stay well,
Dear Parents,
We are continuing to follow government guidelines with regards to ensuring the school remains open. We are however contingency planning for any changes that may happen in the coming days. Your child will be receiving a home learning pack to ensure they are still able to learn during any periods of self isolation or closure. Our class pages on the website, https://www.capeprimary.com/class-pages/ will be updated with resources and ideas for home learning. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep parents fully informed.
The advice to schools remains the same - to stay open. However, today the government announced that anybody within the family who is presenting with the following symptoms should stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days:
This means all family members must self isolate.
If you are unsure then please call 111 for advice. You must also call the school office and report the absence stating self-isolation and the reasons why.
We will of course continue to keep you fully updated in the coming days as the situation changes rapidly.
The advice to schools remains the same - to stay open. However, Yesterday the government announced that anybody presenting with the following symptoms should stay at home and self-isolate for 7 days:
If you are unsure then please call 111 for advice. You must also call the school office and report the absence stating self-isolation and the reasons why.
We will of course continue to keep you fully updated in the coming days as the situation changes rapidly.
The following hotline has been set up by the government for any parents, staff or young people concerned about Coronavirus.
Department for Education Coronavirus helpline
Yesterday, we launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)
·No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England. |
Updates on COVID-19:
Guidance for educational settings:
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas: