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Headteacher Newsletter - Monday 7th February 2022
Good afternoon all,
Once we move back down to a Level 1 scenario I would like to offer the opportunity to run an online safety session at school. If you would be interested, please let us know.
Have a great week,
Mr. F
Safer Internet Day - Tuesday 8th February
Conversation Starter
Family Activities
Make your Pledge!
Resources
School website
Forest School continues to develop...
Class 2 & 3 Forest School
Celebration Service
Church Family Service
Updated isolation advice
Once again the rules around isolation have changed. From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.
The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.
If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.
Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.
Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.
Test Register
To assist with logging Covid cases in educational settings, Suffolk County Council is now using TestRegister. You should, by now, have received an email invitation. Please use TestRegister to log the result of any Covid tests taken by Crawford's pupils in your family. This is in addition to recording your family's test results with the Government portal.
Thank you.
Early-help - Breakfast and After School Clubs
Our Early-help Clubs can be seen below.
After School:
Monday - Ball games with GVTSSP
Tuesday - Target games with GVTSSP
Thursday - Multi-sports with Mr. Hurkett
Friday - Lego Club with Mr. Hurkett
Clubs will are bookable in Arbor. Please ensure you pack a healthy snack for your child to have during After School Club and - as ever - let the office staff know if you don't need your place so they can free it up for someone else.
Free School Meals - could you be eligible?
Your child may be eligible for free school meals throughout primary school. This could save you approximately £437 per year.
To check or apply online, visit: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-meals-uniforms-and-trips/apply-for-free-school-meals/
Check if you're eligible
Your child will get free school meals if you receive any of the following:
Income Support
Income-based Job Seeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Guarantee element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit but no element of Working Tax Credit and have an annual income (as assessed by HM Revenues & Customs) that does not exceed £16,190
If you are supported under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Working Tax Credit during the four-week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work fewer hours per week
Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400 (£616.67 per month), as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods).
To check if your child is eligible, apply online for an immediate response or call 01473 260989.
We encourage you to apply because the school receives additional funding (Pupil Premium) for all children on income-related Free School Meals.
Half-term Holiday/Sport Camps...
South Lee Free Activity Day
South Lee School are offering a free Holiday Activity Day on Thursday 24th February, during half term, for pupils in Reception to Year 7.
Activities will include sports, art, drama, computing, music and more! A hot lunch will be provided for all attending pupils.
Gipping Valley February Sports Camps
Camp 21-25 February 2022
Mon 21 Feb: AM Skateboarding / PM BMX or Target Games
Tue 22 Feb: AM Gymnastics / Pm - Dance OR Parkour
Wed 23 Feb: AM- Ipswich Town Football OR Parkour / PM- Ipswich Town Football OR Capoeira
Thurs 24 Feb -Nerf and Laser Tag / PM Nerf and Laser Tag
Fri 25 Feb- Am Multi games and Inflatables / PM -Multi games and Inflatables
AGES: 5 – 12 Venue: Beyton, Thurston Sixth (IP30 9AQ)
Safeguarding, Online Safety & Wellbeing
Government Website - Stop Abuse Together
Schools have been asked by the Department for Education to share information about a new government website with parents. This new resource is designed to support parents in identifying and reporting sexual abuse.
The website quotes the shocking statistic that an estimated half a million children in 2019 experienced some form of sexual abuse. This work builds on other key areas of work and research such as the peer on peer sexual abuse focus from Ofsted and the Children’s Commissioner’s work on talking to your child about online sexual harassment.
The new website “Stop Abuse Together” provides guidance on identifiable changes in children’s mood, behaviour, environment and appearance which could, potentially, be a sign of abuse. As the site explains, ‘There aren’t always signs that a child is being sexually abused, but you can learn about some of the most common things to look out for. They don’t always mean that a child is being sexually abused – but it’s best to reach out for support if you have concerns.’
The site also provides a direct link to the NSPCC helpline.
Please remember that if you have any concern about the safety of your child, the school will support you.
Children’s experiences of legal but harmful content online
Calendar Dates
Thursday 10th February
- Rock Steady
Wednesday 16th February
- Family Church Service
Friday 18th February
- Queen's Platinum Jubilee Additional Bank Holiday
About Us
Email: admin@crawfordsprimary.suffolk.sch.uk
Website: https://www.crawfordsprimaryschool.com/
Location: Haughley, Stowmarket IP14 3QZ, UK
Phone: 01449673253
Twitter: @CrawPSchl