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• Joy of Moving Festival 2020 - Activities for home

  Fri 15 May 2020
  Thanks to Mr Homer, we have been invited to participate in the Joy of Movement Festival.                                                                  All of the resources are available to download for free and are designed so everyone can participate, whatever their age or ability.

  These are easy, simple and fun games to inspire children of all ages to develop life skills by learning through play. 

  If you want to get involved with your family, use this link below to explore more:

   

  JOY OF MOVING FESTIVAL PACK

   

  We'd love to share any pictures of you celebrating the festival at home so send us some pictures via the school email!

  

• Parents & Carers Questionnaire - Proposed Return to School in June

  Tue 12 May 2020

  Following on from my letter to parents and carers yesterday, we have created a short questionnaire based on the planned phased return to school for Key/Critical Worker, Reception, Year 1 and 6 pupils. (LINK BELOW)

   

  I would encourage ALL families to complete this by Monday 18th May, as the more information we can generate, the more effective our planned provision will be. 

   

  We are currently working through the detailed guidance and information from the DfE that was released last night and will release further details of how this will work at Oakham next week. 

   

  The proposed return to school remains subject to government advice and may change due to the National Covid-19 Transition Rate.

   

  Thank you for your support and co-operation,

   

  Parents & Carers Questionnaire 

• VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations - Friday 8th May

  Mon 11 May 2020

  The Bank Holiday on Friday, marked the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Despite the current restrictions, lots of families enjoyed the sunshine and raised a glass to say thank you to all those who gave so much!

   

  Thank you to the children who have shared what they got up to!

   

  Any more images you wish to be shared can be sent via school.office@oakham.sandwell.sch.uk

   

• Prime Ministers Statement - Headteacher's Response

  Mon 11 May 2020

  Please use the link below to read an update following last night's briefing by the Prime Minister:

   

  Headteacher's Letter to Parents & Carers

• Keeping Children Safe from Radicalisation Online - Advice for Parents & Carers

  Wed 06 May 2020

  We would like to highlight a  guidance document from 'Let’s Talk About It' (LTAI) with public advice for staying safe online and in supporting Parents and Carers with information about the risks of Online Radicalisation during COVID-19.

   

  The closure of schools means that opportunities for children to talk to and play with friends will be limited to online interaction. This will almost certainly lead to children spending more time online. Parents working from home may not be able to monitor their children’s use of devices as they usually would.

   

  Unfortunately, whilst rare, there are negative influencers and online groomers who use the internet, social media and online gaming to spread their extreme ideas, which children can be exposed to.

   

  Some of these ideas may be considered radical or extreme and when a person starts to support or be involved in them, this is called radicalisation.

   

  Click here for the Parents & Carers Guidance

   

  Lots of useful information and updates are also available here:

  http://www.ltai.info/staying-safe-online/

  

• A big hello from children in Class 3!

  Wed 06 May 2020

  Many thanks to Mrs Brown and the families in Class 3 who have created this amazing video. We were so impressed with the children's efforts and lovely messages that we've got permission from all involved to be able to share it with you all. 

   

  It certainly lifted spirits here at school so hopefully it will do the same for you too - click below to enjoy it! 

   

  https://youtu.be/UldRv-JKupo

   

  If any other families would like to send messages into school, we will be more than happy to receive them. If you are happy for them to be shared on this website, please indicate this in your email to school.office@oakham.sandwell.sch.uk

   

   

• Y5 Pupils & Families - Applying for Secondary School Places - October 2020

  Wed 06 May 2020

  Things may be very different at the moment but we still need to look forward. Sandwell Admissions have produced a short guide on things to consider when considering Secondary School applications later on this year. 

  A PDF copy is available here.

   

  

• NSPCC & Childline Information for Families

  Wed 06 May 2020

  Home isn’t always a safe place. Schools closing could put some children at greater risk of abuse and neglect and that’s why we’re supporting the NSPCC.

   

  If you’re worried about a child or young person, or if you notice that something just doesn’t seem right, the @NSPCC is here.

   

  You can talk to their helpline team who offer free support and guidance on 0808 800 5000 (8am-10pm Mon-Fri / 9am-6pm weekends) or you can email help@nspcc.org.uk 24/7.

   

  FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR SAFEGUARDING PAGES - CLICK HERE

  

• New Home Learning Resources available on our E-Learning Portal

  Wed 06 May 2020

  We've added further links for Home Learning - resources on Shakespeare and his works and interesting activities based on our nation's favourite topic of conversation; the weather!

   

  CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO THE E-LEARNING PORTAL

• New CEOP Online Safety Home Learning Resources

  Tue 05 May 2020

  CEOP have released their next set of free Online Safety Resources. Activities are available for all primary school age ranges. Use the link below to access their website:
  

  CEOP Home Learning