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Sun Safety

21st May 2023 By donnalee

Sun Safety

Sun Safety Policy May 2023

Nettlesworth Primary School is concerned about protecting staff and pupils from sunburn and from skin damage that can be caused by the harmful ultra-violet rays in sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the country. As sunburn and almost all skin cancers are caused by the sun, it is possible to prevent this happening. We believe that by encouraging sun safe behaviour at school and teaching children about the risks of sunlight, we can prevent them burning and contribute towards preventing skin cancer. We would like your help and support in this matter. We will be encouraging children to avoid sunburn and overexposure to the sun by:

  • seeking the shade, particularly during the middle of the day
  • wearing suitable hats or caps
  • wearing clothing that protects the skin, particularly for outdoor activities and school trips
  • using a high factor sunscreen (SPF 15+).

Staff will be encouraged to set an example. Some children are at greater risk of sunburn than others. Fair skinned, freckled children who burn easily are most at risk from overexposure to the sun and need to take great care when out in the sun. Teachers and support staff on playground duty or in charge of school outings will remind those most at risk of burning to cover up in the sun and use sunscreen. Staff will also encourage children to drink plenty of water. You can help by encouraging your child to bring, and wear, a hat at school, particularly on sunnier days and during sports day and any school trips. The school will remind parents of the sun safety policy from time to time (on our school website), particularly around the start of the summer term, sports days, and outings. Sunscreens provide added protection and may be useful when other measures are not available. Dermatologists recommend that a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above will provide children in this country with adequate protection. We encourage parents to provide sunscreen for this purpose and encourage children to protect themselves from the sun. One way of doing this is to use sunscreen at the appropriate time. If a child is to use sunscreen at school, parents are asked to:

  • Provide the sunscreen product for school use.

The sunscreen must be:

o Clearly marked with the child’s name.
o Replenished by the parent as needed.

The child must be able to apply his or her own sunscreen (except Reception children) and not to share it, as some children may have an allergy.

  • For Reception parents:

o You are asked to apply sunscreen at home before a typical school day, this will be reapplied as necessary by staff. If it is considered necessary for teachers/staff to assist with the application of sunscreen, the sunscreen will only be applied to face, neck, arms, hands and lower legs.

Please note that we do not permit the use of aerosol sprays.

 

Many Thanks

Donna Lee

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UNCRC Article 15-The Right to Freedom of Association

18th May 2023 By donnalee

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Article 15
Hello,

This week we explore Article 15 – the right to freedom of association.

This article says that every young person has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

As part of this right children can meet other individuals and groups of friends. Set up an organisation or take part in peaceful protest. But there are some limits on freedom of association too.

Explore the nuances of this article with your learners through a variety of activities for early years, primary and secondary.
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Nettlesworth achieves Centre of Excellence

15th May 2023 By donnalee

Here is a link to a story, Inclusion Quality Mark have shared on their website highlighting our recent IQM success.

Nettlesworth PS Achieves Centre of Excellence | IQM (iqmaward.com)

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UNCRC Article 24-Mental Health Awareness

11th May 2023 By donnalee

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Article 24
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Mental Health Awareness Week happens each year in May and is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and discuss how we can create school environments that protect our mental wellbeing.

The week is based around a different theme each year, and previous themes have included nature, kindness, and body image. It is hoped that as many people as possible will have conversations about mental health and the everyday things that can affect it.

Our mental health clearly links to Article 24 but many of the other rights that children and young people are entitled to, also contribute to good mental health. See how many connections you make to different rights in this week’s activities.
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UNCRC Article 6- Right to Life, Survival and Development

4th May 2023 By donnalee

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Article 6
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This week we focus on every child’s right to life, survival and development – Article 6. Every child has the right to life and governments must do what they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their fullest.

Health, education, food and clean water are essential but this pack will help you explore with your class different areas of support and assistance that need to be in place to ensure that children and young people can thrive.

This pack has lots of activities for early years, primary and secondary learners and we would welcome your feedback or examples of the work you have done related to this pack – feel free to email us or share on our Facebook group!
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Inclusion Quality Mark Re-Assessment and Centre of Excellence Status 2023

3rd May 2023 By donnalee

Inclusion Quality Mark Re-Assessment 2023 and Centre of Excellence 2023

We are very proud to have been awarded this prestigious quality mark with Centre of Excellence Status which reinforces the work that we do to ensure that every child in our school is valued and has their education directly tailored to their learning needs.  It represents the fact that we are a fully inclusive school who promote the social, emotional and academic well being of all of our pupils.

You can read the full report from the Quality Mark assessor by clicking on the link below.

Nettlesworth Primary School Report – April 2023

 

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Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check Presentation Information for Parents/Carers held on 27.4.23

27th April 2023 By donnalee

What is the Year 4 multiplication tables check?

The multiplication tables check is an online test for pupils in Year 4. Pupils are asked to answer 25 questions on times tables from two to 12. They are given six seconds per question, with three seconds rest between each question, so the test should last less than five minutes. It is very similar to the set-up of Times Tables Rock stars.

Questions about the six, seven, eight, nine, and 12 times tables are likely to come up most often, as these are the hardest for most children to learn. It’s a good idea to focus on these tricky times tables with your child.

First and foremost, the check is about finding out which children are struggling with their times tables so that they can get extra support. It is not a judgement on what your child can do, but a way for the school to know how their teaching is going and to adjust their focus if needed.

When is the check going to happen?

The next trial of the times tables check, open to all schools that want to take part, will take place between 5th–23rd June 2023.  Our school participated in the trial and if your child is in Year 4, then they took the test.

By June 2020, every school will be required to take part in the check by law.

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UNCRC Article 39- Recovery from Trauma and Reintegration

27th April 2023 By donnalee

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Article 39
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Article 39 – Recovery from Trauma and Reintegration – has not been covered so far in this series. Conversations about the support needed to recover from the trauma of neglect, abuse, exploitation or torture have to be covered with the utmost sensitivity in class.

Despite being a difficult article to cover, we would urge you to incorporate the activities in this pack, where you can and in a way that is appropriate to the context of your learners. As duty bearers, adults have an obligation to let children and young people know about the Convention (Article 42) and that includes the harder, more emotionally difficult articles.

We strongly recommend covering these activities in class under the supervision of a teacher and not setting this pack, or activities in this pack, as homework. We would also recommend considering the situations your learners may bring with them into this discussion and have support and safeguarding in place.
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UNCRC Article of the Week-Care and Adoption

20th April 2023 By donnalee

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Care and Adoption
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This week we explore Care and Adoption. There are many different reasons why children might not be looked after by their parents. And in these circumstances several articles of the Convention can help guide everyone to ensure that the child or young person’s best interests remain central to the decisions taken.

In this pack we link four articles which closely relate to a child’s situation when a decision is made that results in them being cared for by people other than their parents. However, there are many other articles that could apply.

We understand that this topic can be difficult for young people with experience of adoption and the care system, so please do take into account the situation of your learners before you proceed with activities from this pack.
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UNCRC Article 6 and 24 Earth Day

13th April 2023 By donnalee

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Earth Day
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Earth Day takes place each year on 22 April. It is a day to show support for the protection of our environment and planet. It is the perfect time to consider what you can do in school, at home or within the wider community to protect planet Earth.

We are linking two articles to Earth Day this year; Article 6 – Life, Survival and Development and Article 24 – Health and Health Services. Through the lens of these articles we explore issues linked to Earth Day with activities for Primary and Secondary learners.

We would enjoy seeing any work your learners produce on the RRSA Facebook community group or on Twitter with #RRSA.
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