If children are well but are self isolating, remote learning provision will be delivered through Google Classroom (Y1-6) or Tapestry (Rec). Please see the 'Remote Learning' page for more information, including a Google Classroom parents' guide. 

If your child is in receipt of free school meals, please contact the school office where arrangements to collect a grab bag lunch can be made. 

Tel: 01562 751056

COVID-19

Please remain vigilant, particularly as the cold and flu season is upon us and continue to support our school community by testing regularly and at the first signs of any symptoms.

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, you should not send your child into school. Anyone who develops symptoms is eligible for testing, you should book a PCR test and can arrange this via https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119 and continue to follow government guidance on self isolation.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection 

Symptoms of COVID 19

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

●       new continuous cough and/or

●       high temperature and/or

●       a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

How to stop COVID-19 spreading

There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19.

●       wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

●       use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

●       wash your hands as soon as you get home

●       cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

●       put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

Back to School - September 2020

Click here to view two videos that Mrs Barnes-Smith has made to show you what to expect on your first day back at school, on Thursday 3rd September.

Internet Safety

There is a lot of concern around what the children have access to whilst they are online.  Being at home and accessing content is a lot less safer than at school because of the systems that we have in place to make it secure.  Please visit Parent Zone for some support with online safety and our page on this website.

Advice and Support

I've included some advice and support links below should you need any help that we can't offer:

Foodbanks - we are able to refer families who need support from the Foodbank.  Please email: office@stoswalds.worcs.sch.uk

Wyre Forest Citizens Advice Bureau - you can contact for advice through these methods:

Text on 0743 461 3625 stating (i) your name (ii) your postcode (iii) the type of advice needed (for example DEBT, HOUSING, BENEFITS, or OTHER). They will then call you back on your mobile phone.

Telephone Advice - call 03444 111 444. Lines open 10:00 am till 4:00 pm
(this will cost the same as calling any 01 or 02 number)

Email - via the Enquiry Form on our website (www.wyreforestcab.org.uk) on the 'How can we Help You' page, or email direct - info@wyreforestcab.cabnet.org.uk

Turn2us Coronavirus support - https://www.turn2us.org.uk/

Entitledto - https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

Resources to support home learning for Children with SEND - 21 4 20

We have published a selection of resources to support children with SEND during this period of self isolation.  They can be found by clicking on this link or visiting the SEND page of this website.  Please be in touch if you need anymore support.

Safeguarding Update - 2 4 20

The Department of Education has produced Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This advice is to help adults with caring responsibilities look after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people, including those with additional needs and disabilities, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Safeguarding Update - 2 4 20

The Department for Education has produced Guidance on Closure of educational settings: information for parents and carers which they are updating as and when necessary.

Yesterday this was updated to include a section on keeping children safe online. It provides links to online resources that will help support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online. 

There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:

• Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
• Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
• Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
• LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
• Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)

Safeguarding Update - 2 4 20

Fire Safety - from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

You should have working smoke alarms fitted on every level of your home. They give you vital time to ‘get out, stay out and call 999’ if ever you’re unlucky enough to have a fire.  And it’s crucial that you test them regularly – we advise once a week.

With more people staying at home, we are asking everyone to be extra careful, to avoid fires happening in the first place…some top tips

• If you’re at home because you’re ill or self-isolating, please take extra care if you’re cooking. Most house fires start in the kitchen. Always ‘Watch what you heat’.
• Switch off any electrical items you’re not using.  If you use a charger, for a phone or laptop for example, don’t leave it plugged in and switched on when you’re asleep or not using it.
• Candles should be secured safely in a proper holder and never left unattended.  Same with a portable heater, remember not to put it close to things that could easily catch fire, like bedding, clothes, soft furnishings or curtains.
• If you smoke, be extra vigilant. Keep matches and lighters away from children, and double check that your cigarette is properly extinguished. Try not to smoke if you’ve been drinking alcohol, and avoid smoking in bed or if you’re feeling sleepy. If you can do so safely, smoke outdoors.

Whenever possible, especially when you’re asleep, keep all internal doors closed. This helps to stop fire spreading.

Plan and practice an escape plan and make sure everyone in the house is aware.  If a fire does happen, don’t be tempted to tackle it yourself. Get out (closing doors as you go), stay out and call 999.

Please share these messages with friends and family, and check in with those who may be older and more vulnerable. If you would like any further advice please visit www.hwfire.org.uk or call 0800 032 1155

Food bank - 26 3 20

We have been contacted by Kidderminster Foodbank.  They are able to provide a delivery service for those families in need.  You will need a referral from School.  Please be in touch with school via phone during school hours or via email on office@stoswalds.worcs.sch.uk if you require this support.