Updates from Mrs Norden

Our assembly last Friday was a reflective time and Nevada's family were grateful for everyone's kindness and support.  Our special bench has been placed on the school field looking out across the green space where he enjoyed so much, especially playtime football.

The ELSA study team have sent a huge thank you for your engagement with their diabetes study with 10% of our children participating.  Such studies will not only support individuals who take part but also the wider developments in early identification of a disease which severely impacts lives.

This next half term looks to be even busier than the first, which begins with our PTA quiz next Friday (28th February). If you haven't booked your team in, please see the information below.  I know the quiz masters have been busy to ensure we have an enjoyable evening. 

As always, we will be celebrating reading and books during our reading week and World Book day, information from Mrs Sprawson below details some of the fun to be had.

Please keep reading for new news articles, updates and reminders.

                                                                                                                               _{Anna-Claire Norden}

_Headteacher

Spring Term Updates and Reminders

Illness - if your child is ill please remember that you need to notify us on each day of their absence.  Please see the attendance policy by clicking here for further details.

Parent Governor Vacancy - The governing body of Swavesey Primary School has a parent governor vacancy. Please click here for more details.

Community

Guitar Lesson -Our resident guitar teacher, Mr Cory, may now have some available 30min slots (£19.25 per session) and/or 15min slots (£9.62 per session)! If your child is interested in learning the guitar, please contact Mr Cory via email at jimmypagefans@hotmail.com. Please include:- pupils name, parent/guardian name, school name, class teachers name for 24/25 term, home address & mobile phone number. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note if you have already been added to my waiting list, you will be the first to be offered any spaces that become available.

Admin General Information

Office hours - 8.30am to 4pm except Wednesday, which is 8.45am to 4pm

Communication - please email the school office when requesting or providing information (office@swavesey.cambs.sch.uk ). 

If you have queries or concerns linked to your child's learning or matters involving your child, please seek support from the class teacher in the first instance. If you feel this has not provided you with what you need, or a satisfactory resolution, please contact the phase leader. Next steps would then be to seek support from other senior leaders such as the SENDCo, Deputy or Head teacher.  

Should you require support relating to a safeguarding matter, please contact a designated safeguarding lead - details for whom can be found by clicking here.

EY and P Payments - a reminder these are due at the start of the month and all balances should be paid on receipt of payment request.

Useful Information for parents and carers - can be accessed on our website page 'Parent Information' which can be accessed by clicking here.

Diary Dates - can be accessed on the website by by clicking here.

Chicken eggs -  If you would like a pack of our chicken eggs please complete the very short form accessed by clicking here.

SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.  The NHS have created a useful webpage to support decision-making when children are unwell - you can click here for the link.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

Chat Health is a NHS confidential NHS service for help and advice. It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area. Click here to access the site to start a web chat today.

NHS Pharmacy First Service - the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment. There is no need to make an appointment; parents or carers can pop into their local Boots pharmacy with their child and ask for help under the service.

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):

To find out about Pupil premium and Free school meals, please visit our Pupil Premium page by clicking here. 

Links to each Phase page under the Curriculum tab on our website.

                                Reception    Yr1/2    Yr3/4    Yr5/6

Access SCOPay Parent Information here and EYandP Fees and Funding Page here