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• Speak out. Stay safe.

  Mon 30 Jan 2023 Dr James Inglis

  I am pleased to tell you that this term we will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme. This consists of an online assembly and supporting classroom-based activities. Speak out. Stay safe. is a safeguarding programme available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands.  It aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse in a child-friendly way. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a trusted adult or Childline.

   

  In the online assembly, the Speak out. Stay safe. messages are delivered in a fun and interactive way with the help of their mascot Buddy as well as special guest appearances from Ant and Dec.

   

  We have studied the content of the materials and are extremely confident that they are appropriate for primary-school-aged children. By the end of the programme, we’re convinced children will feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe.

   

  If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme you can find information on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout or I would be happy to discuss any questions that you may have.

• Updated Policies

  Tue 24 Jan 2023 Dr James Inglis

  One of my less exciting but essential tasks since assuming the headship last Easter has been updating policies. The governing board approved many yesterday, including the behaviour policy, and I have now uploaded them to our website. Please note the revised attendance policy includes provision for issuing fines for unauthorised absences.

• Industrial Action

  Wed 18 Jan 2023 Dr James Inglis

  As you might have heard on the news, members of the National Education Union have voted in favour of industrial action, meeting the legally required threshold, and strikes by teachers are planned across February and March. Northaw CE Primary School is unaffected by this decision, and we should operate as normal. We shall, of course, update you further should other professional associations join the NEU.