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Social Media
Tue 07 Mar 2023Social Media
Dear Parents/Carers,
Over recent weeks we have dealt with an increasing number of issues relating to students' communication on social media outside of school time. These issues, often stemming from children using apps like Snapchat or TikTok, can cause considerable upset and anxiety for pupils. Friendship problems, arguments or disagreements are commonly made much worse and harder to resolve when social media is involved.
While we understand that social media plays a significant part in young people's lives, it is important that children are guided to use it sensibly, safely and respectfully. Pupils hear this message in school regularly through the assemblies and our PSHE curriculum. They are reminded frequently of their responsibilities and our expectations. Please consider removing apps or blocking contacts that cause concern and be mindful that most social media apps have age restrictions of 13+ and even then, that is with parental supervision and consent. If as a parent/carer you choose to allow your child access to social media, we advise that this it is monitored closely, and you are aware of all communications.
As always, if you would like to talk about this or need any support please contact us at school.
Thank you for your understanding and support with this matter.
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Dress for Digits Day
Fri 10 Feb 2023Dear Parents/Carers,
On Friday 10th February 2023, we will be having a ‘Dress for Digits Day’ at school. Your child will have the opportunity to come to school in clothing that has numbers on. We invite you and your child to be as imaginative as you can to help us celebrate ‘Dress for Digits Day’.
The children came up with some fantastic ideas in assembly: Numbers on sports kits or on the back of a hoody, using a plain T shirt and decorating it with lots of different numbers and one suggestion was to be a calculator for the day!
There will be no charge for your child to dress in digits on Friday and we cannot wait to see all the different ways the children celebrate numbers.
Kind Regards,
Mr I Willis
Maths Lead
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UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep
Mon 05 Dec 2022UKHSA update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A strep
Dear Parent/Carer
Please find attached information from the UKHSA with an update on scarlet fever and invasive Group A Strep
There were 851 cases reported in week 46, compared to an average of 186 for the preceding years.
Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel. On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually but will have a sandpapery feel. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia or a bloodstream infection. If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.
Scarlet fever is caused by bacteria called group A streptococci. These bacteria also cause other respiratory and skin infections such as strep throat and impetigo.
In very rare occasions, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). While still uncommon, there has been an increase in invasive Group A strep cases this year, particularly in children under 10. There were 2.3 cases per 100,000 children aged 1 to 4 compared to an average of 0.5 in the pre-pandemic seasons (2017 to 2019) and 1.1 cases per 100,000 children aged 5 to 9 compared to the pre-pandemic average of 0.3 (2017 to 2019) at the same time of the year.
So far this season there have been 5 recorded deaths within 7 days of an iGAS diagnosis in children under 10 in England. During the last high season for Group A Strep infection (2017 to 2018) there were 4 deaths in children under 10 in the equivalent period.
Investigations are also underway following reports of an increase in lower respiratory tract Group A strep infections in children over the past few weeks, which have caused severe illness.
Currently, there is no evidence that a new strain is circulating. The increase is most likely related to high amounts of circulating bacteria and social mixing.
There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating. These should resolve without medical intervention. However, children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.
As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement. Contact NHS 111 or your GP if:
- your child is getting worse
- your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
- your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
- your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
- your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
- your child is very tired or irritable
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
- there are pauses when your child breathes
- your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
- your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake
Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading infections.
Dr Colin Brown, Deputy Director, UKHSA, said:
We are seeing a higher number of cases of Group A strep this year than usual. The bacteria usually causes a mild infection producing sore throats or scarlet fever that can be easily treated with antibiotics. In very rare circumstances, this bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause serious illness – called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). This is still uncommon; however, it is important that parents are on the lookout for symptoms and see a doctor as quickly as possible so that their child can be treated and we can stop the infection becoming serious. Make sure you talk to a health professional if your child is showing signs of deteriorating after a bout of scarlet fever, a sore throat, or a respiratory infection.
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Monday 19th September 2022 - Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Bank Holiday
Wed 14 Sep 2022Our thoughts with the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
In light of the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, SAIL Academy Trust wishes to pay respects and give thanks to the service of our longest reigning monarch.
The passing of our Queen has impacted on all our school community. It is a huge source of sadness for us all. Our thoughts are also with those who have experienced grief and loss in many ways and remind ourselves that this loss may trigger difficult emotions in in our children and all in our Trust community.
For many of our children, this may be their first experience of loss. This is a time for patience and deep understanding of the far-reaching and sometimes unexpected impact of losing someone important. A time to look after each other and reach out where support is needed.
We will be closed on Monday 19th September to pay respect to the extraordinary life of service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Flu Vaccination Form
Sat 31 Jul 2021Click on the link below to complete the flu vaccination form for your child. This has to be completed even if you do not wish your child to have the flu vaccine.
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September 2021 Reopening Information
Sat 17 Jul 2021 -
School reopens for Summer term 2
Tue 08 Jun 2021 -
Inset Day - Monday 7th June 2021
Mon 07 Jun 2021School Closed due to Inset Day. School reopens on Tuesday 8th June 2021.
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March 2021 - School Reopening Information
Thu 04 Mar 2021 -
City leaders thank parents and carers for work during lockdown
Fri 05 Feb 2021https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/city-leaders-thank-parents-and-carers-for-work-during-lockdown/
