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Free online books – The Book Trust

Enjoy story time with free online books and videos, play games, sing along to rhymes, test your knowledge in book-themed quizzes and learn how to draw some of your favourite book characters. https://www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime

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Headteacher’s Letter 27th April 2020

Dear Parents, Carers, On Friday when you picked up your school work packs I had a wonderful day, despite the circumstances, and I was able to speak to so many families. On Friday, almost every family came to school – … Continue reading

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From Monday 27 April – Daily phonics lessons for Reception and Year 1

We are pleased to let you know that your child can receive a daily phonics lesson whilst schools are closed. Phonics is the way we teach children to recognise the sounds in words. It helps your child to learn to … Continue reading

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Learning Through Play – Lego Challenge

This LEGO calendar is a great way to really challenge children to create something new with their LEGO bricks.

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Child Friendly Leeds Ultimate Guide

A very useful site which brings together local and national resources and activities for children and young people while we are all staying at home.  Its aim is to help support parents and carers around the city with hints and … Continue reading

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Hello to parents and pupils

Hello to parents and pupils Keep safe and healthy and join in our summer Headteacher challenge. I am looking forward to seeing your ‘beautiful’ ideas. Look on our home learning zone on Monday 27 April for more details. Keep smiling! … Continue reading

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Reading Resources: David Walliams free audio stories

David Walliams has announced that he will be reading one of his World’s Worst Children stories every day for 30 days, which will be free for children to download and listen to.

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Domestic violence and abuse and coronavirus

We know this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone, especially for adults and children living with domestic abuse and the professionals working hard to support them. There is support available to help you through this time. You can … Continue reading

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COVID-19: Wellbeing Resources for Parents/Carers

In the light of school closure, we wanted to provide a range of advice and resources for parents/carers. We are keen to signpost you to resources that start valuable conversations with your children and young people, providing tested tools to … Continue reading

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Advice For Staying Safe Online

Responsible use of technology to learn, communicate with friends and family and access support will be really important as the opportunities for face to face communication are restricted. We want to ensure that pupils and parents/carers understand how to ensure … Continue reading

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