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• Year 5 parents - information about secondary schools for 2021

  Thu 25 Jun 2020

  If you have a child going into Year 6 in September, you will need to apply for them to start secondary school in September 2021.  

   

  Lewisham Council have set up a mailing list for parents to receive up to date information about the application process, secondary school open days, advice and tips.  Sign up here for the secondary admissions mailing list 

   

  What you need to do now

  Learn about as many schools as you can

  Throughout September and October, secondary schools in Lewisham will be holding some form of open day sessions. Due to the current situation we are unable to confirm what format these will take, but this is your chance to meet staff and students and see what the schools have to offer.  In the meantime you can research all the schools you are interested in by visiting their websites.

  Make a note of the deadline for applications

  The deadline for applications is Saturday 31 October but we strongly recommend that you submit your application at least a week before the closing date.

  Check the admissions criteria

  Most schools get more applications than there are places for children. When this happens, they will apply their admissions policy to decide which children qualify for a place. Make sure you read schools’ admissions criteria to see whether or not your child has a good chance of being offered a place. And please note: the criteria are not the same for every school.

• SENDIASS offer

  Wed 24 Jun 2020

  Lewisham Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people (up to 25 years). They also provide this independent advice directly to young people aged 16 up to 25 years with SEND.

  Our experienced team of local advisors offers impartial, confidential advice and support on all matters relating to SEND.  Our aim is to enable you to make informed decisions.

   

  See what they are offering for families right now....  https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/send/

• Online Safety Webinar

  Wed 24 Jun 2020

  Free Webinar for Parents / Carers - Online Safety & Wellbeing During Lockdown

   

  Thursday 9th July at 11am.

   

  Click here to register:   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-for-parents-carers-online-safety-wellbeing-during-lockdown-registration-109306167690

• Join the Duchess for an assembly .....

  Wed 17 Jun 2020

   

  The Duchess of Cambridge will be leading an online assembly on mental wellbeing among children on Thursday 18^th June, at 11am.

  https://classroom.thenational.academy/assemblies/

  Tomorrow (Thursday 18^th June) the Duchess of Cambridge will lead an online assembly for the Oak National Academy during which she will speak about the importance of mental wellbeing among children. The theme of the Duchess’ assembly is ‘spread a little kindness’.  She will say: 'Talking to someone, whether it's a friend, family member, or teacher, is something you can do to make yourself feel that little bit better. 

  'And you can also play your part in helping others to feel better too, whether offering a friendly ear, or helping someone in need. 

  'Small acts of kindness can go such a long way. But as we help others, we mustn't forget to nurture ourselves, by taking the time to focus on the things that make us feel happy too.'

  As part of the assembly, the Duchess also will join a video call with students from Waterloo Primary Academy in Blackpool, whose parents have been working on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.

  The assembly will be live on the Oak National Academy website at 11am on Thursday 18 June and can be accessed here:

  https://classroom.thenational.academy/assemblies/

  A recording of the assembly will be available to view on the Oak National Academy website following the event.

   

   

• Black Lives Matter in Lewisham

  Sun 07 Jun 2020

  Black Lives Matter in Lewisham

  A message from Pinaki Ghoshal, Lewisham’s Executive Director for Children and Young People and Angela Scattergood, Director of Education.

  The Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan has published a statement on behalf of Lewisham Council in response to the killing of George Floyd in the United States. You can read the full statement here: https://lewisham.gov.uk/articles/news/black-lives-matter-in-lewisham

  We believe that our schools and settings are key to tackling racism and other forms of discrimination. We will support all Lewisham schools and settings in their commitment to standing against racism and injustice, alongside and in solidarity with the local and global Black community.

• Further information about the gradual reopening of Elfrida

  Wed 03 Jun 2020

  Parents were emailed further information today.

  For a copy of the letter please click here