Gateshead Psychological Service are pleased to be able to offer a free remote consultation service to parents/carers until 31st March 2021. These consultations are offered as part of the Wellbeing for Education Return programme, with the aim that parents/carers may:
feel listened to.
feel better able to cope with the concern.
view the issue in a different way and will work with the member of the Psychological Service to identify different possibilities and solutions.
be signposted to any useful resources to support you in dealing with the issue.
Find more information in the letter above.
Right now, your children are spending more time online. The NSPCC have tips and advice to help you keep your children safe online during lockdown and beyond. Follow the link below for advice on gaming to helping manage your child’s wellbeing online, their lockdown hub has everything you need to help keep them safe.
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/online-safety-lockdown/
If your child does not have access to a device (laptop/tablet), or you are struggling to access the internet, please contact school so we can help.
Dear parents and carers,
I am sure you are very aware that the Prime Minister has announced that all schools have closed to most pupils from today until February half term. Although this was not unexpected due to the current situation with the pandemic, it is not the news that anyone wanted to hear. As stated in yesterday’s letter, we will provide remote learning (follow this link for information on how to access this - https://www.thedriveprimary.co.uk/remote-learning-1/) and will need your support to help continue your child's education. If you need any password updates, please contact school.
I will continue to keep you as updated as possible over the coming days and weeks, and thank you for your continued support.
Stay safe and look after each other.
Together we are stronger!
Mrs Farren
In the event the school closes for the majority, please complete this questionnaire communicating if you require a Key Worker space for your child/children (follow the link below)
Please note, if you are able to have your children working from home (remote learning), a space is not required and your answer to question 3 should be no.
Please also note, this is not to say we are closing, but a chance to be as prepared as possible in the event we do.
Thank you again for your support.
Mrs Farren.
Happy New Year!
You will have no doubt seen/heard the news regarding the Union’s take on children in Primary School’s returning to school and the response from the Council. I would like to reassure you all that when I have more clarity you will be informed. The Gateshead Local Authority is taking a united approach to this and when I have more information, you will also. As it stands at the minute, things have not changed regarding the children returning to school Tuesday 5th January. I have been in touch with my Governing Body and will be updating you all as soon as possible with any further information. Please keep checking your emails/texts and the website.
Many thanks for your support.
Mrs Farren
