We hope you have all had a lovely summer break and a chance to relax. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 8th September. The purpose of this letter is to update you all on the changes which have been made to our Full School Risk Assessment in line with the Government road map moving the country into Step 4.
KIDS ‘Summer Activity Programme’ 2021
Summer Programme Kids
Here is a list of KidzsSummer Programme. If any of the activities interest you or your family please first fill in the referral form. Any problems please contact Andrea Whitely
BBC LOOK NORTH
Neurodiversity services -Support Events
We would like to invite parents of children and young people with neurodiverse needs to join us in a series of virtual discussion sessions.
About this event:
Neurodiversity services support children and young people with support needs for autism, ADHD, learning disability, sensory process disorder, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome and much more.
As a system, Hull and East Riding health and care partners have recognised they need to change and improve how children and their families access and receive support, and how services are provided. Following feedback received from children and young people and their parents, a series of service reviews and events were undertaken in 2019. These events produced an evaluation report in 2020 with an agreed vision, values and overarching service model for local services that support neurodiversity.
We would like to invite parents of children and young people with neurodiverse needs to join us in a series of virtual joint Hull and East Riding focused discussion sessions. We want parents to co-produce the development of the new approach for the delivery of the Hull and East Riding Children’s Neurodiversity Service.
Please note session zoom links will only be sent to people who have signed up using the links above the day before
Resources to help promote the Neurodiversity discussion sessions:
A link to the promotional video that gives a brief description of the new service and the aims of the parent/carer workshops.
The Eventbrite links to the neuro sessions
Access and Needs
Tuesday 15th June 10:00am – 12 noon
Thursday 17th June 19:00pm – 21:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156727942495
Information and advice
Tuesday 29th June 10:00am – 12 noon
Thursday 01st July 19:00pm – 21:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156862575185
Care co-ordination
Tuesday 6th July 10:00am – 12 noon
Thursday 8th July 19:00pm – 21:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156863174979
Outcomes and follow-up
Tuesday 13th July 10:00am – 12 noon
Thursday 15th July 19:00pm – 21:00pm
Get involved in the development of the Mental Health Support Team service
Tweendykes Special School has been selected to be involved in a pilot NHS programme which will see mental health practitioners deliver support to our students, teachers and parents/carers.
The Mental Health Support Team can provide 1:1 low intensity sessions, group sessions for students as well as training for staff and parents and carers.
As this is a pilot, NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), who are commissioning the service, are looking for parents and carers to get involved and give their views on how the service should look and work, to ensure they tailor it, wherever possible, to suit the needs of the children and young people in Hull. This includes giving your views on what support is required and how people would like to access the service.
You may have previously completed an online workbook which was the first stage of engagement around this service, and Hull CCG are now pleased to invite you to a virtual workshop where you can discuss your thoughts on the service moving forward. They would also like to invite parents and carers to remain involved in the continued development of the service moving forward.
Full details and sign up is available online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156514459963 or you can email Hullccg.schoollinks@nhs.net for more information.
Supporting our Mental Wellbeing
This week's free online safety guide focuses on 12 Top Tips to Supporting Mental Wellbeing Through Nature. ‘Nature’ there’s clear evidence that getting access to nature is excellent for our mental health.
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Our Superheroes
Red Nose Day 2021
We will be taking part in red nose day and raising money for comic relief on Friday 19th March. The theme this year is superheroes. It would be great if your child could dress up as their favourite superhero for a donation of £1. We will also be taking part in other fundraising activities throughout the day including throwing wet sponges at Mr Fenner for a small donation!
If you would like any further information please contact your child’s class teacher.
British Science Week
Please find the activity packs here
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/activity-packs/
Lots of lovely activities for school and home learning,.
They are also having a 'design a poster' competition. It would be really lovely if some of the phase 2 pupils could enter, they have some lovely prizes and would support our artsmark journey.
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition/
Welcome Back
Welcome back it is so lovely to see you all!
School Day
We will, however, be continuing with our current staggered start and finish times for now.
COVID 19 Information and Risk Assessment Measures:
As we open up more it’s still important to remain vigilant.
As a result of these risk assessment measures, there will continue to be certain limitations in the school day:
· Your child will be taught in a ‘bubble’
· Access to wider spaces will be limited e.g. sports hall
· Staggered playtimes
· Lunchtimes in classes
· Assemblies will be delivered remotely
· Staggered start and finish times
· Pupils are NOT required to wear PPE
*Please note that we may need to close your child’s bubble at short notice. Please ensure that we have your most up to date mobile telephone number and email address.
Parent/carer vaccinations:
Anyone who receives careers allowance is now eligible for their vaccination:
Thank you:
Thank you for your continued support and consideration.
Pierre
Shortlisted- Community Grant
We have made the shortlist for a Community Grant for £1,000 from the KCOM.
Please click on the link below to vote for Tweendykes.
If we win we will be buying musical instrument starter packs for all classes
https://www.kcom.com/responsibility/sustainability/community-grant-voting-open/
Our virtual art gallery is now open.
Mental Health Training for parents and carers.
Autism Accreditation
As part of the Autism Accreditation assessment, we carry out a survey for autistic people and their families, to feedback on the provision being assessed.
Families of Autistic People
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TweendykesSchoolFamilies/
This is intended for the family member/carer who represents the interests of the autistic person to complete.
Autistic People
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/TweendykesSchoolAutisticPersons/
This is intended for any autistic adult or young person over the age of 16, who attends your provision. It can be completed by the autistic person or with support. Where possible the person who helps the autistic person to complete the questionnaire should be independent from the provision being assessed.
Panathlon Challenge at Home Games Guide Multi-Skill Challenges
School closed 5th January to all children
Apologies for late notice but due to government announcement tonight school will be closed to all children tomorrow while urgent plans are put in place. We will open for key worker children on Weds and send out further details tomorrow regarding arrangements for later in week.
Merry Christmas
Joyeux Noël tout le monde (Merry Christmas everyone)!
Thank you everyone for making Tweendykes such a joyous place on the run up to Christmas!
There have been classroom parties, Christmas dinner, class performances, virtual Christmas Carol singalongs, Christmas class challenges, live-streamed pantomimes, giant-sized Christmas cards sent between classes,... even our own advent calendar!
I wish you all a wonderful time this festive period and look forward to seeing everyone in 2021!
All the best,
Pierre
