FSM

As a school we are aware that for many of you, your circumstances are changing all of the time. If you feel you now eligible for 'Free School Meals', please read the following information from this link:
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/at-school/free-school-meals.aspx
You can also apply online via this link as well and in many cases you get an almost immediate reply. A reply also gets sent to the school office too. When I receive this mail, I will get in touch with you privately and asap to discuss what this means for you as a family.
Can I reiterate that this is different to the meals that ALL children in YR, Y1 and Y2 receive each day, as this is known as 'Universal Infant free school meals'. However, children in YR, Y1 and Y2 may still be eligible. Please read the link to find out more.
Thank you

Internet safety

In school, we aim to recap the basics of online safety across all classes at the start of each term. Since children may be spending more time online at the moment, it might be a good idea to check that your child knows how to stay safe online and what to do if they see something that worries them. Below are some resources you might find helpful for this:

Good SMART videos and related activities for all ages:
https://www.childnet.com/resources/the-adventures-of-kara-winston-and-the-smart-crew

Good stories for KS1 children to read and discuss with a parent:
https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin
https://www.childnet.com/resources/digiduck-stories/digiducks-big-decision/digiducks-big-decision-ebook

KS2 children love the Band Runner game and related film clips:
Band Runner game https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/band-runner/