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    Parent Chats - March 2021
    If you have more than one child at school, please submit a form for each child

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School's reopening - Monday 8th March

 24th February 2021
 
Dear Parents and Carers
 
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening, you will be aware that it has now been confirmed that schools in England will be open for all children on Monday 8th March. 
 
We are very much looking forward to seeing the children back in school and the children who have been in school are definitely looking forward to having their friends back in the classroom! 
 
We hope this announcement marks the beginning of a new consistent and positive time for us all. 
 
The school will be following and implementing the strict guidance that has been sent through.  Once again, there will be measures in place to protect all families through the “bubbles”, cleaning procedures and timings of the day. 
 
Full information will be provided next week. 
 
The guidance is very clear that attendance for all primary school children is mandatory.  This means all children will be in school on Monday 8th March. 
 
In the meantime, children who are accessing learning from home need to continue to complete their work so that they are at the same point of learning as children currently in school.
 
If there are any queries that need urgent attention, please contact the office and a member of staff will be in touch.
 
Kind regards.
 
Mrs C Lowe
Headteacher
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Remote Education
So that parents know what to expect from their school if they need to self-isolate or local/national restrictions require them to remain at home, the DfE has asked us to publish information about our remote education provision.  
Remote Education Provision at Baldwins Gate
4th February 2021
Remote Education - Feedback
In the current situation we have endeavoured to combine our videos, work packs and drop in sessions to encompass and offer an accessible and flexible system of learning.  However, we would welcome any feedback that you may have – we'd particularly like to know what’s going well, what challenges you face and what you’d like to improve.
 
Learning from your perspectives will help us.  Feedback will be shared with staff and governors.


    Remote Education - Feedback Form
    If you have more than one child at school in different year groups, please complete a form for each child.  Thank you.

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27th January 2021

​Consent form for provision of Google Meet drop-ins during school closure
    We are looking to begin a program of Google Meet drop-ins to support your child.  The following consent form needs to be completed prior to them being able to participate in these.  Please therefore read and complete this form as soon as possible.  If you do not consent for your child to participate in these sessions, please do contact your child’s class teacher to discuss your concerns so that we can find a way to support your child.  Thank you.
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Google Meet Pupil Rules
7th January 2021

Thank you for your patience and co-operation as we once again have had to enter a period of partial closure here at Baldwins Gate Primary School.  This is a complex process and, with little guidance from the Government, we want to make you aware that the plans we have made are subject to change if further restrictions are enforced.
 
Our main concern remains the wellbeing of pupils, staff and the school community in light of raised levels of COVID transmissions.  We will continue to keep our school a safe, clean environment as before.   The only way we can endeavour to maintain a safe environment is by limiting pupil numbers, which are already higher than they were in the previous partial closure of the school, so we ask that you do not send eligible pupils in unless absolutely necessary.
 
Home Learning
From Monday emails will be sent from your class teacher with a link to a video recording providing an introduction to the day’s work.  Learning resources for that day will be attached.  This will mirror the work being completed in pods in school on that day.  Please contact school if you in need of printed resources for the week or any specific resources.  We can make arrangements for you to collect these from school.
 
Class teachers will be available via email during the school week but all staff are working in pods and while they will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible, it is likely that replies will be sent the following day.  

​IT Devices
As a school we can request from the government mobile data increases for children who perhaps do not have fixed broadband at home.  If this is something that is of interest to you, please contact Mrs Riley in the school office.  You will need to provide:

  • the name of the account holder
  • the number of the mobile device
  • the mobile network of that device (for example Three)
 
We have been informed that the DfE has allocated five devices (laptops) to our school but they are prioritising dispatch and we have received no indication as to when we can expect to take delivery.  We are not currently a disadvantaged area and are therefore low priority.
 
Free School Meals
I know that Mrs Riley has been in touch with eligible families to advise that we are awaiting information from the DfE on a potential voucher scheme.  If any of our families believe that they may be eligible for free school meals you can apply online on the Staffordshire County Council website and a link is provided below.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Educational-awards-benefits/FreeSchoolMeals/Apply-online.aspx
 
On a final note, I would like to personally thank school staff who continue, despite their own worries and concerns, to be dedicated to the children.
 
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

Mrs C Lowe
Headteacher

School Closure - Critical Worker Provision

Thank you for submitting your form.

The deadline has now passed and we are unable to accept any further requests for critical worker provision.

    Critical Worker Provision

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Everyone learning together in faith, truth and love
Baldwins Gate CE (VC) Primary School
Tollgate Avenue
Baldwins Gate
Newcastle under Lyme
Staffordshire  ST5 5DF
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Telephone:  01782 680649                 Email: office@baldwinsgate.staffs.sch.uk


BUZZ Breakfast and After School Club
Telephone: 07849 737202 between
8.00 - 8.50 am and 3.30 - 5.30 pm  
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