Please find attached a letter from Mark Ratter the Director of Education regarding children returning to schools from Monday 15th March.

Letter from Director March 2021

We know that it is really important for child’s physical and mental health to be outdoors, particularly at this time. Unfortunately this may mean that they are out in inclement weather. Children are reminded to put jackets on and hoods up by all staff and some parents have provided waterproofs which children are reminded to wear. If you are concerned that your child may have wet socks/ tights etc please pop a fresh pair in their school bags, let your child know that they are there and staff will give time for children to change into dry clothing.

Mrs MacDonald

The Educational Psychology Service is delivering three online one-hour parents’ sessions in March (see attachment for details). The aim of these will be to explore how Covid has affected how children and young people think, feel and behave, and to discuss ways in which parents can support their child through the current challenges. The sessions will refer to our Healthier minds website and resources (https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/healthierminds) and will involve input from partners across East Renfrewshire who support children and young people’s mental wellbeing.

THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS sessions for parents and staff fin_

We know that we have all been affected by the pandemic in different ways. The presentation below outlines financial supports that are available to families and how to get help if you need to apply for a new job.

Welfare and employment support for parents_PESF presentation

Please follow the link below for an update from Mark Ratter, Director of Education, following the 02.02.21  announcement on schools returning

ParentalLetterFeb2021

Please follow the link below for information about remote learning in Cross Arthurlie

Remote learning information

The First Minister announced on Saturday 19th January that schools in Scotland would not return until the 11th January and that, at least until the 18th, learning would be remote. Staff will be in school from January 5th with Key Worker and vulnerable children in from 6th January.  Families looking to access Key Worker childcare must complete the form as detailed on the attached letter.

We are well prepared for this and will make sure everyone has all they need for home learning, both digitally and by providing packs with jotters, some worksheets and pencils, We will have these available  to be collected from before 11th January and further details will follow once staff are back in school.

The following letter from the Director of Education provides details further information.

Letter from Mark Ratter

Have a great Christmas with your family

Mrs MacDonald

Please find attached details of what to do if your child tests positive for COVID during the school holidays.

LETTER COVID Winter 2020

December Newsletter

For information on support available this winter:

Winter is Coming

Letter from Director of Education, with update from East Renfrewshire Education regarding move to Level 4.

Director of Education Letter – November 2020

Thank you for your patience as we look to welcoming our children back to school on Wednesday 12th August.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone hope that the information in the links below will answer some of your questions. Information will also be communicated via email where these are available.

Cross Arthurlie August 2020

Letter from the Director of Education

Now, more than ever, is an important time to focus on our mental health and wellbeing.  These updates have ideas to help you and your family stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.

Health and Wellbeing Update 1

Health and Wellbeing Update 2

Health and Wellbeing Update 3

Health and Wellbeing Update 4

Health and Wellbeing Update 5

Health and Wellbeing Update 6

We are delighted to see so many of our children engaging with online learning through our Google Classrooms.  It’s really important to stay safe when learning online and that all devices are configured to keep everyone safe.  Home internet connections are different to the secure connections set up in school.  These tips provide advice on how to establish safe connections at home.

Keeping Safe Online at Home

Learning at Home Guidance for Parents and Carers

This document provides some advice to help your child access Glow at home.

Using Glow tools at home

Schools are gathering information to support continuation of learning in light of the Coronavirus.  We hope you can take time to read the letter and complete the online survey:  Head Teacher Letter – 17 March 2020.

Mrs MacDonald

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 sets out the role parents, schools and education authorities must play in ensuring all parents are fully involved and engaged in their children’s learning and in the life and work of our schools.

The Scottish Government made a commitment to update, strengthen and modernise the guidance as part of its joint Scottish Government / Convention of Scottish Local Authorities “Learning Together” Action Plan.

We are now seeking the views of a wider audience to refine the updated guidance.

We are running a full public consultation on the draft updated guidance, from Friday 24 January 2020 until Thursday 30 April 2020.

We would be grateful if you can complete the consultation questionnaire on the refreshed guidance which can be accessed at: https://consult.gov.scot/learning-directorate/parental-involvement-act.

We hope to hear from anyone who has an interest in how parents can be fully involved and engaged in children’s learning.

For more information on the public consultation and how you can be involved in this please contact: parental.involvment@gov.scot

Specialist Diets

If your child requires a special diet for medical reasons, you should obtain a Medically prescribed diet registration form, from the school office and send with an accompanying letter from a medical practitioner or dietician confirming the specific details of the diagnosis to your school office. Once the form has been received you will be contacted by one of the catering team to discuss your child’s dietary needs and outline the process ensuring a suitable meal is provided.

For pupils wishing to access the School Halal Menu then a Cultural diet request form should be completed and for any pupils wishing to access the Vegan or Vegetarian menu then a Lifestyle request form should be completed, both forms are available from the school office Please note that it’s your responsibility to inform us about changes in your child dietary needs.

(Nicky Joiner, Catering Coordinator, Education Facilities Management)

A new website has been launched:  www.eastrenchampionsboards.co.uk.  Its purpose is to support and improve the experience of care experienced young people in East Renfrewshire.

The website may be of interest to school staff and parents/carers.  Some of the information will be equally relevant to young people who are not care experienced.