Free online Parent course from the National Autistic Society –

Early Bird, Early Bird Plus and Teen Life.

Parents have to not have had previous training in these courses, have an autistic child or teen and be able to commit to 6x 2 hour sessions on line.

This is a fantastic opportunity for parents.

https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/professional-development/training-and-conferences/earlybird/barclays-parent?utm_source=The%20National%20Autistic%20Society&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12931293_autismpracticeeducation.20.01.22&dm_i=YA3,7P5UL,K75L10,VDKZ6,1

Early Learning and Childcare Registration Week Poster 2022

ELC Shetland Guidance 2022-23

If your three or four year old has accessed up to 1140 of funded
entitlement the previous year, you do not need to register them
again and your previous weekly pattern will remain unless you
request to change by e-mailing ELC@shetland.gov.uk or complete
the change of pattern form which will be emailed to you from your
setting during registration week

Family Fund Grants  

FAMILY FUND SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN SCOTLAND

Family Fund – a charity that provides grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person – is calling for more families in Scotland to apply for a grant before February 2022.

Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, we have grants available for essential items such as clothing, computer equipment, family breaks, domestic appliances or sensory toys and play equipment.

To find out more about Family Fund, what grant items are available, and who is eligible to apply, visit:  www.familyfund.org.uk/grants-scotland

During December, P4,5,6 and 7 were asked to contribute to the Shetland Foodbank Reverse Advent Calendar to support families having a challenging time this Christmas. 

Primary 6 pupils learned all about the work of the Foodbank in a Teams chat with David Grieve. 

Here are some of the P6 pupils sorting the items generously donated by our school community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPrfFwtaS4M&feature=youtu.be

During this time many children are spending more time online and on social media.  This vital connection with friends, family, teachers, social workers and others can help to reduce the feelings of isolation.  However there is a risk that the increase in online activity by young people along with limited access usual support networks may be exploited by perpetrators of online abuse.

For your information we have collated links to resources on online safety which are relevant to keeping children safe online at this time.

Childline

Advice for children and young people to help keep safe online and to know what to do when things go wrong: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/staying-safe-online/

Thinkuknow

A website featuring films, learning activity and information to help young people keep themselves safe from sexual abuse and exploitation: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk

UK Safer Internet Centre

Online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/

 CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection

A safe and secure place to report if you have been a victim of sexual online abuse or you’re worried this is happening to someone you know: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Please see the following information that has been received from the Schools Service –

• Shetland Islands Council’s Children’s Services Department is closing some of its schools and Early Learning and Child Care Settings to children and young people from Monday 16 March to Friday 20 March for operational and resilience reasons.

        Bell’s Brae will be closed to all pupils – Homework packs have            been sent home with pupils, families can choose if they wish  to          complete this.

• Fair Isle Primary School, Fetlar Primary School and Foula Primary School will remain open for children and young people.
• All schools will remain open for staff.
• Children’s Services will be issuing further information to parents and carers at the start of next week, which will include information about learning that can be done at home, and electronic communication between children and schools during the closure period.
• There will also be follow-up communication from schools for parents and carers of children with complex additional support needs early next week.

https://www.familyfund.org.uk/shetland-events

Harry Potter Book Night – Jan 2020

Library Book Club Jan 2020