Latest Self-Isolation Guidance – February 2022
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Covid Risk Assessment February 2022
026 Letter to Parents and Carers Start of Term ThreeCovid Guidance and Information:
Reminder – Covid Guidelines
Anyone with Covid symptoms such as a new or persistent cough, fever or a change in or loss of taste or smell, needs to immediately self-isolate with their household and book a PCR test.
If, through routine testing, you have a positive lateral flow test result, even though you have no symptoms, you must do the same as if you have symptoms – that is to self-isolate with your household and arrange a PCR test.
To book a PCR test, visit https://www.shb.scot.nhs.uk/ and click on the box which reads ‘Self-referral for Covid test’, if you have symptoms.
0ctober All Parents and Carers & October 2021 attachment
Children’s Services Letter from Helen Budge 06.01.21
Children’s Services Letter from Helen Budge 22.12.20
Children’s Services Letter to pupils from Helen Budge 22.12.20
Remote Learning – Help available
Logging in to GLOW and accessing Class Microsoft TEAMS:
- Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser.
- Type ‘Glow login’ into the search bar.
- Click on the link: https://sts.platform.rmunify.com/Account/SignIn/glow
This will take you to the login page where your child can enter their GLOW login details.
If there are any problems getting into GLOW, just email the pupil GLOW Support inbox at PUPILglowsupportshetland@shetland.gov.uk. Pupils should keep an eye on their Junk Mail too, as sometimes responses can be sent there. If pupils need help with a password, teachers can help reset these. Contact teachers on ClassDojo or Glow emails below:
Nursery – Lisa Gifford / Cheryl Spofforth
gw20giffordlisa@glow.sch.uk / gw09spofforth@glow.sch.uk
P1/2 – Connie Anderson
P2/3 – Emily Williamson
gw19williamsonemily@glow.sch.uk
P4/5 – Fiona Spowart
gw14spowartfionasylvia@glow.sch.uk
P6/7 – Karen Saunders
Head Teacher – Cheryl Spofforth
For further guidance, please also refer to the Glow user manual Using-Glow-and-Microsoft-Team
and the Digital School Hub https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/digitalschoolhub/
There are daily, live sessions hosted on the e-Sgoil website. Monday to Friday at 10 am for P2-P7, pupils. No prior sign-up required – simply go to e-sgoil.com at the appropriate time. Further details, including a weekly schedule, past sessions and associated resources, can be found at: http://www.e-sgoil.com/lockdown-live/
Scottish Government Support
The Scottish Government has noted that the following information is available to support parents and carers:
A Parent Club COVID-19 internet microsite, which contains advice on working from home whilst caring for children, advice on helping children with remote and blended learning as well as links to advice and support resources for parents of children with additional support needs;
· Education Scotland’s Parentzone Scotland website includes advice for parents, families and practitioners on supporting children and young people’s learning during COVID-19;
· The National Parent Forum Nutshell guide on blended learning, published in August 2020. This joins further Nutshells on Supporting Learning at Home during “lockdown” and on online safety, and
· Education Scotland’s Scotland Learns initiative provides newsletters and online resources for teachers and for parents/carers.
Internet Safety
Message from Child Protection Scotland:
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.
Thinkuknow
A website featuring films, learning activity and information to help young people keep themselves safe from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online
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
SCHOOL CLOSURE COVID-19 March – July 2020
Useful links
For up to date remote learning advice from Shetland Children’s Services click here
For up to date advice from the Scottish Government click here
For up to date advice from the UK Government click here
To see advice from Young Scot click here
To see advice from NHS Shetland plese click here
To see advice from NHS Scotland please click here
To see online advice and support, the following links may be useful:
