SEND Newsletter January 2020
Welcome to the first Newsletter of 2020. I hope that the information provided is both informative and useful. Please make every effort to attend the forthcoming Coffee Morning as this is a great opportunity to meet and discuss current SEND news. Please be reassured that the Inclusion Team continue to work hard to ensure pupils feel happy, safe and supported in school. All staff receive regular Continual Professional Development on specific topics aimed at supporting children with additional needs. Staff have recently received training around ‘Autism Awareness’, Mental Health, Dyslexia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. I will keep you updated on such news in future issues.
If there is anything that you feel would be useful to include in future editions please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
You can also read more here about an upcoming workshop from Birmingham City Council called Be Empowered.
Chatroom Alert! : DISCORD
Please be aware of a chat room application called Discord. This app is commonly used by gamers to talk to each other whilst gaming. Users can send direct messages to one another or listen in to larger group chats. Connecting with friends is easy - users can simply join an existing gaming server or send an email invitation to start a new one. Most significantly, you do not have to download an app to use it as it can be accessed via any browser and is free to use.
Safeguarding professionals have asked us to share with parents as the Discord social networking tool is geared towards adults, not children and young people.
The link below provides more information about Discord, with some parental advice relating to the app.
Pupil Pledge
At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury we understand the importance of ensuring that our students leave us as well-rounded young people with the qualifications, skills, knowledge and aspirations to go on to succeed in the pathway they choose in their life after school. Through the Pupil Pledge, we make a firm commitment to provide opportunities for our students to be exposed to a holistic educational experience during their time with us.
The Pupil Pledge is an exciting new concept which will complement our existing innovative and challenging curriculum. It will provide pupils with a ‘bucket list’ of activities to complete before they leave our school. The activities and experiences have been carefully selected in consultation with pupils, parents and staff, and we believe they will equip pupils with the softer life skills in preparation for adulthood.
How does it work?
Every pupil has a different menu of Pledge items to complete, appropriate to their age and year group. Throughout the school year, your child will work to complete each item until they have completed every item on their Pledge. For each completed item your child shows their Pledge Passport with a note of confirmation from a responsible adult (i.e. a club leader or any adult involved in the completion of the item) and a photo of themselves completing the Pledge item. For students who complete a minimum of 90% of their Pledge items there will be a graduation ceremony and celebration event at the end of the year, but the real reward, of course, will be that students have taken part in many enriching events, gained in confidence and ability and will become involved in supportive communities in the process.
Launch Week
Return to School 2020
Happy New Year
We hope all pupils and families have had a restful Christmas break
Please use the following links below to find all information relating to DEC standards and expectations.
Pupils return for the start of spring term 1 on Tuesday 7th January
As always, pupils need to arrive no later than 08:30am
SEND Newsletter - November 2019
Welcome to the latest SEND newsletter. There is lots of information in regard to external support for both young people and parents/carers. Please take time to read the information within this newsletter as we would encourage you to attend the various events.
If there is any information you would like to see in future newsletters please let us know. All suggestions welcome. If you require further information please don’t hesitate to contact the inclusion team.
Potentially Dangerous App - Unico
West Midlands Police has been made aware of an App called “UNICO LIVE”. The app is publicised as age-restricted 12+ and designed for young people to upload videos of them performing, singing and dancing etc. It has come to our attention that there is inappropriate content on the platform involving young people which is being investigated.
The content does not appear to be monitored and we urge you to raise awareness widely to increase vigilance and reduce the likelihood of any child being sexually exploited.
Please discuss at the earliest opportunity with your family.
SEND Newsletter - October 2019
We are happy to launch our very first SEND Newsletter in what has been a very busy, yet constructive, start to the new term.
We are very pleased to welcome Ms Field, who has already made a positive impression, to the Inclusion Team following the retirement of Mrs Loudon at the end of the Summer Term.
Please take time to read through our SEND Newsletter below and check back soon for our next edition.
Ofsted 'Good'!
We wrote to you recently to outline the process and anticipated feedback from our recent Ofsted inspection.
We are pleased to share with you the final Ofsted report that confirms that we continue to be a good school.
We hope that you will recognise the many positive observations, conclusions and strengths that inspectors have commented on. We value the recommendations that have been made, most of which are in-line with the school improvement plan for this year.
You can read our parental letter below.
You can read the full report below.
Year 10 Football
Well done to our fantastic Year 10 football team during their first two matches of the season. Great teamwork and resilience shown against John Henry Newman College and @ShenleyOfficial. Excellent prospects for the season ahead #DECPE#schoolfootball@FootballAssoc
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