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• Better Health - Healthier Families

  Wed 19 Jan 2022
  

• Changes to the self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19

  Tue 18 Jan 2022 DfE

  This change came into effect in England on Monday 17 January and applies to all positive cases, regardless of vaccination status.

   

  People who are self-isolating with COVID-19 have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with an LFD test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.

   

  The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day. All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.

   

  If the result of either test is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.

   

  The new rules also apply to people who are already isolating – so if someone was already isolating before Monday 17 January, they can take LFD tests on day 5 and 6 and if they are both negative and they have no temperature they can end their isolation.

   

  Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10-day period of self-isolation.

   

  Further information on self-isolation for those with COVID-19 is available.

• Year 2's Victorian Experience

  Mon 17 Jan 2022 Year 2

  This term the children in Year 2 will be learning about the Victorians and, today, they took part in an incredible Victorian Experience Day. The children learnt what it was like to be a child at school and at work in Victorian times through lots of hands-on role play activities. To immerse themselves fully, the children dressed in Victorian school clothes for the day. Please have a look at their class page to see them in action!

• Support for families struggling to pay their energy bills

  Fri 14 Jan 2022

  We have been asked to share the following information:
   

  Do you know anyone who is struggling to pay their energy bills due to low income, job losses, reduced pay or higher usage? Act on Energy, a local charity, provides FREE support to any resident living in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Act on Energy offer:

   

  • A specialist helpline for residents or professionals, offering support and advice on keeping warm and ways to help reduce your energy bills: 0800 988 2881

   

  • Support with reading and understanding fuel bills, and discussing issues with energy supplier

   

  • Support for accessing funding for emergency heating replacements (subject to eligibility)

   

  • Home visits to support the most vulnerable households – these may be booked in for the future or carried out remotely

   

  • Opportunities to strengthen the pathways between local support services and Act on Energy and to raise awareness with professionals and residents of the health implications of living in a cold and damp home.

   

  They also offer free energy awareness sessions for professionals and community groups. For more details or to make a referral, telephone 0800 988 2881 or complete the Enquiry Form online https://actonenergy.org.uk/home/professionals/

• Link to January/February Issue of Families Hereford and Worcester Magazine

  Wed 12 Jan 2022

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• Year 5's Anglo-Saxon Experience

  Mon 10 Jan 2022 Ms Waterland

  It was an exciting start to this half term’s History topic as we received a special visit from an Anglo Saxon! We experienced what life was like during this period and identified the main changes that took place - focusing primarily on religion. We loved getting to dress up, have a battle, handle weapons and play Anglo Saxon games (just to name a few of the amazing things we did!) We are completely hooked and are very excited to learn more as we step back in time for our 'Invaders!' Topic.

• Year 3 History Day

  Mon 10 Jan 2022

  Year 3 had a very exciting start to their Spring Term topic today as they received a special visit from an Egyptian! 

   

  Throughout the day the children took part in a number of different activities to fully immerse themselves in their new topic. To add to the experience, all the children dressed as an Egyptian for the day. We would like to thank all the parents for supporting us in this, there were lots of amazing costumes! Please take a look at our class page to see some photos of Year 3 enjoying their day.