22nd September 2023

Weekly Letter 22.09.23

WC: 18/09/2023

Dear Parent/Carer,

This week, in our assemblies, we focused on safeguarding and the importance of good attendance. We introduced all of the students to our safeguarding team so that they are aware of who to go to should they have any worries or concerns. Each week, I will give you an update on attendance via our parent letter. We also update students on their attendance as part of their weekly student briefing session.

RE: Upcoming webinar for parents?– Helping Your Child Manage Their Time 

We’re excited to announce that Elevate Education will be hosting a free webinar for our parents on time management on October 3rd. 

Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact- workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your children at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school 

Sign up for the session below to learn how you can help your child to balance their priorities and stay on top of their workload.  
 

How You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Time

Tuesday 3rd October 6:00-7:00pm (GMT) 
 

Click the link below to register for free

https://go.elevateeducation.com/e/891981/uk-schoolwebinar/prrtm/547536015?h=OnmibZFadwRLf38bAOGbalzfP-3X7eJpzy3PWnCrDQo
 

Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:  

? Align expectations on homework with your child  

? Help your child balance their schoolwork and social life  

? Set up a weekly planner tool with your child 

Attendance:

This week, an article was published about attendance to schools following the pandemic. We are in the fortunate position that, at present, over 70% of our students are at 100% for attendance so far this academic year. We want as many students as possible to remain over 96% as we know that they will then hold a greater chance of achieving grades which will allow them to go on to the careers of their dreams.

Offer of training for Parents/Carers:

Be a life saver - Attend our free awareness session on CPR and the use of a Defibrillator (AED) in October 2023.

 

We are delighted to be hosting 2 sessions in October in partnership with East Midlands Ambulance Service on CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Part of the East Midlands Ambulance Service’s Cardiac Arrest Strategy is to raise the awareness of the public, of what to do if they were in the unfortunate position of dealing with a cardiac arrest. The sessions will take place in school on Monday 16th October at 4pm or Tuesday 17th October at 5pm. If you would like to reserve your free space, please click here to complete the form. Spaces to the session will be allocated on a first come first served basis. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been allocated a space. Where you are allocated a space, please ensure you attend, as it is really important that as many people as possible have awareness of this topic as it really can save a life, so please only reserve a space if you are sure you can join us. We look forward to seeing you, be sure to click above to reserve your spot.

Medical Passes:

Every term we review the issuing of medical exemption passes for students who require more frequent visits to the toilet. If your child needs to be issued with a medical pass, please contact your child’s Head of Year to arrange this to be issued.

Revision Guides:

If your child is currently studying for GCSE exams (year 10 or 11) and would like to purchase revision guides at a reduced cost, they can do so by completing the order form and taking it, along with the correct amount of money to Vera in A119. Order forms can be collected from tutors, Mrs. Huskisson-Moore or Vera. Revision guides are available for a range of subjects including math’s, English, Science, drama, Spanish, sport, history, geography, psychology and catering and are an invaluable tool to support students maximizing their progress.  

Uniform Reminder:

Please remember that student should not be arriving to school with lots of jewelry on and long nails. They should wear stud earrings only and nails need to be kept short for PE and DT.

SEND Drop ins:

We offer a number of ‘SEND drop ins’ throughout the year for parents/carer’s. These are open to any parent/carer who may want to discuss their child’s SEND needs further or parents/carer’s who have concerns that their children may have SEND needs that are yet to be diagnosed. If you wish to book an appointment in one of the slots below, please contact reception.

Wednesday SEND Drop in dates:

27/09/2023

11/10/2023

25/10/2023

Coming up at NUSA:

Date

Event

27/09/2023

Year 6 Open evening

28/09/2023

Year 7 & Year 12 Settling in event

06/10/2023

INSET Day

16/10/2023

Community CPR & Defib Training - Ticket Only (information above)

17/10/2023

Community CPR & Defib Training - Ticket Only (information above)

19/10/2023

Nusa Sixth Form Open Evening

Safeguarding Corner:

This week’s safeguarding corner is once again from NSPCC and focusses on what parents/carer’s can do if they are concerned about self-harm:

Have a wonderful weekend

Emma Howard

Headteacher