We are aware there have been some challenges in accessing online meeting platforms in school.

To have platforms such as Zoom unblocked please email [email protected] from your head@ school account with the platform you need unblocking.

Most can be done immediately without any changes to filtering or authorisation. Any issues please call them on 01603 475603.

The updated guidance in action from 1^st September 2020 was released on 17^th June. Follow Norfolk’s safeguarding team on Twitter if you don’t already @norfolkdsl for all the information you need regarding training and updates linked to this.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm0kccbZpYY

This virtual assembly has been highly recommended online and in the news, supporting children at home to deal with all of the concerns they might be facing at this time:  coping strategies, who to talk to and how to get help. It links heavily to Childline. You can embed Youtube links onto websites or within documents to discourage wider access to Youtube.

Planning for the summer/September is incredibly difficult. Whilst we await guidance of what the government would like us to do and then plan accordingly, there is the reality that in mid to late August the COVID situation may change which will impact carefully prepared plans. ASCL for example are currently advising its members to make two plans, one for a rota based return and one for a full school return. 

We propose creating groups of 6 to 8 headteachers with similar schools to form peer support networks. We will facilitate online meetings for you, enabling planning discussions to take place for summer, September and beyond. We would ask that each group feeds back so ideas and concerns can be collated and shared/addressed for all. 

If you would like to be involved please reply to the email that follows this newsletter to register your interest or click on the link here:

The information relating to COVID-19 is constantly updated on our website. You can find links to all DfE, LA and government updates as well as contact details for various agencies related to COVID, resources to support home learning and your staff during this time. If there is anything not included that you think would be beneficial please do let Becky know. [email protected].

The https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/ website provides advice and guidance on heath and development issues for school staff, parents and children & young people aged 0-19. Please highlight this resource to your school community. This page https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/emotional-health/children-young-peoples-emotional-health/worries-anxiety in particular discusses and has links to topics and support parents and young people might find really helpful at this time. 

Please see the attached PDF flyer for more information.