Time to Talk

Today we had lots of fun chatting to our friends in Year 4. We shared our Geography and Computing books together and talked about our fun lessons in school.

Childcare funding for working families

Working families across Telford and Wrekin can sign up for tax free childcare.

For every £80 you spend on childcare, they could get an extra £20 through the government’s Childcare Choices. They can claim a maximum of £2,000 each year to help cover the cost of childcare. This includes wraparound care such as breakfast and after school clubs!

Homepage | Childcare Choices

 

E-Safety Top Tips -April Newsletter

Please find below the Online Safety Newsletter for April

Online Safety Newsletter April 2025_Newdale_31-03-2025

This month, it includes information on:  screentime, social media, and group chats.

Within the newsletter, there is an article published by Childnet that gives parents/carers a guide about appropriate screen time. It talks about the importance of screen time not replacing  sleep, exercise, or family time.

There is also some additional resources from YoungMinds which gives additional advice about social media.

If you need more support or guidance with online safety, please contact a staff member or send us an email.

Email: newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

Advice for what to do if your child is experiencing mental health issues.

If you are concerned about your child’s mental health in school, please inform our school Sendcos or the inclusion team. You can contact them using the following email addresses; Newdale.SENDco@taw.org.uk and Newdale.Inclusion@taw.org.uk.

They can then work with you and your child to decide the next appropriate action. This may be to do a mental health referral to Bee U for support, or advising parents to seek emergency mental health support. You can also access this through your GP.

If you are worried your child is in crisis and experiencing significant emotional or mental distress, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, ‘option 2’.

This service offers advice and support 24/7.

You can find more information about where to get mental health support here;

Where to get mental health support – children and young people – NHS

If your child has received a mental health diagnosis from a professional, please ensure this is reported to school as soon as possible, so we can work together to support your child.

Easter Raffle 2025

This year’s Easter Raffle is now live on ParentPay.

Tickets are £1 each. Please ensure you buy all the tickets you want as only one transaction can be made.

Last day to buy tickets is Tuesday 8th April. The raffle will be drawn on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.

Good lucky everyone!

Red Nose Day 2025 – Friday 21st March

Newdale will once again be taking part in Red Nose Day on Friday 21st March.

Children are invited to dress down for the day and wear red if they wish. Please note, Year 4 need to wear their school uniform for their trip.

Donations can be made through the following link:

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=17876

Free School Meals

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have many families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners- it isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals, it also means that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

Families with children in years Reception up to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they are entitled to certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

Please follow the below link as this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team. Or alternatively, speak to a member of staff in the school office for support in applying.

How do I apply? – Free School Meals – Telford & Wrekin Council

Parent Governor Election Results

We are pleased to announce that Amanda Price has been successful in renewing her role as Parent Governor following the recent parent elections. Amanda’s dedication and commitment to our school community have been invaluable, and we are delighted that she will continue to serve on the governing board for the next four years.

Her new term of office will commence on the 11th March.

Flu immunisations – Reception – Year 6

Flu immunisations will take place in school on Monday 9th December for Reception – Year 6.

Letters are going home today. Consent forms are now completed online, there is no longer a form to return to school.

Within the letter is a QR code to use to access the consent form, this is located on the top right hand side of the back page of your letter.

The link to compete your consent form will close at 9am on Wednesday 4th December. 

If you do not wish for your child to have the flu immunisation, the form must still be completed to inform us of this.

Another QR code can be accessed on the letter to give parents further information regarding the LAIV Nasal Influenza Immunisation.