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Living with COVID - School Update
21st Apr 2022

COVID - 19 Update Free and routine COVID-19 testing in schools and across wider society ended on the 1st April. As a school we are no longer required to record registers of cases or test results for staff or pupils. From the DFE, "Following expert advice, we now know that Covid presents a low risk of serious illness to most children and young people, and most of those who are fully vaccinated. Due to high immunity in society, a greater understanding of the virus and improved access to treatments, we can now focus on how we live with COVID-19.
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Public Notice - Satellite Provision
20th Apr 2022

As you are all aware, we are currently working with Kent County Council to increase provision at Foreland Fields School through extending satellite provision at Garlinge Primary School and establishing satellite provision at East Kent College. All applicable statutory requirements to consult in relation to these proposals have been complied with. Please find attached the public notice detailing the proposal and details of how to make comments. The closing date for objections and comments is 18 May 2022.
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End of Term 4 Newsletter
1st Apr 2022

The End of Term Newsletter will be coming home with your child this evening. It can also be accessed on this website by clicking on the following link: https://www.foreland.kent.sch.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/End-of-Term-Newsletter-April-2022.pdf Can I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Easter. We look forward to seeing all pupils/students with us after the break. Please note, the first day of Term 5 is Tuesday 19th April.
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COVID-19 Update - Latest Guidance
24th Feb 2022

A letter will be coming home with your child this evening regarding changes to school operation in light of recent COVID-19 Government and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance. This letter is available on this website by following the link: https://www.foreland.kent.sch.uk/assets/COVID-Update-to-Parents-February-24th-2022.pdf
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COVID-19 Update
23rd Feb 2022

You will be aware that on the 21st February, the Prime Minister announced the removal of measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are changes to the legal requirement to self-isolate plus some changes to testing requirements. We are awaiting the updated guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which will impact on our Risk Assessment. We will be sending home details of changes to school operation tomorrow, and will be updating our Risk Assessment and Parent/Carer handbook over the next couple of days which will be made available on this website.
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End of Term 3 Newsletter
11th Feb 2022

The end of Term 3 Newsletter will be coming home with your child this afternoon. This can also be found on this website by following this link: https://www.foreland.kent.sch.uk/assets/Documents/Attachments/End-of-Term-Newsletter-February-2022.pdf I hope you all have a good break and we look forward to welcoming back all pupils and students on Tuesday 22 nd February. Adrian
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NDCS - Children's Mental Health Week
11th Feb 2022

The National Deaf Children's Society have been working on resources for Children’s Mental Health Week 7th - 13th February NDCS have created a range of videos, illustrations, articles and letters from Deaf Young People which you can find on the Buzz website. They also have some great resources for parents for supporting your child with their mental health too. Resources for Deaf Young People: https://buzz.org.uk/art.../childrens-mental-health-week-2022 Resources for Parents: https://www.ndcs.org.uk/cmhw
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Immunisation Clinics
10th Feb 2022

If your child has missed any of their vaccination in school, they have not missed their opportunity to be vaccinated. The Kent and Medway School Aged Immunisation Service runs community clinics throughout the year, where children and young people can catch up on their vaccinations. • Young people in Year 8 can book their HPV • Young people Year 9 and 10 can book their HPV, meningitis; diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster • Young people 12 years and above can book their COVID-19 vaccine Further information on all the available vaccinations can be found here: Immunisations for young people - your questions answered (publishing.service.gov.uk) COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for eligible children and young people aged 12 to 17 (version 3) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We are visiting schools until the end of July so please only book an appointment if your child has missed their vaccination in school. To make an immunisation appointment, please see the attached document with available clinics and booking details.
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Changes to School Transport Service
9th Feb 2022

Changes to the school transport service for children and young people with SEND We are receiving many calls and messages from parents regarding changes to school transport service providers. Details of the changes to school transport can be found on KELSI by following this link: https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-transport/school-transport-for-children-with-special-educational-needs/changes-to-the-school-transport-service-for-children-and-young-people-with-send Unfortunately, decisions regarding school transport are made directly by Kent County Council and not the school. Currently we do not hold any information regarding transport providers from Term 4 2021/22. We have been informed that KCC will be in touch with parents/carers about their child's transport provider by this Friday (11 February 2022).
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Safer Internet Day 2022
8th Feb 2022

Today, Tuesday 8th February 2022, is Safer Internet Day and how we can all play our part to have a safer internet. The official theme for Safer Internet Day 2022 is “All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online”. This is an opportunity for our pupils/students to consider key issues around the safe use of social media, and using kind words on the internet.
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