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Parents

Welcome to the Parents section of our website. Here you will find a range of information that is relevant to you and also the contact details for the individuals at our Academy.

Reading

Click here – Reading for Pleasure and at Home

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/public/files/Publications/Covid-19_Resources/Resources_for_schools/Reading_with_TRUST_comic.pdf

Remote Learning for parents

Click here – GAA Remote Learning for Parents

Welcome Letter from Mr Waugh

20.11.20 – Covid Advice

COVID-19 Advice for Parents in GM

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW RE: SCHOOL GATEWAY CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM

FAO All Parents and Students – RE: Face Coverings in School

In line with recent government guidance we are implementing a policy of requiring face coverings in communal areas – for example at social times unless eating, in corridors, before and when leaving the site or at any other point when outside the classroom or learning environment. This is because these are the points where unplanned contact could occur outside planned classes/groups/bubbles.

However, students may be asked to remove a face covering briefly for identification purposes and we would expect them to comply with this request. Face coverings will remain optional when in classrooms/learning environments.

In the same way that there are exceptions for some adults with particular needs that prevent them wearing face coverings we will no doubt need to make exceptions for some students – if this applies to your child, please let their Head of Year know in advance of their return. Please can all parents discuss with the students the reasons for this rule, and the reasons for the exceptions – we do not want anyone isolated or uncomfortable in this situation because of a lack of understanding.

Please note that, in line with many schools, we will consider the face covering part of our uniform policy. Therefore they MUST be plain black, white or grey, with no logos displayed, OR the disposable blue masks currently in general usage. They must be a face covering made for the purpose – NOT a scarf please, this has other connotations that are not to be invited into the school environment.

Staff will also be asked to wear face coverings in the same circumstances.

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PARENT PACK FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

Parent Pack – Parent Information Letter 25.08.20

Parent Pack – Student Return Booklet Sept 2020

Parent Pack – Home School Agreement Sept 2020 – Covid

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Student selfcare summer pack

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Latest GM Lockdown Information, 31st July 2020

Click here for Latest GM Info

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Helping Children Back to School poster

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CLICK ON LINK – GREAT ACADEMY ASHTON UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE POLICY 2020

Uniform Shops

MCS Stores Uniform Suppliers – Sep 2020 Uniform Price list

Top Marks Schoolwear |82 Old Street |Ashton-Under-Lyne | OL6 7JR | Tel: 0161 343 2900 | www.topmarksschoolwear.co.uk

Book an appointment: https://topmarksschoolwear.co.uk/book-an-appointment/
Shop online: https://topmarksschoolwear.co.uk/category/schools/ashton/high-schools/great-academy-ashton/

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YEAR 6 TRANSITION

Year 6 letter SK

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Click here for work for students during closure

Click here for News, Newsletters and Letters Home

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3rd July 2020

Transitioning out of lockdown

Staying at home (Covid-19)

The DFE have released updated guidance for parents and carers: Coronavirus (COVID-19): keeping children safe online

Advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Online Safety at Home information

30th June 2020

OnlineSafetyAtHome new gaming activity pack and video guide

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-online

Healthy Lifestyles

Week 1-Healthy Lifestyle

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Family Meal Planner – Issue 3

Fact File – Practical Tips

5 Day Lunch Planner – Issue 4

Parent support information including courses:

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/coronavirus/parentresources

School Nurses

The School Nurses now have a Facebook page which will bring the latest advice and support to parents and give them easy access to our contact details.

The links for this page are:
@schoolnursesTGH
https://www.facebook.com/schoolnursesTGH

Mental Health Awareness Week

(18-24 May)

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

Emotional Wellbeing

Oldham EHMW: Theme Week 4 Supporting Emotional Wellbeing

https://bounceforward.com/bounce-forward-raising-resilience-oldham-open/

RAISING RESILIENCE Helping Children Thrive at Home
A six-session, on-line course for parents in Oldham

Click on the link below

Bounce Forward Raising Resilience (Oldham)

Click here for Coronavirus-mental-health-and-wellbeing-toolkit-3

CAMHS Resources Link:

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/

How to look after your family’s mental health when you’re stuck indoors

With schools closing and many adults working from home, families are going to be cooped up.

It’s easy to get cabin fever when children who are used to running around the playground and hanging out with friends are stuck indoors with their parents.

In this article, we offer some tips for keeping everyone’s spirits up as much as possible as we self-isolate.

Read now

What to watch on Netflix – for families, kids and adults

With many of us trapped indoors for much of the day right now, streaming TV services are more in demand than ever.

Whether you’re plonking the kids in front of it to buy yourself an hour of work time or curling up on the sofa with a film once they’ve gone to bed, Netflix is ideally suited to a week spent in lockdown.

The only problem is that with so much content on offer, it’s hard to know where to start. Fortunately, we can help – we’ve pulled together a list of 40 TV shows and movies that all come recommended by the Parent Zone team.

Read now

Be Internet Legends is evolving…

Be Internet Legends is evolving to help schools meet new challenges, whether staff are working remotely or still going in. Google and Parent Zone are coming up with new, fun and interactive ways to support pupils, families and teachers in the coming weeks – including delivering content virtually. If you haven’t already, sign up to the Be Internet Legends mailing list and stay tuned for updates!

Register for updates

Get free Parent Zone Membership until June

The COVID-19 situation is throwing new challenges at everyone – especially those of us who work with children and families.

In case you missed it, we’re offering all schools and organisations free Parent Zone Membership until 19 June to ensure you have the most useful information and advice at your fingertips, whatever happens.

You’ll have access to a library of exclusive materials written by our expert team at Parent Zone to support the families you work with through this difficult time – including resources specifically designed to help families deal with the new challenges posed by COVID-19 such as:

Talking to children and young people about COVID-19.
Families’ COVID-19 questions answered

What parents in lockdown need to know about digital resilience

Claim your FREE membership

Houseparty: what is it and is it safe for young people?

In these strange times, young people can feel very cut off from their friends. Since the coronavirus crisis started, the video-chatting app Houseparty has enjoyed a surge in popularity.

And it’s easy to see why – it enables young people stuck at home to hang out with friends more informally than on other video conferencing apps.

Here we tell families what they need to know about the popular app and give advice on how they can help their child use it in a safer, more enjoyable way.

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Eight activities that will help you stay in touch with grandparents – even when you’re apart

It can be difficult for young people to process that they might not see their grandparents as much as they’re used to now that the UK is in lockdown.

Fortunately, that doesn’t mean they can’t keep in touch.

We’ve compiled a list of activities to enjoy with grandparents and other family members who may be living somewhere else.

Read now

Department for Education – Coronavirus

We are continuing to keep you updated on the government’s response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Today, we have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

· No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.

The importance of hygiene

Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19. Please help us in sharing simple and effective hand hygiene messages.

Public Health England has a dedicated webpage with a range of posters and digital materials at:

https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources

New guidance for employers

The Department for Business (BEIS) and Public Health England have issued guidance for employers, which you can find at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Guidance for educational settings:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus

Academy Leadership Team

Acting Principal:

Miss Owen

Vice Principal:

Keith Bardsley

Assistant Principals:

Mrs Gill, Mr Hartley

Assistant Principals:

Mr Holly, Mrs Holroyd

Head of Y7 – Mrs Wrigley

Year Manager

Mrs Capstick

Mr Yeo

year7pastoral@gaa.org.uk

Head of Y8 – Mrs Whalley

Year Manager

Ms Pilling

Mrs Ellis

year8pastoral@gaa.org.uk

Head of Y9 – Mrs Dines

Year Manager

Ms Breley

Miss Searle

year9pastoral@gaa.org.uk

Head of Y10 – Mr s Farrell

Year Manager

Mrs Broadbent

Ms Abid

year10pastoral@gaa.org.uk

Head of Y11 – Mr Broadbent

Year Manager

Mrs Hughes

Ms Aston

year11pastoral@gaa.org.uk

Contact can be made via email to admin@gaa.org.uk, please state Student Name and Form on your email.

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Parents

Welcome to the Parents section of our website. Here you will find a range of information that is relevant to you and also the contact details for the individuals at our Academy.

Reading

Remote Learning for parents

Welcome Letter from Mr Waugh

20.11.20 – Covid Advice

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW RE: SCHOOL GATEWAY CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM

FAO All Parents and Students – RE: Face Coverings in School

PARENT PACK FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

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STUDENT INFORMATION

Latest GM Lockdown Information, 31st July 2020

(Click on poster to enlarge)

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Uniform Shops

MCS Stores Uniform Suppliers – Sep 2020 Uniform Price list

Top Marks Schoolwear |82 Old Street |Ashton-Under-Lyne | OL6 7JR | Tel: 0161 343 2900 | www.topmarksschoolwear.co.uk

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YEAR 6 TRANSITION

Pupils in year 6 can now access our transition website for videos and information about life at Great Academy Ashton.

3rd July 2020

Online Safety at Home information

30th June 2020

Healthy Lifestyles

Parent support information including courses:

School Nurses

The School Nurses now have a Facebook page which will bring the latest advice and support to parents and give them easy access to our contact details.

The links for this page are: @schoolnursesTGH https://www.facebook.com/schoolnursesTGH

Mental Health Awareness Week

(18-24 May)

Oldham EHMW: Theme Week 4 Supporting Emotional Wellbeing

RAISING RESILIENCE Helping Children Thrive at Home A six-session, on-line course for parents in Oldham

CAMHS Resources Link:

How to look after your family’s mental health when you’re stuck indoors

What to watch on Netflix – for families, kids and adults

Be Internet Legends is evolving…

Get free Parent Zone Membership until June

Houseparty: what is it and is it safe for young people?

Eight activities that will help you stay in touch with grandparents – even when you’re apart

Department for Education – Coronavirus

The links for this page are:
@schoolnursesTGH
https://www.facebook.com/schoolnursesTGH

RAISING RESILIENCE Helping Children Thrive at Home
A six-session, on-line course for parents in Oldham