Letters
Check this page for any letters that we have sent home regarding trips, school clubs or other important notices.
Head of School Update
As you may know, Mrs Halliford is retiring at the end of this academic year after being with us since 2016! She will be a huge miss.
Mrs Sands, our current Assistant Head Teacher, will take up the position of Head of School from 1st September 2024.
UPDATE ON 30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE ELIGIBILITY
At present, some families are eligible for free childcare for their two-year-olds. From April 2024 this will extend to some working families. From September 2024 this offer will extend to some nine-month-olds. To find out more about the working parent entitlement, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit Childcare Choices website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Also attached is information about the change in eligibility criteria for parents and carers whose children currently access 15 hours free childcare. The government is making more people eligible for 30 hours free childcare. Please check the flyer in case this is you!
INDUSTRIAL ACTION WEDNESDAY 5TH AND FRIDAY 7TH JULY
Please see the attached letter referring to industrial action by teachers on Wednesday 5th and Friday 7th July.
SEMH ARP Consultation- Cheviot Primary School
In accordance with the DFE’s Guidance on making significant changes to an open Academy, the Board of Trustees of Smart Academy Trust is consulting on the proposal to close the ARP for primary aged pupils who have SEMH needs at Cheviot Primary School.
You are invited to respond to the consultation via the form at the end of this letter. All responses must be received by Monday 12th June 2023.
Thank you.
North East Autism Society support
For anyone who may find this useful, here is a flyer for the North East Autism Support hub.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION THURSDAY 27th APRIL AND TUESDAY 2nd MAY
Please read the attached letter for information regarding the strike action following the ballot of NEU members.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION 15th and 16th MARCH 2023
Please read the attached letter for information regarding the strike action following the ballot of NEU members.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION TUESDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2023
Please read the attached letter for information regarding the strike action following the ballot of NEU members.
SPACE Project Workshops
This is for parents and carers of children with additional needs. It is a link to access a range of FREE workshops in the coming weeks. All workshops are held online via Zoom so you can access from home. Follow the links to register.
Industrial Action, Wednesday 1st February 2023
Please read the attached letter for information about the proposed strike action by teachers following the recent ballot of NEU members.
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION
Parents and carers of Year Six children who will be moving to secondary school in September 2023, please read the attached letter for information on the opening of the Callerton and Great Park Academy buildings.
For the attention of parents and carers of Year Six children
Please click on the information below about our OFSTED inspection, which will happen on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th May 2022.