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Are You a Fostering Hero in the Making?
Mon 30 Jan 2023Why not start off the new year by committing to making a positive change in your and a child's life?
Hillingdon Council Fostering is actively recruiting foster carers. If you've ever thought about fostering, or know someone who has, please contact us by phoning 0800 783 1298, emailing fosteringrecruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk or via our online form, available by accessing this link: Register your interest - Hillingdon CouncilWe are also running virtual information sessions on Tuesday 14th February & 14th March (2pm to 3pm). Full details can be found here: Fostering information events - Discover Hillingdon
Fostering 2021 A4 Poster 1 Online (PDF) [1MB]
Fostering 2021 A4 Poster 2 Online (PDF) [1MB]
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Family Friday: Phonics (Reception)
Fri 27 Jan 2023Thank you to all the Reception parents/carers who attended our Family Friday today.
It was our last one for this half-term and, as the feedback has been so positive, we will aim to run more sessions in the upcoming terms.If you haven't had a chance to complete the feedback form, please do so here.
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Year 2 Taekwondo Festival
Thu 26 Jan 2023On Wednesday 25th January, some Year 2 children went to the Hillingdon Taekwondo festival. Following on from Taekwondo tasters in school, the children learnt some key skills like punching, kicking and dodging for self defense. They all had a great time!
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Year 1 Visit to Windsor Castle
Thu 26 Jan 2023Our Year 1 Pupils had an amazing day at Windsor Castle. We have been reading, 'The Queen's handbag,' in English and learning about the United Kingdom in Geography. We saw the changing of the guards, Queen's Mary's doll's house, went inside the state apartments and the Chapel. We paid our respects to her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Year 2 Fire Safety workshops
Thu 26 Jan 2023Year 2 enjoyed a visit from The London Fire Brigade. They learnt so much about fire safety including how to evacuate, who to call in an emergency and how to make your home safe. Thank you to The London Fire Brigade!
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Reception Dino Day!
Mon 23 Jan 2023The Reception children looked fantastic in their Dinosaur hats that they made at home. We have been learning about dinosaurs since the beginning of the term and this special day was a chance for the children to celebrate their learning so far!
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Family Friday: Phonics (Year 1)
Fri 20 Jan 2023We had another very successful Family Friday, with many Year 1 parents/carers attending. Please see the photos below.
Also, if you have attended and didn't manage to complete our short feedback form, we would really appreciate it if you could by clicking here.
Next week is Reception parents/carers' turn!
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Family Friday: Phonics (Year 2)
Fri 13 Jan 2023Thank you to all the Year 2 parents/carers who came in today to watch how we teach Phonics. We had a great turn out!
Please find some photographs below.
Next Friday (20th January) will be our Family Friday for Year 1 parents/carers. Please come into the classroom when you drop your child to school and stay for Phonics.
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MyHealth Asthma Workshops
Mon 09 Jan 2023MyHealth are running FREE Asthma workshops for parents/ carers who have children with Asthma. These sessions are run by the Hillingdon Hospital asthma nurses giving you the chance to learn from health professionals and to ask them questions directly. Some of the content included in these sessions is asthma attacks, asthma triggers, in techniques and asthma action plans.
The workshops are run online via ZOOM from 4 - 5 pm and you can register your FREE place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/myhealth-asthma-workshop-for-parents-children-tickets-191548726397
You can also contact the MyHealth team on tel: 01895 543 437 or nhsnwlccg.myhealth@nhs.net
Asthma Workshop multiple dates (PDF) [186KB]
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Attendance expectations for all children - information for parents/ carers
Mon 02 Jan 2023Dear parents/ carers,
Please find information below about attendance and punctuality procedures at Minet Infant and Nursery School.
Attendance
Securing excellent attendance for all children at Minet Infant and Nursery School is an important focus for us at the Minet as it is vital to children achieving successful learning and progress. As part of our aim of ‘Raising Aspirations,’ we believe all children in the school are capable of achieving great things but this is only possible if they attend school every day. This is why to aim for all children to have 100% attendance or at least 95% attendance. Poor attendance is considered to be anything that falls below 95% as children begin to miss a significant amount of time from school (as shown in the table below) negatively impacting on their learning and progress.
If children’s attendance falls below 95%, the school will begin monitoring their attendance and parents/ carers will be issued with a monitoring letter from the school informing them that their child’s attendance must improve. If their child’s attendance does not improve or falls below 90%, parents/ carers may be referred to the Hillingdon’s Participation Team. A child is defined by the government as a ‘persistent absence’ when they miss 10% or more of school across the school year for whatever reason. A referral to the Participation Team may result in penalty notices being issued to parents/ carers or a prosecution in the Magistrates Court. Penalty notices are currently £60.00 for each parent/ carer rising to £120.00 each if unpaid after 21 days. If unpaid after 28 days, a summons to Court will be issued.
Term time holidays
The school does not authorise any term time holiday leave unless reasons for such leave are considered exceptional by the Headteacher. Parents/ carers must avoid taking their children out of school for term time holidays even if their child has good attendance. Where leave is taken that is not considered exceptional, the school will issue each parent/ carer with a penalty notice.
Reporting absences
The school understands that there may be genuine incidents when children are not able to attend school usually because of illness. This NHS website provides a useful guide of when to keep children off school when they are ill. These absences will be authorised although the school may request medical evidence in order to authorise these absences in certain circumstances. It is vital parents/ carers report their child’s absence to the school before 9am. If absences are not reported, the school will follow its procedures for following up unreported absences (which is outlined in the school’s Pupil Attendance Policy) which may involve contacting the police in order to ascertain a child’s whereabouts. Children should return to school as soon as possible after being ill.
Punctuality
It is essential children are in class on time every morning. Children are able to go into class from 8.30am and must be in class by 8.40am at the latest. If they arrive at school after 8.40am, they must be taken to the school office and will be recorded as ‘Late’ on the school register. Regular lateness can impact on children’s learning and progress as it can amount to a significant amount of lost school time. It can also be an unsettling start to the school day for children and can be disruptive to others in the class. Children who are regularly late to school will be monitored by the school and parents/ carers may be requested to meet with the Headteacher.
Further information about attendance and punctuality can be found on the school’s website by clicking the links below:
The school’s Pupil Attendance Policy can be accessed using this link.
Excellent attendance is vital for every child achieving success and parents/ carers play a key part in this. Please do you hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions about attendance or require any support to help improve your child’s attendance. The school will always support parents/ carers in order to secure the very best for all of our children.
