As you may already be aware, face coverings are compulsory on public transport and will also be compulsory in shops in England from 24th July. However, this does not apply to children under 11. Exemption Cards For children and young people above 11, you may be exempt from wearing a mask if: You have a […]
Summer Holidays – family activities, events & workshops
Below are some links to family activities, events and workshops you may be interested in over the summer holidays: Artz+ Sportz+ The Artz+ Sportz+ Summer Programme funded by Dorset Council provides school holiday arts and sports events for disabled and young people aged 5 to 18 and their families. Please note that their website currently says [...]
Linwood School is now on Facebook!
Linwood School has launched a Facebook page available at: https://www.facebook.com/linwoodschool/ You can also see the Facebook icon/link in the footer of our website. We will be posting news and sharing useful resources on the page so please follow us. We have even had a “shout-out” by children’s author and Britain’s Got Talent judge, David Walliams, […]
Parent Survey for Good Diabetes Care Award Nomination
Dear parents and carers, I am very pleased to inform you that Linwood School has been nominated for the Diabetes UK Good Diabetes Care in School Award. The award celebrates and showcases schools that deliver good care and support to children and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes. As part of the nomination, Diabetes UK is […]
Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards
We are proud to announce that Linwood School has been awarded Bronze in the Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2019-2020. A Bronze Award means we are achieving change when it comes to addressing mental health in our workplace. By participating in Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index we have made a long-term commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing […]
BCP Proposals for maintained school organisation changes
Dear Parents and Carers, As you may know, some BCP schools are part of a programme of important school Significant Changes being consulted on by BCP Council. A link to the consultation website proposals is included at the end of this email. The consultations are public and anyone is welcome to submit views and comments […]
BCP Council – Telephone Consultation Line for Parents and Carers
As part of the response to COVID-19, BCP Council Educational Psychology Service are offering parents and carers the opportunity to speak to an Educational Psychologist (EP) about their child while educational settings are closed. Educational Psychologists are professionals concerned with the development, learning and social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. This term […]
Coronavirus letters, home learning & parent support
Home Learning can be found under the tab Learning --> Curriculum Pathways. Coronavirus - Parent Support & Guidance (including resources to help children transition back to school) can be found under the Support tab above. Letters Coronavirus Letter - 13th July 2020 Coronavirus symptoms and testing - FAQ Coronavirus Letter - 3rd July 2020 Opening [...]
CHI shortlisted for National Careers Award 2020
We are delighted that the Employability Skills Framework & CHI have been shortlisted for the national careers awards 2020. https://www.thecdi.net/Awards-Shortlist
Time to Talk – Q&A session
Are you a parent or carer of a child or young person aged 0-25 with SEND, or a young person with SEND living in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole? Come along to the Time to Talk Q&A session and meet senior officers from BCP Council. Saturday 21 March 2020 9.30am-12pm (arrival 9.15am) LIVINGSTONE ROAD JUNIOR SCHOOL […]