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Child Safety Week
This year's Child Safety Week 2026 runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June.
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.
This Child Safety Week, the aim is to build capacity for safety behaviour with a theme of Making prevention possible.
The campaign exists to empower families to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed.
You can find lots of fantastic resources and ways to get involved here: Child Safety Week | Child Accident Prevention Trust
Staffing Update
In September, Miss David Ward is taking the next step in her teaching career. Miss DW joined the team at Andoversford after finishing her teaching qualification. Over the last 2 years, she has had a great impact on the school and has supported children in Oak Class to thrive. We are very grateful for all she has done, especially introducing us all to Irish Dancing! What a talent!
Miss DW will be starting as a year 1 Teacher at Dean Close in September. I am sure you will join me in wishing her all the very best of luck for her future.
In the coming weeks, we will be recruiting a new teacher to join the team. Watch this space for updates.
FACE online support courses
Details of the latest FACE (Family Advice Commmunication Education) online support courses are attached for your perusal.
There are a range of sessions designed to support parents and carers.
For more information, email info@facefamilyadvice.co.uk or visit the website: Face Family Advice | online parenting classes
Growing up in the online world consultation
The Government is running a UK-wide consultation to shape Government policy on online safety and digital wellbeing, with surveys for young people aged 10 to 21, parents and carers of young people aged up to 21, and professionals.
You can find all three surveys on this link . They close on the 26 May.
Friends of Andoversford Silent Disco
Celebrate the end of this half term by attending the Friends of Andoversford Silent Disco! Please see the attached poster and message below for more information.
Due to the kind support and donations of parents after the Easter Assembly, Friends of Andoversford are able to hold a Silent Disco straight after sports day. We hope to see you there!
Headlice
Please be aware, we have noticed a few unwelcome visitors. Headlice have been reported amongst some of our pupils.
Headlice are very common in primary age children and are not a sign of unclean or unwashed hair.
Please can all parents check your child's hair and treat if necessary.
More information and ideas for treatment are available from the NHS website (link below).
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Free Parent and Carer Support Webinars
Let's Talk Well are pleased to share details of its new, FREE Live Zoom webinars designed to support parents and carers of young people aged 11-18 in Gloucestershire!
Bikeability courses taking place this May half term
Give your child an exciting and educational activity this school holiday with Gloucestershire County Council's Bikeability courses.
Click the link below for more information.
Bikeability Holiday Courses | Gloucestershire County Council
Free cookery course in Stow on the Wold
Fancy upping your dinner game?
Join a new 4-week course in Stow on the Wold starting on Tuesday 12 May. It has been created in conjunction with Cotswold Food Network and Glos Adult Education.
The course is called Cook, Chat & Chill and will help people to cook on a budget, learn to make healthy and nutritious meals for the family (and for one) and also has a strong focuspersonal wellbeing.
For more details please see the flyer attached or book via the details below:
KAREN.STILES@GLOUCESTERSHIRE.GOV.UK
01452 583452 / 07748 933849
Sensory needs webinar with Move More
Dance Holiday Club available this May half term
If you have a child who loves to dance, please take a look at the attached flyer for more information on the dance holiday club taking place this May half term.
To book, please get in touch via the details on the flyer.
Local Half Term Community Events
If you're looking for some free, fun activities this May half term, please take a look at the attached flyers from Kids Stuff. Some further information on these wonderful community events is also detailed below:
Saturday 16th May - Nailsworth Festival - 10am - 3pm
May Half Term Family Fun - Pop up Days - 10am-1pm
Please see the information attached for more details.
