Newsletter  15 September 

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Our focus value for the next 4 weeks is 'Curiosity'. The children will be learning this value in all lessons. If you have any examples from home of your child showing courage we would love for you to share this with us on Tapestry. 

For showing curiosity in her new classroom.

For showing curiosity and interest in sculptures during art lessons.&#160;

For confidently exploring our new outdoor provision, showing others how to take care of our books.

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school gates open at 8.35am, giving you a 10 minute window to get your child into school on time&#160;

gates will close at 8.45am&#160; Please ensure that your child is in before this!&#160;

If your child is late it has a negative impact on their learning and how they settle into the school day.&#160;

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Welcome to our newsletter Friday 15th September

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you to all of the parents that attended the welcome meetings this week. We hope that you found them informative and a chance to ask any questions. Hopefully you will have seen on Facebook an advert for our first Nursery stay and play session and a Reception open afternoon for the new intake next September. Please share these posts so that we can get the message out to our community. This week Reception have been working hard to learn the story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. In Maths they have been counting objects and matching numbers to the quantity. The children have enjoyed developing their fine motor skills by following handwriting patterns in a variety of ways such as painting, crayons, glitter and chalks. They have been talking lots about themselves in SCARF thinking about how they are the same as each other and how they are different and drew pictures of themselves. Year One have enjoyed a special storytime up on the field with a little treat to introduce their new Talk 4 Writing story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' The children have been describing the characters from the story using amazing vocabulary. In Maths they have been learning number names to 10, matching them to numerals. This week Year Two have started to learn about an artist called Barbara Hepworth. They looked at examples of sculptures that she made and discussed their own responses to them. During their class visit to the library, they found an information book about Barbara Hepworth which they brought back to class to share together. Miss K Bullock Head of School

This week the nursery children have enjoyed taking part in lots of colour sorting activities! Bumblebees children extended this by counting how many of each coloured object they had. Honeybees children practised their colour recognition by creating their own colourful kites.&nbsp;

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We are so proud of the children who have reached the sunshine for exceptional kindness, behaviour or friendliness to others. You are an exceptional role model.

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School lunches can be booked daily, weekly, monthly. Your child is entitled to Universal Free school Meals whilst they are at the Infant school. For more information on school dinners, visit our website <a href="https://www.biscoveyinfants.org.uk/web/school_dinners/307280">HERE</a>.

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If you are concerned about the physical or mental welfare of a child or young person and you wish to speak to someone about it, you can contact the MARU (Multi-agency Referral Unit) on the following numbers: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm: 0300 123 1116 Evenings &amp; weekends: 01208 251300 Police (Non-emergency): 101 Internet Safety If you are searching for support and are worried about this being tracked by an abuser in the home, please use a private or incognito tab when browsing as this will not save on your search history. Domestic Abuse advise - First Light: 0300 777 4777 Support in your area You can walk into a local BOOTS pharmacy and ask for ‘ANI’ ( Say, “I’m asking for Annie”) or ask to access their ‘Safe Spaces’ where you will get support with domestic abuse. There will be a trained member of staff. You can also download and access the Bright Sky app safely. This will give you access to a directory of support agencies and help lines.

Notifying change of circumstances Please contact the school office if there are any changes to you or your child's personal details (i.e name, address, telephone numbers, emergency contact&nbsp;details, medical&nbsp;details, email address or relationship change). Certain changes may be updated directly via the Arbor Parent Portal, however if you have any difficulty please email the school office at: hello@biscoveyinfants.org.uk or call (01726) 812006.

If families&nbsp;are struggling to access food, there is community support available for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cornwall Council&nbsp;Help with Food map links below to see what support is available in Cornwall. <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletstalk.cornwall.gov.uk%2Fhelp-with-food&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1XTO47qmyif63JvhTcD%2FZ1CMvgUz%2B8YJQuZAV5Oe2tM%3D&amp;reserved=0">View the Food map on Lets Talk Cornwall</a> You can also find your nearest foodbank and information about opening times and donation points on the Transformation Cornwall Website <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftransformation-cornwall.org.uk%2Fresources%2Fupdate-on-cornish-foodbanks&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EKfWOyxV4wbddDKMgXgT32eOWBmcgiJ4y2Rp6MMC%2B%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Visit Transformation Cornwall Website</a> Families might be eligible for Crisis &amp; Care Award <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cornwall.gov.uk%2Fbenefits-and-support%2Fcrisis-and-care-awards%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GmKCdlmNNuFKRI%2B0APewpqDKcQAaiTsZcjPI7Thq%2BEw%3D&amp;reserved=0">View the Crisis &amp; Care Award page</a> If you would like to speak to someone, please contact Cornwall Council by calling&nbsp;0300 1234 121&nbsp;(choose option 2 for benefits and support).

Reporting Absences If your child is going to be absent from school due to illness, then please inform the office before 9am in the morning, and let us know why your child is going to be absent, and when you expect them to return. You may either phone the office on (01726) 812006 and leave a message or alternatively send an email to hello@biscoveyinfants.org.uk Please make sure that you child is getting to school on time. The gates will shut at 8.45am prompt.

School gates are open between 8.35 - 8.45am After 8.45 when gates are closed your child will be marked by the office as late (L) 8.50am onwards your child will be marked as late after register closes (U)

By working in harmony together, we create a positive learning experience for all. We are fortunate to&nbsp;have a dedicated and supportive community who recognise that at the heart of each and every school's success, is a valued and trusted home/school partnership.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Aspire Parent Code of Conduct supports your child(ren) during their time in an Aspire academy/school and sits on every website under the&nbsp;PARENTS&nbsp;heading.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Parent Code of Conduct can also be obtained by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspireacademytrust.org%2Fpolicies&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7Ccc4c4eb1ef1148bec47508daf3f0ec82%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638090513332446040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=v%2BnRiGlGUewzppiGYDv4fdVfoDu3mPWcrZ4oStNN1es%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.aspireacademytrust.org/policies</a>&nbsp;and a copy will be emailed to all parents/carers. Thank you for your continued support.&nbsp; <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/b-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcat.sharepoint.com%2F%3Ab%3A%2Fs%2FHub%2FEfLIbR6BKA1FqqHphNVtHtQBwIoNaOW0c8QdJH6QIkrPYg%3Fe%3D2WLIRU&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7Ccc4c4eb1ef1148bec47508daf3f0ec82%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638090513332446040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=L%2BNvwLDIvD2bubwoO4Je%2BIiqTGSomBTaxyOwVz32cbE%3D&amp;reserved=0">Aspire Code of Conduct for parents - final.pdf</a>