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Millbrook Primary School

‘Learning about caring; caring about learning’

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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

  • COVID-19: Childcare for children aged 2-4 years

    Mon 30 Mar 2020

    Eligible parents of children who are currently aged between 2 and 4 years (children of school nursery age or below) can apply for a childcare place that will begin on Monday 30 March 2020. 

    Places should not be requested for children who, based on government advice, should be self-isolating or socially distancing. 

    Applications must be resubmitted every two weeks to allow those who are exiting social isolation to potentially access a place, and will enable sites across the city to adjust provision as their own staffing availability changes. 

    Eligibility:

    • single parents who are employed as specific key workers
    • where both parents are employed as specific key workers

    Due to the limited capacity of childcare settings, initially places will only be considered for the following key worker groups:

    • Health and Social Care
    • Education and Childcare
    • Public Safety and National Security
    • Local and National Government (staff essential for the COVID-19 response)
    • Food and other necessary goods
    • Utilities, communication and financial services

    Places will be allocated Monday 30 March to start childcare for new category parents on Tuesday 31 March

    See also:

    http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Care-Support/Children-and-families/COVID-19-Childcare-for-children-aged-2-4-years.aspx

  • Free School Meal Collection Arrangements from Monday 30th March

    Fri 27 Mar 2020

     

    For pupils who normally receive free school meals, the following arrangements will be in place for meal collection from 30th March:

     From Monday, the lunch offer will be as follows:

     

    • Choice of sandwich - cheese or ham, packaged  and with full allergen info
    • Fruit (apple, easy peeler, grapes, melon, pineapple, as available) - as much as they want.
    • Crisps
    • Biscuits
    • Cake
    • Drink

     

    Food will be available for collection from Newport High School on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays only. On Mondays and Wednesdays you will be able to collect 2 days of lunches to avoid making journeys for food collection every day. 

  • Update: prioritized key worker applications for child care

    Thu 26 Mar 2020

    In addition to the previously listed key worker groups, childcare settings will now take applications from two additional key worker groups. These are: • Food and other necessary goods • Utilities, communication and financial services. To apply, go to:

    http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Schools-Education/Childcare-for-prioritised-key-workers.aspx

    Eligible parents of mainstream school children who are currently in Reception to Year 7 can apply for a place for childcare provision.

    Places should not be requested for children who, based on government advice, should be self-isolating or socially distancing.

    Eligibility is:

    • Single parents who are employed as specific key workers
    • Where both parents are employed as specific key workers

    Due to the limited capacity of schools, initially places will only be considered for the following key worker groups:

    • Health and Social Care
    • Education and Childcare
    • Public Safety and National Security
    • Local and National Government (staff essential for the COVID-19 response)
    • Food and other necessary goods
    • Utilities, communication and financial services

    Extending applications to other key worker groups will be under continuous review.

    Children will need to bring a packed lunch except those eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) who will be given lunch.

    Pupil transport will not be available during this period unless it is for a specific child who is accessing transport to Maes Ebbw School or Ysgol Bryn Derw.

    Schools will not be delivering formal learning but are operating a childcare facility.

    Applications can be made via the online application form. 

    Click the ‘guest’ option on the log in page or you can use / set up an NCC login.

    This round of applications will close at 10am on Monday 30 March.

    Parents will be informed by individual schools if they have a place.  This will done as soon as possible.

  • Updated information for prioritised key worker child care

    Mon 23 Mar 2020

    Please see updated information regarding applications for free child care for prioritised key workers. 

     

    The revised guidance and application form are now on the NCC website.  Applications are now open until 10am on Wednesday. 

    Go to: http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Schools-Education/Childcare-for-prioritised-key-workers.aspx

  • Millbrook Family Room Facebook Page

    Mon 23 Mar 2020

    Millbrook Family Room Facebook Page

     

    This page has been set up to support our families during this difficult time. It will be manned Monday to Friday during normal school hours by Mrs Passmore and Miss Harris. They will be posting advice, learning ideas and responding to any queries that you may have.

     

    The link to the page is:

    https://www.facebook.com/Millbrook-Family-Room-109622164007037/

     

     

     

     

  • Help us to spread happiness across the city of Newport.

    Sat 21 Mar 2020

    We've been inspired by a number of local schools to set up our "Spread happiness, not germs" campaign. Can you help?

    Paint, draw or collage a Rainbow and display it in your window for all to see. Count the rainbows in other windows to make you smile.  

    Next, tweet us a picture of your rainbow to @MillbrookP - we are going to try and get all the schools in our city involved. Let's spread happiness across our city and beyond!

     

    We are aiming to cheer everyone up during this difficult time by spreading a bit of happiness. 

     

     

     

     

  • Childcare for prioritised key workers

    Sat 21 Mar 2020

    Eligible parents of mainstream school children who are currently in Reception to Year 7 can apply for a place for childcare provision that will begin on Wednesday 25 March 2020.

    Places should not be requested for children who, based on government advice, should be self-isolating or socially distancing.

    These applications must be resubmitted every two weeks.  This will allow those who are exiting social isolation to potentially access a place and enable schools to adjust their provision as their own staffing availability changes.

    Eligibility is for:

    •Single parents who are employed as specific key workers

    •Where both parents are employed as specific key workers

    Due to the limited capacity of schools, initially places will only be considered for the following key worker groups:

    •Health and social care

    •Education and childcare

    •Public safety and national security

    Once there is a clear picture of the demand and availability of places, other key worker groups will be considered.

    Children will need to bring a packed lunch except those eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) who will be given lunch.

    Pupil transport will not be available during this period unless it is for a specific child who is accessing transport to Maes Ebbw School or Ysgol Bryn Derw.

    Schools will not be delivering formal learning but are operating a childcare facility.

    For more information on how to apply visit http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Schools-Education/Childcare-for-prioritised-key-workers.aspx

    Parents will be informed by individual schools if they have a place by Tuesday 24th March.  Dates for further confirmation will be issued in the following week.

  • Free School Meal Service to continue from Monday 23rd March 2020.

    Fri 20 Mar 2020

    Provision of food for children who normally receive free school meals.

    Arrangements have been made for pupils and parents who receive free school meals to be provided with a grab bag meal on a daily basis. This can be collected from Monday at Newport High School as follows:

    • Open between 10:00 and 12:00 to collect a grab bag meal. 
    • Access will be via the plaza doors at the Malpas end of Newport High School. 
    • Someone will be outside to direct pupils or parents to the entrance. 

  • Coronavirus - latest advice and Information

    Fri 06 Mar 2020

    You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus!

    • Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
    • Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school.
    • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
    • If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environment.

     

     

    Click here for the latest information and advice from Public Health Wales:

    https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/

     

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