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  • NSPCC- Speak out - Stay Safe 2022

    Tue 27 Sep 2022

    Dear Parent/Carer

    RE: NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme

    I am pleased to tell you that this term we will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme. This consists of an online assembly and supporting classroom based activities. Speak out. Stay safe. is a safeguarding programme available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands. It aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse in a child friendly way. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a trusted adult or Childline.

    In the online assembly, the Speak out. Stay safe. messages are delivered in a fun and interactive way with the help of their mascot Buddy as well as special guest appearances from Ant and Dec.

    We have studied the content of the materials and are extremely confident that they are appropriate for primary-school-aged children. By the end of the programme, we’re convinced children will feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe.

     

    If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme you can find information on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout or I would be happy to discuss any questions that you may have.

     

    Additional resources

     

    Adapted assembly for home use

    The NSPCC has also developed an adapted version of their assembly for parents/carers to use at home with their children.  This can be found here: www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/safety.  With the help of celebrities, the film focuses on how a child can get support if they have any worries or concerns.

     

    To complement the assembly, there are some resources that can be used to enable further discussion whilst doing activities with your children.  These are hosted on the NSPCC website www.nspcc.org.uk/activities.  

     

    Online safety hub

     

    You may also like to visit the NSPCC Online Safety Hub where you will find advice and information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing nudes, parental controls and more.

    You will also find online safety information for families of children with additional needs and disabilities. We have worked with Ambitious about Autism and parents and carers who have children with additional needs and disabilities to create activities to help talk about online safety which you can find at www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-safety-families-children-with-send.

     

    Childline Under 12’s Website

    Childline also have a website with age appropriate advice for primary school children on topics such as bullying.  It also has games and other interactive tools. Your child can visit it at www.childline.org.uk/kids.

    If you’d like to know more about the NSPCC’s work, or take a look at the wide range of information and advice which is available for parents and carers, please visit their website www.nspcc.org.uk/parents.

     

    Talking PANTS with your children

    Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep your child safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides a simple but valuable rule that can help keep your child safe. You can find out more and download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.

    Penguin and Ladybird have partnered with the NSPCC to create a brand new Pantosaurus book aimed at children ages 4 - 8. You can find copies of the new book on sale, either in Matalan’s selected stores and online, selected SPAR stores or at https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/. All profits from the sale of this book will support the NSPCC.

    Support the NSPCC

    You may be interested in the NSPCC’s new selection of BUDDY goodies available from the NSPCC shop at https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/buddy which make perfect gifts for children - and all profits go to help keep children safe.

  • Year 7 Applications: September 2023 Start

    Tue 13 Sep 2022

    Year 7 Applications are now open. Please click on the links below.

     

    https://admissions.walsall.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en?ReturnUrl=%2FCitizenPortal_LIVE%2F

     

    https://go.walsall.gov.uk/schools_and_learning/schools_in_walsall/school_admissions/apply_for_a_secondary_school_place

     

    Children born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 are due to transfer to a secondary school (year 7) in September 2023.

    The closing date for applications is 31 October 2022. If you apply late, you may not get a place at one of your preferred schools.

    If you live outside Walsall, you should complete an application from your home local authority (even if you are applying for a Walsall school).

    Before you apply

    You should:

    • explore school websites, read school admissions policies and entry criteria. This will help you understand how schools make their admissions decisions
    • try to attend school open evenings. Speak to staff, and ask about the admissions criteria they used last year. Some schools may be holding their open evenings virtually. Individual school websites will have the most up-to-date information
    • think about how your child will travel to and from school

    Deciding on your school preferences

    You should include five schools on your application, and list them in order of preference. If you only express a preference for a single school, you risk being offered a place that you are unhappy with. You should also choose schools that your child has a realistic chance of getting in to.

    Walsall Council has a duty to offer your child a school place. We always try to meet your first choice, but sometimes we receive more applications than the school has places available. We'll then try to offer your next highest preference.  If we cannot meet any of your preferences, we will offer you a place in the nearest school to your home address with available places. We will also put your child’s name on the waiting list for your preferred schools.

    View the waiting list policy.

    If your child is already of school age, you can apply direct to your preferred schools during the school year. This is known as a mid-year admission or transfer.

    The schemes for co-ordinated admissions document tells you more about:

    • when key decisions are made
    • evidence for late applications
    • what to do if you live near a borough boundary and want to apply for a school in another authority
    • which schools are their own admissions authority

    Applying for schools outside Walsall

    If you live in Walsall but any of your preferred schools are outside Walsall Borough, you can still apply in the same way. Walsall Council runs a co-ordinated admissions scheme with neighbouring councils and admissions authorities, so you only have to complete one application.

    When you need to apply

    To apply for a September 2023 place, complete our online application by 31 October 2022. You can use the application portal every day from 8am to 9.30pm.

    Apply for a secondary school place

    If you miss the closing date of 31 October 2022 your application will be regarded as late. This will reduce your chances of being offered a preferred school.

    Get support with making your application

    Our step-by-step admissions guide will take you through the whole admissions process. It explains how to create an account, how to log in, and how to submit your application.

    The guide is only available in English. If you need extra support, you can contact the admissions and appeals team.

    You can also download our information booklet.

    Download list

    Supplementary application forms

    Some schools need you to complete their own forms as well as the online application. You can download the forms for the schools you're interested in:

     Please check the following school websites for their supplementary forms:

    When you'll receive your offer

    You will receive your offer by email on 1 March 2023. The emails are sent automatically over the course of the day.

    If you are not happy with your offer, you can appeal against the decision.

    Offer day FAQs

    You can download our frequently asked questions document for some further information that you might find helpful.

    Download list

    Late applications

    You can view our late application policy to find out what this means for your application. Each preferred school will have their own policy, too.

    If you change the name or ranking of a school after the closing date, your application will be treated as late. If you want to make changes, email us and tell us:

    • your child's full name
    • their date of birth
    • your home address
    • what changes you want to make

    Late applications received up to 4 weeks after the closing date (between 1 and 29 November 2022)

    We will process your application as late. You will receive your offer after the secondary offer notification date.

    We will accept late applications as being on time if:

    • you were unable to submit your online application on time because you moved into the Borough of Walsall after the closing date
    • exceptional circumstances prevented you from submitting your online application
    • you are a single parent and have been ill for some time

    You will need to explain why your application is late and may need to provide supporting evidence.

    You can view our late application policy for full details.

    Late applications received more than 4 weeks after the closing date (between 30 November 2022 and 28 February 2023)

    We will process your application as late. You will receive your offer after the secondary offer notification date.

    Late applications received after the secondary offer notification date

    We will process your application as late. You will receive your offer as soon as possible.

     

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