Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Take a look at the links below. They can help provide top tips, advice and information on how children and young people can stay safe on-line:
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Video chatting is an easy way to keep in touch with family and friends. Here are some guides on how to make sure your child’s video chatting experience is safe and fun:
Please copy the link below into your browser to take you to a special message from the Willowbrook staff. Stay home, stay safe!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7hIEutnibU
Mrs Thomas and the team
Reception Places - September 2020
Willowbrook Primary School Reception Places - September 2020
16th April was the offer date for successful applications (made January 2020) for a place at Willowbrook. You can now log into your account to find the outcome of your application.
Families are requested to confirm their decision (whether they wish to accept or reject their offer) by Thursday 30th April.
If you have submitted a late application, have not been successful or have missed the deadline to apply, then the closing date for the second round of applications is Thursday 30th April. Further information is available online at www.cardiff.gov.uk (by selecting the Schools and Learning section).
Many thanks and please take care,
Mrs Thomas
Please find an update provided by the Cardiff Prevent Team & Welsh Government:-
Information for Parents/Carers
Keeping Children Safe Online
With the prospect of schools across Wales remaining closed for a significant period of time, the likelihood of children spending a considerable amount of time researching, gaming or communicating online will increase. The priority for all parents and teachers is to keep children safe online, prevent harm and safeguard at all times. People may choose to exploit the most vulnerable within our communities because they understand during these challenging times children will be online more than usual. Please consider the following when you or your child is online.
Children should;
Parents should;
Reporting concerns
If you or someone you know comes across any terrorist or extremist material online this can be shared anonymously via the below link:-
You can report material such as:
https://www.gov.uk/report-terrorism
Concerns can be shared directly with South Wales Police via 999 in an emergency, 101 or to report crime via the online reporting tool:-
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/en/contact-us/do-it-online/
Parentzone
For the forthcoming financial year the Cardiff Prevent Team are working in partnership with Parentzone on online safety company. Parentzone have made their online resources free for all parents & carers for the next three months, they are available here:-
https://parentzone.org.uk/parents
Information on popular apps
Please also find below information on a number of popular apps that children & young people may be using during this period of enforced absence. This includes how individuals can keep themselves safe whilst using social media and the reporting process for any concerns you experience whilst using these apps.
Other useful resources:-
There are a number of other useful websites that can support parents & carers with online safety at this difficult time.
Dear Parent/ Guardian,
Free School Meals
The collection of packed lunch grab bags will stop this Friday , 3rd April . Welsh Government have asked Local Authorities to continue to support children eligible for Free School Meals over the Easter Break. Over the next few days, if you have a child eligible for a Free School Meal you will receive a letter detailing how you may redeem a voucher to the value of £40 as a contribution towards your food needs over the two week Easter period.
Mrs Thomas
(Message provided by Cardiff Council)