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Anti Bullying Week 16.11.20 
 
NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE HEAD TEACHER - Mrs Gail Holmes
Dear Parents and Carers,

Firstly, thank you very much to our amazing PTFA for funding new levelled reading books. The PTFA have been working tirelessly behind the scenes, fundraising for essential resources in school such as reading books. We really do appreciate the time, effort and support our PTFA gives to the school, it does make such a big difference to our children. Thank you. 

At Combe Martin School - We Love Reading!

Reading is at the heart of all our learning at Combe Martin School. Over the past couple of years we have been promoting reading and we want our children to have more than the ability to read... we want them to have a love of reading! 

Keep up the fantastic home support with reading. It does make such a significant difference to children's progress when you support daily reading at home. 

 
Covid-19 Update
Firstly, thank you for your support to ensure we keep our families, children, staff and our community safe. Currently we have had no children or staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 in school. We have had some families and staff who are self isolating due to contact through test and trace but we have had no children, or staff who have tested positive.

Now we are coming to the end of a national lock down and Devon is in 'Tier 2- High Alert'. It is really important we continue to follow the government guidance. Please click on the link below for further information.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/2ae4d22

COVID-19 symptoms or general illness?
Below is a reminder of the symptoms to look out for and what you should do if any member of your household display these symptoms.

Main symptoms
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
  • a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
  • a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal
Most people with coronavirus have at least 1 of these symptoms.
 
What to do if you have symptoms
If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:
  1. Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
  2. Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also stay at home until you get your result.
For further information please see the link below.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/
 
LAST ORDERS FOR XMAS DINNER FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2020
BOOK NOW, ONLINE VIA SCHOOL MONEY
The cut off date for ordering a Christmas dinner for your child will be FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER as the kitchen staff will need to order in supplies.
Thank you 
PTFA are holding their Xmas Raffle with some FABULOUS prizes to be won.
  ***TICKETS ON SALE NOW****
Tickets £1.00, will be on sale at the Main School and Tiddler Gates.
Available from 830-9.00am and 3.10-3.45pm. 
Tickets can also be purchased from Sarah Webb 07932497245
We have a wide selection of Thrift (second hand uniform) that we need to recycle.  If you are interested, from as little as 50p to purchase any item of this stock , please let the Admin Office know.
We also have surplus stock of New uniform, which we would like to sale at a reduced price.  Most sizes are Reception and Year 1, so please ask if interested. 
Thank you 

 
ONLINE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

PLEASE submit this form back to us as soon as possible.  It is quick and simple and will take only 30 seconds of your time to complete. 
If you wish your child to continue to use the internet and ICT systems in our school WE DO NEED YOU TO SUBMIT THIS FORM BACK TO US ASAP.

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The acceptable Use Policy is intended to ensure, that young people will be responsible users and stay safe while using the internet and other communications.
Everyone should be able to access the link to enable you to complete and sign the permission form.
If you encounter any difficulties, please contacted the Admin Team.
Thank you 

ARE YOU ENTITLED TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS?
Parents/carers in receipt of the following support payments will be entitled to receive free school meals:
  • Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
  • Income Support (IS)
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (IRESA)
  • The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenueand Customs, that does not exceed £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on (the payment someone receives for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Please Note that from 1 April 2018, all existing free school meals claimants will continue to receive free school meals whilst Universal Credit is rolled out. This will apply even if their earnings rise above the new threshold during that time. In addition, any child gaining eligibility for free school meals after 1 April 2018 will be protected against losing free school meals during the Universal Credit rollout period.
Once Universal Credit is fully rolled out, any existing claimants that no longer meet the eligibility criteria at that point (because they are earning above the threshold or are no longer a recipient of Universal Credit) will continue to receive free school meals until the end of their current phase of education (i.e. primary or secondary).
The Universal Credit rollout is currently expected to complete in March 2023.
 
WRAP AROUND CARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Our AFTER SCHOOL CARE facility will be a available from 3.05 - 5.30pm each day and held in the old 'Tiddler' building. Prices vary from 1 hour @ 3.00 to a fuill session £6.75.  Discount for siblings.
Key Stage 1 pupils will be collected from their classrooms and taken over to the ASC Lead.  Key Stage 2 will make their own way over across the playground.
A direct telephone line to the setting is 01271 883134.  This number can be used after 4.30pm as the main school number is set to answer machine from this time. 
BREAKFAST CLUB  is available from Monday - Friday 7.40am - 8.40pm.  This is also held in the Tiddler building.  KS1 pupils will be escorted to their classrooms a the end of the session, and KS2 will follow the one way system back to their classrooms.
Each session is £2.25.  
Please book online vt 5.00pm the previous evening, so a register can be printed off and passed to the Breakfast Care Leader for the next morning. 
If you have any queries, please contact the Admin Team. 
 
We are currently filling up spaces fast for the Spring term. If you, or someone you know, requires a new space please contact us as soon as possible.
You can check if your child is entitled to the 2 year old funding or the extended entitlement of 30 hours for 3+ years at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk 

We will be having the flu vaccination team into school during the morning of  Monday 7th December 2020 to see all children between reception and year 6, this will be administered adhering to all up to date Infection Control, PPE and social distancing guidance at the time.

Flu vaccination is one of most effective interventions we have to reduce pressure on the health and social care system which is going to be more important than ever this year.  For this reason, it is essential we deliver the vaccine to as many children as possible to prevent the spread of infection to those most at risk in society.

In light of the above we are expecting demand to be high and therefore we urge you to follow the below link to consent to your child’s vaccination now if you have not already done so. You will also find answers to your FAQ’s on this link.

 

https://schoolimms.virgincare.co.uk/flu/2020/devon
More detail online...
Unfortunately we have had to cancel swimming lessons until Dec 2nd in line with Covid restrictions. We will keep you updated as soon as we have any more information.
School Uniform
As previously informed, you may now order directly from our supplier for your school uniform and accessories.  We believe this will be a quicker and more convenient service for you.
We will continue to stock only a SMALL selection of SWEATSHIRTS ONLY in each size. Cardigans, book bags, PE bags, T-Shirts and Polo Shirts with logos can be ordered only from the shop retailer. You will not be able to order these items now on Scopay.
Plain white Polo shirts & PE-shirts can be bought at a selection of retailers including your local supermarket!

Please visit their shop at the address below.
Express Embroidery
Tracey Stantiford
3 Moxham Court
EX32 8HR
(By Barnstaple Bus Station)
Your may also email your uniform order directly to them  wathen528@aol.com
Thank you



 
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to provide extra curricular activities outside of school hours. This will continue for the rest of this term.

We hope to resume these clubs as soon as we are able to.
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Term Dates 2020 - 2021

Autumn Half term 26th - 30th October 2020

Last day of Autumn Term 18th December 2020

First day of Spring Term 5th January 2021

Spring Half-term 15th - 19th February, 2021.

Last day of Spring term is Wednesday 31st March, 2021.

Summer Term begins on 19th April, 2021.

School closed for Bank Holiday 3rd May 2021

Summer Half-term 31st May - 4th June 2021

Last day of the Summer term is Thursday 22nd July 2021.
Combe Martin School is part of the Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 11409631
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