Byers Green Primary School

Byres Green Primary School

Online resources update

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KS1 & KS2 – BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize is back up and running today after a break for the half-term holiday. Three new lessons (English, mathematics and one other subject) will be added each weekday for every year group from Y1 to Y6 until the end of the summer term.

EYFS – Tapestry App

Miss Morgan continues to provide links to relevant home learning ideas via the Tapestry app. Please check this regularly to ensure you are receiving these updates.

Coronavirus Book

Nosy Crow is pleased to announce that Hugh Bonneville has voiced the free audiobook for its recently released free ebook for children about the coronavirus, illustrated by best-selling Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.  The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for primary school children:

  • What is the coronavirus?
  • How do you catch the coronavirus?
  • What happens if you catch the coronavirus?
  • Why are people worried about catching the coronavirus?
  • Is there a cure for the coronavirus?
  • Why are some places we normally go to closed?
  • What can I do to help?
  • What’s going to happen next?

Water Safety

Durham County Council has provided important information about water safety which can be accessed at the following link:

http://durham.gov.uk/watersafety

Message from Durham Constabulary

Please see the message below from Durham Constabulary regarding your child’s online activity:

 

More online resources

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If you’re looking for something different to do with your children please see the information below from three of our local partners.

Sedgefield School Sports Partnership

We’ve created a new Sports Bingo board to help support children to be happy and healthy at home.  This board includes tasks linked to personal challenge, School Games, Active Curriculum and health and wellbeing.  You can download it from our website:

https://sedgefieldssp.org.uk/

We are also posting daily updates on our Facebook page linked to tasks on the board:

https://www.facebook.com/sedgefieldssp

Durham Music Service

We have launched a YouTube channel which can be accessed from our website:

https://www.durhammusic.org.uk/

Every day we will post a short musical learning video for your pupils suitable for both in and out of school

  • Action Monday (Wake up the week with an Action Song)
  • Rockin Rhythm Tuesday ( Have fun with rhythm with percussion/household objects)
  • Ukulele Wednesday (Sing and strum for Uke Fun!)
  • Singalong Thursday ( Catchy songs for all the family)
  • Signing Friday (Sing and Sign for all)

Durham University

To coincide with the #MuseumFromHome event, the 4Schools team have been hard at work developing new resources for teachers and pupils alike. From Ancient Egyptian board games, to Ancient Greek plays. From a Norman architecture guide to a pack unearthing the mystery of the skeletons buried beneath a cafe! To find out more please visit our online resources section at:

https://www.dur.ac.uk/4schools/learningonline/primaryonline/

New online resources and guidance

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BBC Bitesize

The BBC has launched an education package across TV and online, featuring celebrities and teachers, helping to keep children learning at home and supporting parents.

BBC Bitesize can be accessed here:

Guidance for parents and carers on supporting their children’s education during coronavirus (COVID-19)

The DfE has published information, guidance and support for parents and carers of children who are learning at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Guidance on helping primary school aged children learn at home can be found here:

Guidance on helping children with special educational needs and disabilities learn at home can be found here:

Guidance for parents and carers on keeping children safe online

The DfE has published information for parents and carers on keeping children safe online. It provides links to online resources that will help support parents and carers in keeping their children safe online.