Important information
FREE SCHOOL MEAL VOUCHERS
Please be aware the DfE are not providing FSM vouchers to cover the May half term holiday.
RE-OPENING OF SCHOOLS
Please see letter above regarding re-opening to specific year groups on 8th June.
21st May 2020
Dear Parents/Carers
Thank you for informing us that your child will be returning to Stechford Primary School. As I am sure you are aware there are a lot of changes that need to be made to the school environment to make sure that it is as safe as possible for pupils, parents and staff.
Due to these changes we will not be in a position to reopen to F1, F2, Y1 and Y6 pupils until at least the 8th June.
We will shortly send you information about how the school day will run including drop off and pick up arrangements.
Thank you once again for your support
Mr R Rathbone
19th May 2020
Thank you to those who have responded to us regarding 1st June re-opening.
Please note the 1st of June is the earliest date we can re-open and this date may be delayed depending on the result of our risk assessment.
Please do not send your child into school unless you have emailed us or spoken to the school office directly.
Thank you.
11th May 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
The Government have suggested that pupils in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 are encouraged to return to school on 1st June where there are no shielding concerns for the child or their household. However parents will not be fined if they choose to keep their children at home.
We would ask that packed lunches are provided from home as the kitchens will only be able to provide a very limited choice of cold food.
To allow us to plan can you please email enquiry@stechford.bham.sch.uk by Friday 15th May to inform us whether you wish your child to attend.
For more information please see FAQs below.
Yours faithfully
Mr R Rathbone
Headteacher
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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COMMUNICATION UPDATES
SQUID
Please look out for emails from Squid, our new method of communication. You will not be able to reply to Squid emails but you can email us at enquiry@stechford.bham.sch.uk
OFFICE HOURS
From Monday 6th April 2020 we will be reducing our office hours. If you need to contact school please email us on enquiry@stechford.bham.sch.uk or telephone the school office between 9.00am and 1.00pm. For any urgent matters please telephone 07779 505506.
TEXT MESSAGING
From 31st March 2020 we will no longer be using text messaging to contact you about school events or information about your child. We will be using an email based communication method instead. It is vital that we have the main parent or carer's email address on file. If you have not done so already, please give the school office your email address.
PARENT LITE APP
We will be sending out an invitation link to you so you can download the Parent Lite App. This will enable you to view and amend your child's contact information, medical information and dietary requirements.
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Eid Mubarak to all celebrating
The staff and governors of Stechford Primary School would like to wish a Happy Eid to all members of our school community celebrating over the coming days.
Access all the Home Learning links in the Parent section of the web site or click here.
Click here to access stories read by Mr Feasey
Click here to access stories read by Ms Lovell
Click here to access Year 1 phonics lessons.
Important Notices
KEYWORKER PARENTS
If your circumstances change and you require childcare from 20th April 2020 please email enquiry@stechford.bham.sch.uk
FREE SCHOOL MEAL (FSM) ELIGIBILITY
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you receive any of the following:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).
All children upto (and including) Year 2 receive an automatic free school meal under the Government's Universal Free School Meal Programme, but please note you will only be entitled to a free school meal voucher if you meet the conditions listed above.
FSM vouchers will be provided by the DfE from 13th April onwards. Please see the attached guide for how to redeem your vouchers.
If you believe you are entitled to free school meals and have not received a voucher please fill in the application form on this page and email it to enquiry@stechford.bham.sch.uk
If you are not able to download the actual form please put the details in an email to us. Thank you.
School Times
8.40-8.55 am doors open for Wake up Shake up.
8.55-9.00 am registration.
12:00-1:15 pm KS1 lunch time.
12:15-1:15 pm KS2 lunch time. Friday s only 1:15pm close (club for children who cannot be collected at 1:15)
For term dates visit the Birmingham Council website by clicking here.