Vaccination announcement

14th September 2021Ms E Roberts

On 14th September 2021 the government announced that 12-15 year olds would be vaccinated within schools through an NHS delivery model.  We will be providing the space for vaccines to take place and assist by sending you all information from the NHS regarding vaccinations to you all.

School staff WILL NOT be involved in managing consent, vaccinations or talking to students or families about vaccinations: all this will the responsibility of the NHS.

Who will tell us about the vaccinations? 

The NHS will do this, the school will pass these details but all materials provided will be written by them with no input from the school.  We will use out website, email and text services to pass on this information.

Do I need to give consent?

Consent will be required.  Just like vaccinations for Flu and HPV the NHS will directly communicate with you (via the school) regarding consent. We are awaiting more information on consent and will share it with you when we have it.

What is the school’s role in vaccinations?

We provide a room/space for vaccinations and pass on all Information to you from the NHS.  In essence we have very little/nothing to do with the delivery of the program or the pre information sent to you.

I want to show my support/concern for the program: 

Please contact the NHS vaccination services if you wish to show support or concern for this roll out.  Anything sent to the school will simply be forwarded to appropriate bodies

What happens next? 

Following the announcement next week we anticipate that the government will add details to this over the coming days and weeks.  As soon as we have any details we will update you.

Who can I contact at school about this?

As always general enquiries can be sent to office@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk however we must stress we have no involvement in the organisation/promotion of this vaccination program.

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Returning to school: November 2020

2nd November 2020Ms E Roberts

Welcome back

We are so excited to see all our students on Tuesday 3rd November. We are continuing with our catch up curriculum and students have shown amazing resilience and hard work so far in recovering from the period of lost learning.

Lockdown

As you know the government have announced another national lock down which wills start on Thursday and run until December the 2nd. This means:

  • You can not meet other people unless it is just you and one other person outside
  • There is no more ‘rule of 6’ and you can not visit any other home or outside place with a group
  • If people are not essential workers they should work at home
  • Restaurants, Gyms, Cafes and non essential shops (like clothing shops) will close
  • Children should continue to go to school unless unwell

Unlike the last lock down Schools will remain open.  I know this worries a lot of you.  A reminder of what we are doing to curb the spread of the virus in school:

  • Creating bubbles of children so in the event of a case we have only a small number of children impacted
  • Supporting people to isolate at home if unwell with work if needed.
  • Being vigilant and sending any student home who displays symptoms
  • Making staff and students wear masks in shared areas
  • Making staff teach at a distance from the class
  • Using our ventilation system and opening as many windows as we can
  • Stopping all non essential activities such as clubs, trips and extra curricular sports.  Study skills groups such as Home Learning help and some SEND support clubs will remain
  • We will have no visitors on site at this time and until further notice

What can you do:

  • If you or a member of your household is unwell with a continuous cough, fever or loss of taste or smell please isolate the household for 14 days or until a negative test of the symptomatic person
  • Adhere to the lock down: make sure your children come straight home and do not leave unless with you
  • Make sure your child has at least one mask with them when coming to school (we ask these are not the disposable kind which easily break and are terrible for the environment)
  • Ensure you are prepared for a return to Heartlands at Home should your child need to isolate or we face a localised school closure.  Access to an online device for home learning is helpful.

The DFE have also produced this guide for parents:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-in-the-autumn-term

Update on Face Coverings – 20 October 2020

20th October 2020Sarah Shaikh

From tomorrow, Wednesday 21 October 2020, face coverings in all areas (except classrooms) are compulsory for staff and students.

More information and a form to complete if your child is exempt can be found here

Attendance September 2020

16th July 2020Ms E Roberts

At Heartlands High School we know that students learn effectively if they regularly attend school. The guidance released by the DFE is clear, all students should be present, and schools are required to follow up any absences. We understand that due to COVID-19 some students may be feeling anxious at this time, and would urge those who do to speak to their tutor or head of house. We have planned staff  training on how best to alleviate anxiety for students, so that they are supported back into school.

 

If a student shows symptoms of Covid 19 it is essential that they stay away from school until are tested, and communicate the outcome with school swiftly who will advise on next steps. 

 

For students who are shielding or self isolating it should be noted that shielding advice for adults and children will pause on 1st August. If rates of the disease rises in the local area we will advise you if students need to shield. 

 

Otherwise, we expect all students to have 100%  attendance from September, so they do not lose anymore learning time.

 

 

 

Opening for all September 2020

2nd July 2020Ms E Roberts

Mrs Roberts communicated with all families today around the time frames for the HHS plans to be released to parents. The government announcement today that all year groups can return full time was great news but there were conditions and stipulations which will make the reopening in September something which will need to be carefully planned!

If families would like to read the guidance issued by the government they can CLICK HERE 

Character talks

25th June 2020Ms E Roberts

All these short talks have been chosen as we think they’ll interest Heartlands students and all touch on the importance of character. All are free to watch! Let us know if you have watched any and what you think!

Talk Content Link
Drew Dudley – Everyday Leadership Amusing and practical tips for how we can seized every day to be a leader in some way https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership
Arel Moodie – The Secret to Student Success Arel Moodie uses his personal story of living in challenging circumstances about how we can achieve success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY86_7G2qZQ
Angela Duckworth- The power of grit Duckworth explains why resilience is the key to student success rather than intelligence https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Adora Svitak – What adults can learn from kids Child prodigy Adora Svitak on the importance of ‘childish’ thinking like optimism and creativity  https://www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak_what_adults_can_learn_from_kids
Diana Nyad – Never, ever give up Nyad swam from Cuba to America at the age of 60 https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_never_ever_give_up#t-918954
Ric Elias – 3 things I learned while my plane crashed Elias had a front-row seat on a plane that crash-landed. What went through his mind as the plane went down? https://www.ted.com/talks/ric_elias_3_things_i_learned_while_my_plane_crashed#t-271413
Steve Jobs – Commencement Speech Founder of Apple Steve Jobs gives some invaluable life advice to graduates of Harvard University  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Andy Puddicome – All it takes is 10 Mindful Minutes Andy Puddicome on the importance of stillness and taking time of your day to be mindful https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes#t-543237
Clint Smith – How to raise a black son in America  A profound look at the racial divide in America and how to address it  https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_how_to_raise_a_black_son_in_america?referrer=playlist-talks_to_help_you_understand_r#t-300495