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The Peterborough Virtual School has now launched its online presence through the Cambridgeshire Learn Together website. This online facility provides information about what The Peterborough Virtual School does to support the educational outcomes of children in care and those who have previously been in care. https://www.cambslearntogether.co.uk/peterborough-schools-guidance-and-resources/peterborough-virtual-school Feedback and queries, can be directed to natasha.williams@peterborough.gov.uk

The Healthy Selfie Campaign is for schools and families to show how they stay active and promote and celebrate healthy lifestyles throughout January. This can be anything from walking to school, PE lessons, active breaks, trampolining in the garden, active learning, a trip out in nature, cooking healthy foods or making healthy snack options. To

To support people who work or volunteer with children, the NSPCC has offered their research and expertise and collaborated with gamified specialists Attensi. They have developed a pilot 3D interactive learning tool called ‘Talk to Me’ – to help adults build their confidence in having conversations with children about difficult subjects like abuse, and ensure

As you will be aware, Marcus and the Child Food Poverty Taskforce have been campaigning throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, calling on the Government to implement 3 recommendations from the National Food Strategy. The recommendations are to expand free school meals to under-16s where a parent or guardian is in receipt of Universal Credit or equivalent benefit,

There are three categories in this year’s competition. These are ‘Best Recipe’, ‘Best Remote Learning or Class Activity and ‘Best Student Dish’. Prizes include a Fish Masterclass with a Chef or Fishmonger, a set of Fish Knives, a box of High-Quality Fish for the school to use and Fish Cookery Books. Entries close 1st March 2021.

Caring Together appreciate how important it is that people looking after a family member or friend get the coronavirus vaccination. They also know it can be very difficult for carers and those they care for to be able to go to appointments, for a range of reasons. This could be due to transport, needing someone

Northamptonshire Police have reported a 30% rise in dog bites, tipped to be just the beginning of what is to come in 2021 across surrounding counties following the rise in lockdown puppy ownership. Wood Green, The Animals Charity is keen to curb the trend. Its FREE ‘Woody’s Dog Safety Workshops can be presented live digitally

Safer Schools January 2021 Newsletter is available here