ThriveON Autumn/Winter 2024
ThriveON – Autumn/Winter 2024
Join the Alpha SCITT Programme!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Become part of our Forward-Thinking Trust and help shape the future of education in North Staffordshire. The Alpha SCITT programme is your opportunity to train, earn, and make a real impact! What’s on offer: Bursaries up to £30,000 for eligible subjects (Computing, Maths, Science, Engineering). Eligibility:…
Big Cup Parent & Toddler Group
Are you looking for something to do before the hustle and bustle of Christmas time. Why not come and join them for some christmas 🎅🏻 craft.
Autism Awareness Workshop
Join Adult Learning Stoke on the 9th December, check out their page for more information!
Holden Lane Attendance
Attendance Team Mrs S.Reece – Head of Pastoral Care Mrs D.Brock – Senior Administration Officer More information at: https://holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Miss C.Thomas – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs S.Reece – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead More information at: https://holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/safeguarding/ External Help
Excel Attendance
Attendance Team Mrs G.Bourne – Attendance Officer Miss A.Sheeran – Attendance and Welfare Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Sherratt – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs E.Hindle – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Fairclough – Safeguarding Officer Mrs S.Green – Child Criminal Exploitation, Gangs & Youth Violence Mr J.Pickup – Safeguarding Officer…
Eaton Park Attendance
Attendance Team Mrs J.Oakes – Attendance Champion Mrs J.Bell – Attendance Champion More information at: https://eaton.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/life-eaton-park/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs L.Brammer – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs J.Bell – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs J.Oakes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Miss E.Hayes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Mr A.Williams – Deputy Safeguarding Lead More…
Sneyd Attendance
Attendance Team Mrs C.Wilshaw – Attendance Officer Mrs Y.Hargreaves – School Secretary More information at: https://sneyd.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs R.Lee – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs V.Evans – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs C.Wilshaw – Assistant Attendance Officer Mr D.Walley – Safeguarding Governor Mrs V.Chamberlain – Family Support Worker More…
Maple Court Attendance
Attendance Team Mrs S.Hof – Attendance Lead Miss H.Bayley – Admissions and Attendance More information at: https://maple.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/about-us/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mrs L.Bourne – Head of Academy Mrs C.Steele – Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms S.Gwilt – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Miss H.Bayley – Attendance Officer Mrs C.Bratby – Family Support Worker…
Discovery Attendance
Attendance Team Miss C.Wilson – Attendance and Welfare Manager Mrs C.Thorley – Attendance Manager and Safeguarding Officer Miss S.Whitby – Attendance Officer Miss N.Banks – Family Support Worker More information at: https://discovery.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/life-discovery/attendance/ Safeguarding Team Miss P.Smith – Trust Safeguarding Lead Mr J.Cope – Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs A.Hayes – Deputy Safeguarding Lead Mrs R.Cope -…
Top tips for when your child won’t go to school
Top tips for when your child won’t go to school DO listen to your child and acknowledge how they feel. Let them know education is important and you will keep trying to help them get back to school, feeling more comfortable and able to learn, working with whoever can help with this. DO keep talking to…
Guide to Before & After-School Routines
Morning routine tips Prepare the night before Lay out clothes, pack school bags, and prepare lunches the night before. This reduces the morning rush and ensures nothing stays behind. Set a consistent wake-up time Consistency helps children know what to expect and makes mornings less stressful. Set a reasonable bedtime to ensure they get enough…
School Anxiety and Refusal
What makes young people feel anxious about school? Young people can feel anxious about school for lots of different reasons. They might be worried about making friends or fitting in, find schoolwork or lessons confusing, feel pressured to learn in a certain way or find their relationships with teachers difficult. Sometimes, going through difficult experiences…
Looking after Mental Health
Looking after a child or young person’s mental health As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Fight, Flight and Freeze
Fight, flight and freeze There are three basic responses to worries, it’s good for your child to realise that these are all normal and part of everyday life. It’s ok to feel like this, it’s what we then do next that is important.
Worry ‘o’ meter
Use the worry’o’meter to rate how you are feeling on the 5-point scale. This will help your parents understand how you are feeling and the intensity of your emotion.
The Worry Tree
Ask yourself, is the worry something you can do anything about? If not, then let the worry go. We realise this is easier said than done, but you can train your mind to do this, or perhaps talk it through with someone else. Remember the saying: ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’! If there is…
Calm start to the day
Remember, a calm start sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you need ongoing support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can achieve anything! #WeAreHereForYou #AttendanceMatters #HereForYou #SuccessJourney
School Attendance
Attending school on a regular basis is the key to your child doing well at school and will set them up with good habits for later life. It will also give your child the opportunity to: Make friends and improve social interaction Learn new things and develop skills Increase confidence and self-esteem Have better career…
Barriers to Attendance
Not Fine in School was created as a resource for the growing numbers of families with children experiencing school attendance barriers. These barriers often relate to unmet Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (diagnosed or suspected), physical or mental illness, bullying & assault, trauma, excessive academic pressure, overly strict behaviour policies, a missing sense of belonging, and…
School anxiety and refusal
If your child is anxious about school, or they are unable to go to school, Young Minds offers advice on how to support them and work with the academy as well as other services. For more information Click Here
Little Heroes Guide
The campaign is split into two elements: 1. ‘Little Heroes’ The fun, motivational and engaging side of the campaign to encourage school attendance and the message: Here Everyday Ready On time Creative materials will be displayed around schools and children will receive certificates and stickers to recognise their attendance efforts. 2. Helpful Heroes The educational…
Attendance Teams
Click on an academy logo below to view the academy teams Who Can I Talk To? Posts External Help
Little Heroes Campaign
What is the Little Heroes campaign?
Get into Teaching Coffee Morning
Get into Teaching Coffee Morning! Join us for Alpha Academies’ SCITT Coffee Morning Meet & Greet! Location: Eaton Park Academy, ST2 9PF Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM About the Event Are you considering a rewarding career in teaching? Join us for our SCITT Coffee Morning Meet & Greet at…