School Closure

Secondary Wider Reopening Parent/Carers Information September 2020

To view Mr Rutter’s Powerpoint slides to view without watching the video, please click the tab below.

In preparation for September, it is very important that the contact details we have for you are up-to-date, please complete this form so we have the most up-to-date details. Please click on the tab below.

FAQs – re-opening in September for Parent/Carers and Students..

COVID-19 Re-opening message from Mr Rutter.

COVID-19 Safety measures put in place regarding social distancing whilst in the academy video from Mr Ives.

Connect newsletter, please click on the tabs below – 5th edition just released!

E-Safety

Learning about staying safe online is very important. At Outwood Academy Hemsworth we make sure our students are aware of the risks to safety that are online and what to do to stay safe.

E-Safety – Advice for Parents May 2020

• https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/child-protection/who-are-you-really-talking/who-are-you-really-talking
• https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/YourChild
• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/support-tools/support-your-child-at-home
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/coronavirus-abuse-neglect-vulnerable-children/

We are committed to improving E-Safety not only in school but at home as well. For more details please click here!

A short statement from the Outwood Family – please click on the tab below

Year 6 Transition 2020 – please click the tab below for details

Year 10 – To support your work on Google Classroom, please visit: revision.english.outwood.com to access expert help to revise GCSE English Language and English Literature. The tabs at the top of the website will assist you:

- GCSE English Language Component 1 (1 fiction text- reading + 1 narrative- writing)
- GCSE English Language Component 2 (2 non-fiction texts- reading + 2 transactionals- writing)
- GCSE English Literature Component 1 (Macbeth + Anthology Poetry)
- GCSE English Literature Component 2 (Blood Brothers + A Christmas Carol + Unseen Poetry)
- Preparation for A-Level English Language and Literature

You will need to use your Google account to access the revision website and please take a moment to complete the questionnaire. It only needs to be done once.

Pupil and parent guide to Google Classroom

What is CUCKOOING? Are you or someone you know at risk? Please click on the tab below for more details.

Trutex school uniform – click the tab below to download

Free School Meals vouchers (new system) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions – please click the tab below.

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