Latest News Updates

Online Safety Concern - Fortnite

Posted on 27th January 2021

Dear Parents,   It has been brought to our attention that some younger children have been talking about playing the game Fortnite. As with many online games, Fortnite: Battle Royale comes with risks to children and young people. The game is PEGI rated at 12+ however, there is no proof of age required, which can expose younger children to inappropriate content...

Newsletter - 26th January 2021

Posted on 26th January 2021

LATERAL FLOW TESTING You may be aware that staff in schools are to be offered lateral flow testing. We have undertaken training and will begin this twice weekly testing shortly. As we have amongst the highest % of critical worker/vulnerable children in school in the country, it is hoped that this testing will help protect both staff, children and the...

Newsletter - 21st January - Staying Safe Online

Posted on 21st January 2021

Please find attached a newsletter about staying safe online.

Joint Media Statement

Posted on 20th January 2021

Remote Learning Update

Posted on 14th January 2021

Dear Parents Oh my! We are thinking of and miss you all… those many who, like us, are key workers and all of you, key workers or not, who, like some of us, are “key parents”, home-schooling whilst also in many cases juggling working from home too whilst educating one, two, three children and sometimes with a...

Home Learning Update

Posted on 10th January 2021

Dear Parents, I hope you manage to have a restful and enjoyable weekend. Thank you so much for your patience, perseverance and understanding in getting to grips with online home learning last week. I know it is not easy! I think most initial issues have now been ironed out but if you are having any difficulties please do not hesitate...

Home Learning

Posted on 6th January 2021

Dear Parents, Abbey Gates will provide links to appropriate remote learning for pupils that are not able to attend school so children can continue to access education from home. The following gives an outline of the provision that will be made and some guidance given on the role of teachers, pupils and parents.  DFE Guidance on Remote Education: Summary...

Newsletter - 5th January 2021

Posted on 5th January 2021

Although 2021 may not have got off to the best of starts we remain positive here at Abbey Gates and remember there is much to look forward to and appreciate even though this might seem hard to do some of the time. By now you will have received information on remote learning – please remember that like yourselves, we knew nothing...

Festive Greetings!

Posted on 18th December 2020

We have so much good news to share …read on! NATIVITY AND CAROL CONCERTS Something to warm your hearts and minds … the link to our KS2 Carol Concert is below. We are sooooo proud of everyone- you will see and hear why! Foundation / Key Stage 1 – Nativity This link can be found on the newsletter emailed out to...

INFORMING SCHOOL OF A POSITIVE COVID RESULT OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Posted on 10th December 2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION INFORMING SCHOOL OF POSITIVE COVID RESULT OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Firstly, I confirm that Abbey Gates will remain open to children on Friday 18th December. This letter outlines the steps you should take IF a positive case of Covid is confirmed during the week leading up to Christmas. WHY ARE WE SENDING THIS INFORMATION? The current challenge facing the...