Useful Links
Below is a selection of websites you may wish to access. They have much to offer the children in consolidating and extending their learning. Many a brain-teaser can be found to fill those hours of boredom during the holidays!
We have also included some websites for parents or carers to access information.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools This is a useful and comprehensive website with many areas of interest. It caters for children from pre-school to 16+.
www.gridclub.com This is a Bafta winner! Why not log on and try some of the interactive, educational games?
www.counton.org This is a lively and interactive website that provides plenty of challenges and puzzles related to learning for people from any range in the school system. Try 'Who Wants to be a Mathionnaire?
www.parentsintouch.co.uk Educating parents on childrens education. An easy to follow website for information on all your children's educational needs. offering guidance for all stages of education and child development through on-line information and one-to-one contact with experts. 'Outting parents in touch with experts and with schooling today'.
www.tutpup.com An educational games site allowing children to play against other children around the world.
www.primaryresources.co.uk Does your child need extra support? Every topic is covered with an activity.
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk The Anti-Bullying Alliance is an alliance of over 130 organisations, we work to stop bullying and create a safer environment in which children and young people, can live, grow, play and learn.
www.parentline Helping parents of children with special needs,
www.parentpay.com The safe secure way to make payment online for dinner money, visits and uniform.
www.doncaster.gov.uk/fis The Families Information Service is a directory of all the services in Doncaster. It is available for parents or young people to use themselves, when facing almost any family problem, large or small. From day care and early learning to schools and alternative education, from midwifery and health visiting to mental health, and from advice on parenting to family support and adult learning to employment opportunities.
www.doncaster.gov.uk/localoffer The Local Offer provides information for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and their parents and carers in a single place. It shows families what they can expect from a range of local agencies including education, health and social care. Knowing what is out there gives families more choice and therefore more control over what support is right for their children.
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articles/schoolchildren-teenagers.html A website offering resources on nutrition for school children and teenagers.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents Come in to find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
http://www.childnet.com/young-people/primary Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
https://twitter.com/natonlinesafety/status/994235062852997124 This guide informs parents about the dangers associated with the Roblox platform and how they can reduce the associated risks, including, but not limited to; 'Chatting to Strangers', 'Griefing' and 'Cyberbullying', 'Online Payments' and 'Information Sharing'. Doncaster ITT Partnership link, Twitter and Facebook page
https://twitter.com/DoncasterITT
https://www.facebook.com/DoncasterITTPartnership/
Financial Help and Advice
We have been approached by Karen Jones who is the centre manager for CMA Bentley (Community Money Advice).
CMA Bentley is a free, friendly, face-to-face debt advice service in Doncaster, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
They are part of St. Peter’s Church, Bentley. They don’t charge any fees and don’t receive any payment for helping people with their debt. Clients don’t have to be a Christian or come to church to access their help. They are faith based not faith biased.
If you are struggling with debt and need impartial help and advice?
They would love to meet you and see how they can help
- They will listen carefully to your story
- They will help you to understand your options
- They will contact your creditors
- They will advise you on the best solution for your situation
- Their aim is always to give friendly and expert support
They operate an appointments basis, so the best thing to do is ring them on 01302 637336 or email at [email protected] and they will get the ball rolling.
They are open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, but can also offer evening appointments if needed.
Please note Scawsby Junior Academy has no association with this company, therefore any reliance you place on their services is completely at your own risk.