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Early Years Furniture
upgrade Safeguarding
Our Early Years classrooms will be
refreshed with brand-new, child-friendly
furniture designed to support Corner
independence, creativity, and exploration.
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
Library revamp
Library Revamp: We are redesigning our When children have Why It Matters
library to create a vibrant, inspiring space Children experiencing affluent neglect
filled with high-quality books and everything… except may:
comfortable areas for reading, research, Time • Feel lonely, even when not alone
and quiet reflection. • Worry excessively or fear
making mistakes
These exciting improvements are just This week, we shine a light on a subtle • Feel pressured to be perfect
some of the ways that reflect our ongoing but important type of neglect that’s easy • Withdraw, act out, or lose confi-
commitment to providing a nurturing, to miss: Affluent Neglect. dence and be unsure of themselves
innovative, and dynamic learning environ-
ment for every child. With your support, It may sound unusual, but it happens in What We Notice in School
we are confident that next year will be Still to come this homes where children have all the materi- At school, these children may seem
even more successful. Thank you once al things they need; but miss out on time, unusually anxious or quiet. They
again for being such an important part of term... emotional connection, and everyday pres- often put intense pressure on them-
our school community. ence. As parents, we can become so busy selves to succeed in academics or
Thursday 3rd July – Move up day with work, travel, and life that we forget sports. Some may say they are “always
Monday 7th July – KS1 Prize Giving
Thank you once again for your continued Tuesday 8th July – KS2 Prize Giving the most valuable gift we can give our alone” or “bored” at home, and they
support—we look forward to working to- Wednesday 9th July – Class Parties children is OURSELVES. may not receive consistent day-to-day
gether as we prepare for another exciting Thursday 10th July – Last day of term. support from home.
year at Abuja Prep. What Is Affluent Neglect?
Friday 11th July – Year 6 Graduation A Kind Reminder
Have a great week everyone. Affluent neglect often occurs in families It’s the little things that make the
where children live in comfort, but feel biggest difference—chatting on the Safeguarding
Kind Regards emotionally distant from those they love ride home, sharing a meal, laughing
most. It’s rarely intentional—just a side together at bedtime. Just a few min-
Dominique Dyer. effect of packed schedules, long work- utes of genuine connection each day
days, or assuming “they are doing fine.” can help children feel safe, seen, and
loved.
As always, we are here to support
and walk alongside every family on
this journey.
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