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A Collaborative Approach
Hearty Hello!
Ensuring internet safety for our youngest learners requires a collaborative approach
between schools and families. This week we have been focusing on e-safety across the
school and it was very reassuring to see the knowledge our chidlren have about staying

safe online. However, as teachers and parents our job is never done in this regard. With
new apps, platforms, and software constantly being developed, it is important that we Firstly, thank you to our children, parents and staff
discuss internet usage with even our youngest children so that we can keep our level of for such a warm welcome! Everyone has been so

knowledge up to date and help keep children safe online. amazingly kind. In the short time that I have been here,
I have already been treated to two fantastic Sports
We encourage all parents to take an active role in their child’s digital journey and make Days, Health Day, internet safety activities, brilliant art-
internet safety a regular topic of conversation at home. Together, we can create a work in the form of posters, and a very professional
secure and positive online experience for our children. Class Assembly from Year 6! Suddenly, just as I

am writing this, I have been invited to a traditional
If you have any questions or would like further resources on internet safety, please do wedding celebration with our EYFS children and a
not hesitate to reach out to us. Tea Party! The enthusiasm for learning is infectious

and fantastic to be part of.
Shaun Stockden
Headmaster I am joining the school as Senior Teacher Pastoral

and so, as well as teaching, I will be here for all
members of our school community. If the children
need someone to talk to, if they have a problem, if
there’s a friendship issue then I am here to offer an

ear and talk to them about it.

I have taught all over the world; beginning in the UK
before travelling to Kosovo, Morocco, Myanmar and

now Nigeria. I enjoy cooking, reading, football and
Michael Blight
golf, although my sporting skills are more those of an
Senior Teacher Pastoral
enthusiastic amateur!

I hope to get to know you all better over the coming
weeks and please feel free to come over and say
hello. I am really looking forward to working with our
children and being a part of their learning journey.

Thank you again for the warmest of welcomes and
have a lovely weekend!

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