See link below for new resources and activities weekly from Education Scotland to support parents and carers with providing learning at home.

https://education.gov.scot/improvement/scotland-learns/

Lots of interesting items included in the newsletter for parents on here also such as, a free ebook called, ‘Everybody Worries’ to support children who are worried about Cornovirus.

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/books/jon-burgerman-everybody-worries-free-ebook/

Also a Creativity Challenge – ‘How many ways can you think of to catch a bear?’

You can sign up to receive these newsletters here: https://edscot.org.uk/p/LQE-39I/subscribe

Please see the link to the new information page from The Pines which currently has information on Social Stories, Social Information & Activities and Visuals & Sequences.

https://pinesautismhighland.org.uk//pines/frm247dynamiccontentshow.aspx?UniqueID=FAQ

Please see the poster and PDF below with information on this telephone service which is up and running again.

A reminder that tomorrow, 8th May is a holiday to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. While I’m sure this will not be the usual long weekend for children (all the days merging into one is quite a familiar feeling at the moment) I hope that everyone is able to enjoy some fun time and that the weather holds for a bit too. No work has been set for tomorrow and there is no need to register.

Following the Easter egg competition, I discussed with the teachers whether they thought you would all like another challenge. As it is the long weekend, I am going to set you a den building challenge. Send in your pictures to me at kerrie.laird@glenurquharthigh.org.uk of your dens. These can be made out of anything, be inside or outside – the only rule is you have to be able to fit inside. I’ll then put all the pictures together again and post them for everyone to see. Have fun everyone!

Apologies for the delay in passing on the results of this competition. A huge well done to everyone who took part. I’ve decided that everyone will get a prize. Hopefully the eggs in my office will not be a melted mess and these can be handed out. Don’t worry though, I’ll make sure everyone gets a treat for taking part.

You can see the Jamboard with all the entries here: – https://jamboard.google.com/d/1lBd6eHVhAyDNNRlfP2PE_Io85WwmPl8BQS5GftaiXek/edit?usp=sharing

*Please note that the Just Ask Enquiry Line will now be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4pm .

This enquiry line is for our parents, carers, children, young people, and those who work with them. Staff usually available are-

Dietitians, Educational Psychologists, Preschool Home Visiting Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Primary Mental Health Workers, Speech and Language therapists, School nurses, Autism Practitioner, Community Learning Disability Nurses.

Number:  07785477686 – it would be beneficial to share this number with families.  

See below for a great challenge which you may wish to take part in while at home.

FDF Scotland has designed a Lockdown Lunch Challenge to help young people, parents and their educators and carers better understand what our industry is all about, including; where our food ingredients come from, how they are produced and who is involved in making them. The Challenge will also help young people understand the skills needed to help them into a great career in food and drink.

Safe, Strong and Free have developed this activity pack to help support younger children’s learning and to reinforce safety messages. It encourages children to practice handwriting and reading as well as singing and art.

The packs can be accessed using this link:  http://safestrongandfree.org.uk/news/