West Midlands Police have asked all Sandwell schools to send out a letter regarding County Lines, a growing issue nationally. The idea is to ensure families know what signs to look for. Please take the time to read this letter. In brief please let us know if you spot any of the following signs…… …
A programme launched by Safetravel aims to combat anti-social behaviour on public transport all across the West Midlands, you can view more info here: https://safertravel.info/advice-support/education/
Further to the letter that you received on Friday 11th January, please see the attached film from BBC News about this initiative that West Midlands Police are rolling out across Sandwell Schools. We are happy to support this scheme to ensure that the profile of knife crime and the dangers of it are clear for…
Students in year 9 will now be thinking about subject choices as they move into Year 10. Click here for more information about our Pathways processes.
As part of West Midlands Police ‘Anti-knife’ programme, we will shortly be getting a ‘knife arch’ in our school. Please read the attached letter for more information on how the arch will impact our school and the other exciting activities that West Midlands Police are going to be conducting throughout schools in Sandwell.
With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of children are receiving new electronic devices connected to the internet. This new guide on how to set up a new device safely for kids is a great way to stop unwanted purchases and attention for potential strangers online.
Proposed Change to the Admission Criteria for Oldbury Academy In line with the Admissions Code, published in December 2014, Oldbury Academy is consulting on a minor change to the criteria applied when allocating places at the academy. The current admission criterion (point 4) states: “ Children will be prioritised by distance, measured in a straight…
Today your son/daughter has been given the following letter and form to begin their process of gaining a work experience placement. It is vital that the form and permission slip is completed and returned to school ASAP. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to contact Miss Wilkins (Careers Manager) [email protected] Download…
This week we launched next year’s work experience programme, the programme will run from Monday 20th May to Friday 24th may 2019. The power point presentation is available HERE along with all helpful tips and information to help your children gain a valuable placement. Packs will be going out on Monday including all the relevant…
