Derrymount School

Please see the remote learning page for details about how to log in to your lessons from home.

Please read the letter to parents from the Head teacher

Pupils with any of the Covid symptoms must not come to school. These are a new continuous cough, a high temperature, a loss or change in sense of smell or taste.

See the NHS page for more information.

Skin rashes may also be a symptom, along with headache, fatigue, fever, sore throat and loss of appetite

Following government advice we are implementing emergency measures

To contact Cathy Clay, the Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, please email head@derrymount.notts.sch.uk

To contact Wendy Page, the School Business Manager, please email sbm@derrymount.notts.sch.uk

Remote Learning

(links to all the information for learning and support at home, videos, websites, files)

Safeguarding during current restrictions

Derrymount School Covid-19 policy

At Derrymount the safety of pupils continues to be of paramount importance.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Cathy Clay and Shirley Burman. One of us will be in school whenever there are pupils onsite and are available to discuss any concerns on the Churchmoor site’s phone number 0115 9534015. If the school is closed on particular days Cathy can be contacted by email: head@derrymount.notts.sch.uk

Support

We will continue contacting families on a weekly basis to keep in touch – in the first instance by phone but if we haven’t managed to speak to you we will email instead. We are aware that this is an anxious time for pupils and their families so please do contact us if you feel you need support.

Cyber Safety

At this time, when pupils are likely to be accessing the internet / social media more frequently, it is more important than ever to be aware of cyber safety.

As well as information on our website the following may be particularly useful to support families:

Internet matters – for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
London Grid for Learning – for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Net-aware – for support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
Parent info – for support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Thinkuknow – for advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre – advice for parents and carers

Statutory Public Notice for the expansion of Derrymount School
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/public-notices/public-notices-relating-to-schools has the notice, proposal, and online consultation link regarding the expansion of Derrymount School
Nottinghamshire Short Breaks Newsletter Summer 2022
Short breaks form an essential part of the support provided by Nottinghamshire County Council to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. View the newsletter
Summer Fayre 2022
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Climbing
Some Year 8 and 9 students recently visited Clip n Climb in Derby and then enjoyed a pub lunch, practising their independent living and social skills that they have been developing in PSHE lessons. Students raced to the top of the climbing walls and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We were very impressed by their levels of … Continue reading Climbing
Bird Boxes
Students in M4 and M5 have recently completed a project to make a bird box during their D&T lessons. They took great care with their measuring and cutting of the wood, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills, and helped each other to ensure their completed bird boxes were as accurately made as possible. As you can see, … Continue reading Bird Boxes

Autumn Term