Important Notices

School Closure & Wider Reopening Information

UPDATE 5/6/20:

The school will remain closed during the government lockdown, apart from provision for critical workers. The school partially reopened on 27th April 2020 with reduced provision in order to provide childcare specifically for these families. The wider reopening of the school to more children is dependent on the continued availability of first aiders and staff fit to work. A plan outlining Maryland’s wider opening for full time Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 6 can be found here.

If you believe you meet the government’s criteria to be classed as a critical worker or would like further information on this please read the following important update – click here. You will have been contacted by the senior leaders if our school records indicate you meet the government’s criteria to be eligible for childcare during the partial reopening. However if you have not received a call yet and believe you are eligible or your circumstances have changed – please contact the school on info@maryland.newham.sch.uk

We will keep you up to date with any new information we get from the authorities via the school website:

• LBN Newham Covid-19 service updates for parent/carers and families: https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/advice.page?localofferchannel=2&id=Rp1I24W8t6k

• Department for Education updates:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers

Free School Meals – Eligible Families Only

Parents of pupils who are eligible for free school meals via the benefits system have been contacted about the voucher system the government has launched and the school has made available food parcels for collection. If you have any further queries or have not received your entitlement and believe you are eligible please contact the school by emailing us at info@maryland.newham.sch.uk

If you believe you are eligible for free school meals or your circumstances have changed your entitlement, please apply to Newham Pupil Services – click here for more details.

Information about support for vulnerable families can be found here.

Home Learning

Our website has a Home Learning page which you can access by clicking here or alternatively click the Home Learning tab on the menu bar at the top of this page.

Wellbeing including health & safety

UPDATE 25/6/20:

Updated advice and guidance to help parents and carers to keep children safe online during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-online/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-parents-and-carers-to-keep-children-safe-online

Have you read our Maryland Wellbeing Check Up letter?

Click here to access useful resources, guidance and advice relating to mental health and wellbeing.

Newham CAMHS offers therapeutic online workshops for young people and parents/carers – book now by clicking the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/newham-camhs-workshops-23209370238

More information can be found by clicking the following links:

•  Healthwatch Newham news

• Further information on #HelpNewham is available at: https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/ServiceChild/Coronavirus-(Covid-19).aspx#NewhamsOfferHelpNewham 

Safeguarding updates: 

• Covid scam alert & online info

• Online Safety – House Party App

• Online Safety – Zoom App

For home learning safeguarding information please visit our home learning page here.

NHS hand washing video: how to wash your hands properly

Children’s Centre Services Update

 Please read the following documents for more information April 2020 update & CC COVID-19 .