The Elliot Foundation Teaching School
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Have you signed up for a community box this week? It’s going to be a big one! We have donations from @FareShareLON @CityHarvest_LDN and @coopuk all looking for a home. @ElliotFndtn @RacketsCubed pic.twitter.com/XvoN5n9fji
— Parkfield Primary School (@ParkfieldSchNW4) September 17, 2020
We think this demonstrates the sheer bloody tenacity and commitment to humanity of our schools, school-leaders and central team. This year is going to be very long and difficult but this is a cracking start!
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
This demonstrates the sheer bloody commitment to humanity of our school leaders and central team! Well done all. This is going to be a very long and trying year. But you've made an amazing start.
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
And all this despite the fact that almost half (48.2%) were either "anxious" or "extremely anxious" about all children returning to school!
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
77.4% agreed that schools had communicated with them appropriately during Covid and about the return to school for all children pic.twitter.com/ER46j1WGTK
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
89.9% agreed or strongly agreed that our schools were, "Looking after their children's physical health and safety" with 5.1% disagreeing. 80.9% agreed that we were, "Looking after their children's mental health and wellbeing" with 4.7% disagreeing. pic.twitter.com/ObQdVfzNZu
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
Last Friday we shared the results of our staff survey. This week it is the parents and carers and how they feel about all children returning to school. 1,871 responses ~ 18%. More to follow... pic.twitter.com/vONnLlAFKC
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 11, 2020
The EYFS team are looking forward to welcoming our wonderful new reception children and their families next week #lovetolearn #firstdayofschool2020 @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/RlETCJy31b
— Highlees Primary (@Highlees) September 11, 2020
And some more... #griffingoesgreen #forestinthecity #forestschool @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/rcT8v3d50Y
— Griffin Primary School (@PrimaryGriffin) September 11, 2020
Our new chef and his catering team are now fully open! They provide breakfast for breakfast club, bagels for the whole school and delicious hot meals for those that opt for school dinners. The children and staff are loving the food! @pedgerton71 @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/rmUoiUvVkA
— Woods Bank Academy (@Woods_Bank) September 9, 2020
PE lessons are back. A day of PE consists of a 30 minute morning session and all afternoon. The importance of childrens Physical & Mental health being addressed after a difficult period. Year 5 worked extremely hard in their first HRF session. @RacketsCubed @BCSGO @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/rHYwPrXZWa
— Billesley Primary (@BPrimary) September 9, 2020
Welcome back! Our new class bubbles in Y1, Y3 and Y6 start today. Plus our new Reception and Nursery children are visiting too! We have missed you all! #Ohana #backtoschool @ElliotFndtn
— The Hyde School (@TheHydeSchool) September 2, 2020
As we all return to school and welcome our children back,everyone at Highlees has worked tirelessly to make it safe, creating welcoming environments with the best interests of children, staff and their families at heart.If your little one is nervous here’s some tips @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/MR734t74KQ
— Highlees Primary (@Highlees) September 2, 2020
We can’t wait to see RB, Y4, Y5 & Y6 tomorrow. Beyond excited! @ElliotFndtn @BEPvoice @BirminghamEdu pic.twitter.com/XIYgDLNqrk
— Billesley Primary (@BPrimary) September 2, 2020
Wow 😮
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
Next week, when nearly all children are back in school, we will be asking parents and carers similar questions.
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
And yet almost 30% are anxious or extrmely anxious about the reopening of schools. pic.twitter.com/Ki0t2fj4hO
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
More than 90% feel that we have communicated appropriately about Covid. pic.twitter.com/ROGahLODs5
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
Over 80% of responders agree or strongly agree that we have looked after their mental health and wellbeing. pic.twitter.com/lm8cROpP2X
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
It's still early days but we asked our staff how they are feeling about schools reopening to all children. Answers from 1 = No, not at all to 5 = Yes, very much so. More than 90% of responders agree or strongly agree we've looked after their physical health and safety. pic.twitter.com/wWPD65ZiFc
— Elliot Foundation (@ElliotFndtn) September 4, 2020
The sun shone for our staff Forest School session today. We are so excited about the year ahead, and can’t wait to open the doors to our families tomorrow @ElliotFndtn @NineElmsTeam #insideoutlearning pic.twitter.com/jfK0vZkMQw
— Griffin Primary School (@PrimaryGriffin) September 1, 2020
An exciting opportunity to join our team! https://t.co/wt7CaqeuQH @BirminghamEdu @BEPvoice @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/3e2cR51WWO
— Billesley Primary (@BPrimary) August 24, 2020
Our brilliant team did it again, it took 2 of them to lift a box this week. As a lovely treat, some of our earlier arrivals had flowers in their box, @FareShareLON @CityHarvest_LDN @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/ieQ3Z5uKmG
— Parkfield Primary School (@ParkfieldSchNW4) August 28, 2020
Thanks to the amazing Parkfield team for keeping the community boxes going through the summer. Here is one of this week’s boxes- bring big bags!! Thanks so much to @RacketsCubed @FareShareLON @CityHarvest_LDN @ElliotFndtn pic.twitter.com/giWa9p09R0
— Parkfield Primary School (@ParkfieldSchNW4) August 14, 2020
COVID Impact Study Results Encouraging re In-School Activity
— RacketsCubed (@RacketsCubed) August 6, 2020
Baseline data saw marked drops in agility, confidence & observed weight gain but...
5 weeks of program saw marked improvements in most but not all ...@Sport_England @FitmediaFitness @ElliotFndtn @YouthSportTrust pic.twitter.com/LASnHPswrZ