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September 20, 2024 in Events, General news, Uncategorised

20 years of Stepping Stones and Undershaw 2004-2024

Today we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the school. An inspiring journey from Stepping Stones School which started with 3 students in 2004 to today,  as Undershaw, with 102 students.…
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September 20, 2024 in General news

Undershaw shortlisted for a NASS Award

We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for a NASS Award! The National Association of Special Schools have over 400 special school members. We…
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June 25, 2024 in General news, Our people, Student life

Undershaw achieves Gold seal of approval

Undershaw achieves Gold Anti-Bullying Charter Mark from Surrey County Council; we are outstanding in all areas. Last week two assessors visited the school to audit our provision. They met with…
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Online and e-safety

At Undershaw we understand that the online world can be an exciting place, offers many opportunities, and has vast educational and social benefits for children and young people.

 

However, your child may need extra support to enjoy the internet safely at home and this is more relevant than ever with more teaching taking place online. We have sophisticated filters in place to continue to monitor and educate children in keeping themselves safe online. However, along with supervision and your own security filters, the following websites may be useful tools in helping to keep your child safe online at home.

  • Common Sense Media – a list of aged-based rating criteria for apps, games, films, music and more
  • Apps and Social Media Library (June 2018) – a comprehensive list of apps and social media websites with descriptions
  • Childnet Education for a connected world – describes the digital knowledge and skills that children and young people should have the opportunity to develop at different stages of their lives. Published by UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) February 2018
  • Internet safety Child Safety Online – a practical guide for parents and carers
  • A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with ‘Sexting’
  • E-Safety – BBC Webwise
  • Simplified social media terms and conditions (from the Children’s Commissioner)
  • SHOuT (Surrey Hear Our Thoughts) – advice for parents about Sexting
  • The NSPCC has published new advice for parents on how to talk to children about the risks of online pornography and sexually explicit material
  • UK Safer Internet Centre

Health and well-being

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing and school closures, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety.

If you are worried about the effects of the pandemic are having on your health and well-being, the following websites may be useful:

Childrens mental health – NSPCC

Visit NSPCC website

Mental health charity – Mind

Visit Mind website

Find help – for parents

Visit Young Minds website

Local mental health services – Healthy Surrey

Visit Healthy Surrey website

Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS

Visit NHS website

Mental Health – Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Visit SABP website

Department for Education March 2021 Update

Guidance for keeping children safe online:

We have updated our guidance for parents and carers to keep children safe online. The measures announced over recent weeks to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19), although essential, have disrupted people’s day-to-day lives.

As a result of these necessary measures, almost all of us are likely to be spending more time online, including children. This guidance contains resources for parents and carers to help keep their children safe online.

Websites for More Information

National Crime Agency CEOP Command (formerly the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. We protect children from harm online and offline, directly through NCA led operations and in partnership with local and international agencies.

Visit CEOP website

The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children’s charity and has been looking out for children for over 130 years. Please visit their website below and this link which contains the NSPCC’s advice on the age appropriateness of social media apps.

Visit NSPCC website

Childline is an online and telephone support resource service. Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you.

Visit the Childline website
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Post 16 parent

At all times our family felt supported.

Post 16 parent

J has felt able to put her trust in the school from her very first day.

Post 16 parent

E has many years ahead of him at Undershaw and I am excited about the opportunities he is going to get.

Year 4 parent

The world is kind, because I have now found a better school.

Elliott

Whilst supporting the students with such a fantastic provision, we have certainly felt encouraged as parents too

Year 4 parent

I absolutely have my trust in the leadership team, the wonderful staff and the vision for the school going forward.

Current parent

The emotional support and advice has been wonderful

Year 4 parent

I’m thrilled both my children get to reap the benefits of such a high quality education

Year 4 parent

Our daughter commented to me after her first day that the difference in atmosphere was enormous.

Post 16 parent

Eliminating the impossible

Respect

Undershaw is an inclusive community which is based on mutual respect.  Everyone is valued and their uniqueness celebrated.

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Kindness

Undershaw is a caring and considerate school. We look after each other wholeheartedly, fostering meaningful and compassionate relationships.

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Resilience

Undershaw is a safe space for all, where we can take risks. We support each other to keep going and believe in ourselves when we try new things.

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