This is a reminder that our school uniform policy requires pupils to wear standard uniform at all times, except when participating in scheduled PE lessons or other designated activities.   Whilst the wearing of shorts is allowed and encouraged during hot weather, sports attire, such as tight-fitting cycle and running shorts, is not permitted outside of sports activities. Please refer to the school website for the complete uniform and code of dress policy.

Uniform and Code of Dress Extract:

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1. • navy blue sweat shirt/jumper/cardigan
   • blue or white polo shirt
   • grey/black school trousers/skirt/shorts or pinafore dress*
   • black, sturdy, flat soled ‘school specific’ shoes without ‘open toes’ and suitable for all weathers. (Trainers, crocs or other similar forms of footwear are not appropriate)

*Skirts, shorts and dresses worn as school uniform must be of reasonable length and be no shorter in general, than mid-way between the knee upper leg.

The wearing of sports attire, such as tight-fitting cycle or running shorts and logoed clothing, is not permitted unless actively participating in designated sports or physical activities (refer to the list below under Physical Education).

We are currently looking for a new parent governor to join our friendly governing body at Ashgate.

Our governors come from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience but all share a common interest of wanting the best possible education for the children at Ashgate Primary.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who:-

· Is interested in children’s education and the performance of the school

· Is community spirited and would like to represent the community

· Has spare time and the energy for the role

· Is able to work well as part of a team

· Has an enquiring mind and the confidence to ask questions and debate issues that affect the school

· Can consider matters objectively and make informed judgements

If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Mrs Forte.

Link for more information

www.thelancastermodel.co.uk/parents-and-guardians/ 

email to opt out dmh-tr.ChildFamily-Derby@nhs.net

Places are still available for FREE holiday clubs during the winter holidays for children who receive Pupil Premium Free School Meals. Visit www.derby.gov.uk/derbyHAF for more information. If you have not got your Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) code to book your place, speak to school reception. Codes can only be issued by school during term time. If you do not have a code, you will not be able to book a place.

Did you know that if your child receives benefits related free school meals, they are entitled to a FREE place at a holiday club over the winter holidays? Clubs are available across Derby where your child can make new friends and take part in a wide range of activities including sport, dance, drama, arts and crafts as well as enjoying a meal each day. To book a place you will need your unique Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) code – check with school reception to get your code. Bookings for winter clubs will open on 15 November. Details can be found at www.derby.gov.uk/derbyHAF.

UPDATE!

Bookings for winter Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) clubs are now open! If your child receives benefits related free school meals, visit www.derby.gov.uk/derbyHAF to see the FREE clubs that are available. A unique HAF code is needed to book a place, ask for yours at school reception.

https://www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/taking-part/listening-to-you/

KEY MESSAGE:  Parents and carers are not permitted to share photographs of other children as this presents a safeguarding risk.

I appreciate that the vast majority of parents and carers of children attending Ashgate Primary School adhere to the clear expectations regarding the sharing of imagery taken at the school by employees, families or third parties.

It has been a long-standing understanding that parents are not to share images of other children and that doing so can present a safeguarding risk.  We do have some families that are vulnerable and require protection steps.

Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that not all families are respecting or honouring this well intended agreement.  Following direction, the image has now been removed from public view.  Whilst there was no malicious intent the matter has been addressed promptly.

I remind all parents of the agreement outlined below regarding photography at school. Should parents and carers not adhere to the agreement, I will have no other option to remove the permissive right for photography in school.  This would be a shame after 10 years of cooperation.

Photographs in school

Ashgate Primary School l follows the guidance on the 'Recording of Images' issued by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

We expect that parents and visitors to school site do not routinely take photographs without permission as doing so can cause offence and be a safeguarding risk. Failing to respect the expectation can result in the removal of permissions to access school. However, there are occasions where such permissions may be granted.

Common sense guidance by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) aims to dispel the myth that data protection prevents parents from taking photographs of their child and friends at school events and where permission has been granted (for example school performances, services or similar celebrations)

Photographs taken purely for personal use are exempt from the Data Protection Act.

PARENTS MAY TAKE IMAGES

• where explicit permission to do so has been granted (and in turn)
• of their children and friends during school events for 'family albums'
• and can film events at school for personal use; examples of which include nativity

performances and sports days.

However we do ask parents to recognize that children are, and will always be, considered a 'vulnerable group', requiring special considerations; we therefore ask that those taking images:

• to ensure the 'focus' is on their child/children

• to ensure images that include other children are not distributed to a third party* without consulting the parent/carer of those children (this is not the responsibility of the school).

*Third parties in this circumstance includes social network web-pages, such as 'Facebook' and 'Twitter'. 
Please keep the safety of young children in mind at all times 


Should you have any questions regarding personal photography in school, please feel free to talk to the school and or consult the guidance issued by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) www.ico.gov.uk.


NB: The school is required by Data Protection Act to consult parents prior to official photography that may be distributed to a third party and or used for official school use, such as the internet website and brochure/prospectus use. 
Please ensure that the details held at school are up to date.

As you are aware, Ashgate Primary School makes safeguarding children its key priority.  This is why in our most recent Ofsted inspection our processes and actions were described as effective and it was commented on that, "leaders have stringent safeguarding arrangements in place".

Parents at the school gates and fences.

Children are reminded to not speak to or interact with adults outside of school grounds when on break times.  This is to ensure children are safe.

Some families are unfortunately taking it upon themselves to approach the fence to observe children at play or call children over or interact with them.

Adults are respectfully asked not to approach the school gates and fences whilst children are on school site.  Doing so undermines steps put in place to protect children, likewise the school will always consider adults off site watching children in school a safeguarding concern, regardless of who it is.

Please respect the stringent actions to keep children safe on site.