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Family Information and FOPHS News Friday 17th October 2025

Welcome to 91首发 School's Family Liaison Blog!

This has been a rather long half term, and we have 1 week left. The final departmental coffee afternoon for parents was this week and thanks for the positive feedback. I know I appear at all these events with evaluations. I do make them easy to complete, no more than 5 minutes unless you have lots to add which is rare. This gives us an idea of what it is that you would like, and we do our utmost within reason to meet your expectations.

This week we have had MOVE to Spook, more information will be shared in John鈥檚 blog. These are heavily supported by FoPHS as they fall within our remit of making learning fun.

Events:

Wednesday 22 October 9.30-11 Parent Forum PfA. This is a hybrid event; the link to join online is below (please let me know if you intend joining online)

Friday 24th October: School closes at 15.30 for half term.

Monday 3rd November: School re-opens.

If you are the parent or carer of a child in Year 7 upwards, we are really looking forward to welcoming you to our first Parent Carer Forum.聽 If you haven鈥檛 replied yet, don鈥檛 worry!聽 There is still time to attend.聽 The focus of this session is to support you with planning for the future, and in particular transitions from school to the next destination. Louise Finlay, our Careers Officer will be leading the session, with opportunities for discussion afterwards.

There will be more sessions during the year, so here are the dates for your diary, and an idea of the topics of discussion.聽 Please make a note and look out for our reminders:

 

21.1.26 鈥 Social Care: planning for the future

11.03.26 鈥 Benefits 鈥 how can you support your child/young person with their money?

06.05.26 – Making decisions 鈥 the Mental Capacity Act, deputyship and Lasting Powers of Attorney

10.06.26 – Supporting Independence:聽 Travel and Independent Supported Living

 

We are very keen to help you in making the best decisions around planning for the future and these forums are a great place to have informal discussions, ask questions and find out more.

 

Remember, we have a Family Liaison Officer and a Careers Officer who are always happy to offer support and guidance.

Online Safety

The link to the Online safety information can be found on the school website under the heading 鈥淧arent and carers area鈥, then 鈥渙nline safety鈥 from the dropdown menu.

Information: RISE Workshops

A staff member alerted me to RISE workshops for parents. RISE is part of the Newcastle Gateshead ICB, NHS, and DfE Mental Health in Schools programme.

Information: Access Social Care

Confused by Adult Social Care? You're Not Alone鈥擶e Can Help!

Information: Hebburn Day Care

Activities

Activities: 54 FREE Activities for October Half Term

Activities: Timba Time

Activities: Newcastle/Gateshead family fun for half term

Activities: Ability to Play

Activities: The Family Fund

Some suggestions for those who struggle with Halloween

FoPHS News:

Facebook page:

Here is my thought for the week:

鈥淪uccess is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.鈥 鈥 Pele

 

Contact details

Eileen Robinson: Family Liaison Officer

Email: e.robinson@percyhedley.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 2161811 ext. 3260.