We wanted to let you know that we have been notified of an increase in positive cases of Covid 19 in the Annfield Plain and South Moor areas.

We want to take the opportunity to reassure you that we are working closely with Durham County Council and are following their advice around the best way to keep all our staff and children safe.

As is part of our everyday routine already, we will be asking all children to wash their hands regularly and would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of regular 20 second handwashing in the home, particularly when children leave for and arrive home from school. In addition to this, we would like to ask you to support us further by following social distancing guidance when dropping of and collecting your children for home. If you do not have a dedicated childcare bubble, please do not ask other parents to pick up or drop off your children.

If you or your child develops any of the following symptoms: a persistent cough, a temperature or you lose your sense of smell or taste then you should book a Coronavirus test immediately and certainly within the first five days of feeling unwell. You can do this at https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

If you need to self-isolate and are worried about managing at home, then the County Durham Together Community Hub is there to help you with practical support as well as advice about managing financially and ways to continue looking after your physical and mental health while in isolation, this includes information on educational and leisure activities for children, which you may find particularly useful. You can find out more details here: http://www.durham.gov.uk/covid19help

If you have any concerns relating to school, please contact (insert details for the relevant person from your organisation here).

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support during these challenging times and to remind everyone that by following the hands, face, space preventative guidelines, getting tested if you have symptoms and staying at home if you’re asked to, we can all play our part in keeping all of our colleagues, friends and families safe.

(Date of publication: 21/1/2021)

COVID-19 Updates

Due to the heavy snowfall overnight school is closed to those who would have accessed the building today.

All roads in the surrounding area are barely passable and it is not considered safe to travel so for the safety of both children and staff this is the safest thing to do.

We apologise for any inconvenience to those who would have been attending school, but this is the safety thing to do.

Online learning for all is available via Teams and class dojo for everyone to access, however, if you have any queries please email us on p2233.admin@durhamlearning.net

Temporary Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant – South Stanley Junior School

The Members and Trustees of Stanley Learning Partnership are looking to appoint Temporary Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant.

Located at South Stanley Junior School, the successful candidate will supervise children during the midday break including the school midday meal and any other reasonable requests from the school’s leadership team.

The main purpose of the job is to supervise children during the midday break including the school midday meal and any other reasonable requests from the school’s leadership team.

You will join a team of teachers and support staff whose principle aim is to provide a safe and happy environment in which the children can learn and grow up together.  The successful applicant will need to be a responsible and caring person who will be willing to undertake training activities.

The applicant should follow the school’s policies including those on behaviour management.

South Stanley Junior School and Stanley Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Stanley Learning Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Click here to download a job description and person specification: Job description & person specification

Should you experience any problems please contact SSJ on (02107) 232059.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th January at 5pm.  Any applications received after this date will not be considered.

5th March 2018 – School will be open!  Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who shovelled snow – I really appreciate it.  I can’t wait to hear all of your snow adventures tomorrow.

Bloemfontein Primary School will be receiving an Ofsted Inspection tomorrow – 23/1/2018.  Parents will have received a letter via their child and also a text message notifying of the visit.  If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school.  Many thanks