Important key worker childcare update available at

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolclosures

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/12797/learning-and-childcare-plans-for-key-workers

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news

Hub schools for key workers 

Parents have been contacted by the Authority directly and information has been shared regarding the arrangements for children of key workers for the rest of this week.  If you have had notification to attend a Hub school tomorrow/Friday please note that the Head Teachers at the hub schools will be asking the questions in the flow chart below when you arrive.  Please read these questions carefully as the Heads of the hub schools do not wish to upset families and their children if they turn up in error.  Please note that Hub Schools have been organised centrally and that the school does not currently have information regarding offers to families. 

Please, please make sure you use this flow chart to decide if you are eligible for childcare/schooling.

This is a time of uncertainty and a lot of our pupils will be feeling anxious about what is going on. Please find these links and documents to support our pupils during this time.

https://paautism.org/resource/social-distancing-social-story/   The characters in this story looks like adults, reinforcing the fact that everyone is doing it, including parents at home.  

Resources

The Emerging Minds Network is committed to reducing the prevalence of mental health problems experienced by children and young people. As part of that, they hope to promote wellbeing through sharing positive practice and information.

Please see Edinburgh Learns Guidance for Parents and Carers – Teaching, Learning and GIRFEC during school closures

https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

Audible has made their stories free to listen to while the schools are closed. Find your favourite story and enjoy!

Let us know your favourite @GilmertonPS

Good morning Gilmerton families.

Welcome to our first week of Online Learning! The teachers have been working super hard to have lots of exciting activities for you to do at home. Don’t rush through it all today, it is meant to last you all week 🙂 You will find your week’s work in the class pages. Should you run out of work, you will find plenty of useful links too.

Stay safe!