Due to recent outbreaks of measles elsewhere in the UK, The UK Health Security Agency has advised that it is likely that we will see measles cases in Greater Manchester. Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious health consequences. The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect from measles, mumps Read More …
Turton Parent Podcast: Episode 3 Episode 3 of our Turton Parent podcast arrives a day before we break up for the winter holidays. In this recording we focus on future career pathways with our sixth form and our careers advice systems. Advice for parents and our mental health nurse talks about the many options Read More …
Following the rise of measles positive cases nationally, please could all parents make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms. Measles is highly infectious and can spread easily. Please check out the following link with information provided by our NHS… https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
Understanding what anxiety is. Finding out how you can help your child. Opportunities for discussion with other parents…
Please note this information is for parents whose students require a bus season ticket travelling from the Blackburn/Darwen area towards Turton School / Turton Sixth Form. Date: Please Ask For: Direct Dial: 15th July 2020 Rizwana Akram 01254 585003 Dear Parents Covid-19 Preparations for School Transport ahead of September Read More …
This week is mental health awareness week in the UK. This year’s theme is BE KIND. Now more than ever, we are coming together across the world to take care of others, take care of ourselves and BE KIND. We can’t care for others until we take care of ourselves. Use this week to do Read More …
Helplines and services available Mental health Yesterday, Andy Burnham, and the new Partnership Chair, Sir Richard Leese announced a new programme of digital services and online support for mental health in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Mental health services are facing new challenges and coming under additional pressure as they try to support those already Read More …
Changes to Tech Awards Qualifications Points Calculation 16 August 2019 Dear BTEC Tech Award Student I am writing to you to let you know that we have made necessary changes to this year’s grade points table for BTEC Tech Award qualifications. This table is printed within the qualification specification, and is provided below to illustrate Read More …
BTEC Health & Social care Mrs Dickinson was previously the head of the SENCO unit at Turton School. Within this role she looked after the pupils that have special needs. In her talk she discussed the various needs of people with special needs. During her visit we looked at the specialist facilities that are available Read More …
GOVERNOR WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETYWe are currently seeking a governor with responsibility for Health and Safety, to assist the Deputy Headteacher and Business Manager in their role as school health and safety representatives.The Governing Board delegate specific health and safety tasks to others in school but retains ultimate responsibility for school.The Health and Read More …