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Local Authority Inspection of SEND
June 16, 2021
Inspection of Sunderland City Council local area’s effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of, and improving outcomes for, children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from 21 June to 25 June 2021.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 10th May – 16th May
May 10, 2021
We are celebrating Mental Health Awareness week
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National survey of children, The Big Ask, launches today
April 20, 2021
The new Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has today launched The Big Ask – the largest ever consultation with children aged 4 to 17 in England. It aims to find out children’s concerns and aspirations about the future, so that we can put children at the heart of our …
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Trees for Cities – Edible Playgrounds Sunderland
April 13, 2021
The Link School's new Edible Playground is especially built to support the pupils who have a variety of additional and behavioural needs, and offers food growing opportunities as well as a dedicated sensory area - perfect for meditation and mindfulness classes!
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North East Gatsby Benchmarks Pilot : Full Report
March 22, 2021
We are delighted at The Link School to be able to share that we have been chosen as one of only four schools in the North East to be highlighted for our good work in Careers Education and Guidance.
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Parent/Carer Update
February 26, 2021
The government has announced that schools will reopen to all pupils from 8 March. In terms of The Link School, we have been open throughout and we are very much looking forward to welcoming back more of our pupils to face-to-face education.
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Parent / Carer Update
February 12, 2021
I hope that you and your families continue to be safe and well, in the current Lockdown situation. After a long and challenging half term, I would firstly like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continual understanding and support during this time
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Parent/Carer Update for over Half Term
February 12, 2021
This text only applies if you child has been in school this week....
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Safer Internet Day 9th February 2021
February 4, 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021 is on the 9th of February and will be celebrated with the theme ‘An internet we trust – exploring reliability in the online world’.
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Winter Fuel Support Scheme
January 21, 2021
Winter Fuel Grant Phase 2
Phase two of the winter fuel grant which is available for families eligible for means tested FSM.
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The Tyne and Wear School Games Challenge / STRAVA
January 21, 2021
We wanted to write to tell you about a ‘club’ The Tyne and Wear School Games Organisers have created for school staff and parents/carers on the exercise app STRAVA. Any person who is employed by a school (Primary or Secondary) or who has a child who attends a school in Tyne and Wear can take …
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Coronavirus/Covid-19 advice Update
January 14, 2021
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Link School, at our Springwell Dene Site. This has affected our KS1 bubble.
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Coronavirus/Covid-19 advice Update
January 14, 2021
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Link School, at our Springwell Dene Site. This has affected our KS2 Class 2 bubble.
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Springwell Dene Site – Closed on Monday 11th January 2021
January 10, 2021
There has been a positive Covid-19 case confirmed over the weekend at our Springwell Dene site. To ensure that we continue to provide a safe environment for all pupils and staff, the Springwell Dene site will be closed on Monday 11th January 2021
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Lateral Flow Testing
January 4, 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
We are working to keep our school as safe as possible. You may have heard that testing for those without coronavirus symptoms is beginning across the country using new, quicker COVID-19 tests known as ‘lateral flow tests’.
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Local Authority Inspection of SEND
June 16, 2021
Inspection of Sunderland City Council local area’s effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of, and improving outcomes for, children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from 21 June to 25 June 2021.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 10th May – 16th May
May 10, 2021
We are celebrating Mental Health Awareness week
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National survey of children, The Big Ask, launches today
April 20, 2021
The new Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has today launched The Big Ask – the largest ever consultation with children aged 4 to 17 in England. It aims to find out children’s concerns and aspirations about the future, so that we can put children at the heart of our …
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Trees for Cities – Edible Playgrounds Sunderland
April 13, 2021
The Link School's new Edible Playground is especially built to support the pupils who have a variety of additional and behavioural needs, and offers food growing opportunities as well as a dedicated sensory area - perfect for meditation and mindfulness classes!
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North East Gatsby Benchmarks Pilot : Full Report
March 22, 2021
We are delighted at The Link School to be able to share that we have been chosen as one of only four schools in the North East to be highlighted for our good work in Careers Education and Guidance.
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Parent/Carer Update
February 26, 2021
The government has announced that schools will reopen to all pupils from 8 March. In terms of The Link School, we have been open throughout and we are very much looking forward to welcoming back more of our pupils to face-to-face education.
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Parent / Carer Update
February 12, 2021
I hope that you and your families continue to be safe and well, in the current Lockdown situation. After a long and challenging half term, I would firstly like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continual understanding and support during this time
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Parent/Carer Update for over Half Term
February 12, 2021
This text only applies if you child has been in school this week....
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Safer Internet Day 9th February 2021
February 4, 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021 is on the 9th of February and will be celebrated with the theme ‘An internet we trust – exploring reliability in the online world’.
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Winter Fuel Support Scheme
January 21, 2021
Winter Fuel Grant Phase 2
Phase two of the winter fuel grant which is available for families eligible for means tested FSM.
… -
The Tyne and Wear School Games Challenge / STRAVA
January 21, 2021
We wanted to write to tell you about a ‘club’ The Tyne and Wear School Games Organisers have created for school staff and parents/carers on the exercise app STRAVA. Any person who is employed by a school (Primary or Secondary) or who has a child who attends a school in Tyne and Wear can take …
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Coronavirus/Covid-19 advice Update
January 14, 2021
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Link School, at our Springwell Dene Site. This has affected our KS1 bubble.
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Coronavirus/Covid-19 advice Update
January 14, 2021
We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the Link School, at our Springwell Dene Site. This has affected our KS2 Class 2 bubble.
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Springwell Dene Site – Closed on Monday 11th January 2021
January 10, 2021
There has been a positive Covid-19 case confirmed over the weekend at our Springwell Dene site. To ensure that we continue to provide a safe environment for all pupils and staff, the Springwell Dene site will be closed on Monday 11th January 2021
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Lateral Flow Testing
January 4, 2021
Dear Parents/Carers,
We are working to keep our school as safe as possible. You may have heard that testing for those without coronavirus symptoms is beginning across the country using new, quicker COVID-19 tests known as ‘lateral flow tests’.
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Experiences of School Exclusion
November 6, 2020
Experiences of School Exclusion - A conversation with Donna Walker, Denise Taylor and Sarah Martin - Denham
Every Wednesday until June 2021
Starts Wednesday 11th November 6pm - 7pm
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#HelloYellow Friday 9th October
October 8, 2020
The Link School is taking part in 'HelloYellow on Friday 9th October to show people they are not alone....
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Year 11’s Celebration Event Thursday 25th June 2020
June 16, 2020
Dear Parent/Carer,
I understand that this the last three months have been a very difficult time to navigate through and that your child has lost out on some of those traditional things that are associated with being in Y11. On Thursday 25th June 2020, I would like to invite you and your chi … -
Colouring Heroes
May 5, 2020
Colouring Posters to say thanks to key workers...our real life superheroes!
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Find us on Facebook and Instagram
April 14, 2020
Keeping us all in touch
Staff in school have been working hard to make sure that we can all keep up to date and keep in touch with each other. Please find us on Facebook and like our page.
Our Mindfulness Team have also been busy creating our mindfulness page, which shares … -
The Link School Pallion coffee morning on Thursday 4th April – 11am until 12:20pm
April 1, 2019
The Link School Pallion invites you to our coffee morning on Thursday 4th April - 11am until 12:20pm
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Blesma – THE LIMBLESS VETERANS
June 14, 2018
It was with great pleasure that Blesma came in on 17th April 2018 to present their Community programme and the work that goes on behind the scenes to our learners and staff in school. The Charity was represented by Mark an ex-serviceman, and Owain who is employed be Blesma. The key principles beh …
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British Science Week 2018
May 22, 2018
Learners form KS2, KS3 and KS4 all took part in the Citizen Science Project: The Plastic Tide for British Science Week 2018.
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Christmas Jumper Day 2017
January 25, 2018
The Link School Christmas Jumper Day
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Sunderland Fish Quay
October 10, 2017
Sunderland Fish Quay
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As part of the food curriculum, our learners have to complete a unit on meat, fish and vegetables. As a result, our learners were invited to visit the fish quay in Sunderland, to gain experience of how it operates and provide them with hands on experience. -
Prom Night Success
September 6, 2016
The Link School, Pallion had their annual prom at the Stadium of Light and it was fantastic.
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Contact
Link School Springwell Dene
Swindon Road, Springwell, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR3 4EE
Tel: 0191 561 5777
Email: caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Link School Pallion
Waverley Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 561 4777
Email: anita.blakeman@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
