We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who participated in the recent Parent Survey. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be examining it closely. Upon our return from the half-term break, we will provide a summary of your insights regarding what is working effectively and outline our proposed next steps.

This week, we had Internet Safety Day. During our assembly, we delved into this year’s theme, “Smart Tech, Safe Choices”, which focuses on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence. We took this opportunity to remind the children of the critical importance of online safety and the appropriate actions to take should they encounter any concerns.

In response to previous surveys, many parents expressed a desire for more information regarding parental controls and strategies to ensure their children’s safety online. We recommend visiting the NSPCC website, which offers a wealth of guidance on parental controls and their implementation. For further details, please follow this link: NSPCC Parental Controls.

At the end of January, we were visited by a group of reviewers from Challenge Partners. We have recently received our report from this review and are very pleased to share it with you. 

Additionally, we are excited to announce that today marks our Valentine’s disco. We would like to extend our thanks to the PTA for their efforts in organising and facilitating this event. We are confident that it will be an enjoyable experience for all and a delightful way to end the term.

On behalf of all the staff at Marden, we wish you a pleasant and restful half-term break.

Mrs H Penning