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Parent/carer updates
Y11 mock interview support
We would like to thank parents/carers, local employers and governors who have volunteered their time to support with interviewing our Y11 students for their mock job interviews on 14 February.
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If you have not yet responded and would like to be involved, we have a few slots remaining to fill. Interviews will last around 10-15 minutes each. You will be provided with a list of questions, and we ask that you provide brief feedback to the student on their interview and CV. Sessions are planned as face-to-face appointments at the following times:
Session 1 - 9.00am until 10:45am Session 2 - 11.10am until 12.35pm Session 3 - 1.40pm until 2.30pm approximately
If you are able to attend one or more sessions, please respond to Miss Alcock and we will provide full details for you (kalcock@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk).
Reminder: Year 11 virtual parent consultation evening appointments
A reminder that the year 11 parent consultation takes place on Tuesday 1 February from 4-7pm. The appointment system is open and will remain active to book appointments until 11.55pm on Monday 31 January. The virtual parents’ evenings are conducted via School Cloud through the Weduc app. If you have not yet registered/downloaded Weduc, please do so as soon as possible to enable you to make an appointment with your child’s subject teachers to review/discuss their progress. The system allows appointments with both parents/carers of a student that school holds details for. Appointments can be made by logging on to the Weduc app, clicking on ‘resources hub’ then ‘parents evening’. Please ensure that your video and microphone are compatible with the software.
You only have five minutes with each teacher. The call automatically ends at the end of the five minutes and teachers do not have the ability to change this. With this in mind, teachers have been asked to make sure they summarise the main information that you need to know in the time that you have. They will tell you what your son / daughter needs to work on to maximise the progress they can make in the remaining time at school
Actions required – Vaccination consents:
The NHS Immunisation Team are in school on 8 February to offer vaccinations for the Teenage Booster and Men ACWY to all year 9 students. E-consents will be used for this vaccine
Please visit https://www.derbyshireandcityimms.co.uk/Forms/DTP to complete the consent form. The option to consent or decline the vaccination is at the end of the questionnaire so please complete even if you do not want your child to have the vaccination. Highfields unique school code is
DD112950.
For more information about the vaccination please visit: https://www.derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk/our-services/5-10-years/school-ageimmunisations
Catch-up programme for Y10 & Y11 students Teenage Booster (DTP) & Meningococcal ACWY (MEN ACWY) vaccinations
Due to the disruption caused by the pandemic there has been a decreased uptake of the year 9 vaccinations in the last two years. The NHS Immunisation Team want to ensure that all students are protected and have the opportunity to be vaccinated before they leave school.
If your child has missed the routine year 9 vaccinations (Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY) and you have not previously completed a consent form, please follow the link below. If a completed consent form is received the NHS team will aim to see your child on the same day as the planned year 9 session in school takes place on 8 February. However, if this is not possible you will be sent a link from the NHS to book an appointment at a local clinic.
Please visit https://www.derbyshireandcityimms.co.uk/Forms/DTP to complete the consent form. Highfields School’s unique code is DD112950.
For more information about the vaccination and the date we are due into your school please visit our website: https://www.derbyshirefamilyhealthservice.nhs.uk/our-services/5-10-years/school-ageimmunisations
If you experience any problems, please call the School Age Immunisation Team.
Repton: 01283 707178 Clay Cross: 01246 252953 DCHST.immunisationteam@nhs.net
Second dose Covid-19 vaccination (for all 12-15 year olds)
Following national guidance, the NHS Immunisation Team are offering the second dose of Covid-19 vaccinations to young people aged 12 – 15 and they will be continuing to use the e-consent as with other vaccine programmes. The team are also able to offer the first dose in school if your child hasn’t yet received a vaccination.
Children must be 12 on the day of vaccination. Please complete the consent regardless of whether you have completed one previously. The Immunisation Team will only use newly completed forms.
There must be a gap of 12 weeks (84 days) between first and second doses. If there isn’t then your child will be refused vaccination on the day. Please only consent if your child will be eligible. There must also be a gap of 12 weeks between Covid infection and vaccination. If your child contracts Covid after completing the form or receives their vaccine elsewhere, please let the team know so they can remove them from their list.
Please visit https://www.derbyshireandcityimms.co.uk/Forms/CovidDose2 to complete the consent form. Highfield School’s unique school code is DD112950. Date in school: 15 February 2022. If possible, please make sure your child is wearing short sleeves and eats breakfast on the day of vaccination.
Please be aware that due to storage requirements of the vaccine the team will need to know the number of vaccines needed in advance. Therefore, the consent system will close two working days prior to the session at 9am. If your school session is on a Monday, the form will close the Thursday before and schools on Tuesday will close on Friday. The team are unable to add extra forms once it has closed.
For more information about the vaccination please visit COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for Young People 12-17
(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file /1037877/UKHSA-12222-COVID-19-guide-for-all-CYP-12-17.pdf)
If you experience any problems completing the consent forms for either vaccinations or would like further information, please call the School Age Immunisation Team:
Repton Health Centre: 01283 707178 or Clay Cross Hospital: 01246 252953
Or email DCHST.immunisationteam@nhs.net
