End of the week recap and updates

Please see the article below for updates and recaps of information which you may find useful, including:

• Parent views sought for exam consultation 

• News about the EYRC Winter Grant Scheme 

• A round up of the week's news from WHS 

• Online safety advice 

• Data Allowance Scheme 

Withernsea High School students praised for seamless transition to Remote Learning

Since March 2020, staff and students at schools up and down the country have had to adapt to unprecedented change – much of it at relatively short notice in response to an ever-evolving national picture. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council - Winter Grant Scheme

East Riding of Yorkshire Council have re-opened their Winter Grant scheme to new applicants. 

The scheme aims to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy (heating, cooking, lighting), water bills (including sewerage) and other essentials through the Winter months. 

New letter to parents/carers released

Please click the link below or go to the letters to parents page to view / download the following letter released today:

20/01/21 - Remote Learning: Update for parents/carers 
(FAO parents/carers of students in all years)

Legends of Lockdown: Withernsea High School students encouraged to stay active

In an effort to combat the increased amount of screen-time that has inevitably arisen due to Remote Learning, Withernsea High School’s PE team have set their sights on inspiring students to stay active offline, as well as online.

Year 11 and Year 13 Examinations update

Please click the link below or go to the letters to parents page to view / download the following letter released today:

14/01/21 - Year 11 and Year 13 Examinations update
(FAO parents/carers of students in years 11 and 13)

Mobile Data Allowances: Are you eligible for support?

The Department for Education (DfE) are running a scheme to offer increased mobile data allowances for students who: 

• don’t have access to a fixed broadband connection

• cannot afford the additional data needed to access educational resources or social care services

• have access to a mobile device that uses a participating network

• are facing disruption to their face-to-face education, or have been advised not to attend school.