Sidegate Primary School
Parents Area
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For registered childcare groups or childminders click here!
To find a registered childcare group or childminder - click on the orange link below and enter your postcodein the search button. http://childc...
Think U Know for Parents
The internet is such an integral part of children's lives these days. It opens up so many educational and social opportunities, giving them access to,...
Internet Safety Film
We think the internet is a fantastic tool for children and adults to use. This short video gives parents advice on how to help their children stay s...
SIDEGATE ONLINE SURVEYS
Help us to improve our school by completing one of our online surveys.
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Suffolk County Council School Term Dates
Click on the link for a list of term dates from Suffolk County Council.
Suffolk Extended Schools parents' useful links
A wide range of useful websites for parents, recommended by Suffolk Extended School
The Parents' Centre
For all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn.
BBC Parenting Site
Advice for parents of primary-aged children.
BBC Adult Learning
Lots of information about getting into learning.
Find out more about THRASS by visiting their web pages
We use THRASS (Synthetic Phonics System) at Sidegate. This link will give you the answers to why THRASS is so successful at Sidegate
Channel 4 TVs - Lost for Words - Why our children can't read
View the web pages from Channel 4s Dispatches programme by Alex Thompson on how Synthetic Phonics supports progress in reading. At Sidegate we have used THRASS (a synthetics phonics system) for the last six years. Please contact us if you would like to know more about THRASS and how you can support your child's reading at home.
Parent Pages
THE national directory of services aimed at parents
Parent Link
Practical tips on helping with children's school work.
DirectGov
The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.
SureStart Childcare
Where to find childcare in your area.
Parents' Resources
Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.
