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21/09/23

Hospitality Skills Club is off to a sweet start this year with colourful meringue kisses! The club is open to Year 9 and 10 Hospitality pupils and runs on Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm.#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/I8nKGzFCnR

20/09/23

This Wellbeing Wednesday we are looking at the importance of Social and emotional skills!Social and emotional skills are the skills that develop your resilience and manage your thoughts, feelings and behaviour.#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/IHmm562wpP

20/09/23

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15/09/23

Barton Court Academy Trust are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to work within the Finance Team in Canterbury. If you, or someone you know, have the skills and knowledge to fulfil the role then please follow the link below to the full advertisement.https://t.co/zsEFb3Ekf3 pic.twitter.com/aJZZ2elSbU

15/09/23

Next week our full after school PE programme will begin (see attached flyer). Pupils don’t need to sign up - Just come to the changing rooms after school, with full PE kit. All experience and abilities welcome. Pupils should see their PE teacher for more information.#cdssport pic.twitter.com/2ZDIPXxyjk

15/09/23

To celebrate pupil attendance, we are entering every pupil with 100% attendance in Term 1 into a year group prize draw! This prize draw is for the chance to win a JBL Bluetooth speaker!Each term pupils will get a new chance to win! They just need to be in school every day! pic.twitter.com/WHbUqSt2f5

14/09/23

CDS is seeking a TA for the School's Alternative Provision. This position is term time plus 1 staff development day. If you, or someone you know, feel you have the skills and knowledge to work in such a position the please find more information here:https://t.co/PzZJmbgUNy pic.twitter.com/dow7KWX4lU

13/09/23

This week for our first Wellbeing Wednesday, we are looking at a “positive” attitude and how this can improve our wellbeing through “reframing”. Here is a link to the NHS website on Reframing: https://t.co/L7mqAoczbh#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/ECx9t2RDTg

13/09/23

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13/09/23

CDS is looking to appoint a Management Information Officer, Term Time plus 5 weeks. If you, or anyone you know, feel you have the skills and character to work in this busy environment please follow this link to the vacancy information,https://t.co/JAGN2B8pbc#cdsrecruitment

13/09/23

CDS is looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant, Term Time plus 5 days. If you, or anyone you know, feel you have the skills and character to work in this busy environment please follow this link to the vacancy information,https://t.co/mY3AhMvLET#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/NoB7pkmyxp

06/09/23

CDS Term 1 After School PE Clubs - for further information contact Mr Allen. pic.twitter.com/UCgfc8b9HH

06/09/23

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06/09/23

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24/08/23

Good luck to all Year 11s collecting their GCSE results today! pic.twitter.com/MRraoJdc58

16/08/23

CDS is seeking to recruit a Lead TA for SEN Interventions, Term Time only 30 hours per week. If you, or someone you know, have the skills required to fill this post, we would like to hear from you. Full details can be found here:https://t.co/zR74VpiN43#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/vLYguVZRCV

16/08/23

CDS is seeking to recruit Temporary Part Time Teaching Assistants, Term Time + 1 Staff Development Day. If you, or someone you know, have the skills required to fill this post, we would like to hear from you. Full details found here: https://t.co/VMc3KhwrcO pic.twitter.com/KzSGOjdVen

24/07/23

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14/07/23

During fieldwork fortnight KS3 geography pupils took part in fieldwork. This enabled them to build their geographical enquiry and data collection skills by completing a vehicle survey, writing it up to test hypothesis, and linking to the environment theme.#cdsgeography pic.twitter.com/77sw7E5ThM

14/07/23

School Games have partnered with clip n climb Thanet to offer pupils an amazing climbing experience for only £10! From 14th - 18th August 2023 families can use the code PASSPORTWK4 to receive the offer when booking - https://t.co/o9TChZPRUS pic.twitter.com/lK9O9vZj68

13/07/23

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13/07/23

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12/07/23

National Simplicity Day was founded in honour of Henry David Thoreau, who was born on July 12, 1817. Thoreau was an advocate of living a simple life. Thoreau's central message was to live simply, independently, and wisely.l#cdswellbeing pic.twitter.com/YzEFDZ9uRw

11/07/23

CDS is seeking to recruit Temporary Part Time Teaching Assistants, Term Time + 1 Staff Development Day. If you, or someone you know, have the skills required to fill this post, we would like to hear from you. Full details found here: https://t.co/VMc3KhwrcO pic.twitter.com/KzSGOjdVen

11/07/23

CDS is seeking to recruit a Lead TA for SEN Interventions, Term Time only 30 hours per week. If you, or someone you know, have the skills required to fill this post, we would like to hear from you. Full details can be found here:https://t.co/zR74VpiN43#cdsrecruitment pic.twitter.com/vLYguVZRCV

Safeguarding

General Safeguarding

Our students' wellbeing is important to us. If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs Kettle, Miss Aubry, Miss Tyler, Mr Lee, Mrs Roden and Mr Shepperson. We welcome and encourage parents and carers to contact the Designated Safeguarding Leads to discuss any issues. Additional Safeguarding information and further websites and guidance can be found through the safeguarding section of the Learner Portal which can be accessed by parents and students (login required).

Our Safeguarding Policy is available here: View / Download

Information on contacting the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for safeguarding is available here: View / Download

Online Safety

Responsible use of Social Media and Mobile Phones

In today's social media age, children now have access to each other more than ever via social media and their mobile phones and devices.  As a school we strongly encourage clear boundaries on using phones and the Internet. Parents and guardians should not allow their children to play age inappropriate video games or to attend age inappropriate events.

Parents and guardians, as bill payers, have a responsibility for how mobile phones are used and can install controls on phones enabling them to filter which games, apps and websites their child can use, as well as monitor their usage. Be open and transparent with your child and discuss how they use their phone to help them understand what is appropriate and what is expected of them. 

We regularly publish information for parents and carers about the use of the Internet and social media and hope the links below are helpful to you:

Childline - Removing a Nude Image Shared Online

 

SWGfL Report Harmful Content

 

Guides and Advice

Using Technology Safely Checklist View / Download
Using Social Media & Staying Safe for Pupils View / Download
What trusted adults need to know about Social Media and Mental Health View / Download
What pupils need to know about Cyberbullying View / Download
Children and Mobile Phones Leaflet for Parents View / Download
9 Top Tips To Get Smart About Children's Devices View / Download
14 Top Tips To Get Smart About The Devices In Your Home View / Download
Age Ratings Guidance View / Download
Screen Addiction Information View / Download
Parents Guide on Online Grooming View / Download
What parents need to know about Catfishing View / Download
Live Streaming Guide for Parents View / Download
What parents need to know about VPN View / Download
How to Spot Fake News View / Download
How are 8-12 year olds using social media View / Download

 

Sites, Apps, and Games

Facebook Guide: View / Download
Checklist: View / Download
Twitter Guide: View / Download
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Instagram Guide: View / Download
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Snapchat Guide: View / Download
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Whatsapp View / Download
Youtube View / Download
Tumblr View / Download
Minecraft View / Download
Fortnite: Battle Royale View / Download
Grand Theft Auto View / Download
Doki Doki Literature Club View / Download
Momo Challenge View / Download
Houseparty View / Download
TikTok View / Download
YOLO View / Download


Extremism and Radicalisation Propaganda

Education Against Hate have created an online guide for parents on keeping your child safe from the dangers of radicalisation.

 

Gangs

Information and advice leaflet for young people.

 

Sexting

This involves sending or receiving explicit messages, images or videos of a sexual nature. It is illegal to share, make or take an indecent image of a child under the age of 18, even if it is consensual.

What Parents' Need to Know About Sexting View / Download
NSPCC Guidance View

 

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

NSPCC Guidance View

 

Child Exploitation

County Lines Gang Exploitation View / Download
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) View
Money Mules View / Download

 

The Law and Young People

LawStuff provides free legal information to children and young people to help them understand and access their legal rights.

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