Latest News Around the School
There is a new letter from the Headteacher regarding opening in September. Please click the button below to download a copy. Thank you
Our Admin and Graphics Officer Sean has curated a Fantastic End of Term Newsletter for you all to read, showcasing some of the awesome work our students have produced during this strange time. Click on the image to download your copy today.
If your child has school meals then unfortunately the school has had to slightly increase its prices. Please read the letter below for more information.
To make things easier for our students we have created a new Student Zone on the website with all of the information, videos and features in one place for them. We will be continuing to showcase such lovely work as the recent comic as well as many more features. Click the Button below for access or Choose Students – Student Zone to access the page
One of our students in year 8 has been creating a comic over the last few weeks for everyone to read. It is about a virus that morphs into a Hybrid. Parts 1 and 2 are below and Part 3 will be coming soon. Well Done!
Croydon councils SEN department have produced a new newsletter for July which you can download below. It features lots of information and is well worth a read for everyone.
There is a new letter available for all Parents and Carers to read. Please click the button below.
Thank You
When you return to school there are some new guidelines to follow to help keep you safe. Please watch the video. Thank you.
Domain Change for Pupils
From Monday morning all pupil email addresses will change from @bensham.net to @benshammanor.com This is to ensure the best possible experience for our pupils going forwards both for the summer and for September onwards. Year 11 emails will not be changed and their accounts will still be subject to deletion on the 31st August as normal. Pupils can still use the link on www.bensham.net to access their emails as normal.
A massive thank you to all parents and carers for assisting and supporting your children with using technology during this time.
Regards – IT Services
Friday 3rd July - School Closed for Cleaning
Please can all parents and carers be aware that the school will be closed to ALL on Friday 3rd July for a scheduled Deep Cleaning in preparation for reopening to a larger number of Pupils from Monday 6th July.
Thank you
Latest Information Croydon Council / Octavo
New Croydon SEND Newsletter
Croydon councils SEN department have produced a new newsletter for July which you can download below. It features lots of information and is well worth a read for everyone.
Guidance for Parents and Carers From Croydon Council
Croydon Council have released a letter for all Parents and Carers, along with an easy to read poster. Please click on the button to download the letter or click on the poster image to download a copy of the poster.
Thank You
A Parents Guide to Black Lives Matter
Croydon Council have distributed a guide to Black Lives Matter which you may wish to view or download and share with your child. Please click on the image to view it or Right Click> Save As to Download it
An Update from Croydon Council
Croydon Council have produced some letters from their education department thanking everyone for their continued efforts during this unusual time. There is a letter for parents of SEN pupils and a letter for Young people. Please download them from the links below.
An Update from Octavo
Octavo Partnership have released a leaflet detailing their Educational Psychology Service to Parents and carers in Croydon. Please download the leaflet below. There are also some other documents you may find useful in the second link.
Featured Pupil Work
Student Comic
One of our students in year 8 has been creating a comic over the last few weeks for everyone to read. It is about a virus that morphs into a Hybrid. Parts 1 and 2 are below and Part 3 will be coming soon. Well Done!
Student Work Gallery
Here are some fantastic examples of work and comments that Bensham Manor students have been doing during the lockdown and sharing with us. They have bought lots of smiles and joy for us during this time. We are so proud of our student’s attitudes and achievements during lockdown. We thought it would be really lovely to share with the Bensham Manor School community. We would also like to thank parents who have been working very hard at home and doing a fantastic job home-schooling. We hope to see you all back at school very soon.
Previous News Parent Information
Free School Meals Update
If your financial situation has changed due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak then you may now be entitled to free school meals.
Please visit Croydon.gov.uk and search free school meals for more information.
If your entitlement has changed and you are now entitled to free school meals please let us know at [email protected]
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The next few weeks are going to be a difficult time for you all. We take the safeguarding of our pupils seriously and this includes those that are staying at home during this period. Staff will be in phone contact on a regular basis to check in with pupils and their families. If you have a safeguarding concern then please contact school direct or email using
[email protected]
There are some useful links on the right for Safeguarding and a recommended structure for all those undertaking the school day outside the building.
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Every pupil at Bensham Manor School has access to email and links to online learning services, primarily accessed through the Student Zone Section or at https://www.bensham.net
More information can be found in our E-Learning at Bensham Manor Letter, attached opposite. If you find you encounter an issue with a login, please email
[email protected]
stating your childs name and the site they were having difficulty with and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that many links provided may only work if your child is logged in using their @benshammanor.com school email address.