Olney Infant Academy

03/06/2026

Closing date: Midnight, Sun 14th Jun, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

28/05/2026

While many allergies cause mild symptoms, some can lead to anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially life-threatening reaction.

This week’s guide helps parents, carers and educators understand the warning signs and feel more prepared to support children with allergies.

The guide covers:
• Key signs of anaphylaxis
• Symptoms linked to airway, breathing and circulation
• Common food allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, peanuts and sesame
• Non-food triggers such as pollen, insect venom and medication
• The role of adrenaline auto-injectors

Clear, practical awareness can help adults respond quickly and confidently when it matters most.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/55kcf

26/05/2026

Teachers - come and join us at OIA for our final workshop on KS1 Enhanced Provision and PedTech!

20/05/2026

Amazing! Thank you everyone involved! You are so appreciated 🙌🏻

We’re thrilled to share the fundraising total for the Colour Run - wow wow wow!!!!

A special thank you to our volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

Olney Middle SchoolFriends of Olney Infant Academy - FOOIAOlney Infant Academy

20/05/2026

Minecraft continues to be a highly popular platform for children, combining creativity, problem-solving and social interaction.

While the game can offer positive opportunities for learning and play, features such as public servers, multiplayer modes and in-game communication can create safeguarding challenges.

Our latest guide supports educators and parents in understanding these risks and helping children play more safely.

The guide explores:
• Public server communication and contact with unknown players
• Griefing, disruptive behaviour and online conflict
• In-game spending and subscription costs
• Addictive gameplay loops and balanced screen time
• Safer settings, private servers and suitable game modes

With clear, practical advice, the guide helps adults set boundaries, encourage safer choices and support responsible Minecraft use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/54tfx

17/05/2026

Well that was a whole load of fun! We hope everyone enjoyed the day! The 🚒 soaking was a nice little addition for the staff!!!! We loved seeing Miss Hartwell too; she will be back before you know it!
Thank you to FOOIA and FOOMS, you are the best!

16/05/2026

Online grooming is a serious and growing threat, with offenders using a range of tactics to build trust with children and young people before exploiting that relationship.

This can happen across social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps and group chats, often through fake identities, flattery, gifts or pressure.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Strangers using fake identities
• Exploitation through gifts and flattery
• Group chats creating hidden pathways
• Gaming platforms becoming grooming gateways
• Sextortion, criminal grooming and radicalisation

The guide also offers practical advice for parents and educators on recognising warning signs, understanding the platforms children use and creating open, regular conversations.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/53zbc

08/05/2026

Thanks for all the donations! These look amazing 🌈

07/05/2026

💙💜🩷 Reminder for tomorrow 🩷💜💙

07/05/2026

Neurodivergent children are often early adopters of technology, making supported online experiences especially important.

Our latest guide helps parents and educators understand how to create safe, positive digital environments.

It explores key considerations, including:
• Modelling responsible online behaviour
• Setting age-appropriate boundaries
• Encouraging open and supportive conversations
• Understanding emerging risks such as AI-generated content

The guide also highlights the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities to support wellbeing and development.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/536kq