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1 month ago
Posted on 18th Sep 2026 by

Curriculum Governors Involvement within school

The Curriculum Governors’ Committee met on 16 September 2026 and began the meeting with a tour of the school’s central Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, led by the school SENDco. Governors recognised the importance of these spaces in supporting pupils’ individual needs and discussed opportunities to further enhance the provision. They suggested that the school explore potential partnerships with local businesses that may be willing to contribute funding towards future developments.

Governors then received an update on the school’s ongoing Stronger Foundations agenda. As part of this, leaders shared an end-of-year assessment grid, which demonstrated the progress made against the school’s stronger foundations priorities. Governors also learned about the targeted support provided for Key Stage 2 pupils who had not met the expected standard in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, and the actions in place to close gaps in learning and improve outcomes.

The committee enjoyed meeting with six KS 2 pupils, who spoke confidently about their transition into a new year group. Pupils discussed the strong emphasis placed on relationship building and the explicit teaching of the school’s behaviour curriculum. Governors were able to clearly identify the positive impact of this work through the pupils’ comments and reflections.
Governors carefully reviewed the Annual Summary Report produced by the Independent School Improvement Partner and considered how its findings aligned with the priorities identified within this year’s School Development Plan.

Finally, governors received a comprehensive presentation from Mrs Shayes, the school’s Child in Care Lead. The committee was reassured by the depth of training, expertise and commitment demonstrated in this role, and by the robust systems in place to support children in care & previously looked after children effectively.

1 month ago
Posted on 17th Sep 2026 by

Photographs and Videos Online

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and protecting all children, we are making some changes to the way we share photographs and videos of school life.

You will have seen our new poster, “We’ve Changed the Angle, Not the Story”, which explains how we will continue to celebrate the wonderful learning, achievements and experiences that take place every day at school and nursery, while being mindful of evolving safeguarding guidance and best practice.

Please be reassured that we remain committed to sharing the fantastic things that happen across our school. We know how much families enjoy seeing the exciting activities, achievements and special moments that children experience throughout the year.

To help us achieve this, we will be making a gradual transition in the way photographs and videos are shared. Over time, images and videos posted on our Facebook page will be reduced and eventually moved to a more secure platform designed specifically for school-home communication.

We are currently investigating the use of ClassDojo as a secure platform where parents and carers will potentially be able to access photos, videos and updates in a safer, more controlled environment. At this stage, no final decision has been made, and we will keep you fully informed as our plans develop.

During this transition period:

  • We will continue to use Facebook for important messages, reminders, news and celebrations.
  • Photographs and videos may still appear on Facebook while we gradually implement the new arrangements.
  • Future images will increasingly focus on activities such as hands-on learning, children’s work, side-profile photographs (where permission has been given), and images showing the backs of children’s heads rather than direct facial photographs.
  • We will continue to celebrate and showcase the rich experiences our children enjoy every day.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers to ensure that the school has the most up-to-date information regarding consent for photographs, videos and the use of their child’s image. If your preferences have changed since completing your child’s admission paperwork, or if there has been any change in circumstances, please contact the school office so that our records can be updated. Maintaining accurate consent records helps us to respect the wishes of every family and ensures that we can continue to meet our safeguarding responsibilities effectively.

This approach allows us to balance celebrating school life with our responsibility to keep children safe in an increasingly digital world.

We appreciate your support and understanding as we make these changes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

1 month ago
Posted on 16th Sep 2026 by

Celebrating Birthdays at School

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of our ongoing Healthy Schools Award journey and commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, we would like to share an update regarding birthday celebrations in school.

We know that birthdays are very special occasions and we love helping children celebrate their special day with their classmates. Traditionally, some children have brought in sweets or other treats to share with their class. However, in line with our work to encourage healthy habits and reduce sugary snacks in school, we are kindly asking families to consider alternative ways of celebrating birthdays.

Attached is a poster with some fun ideas that children can enjoy and share with their friends instead of bringing sweets. These include:

  • Bringing in stickers to share with classmates
  • Sharing a favourite story with the class
  • Organising a sporty activity or game for friends
  • Bringing in a favourite board game to enjoy together at lunchtime

These ideas help create memorable experiences for children while supporting the healthy lifestyle messages we promote across the school.

We understand that many families will have fond memories of birthday treats, and we appreciate your support as we continue to develop healthier approaches to celebrating special occasions. We hope the poster provides some inspiration and helps children feel just as excited to celebrate their birthdays in school.

Thank you, as always, for your support in helping us create a healthy and positive school environment for all children.

Kind regards,

The Healthy Lifestyles team

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1 month ago
Posted on 15th Sep 2026 by

Headlice

Dear Parents/Carers,

We would like to make you aware that we have had a number of reported cases of head lice in school.

If a member of staff notices either live lice or eggs (nits) in a child’s hair, we will inform parents/carers so that treatment can begin promptly and help prevent further spread to other children.

We kindly ask that you check your child’s hair regularly and carry out appropriate treatment if head lice are found. Continued checks are important, as re-infestation can occur. We know that effective treatment, regular combing, and tying long hair back can all help to reduce the spread of head lice.

Please remember that head lice are a common part of school life and can affect anyone. They are not a sign of poor hygiene, and there is no need for children or families to feel embarrassed if they are affected.

For further information, including pictures to help identify head lice and nits, as well as advice on treatment, please visit the NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/

Thank you for your support in helping us manage this issue and keep our school community healthy.

 

Kind regards,

School Office

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1 month ago
Posted on 14th Sep 2026 by

Meet the Inclusion Team

Meet the Inclusion Team
We are delighted to invite parents and carers to our upcoming Meet the Inclusion Team session.
The session will be led by our SENDCo, Mr McFarland and our Pastoral Team, Mrs Byrne Corbett and Miss Hudson.
📅 Thursday 24th September
🕑 2:00pm
📍 School Hall
Please arrive via the school office.
During the session, we will discuss the SEND and pastoral support available across the school, including key updates, interventions and the different ways we support our children and families. There will also be a range of resources available for parents and carers to look at and explore.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the team, mingle with other parents and carers, and ask any questions you may have at the end of the session.
We look forward to meeting you!
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1 month ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2026 by

🌟🌟Achievement Assembly 🌟🌟

Friday 11th September 2026

This week, Years 5 and 6 were visited by Loudmouth Productions to identify safe and unsafe relationships. We were so impressed by their mature attitudes and participation. Class Dojo has also launched this week and the children have been so excited to start earning dojos. Lots of children, in all classes, have been awarded Dojos for following our behaviour code; showing they are ‘Ready’ to learn and being ‘Kind’ to their peers both in class and outside on the playground.

Achievers of the week:

Year 6 achievers: Olivia for a mature attitude to learning and being kind to others and Chikaima for her fabulous contributions to class discussions and always being ready to learn.

Year 5 achievers:  Mrs Haymour’s achiever was chosen for being ready to learn and engaging well in lessons. Amazing effort this week!  Zoey for always having the biggest smile on her face in class! She listens, works hard and loves to learn.

Year 4 achievers: Dola for being a helpful, kind member of the classroom and having an excellent start to Year 4. Rumana for always being a ready and responsible learner in all lessons. She is a great role model for all.

Year 3 achievers: Mrs Churm’s achiever was chosen for being incredibly kind to all those around her while also making sure she’s always ready to learn. Ava for always being ready to learn and working hard in all lessons and being respectful, safe and kind around school.

Year 2 achievers: Noah for showing resilience and being a role model to all of his friends. Oscar for always being ready for his learning and showing respect to the adults and children in his class.

Year 1 achievers: Aurora for always showing us she is ready to learn and being a kind, respectful member of the class. Azka for fantastic work in phonics and for always showing she is ready to learn and trying her best.

 

Attendance Winners  7th – 11th September 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Mrs Churm = 100%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Miss Curtis = 99.67%

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1 month ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2026 by

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

The Health & Safety Governors met this week and began the meeting with an escorted tour of our SEND provision rooms. Mr McFarland explained the purpose of each room and the different resources available within these learning environments.

Following the tour, governors reviewed the new Use of Reasonable Force policy, along with the accompanying reporting documentation. They then considered the Local Authority Safeguarding Audit Report and discussed the next steps arising from its recommendations.

The RoSPA playground report was subsequently analysed, and discussions were held regarding site manager cover while the current postholder is absent on health grounds.

Governors also enjoyed carrying out a ‘spot check’ with a randomly selected member of staff. This time, the focus was on the Pastoral Manager, Mrs Byrne-Corbett. Governors were highly impressed with her knowledge and understanding when responding to some challenging questions posed by the Lead DSL.

Governors went on to approve several key policies before concluding the meeting by analysing the Summary Report prepared by the school’s SIP.

2 months ago
Posted on 10th Sep 2026 by

Healthy Lifestyles Update – Thank You for Your Support

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for your support following our Healthy Lifestyles communication on the 1st September regarding our aim to create a sugary snack-free school site at home time.

We would particularly like to thank the many families who have already embraced this initiative and have refrained from bringing sweets, chocolates, cakes, biscuits, crisps and other treats for children to eat on the school site at collection time. Your support is helping us to create a healthier environment for all children and strengthening the healthy lifestyle messages we promote every day in school.

To further support families, we have attached a poster which explains the reasons behind this change and provides lots of ideas for making the journey home the reward. It also highlights that, where a snack is needed after school, fruit and fresh vegetables are welcome alternatives on the school site.

The poster includes some simple conversation starters that can turn the walk or journey home into a valuable opportunity to reconnect, celebrate achievements and find out more about your child’s day. Often, these shared moments can be just as meaningful and rewarding as any treat.

As we continue our Healthy Schools Award journey, we are grateful for the support of our whole school community. By working together, we can help children develop healthy habits that will benefit them for years to come.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Healthy Lifestyles Team