Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Involvement

The Health and Safety Governors met on 4th June. They began by reviewing the action plan following the completion of the local authority safeguarding audit and were pleased to note that most actions have now been completed.

They spent time examining the Modified Timetable protocol, ensuring they fully understood how best practice involves engaging outside professionals and parents at every stage of the process. Governors also spoke with Mr McFarland (SENDCo) and several pupils with complex needs to explore their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, particularly for more vulnerable learners. They were reassured with the children’s responses.

In addition, the Governors met with a Teaching Assistant to gain her perspective on the recent serious fire incident and to understand how policy and procedures operated during a real emergency. They were encouraged to hear that she felt the event was handled safely and effectively, especially given the seriousness of the situation.

Finally, the Governors spent time on the playground gathering parent voice. We look forward to analysing the responses from parents at the next meeting.

 

Mini Medics After School Club

We are opening up our Mini Medics after school club, starting next Friday 12th June, to Year 3 pupils.

Please see ParentPay for more details.

Parent Survey

Wow! What an amazing Healthy Lifestyles Week we are having here at Newdale. There is a real buzz around school as children and staff enjoy being active and trying some exciting activities for the first time! We hope you have been enjoying the daily photos and videos shared on our Facebook page and school website. I would like to share a final reminder to complete our annual parent survey by Friday 5th June 2026 using the link below:

 

https://forms.gle/8q5MmKxwDGCQXTJH8

At Newdale Primary School and Nursery, we truly value feedback from our parents and carers.

 

If you would like more information about any of the questions before completing the survey, please visit our school website or Facebook page, or speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help.

 

As a thank you, families who include their child’s name on the survey will be entered into a prize draw, with the chance to win one of our high-street gift cards:

  • 1st prize: £25
  • 2nd prize: £15
  • 3rd prize: £10

 

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Kind regards,
Miss Cook

 

Healthy Lifestyles Week Raffle 2026

This years Healthy Lifestyle Week Raffle is now live on ParentPay and has some incredible raffle prizes!

1st prize – Saka’s signed football boots

Second prize – Tyrone Mings signed football shirt

£2.50 per ticket. The raffle will close on Parent Pay on Friday 5th June at 9am. PLEASE NOTE – multiple tickets can be purchased but only one transaction can be made.

Raffle will be drawn on Friday PM.

Good Luck Everyone!

 

Ice cream and lollipop sale to return again tomorrow!

Thank you to all of those people who bought a lollipop or ice cream at our sale after school today – we sold out of all 200 items!

Due to its popularity and the scorching temperatures forecast, we will be repeating the sale at the end of the school day tomorrow. Items will again be either 50p or £1. Please bring the exact change wherever possible.

 

Enjoy an end of half term treat whilst supporting us in fundraising for our fantastic Newdale children.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

Curriculum Governor Involvement

The Curriculum Governor Committee met on 13th May. Governors enjoyed a tour of the two‑year‑old provision and the pre‑school provision, noting that children were highly engaged and very well supported by the Nursery team. The environments were described as excellent and thoughtfully designed.

Governors then reviewed a random selection of home–school communication diaries. They observed strong engagement from home, either from the child (KS2) or the parent (KS1), and agreed that the time Teaching Assistants spend completing these diaries each day is a valuable use of time.

Anna Taylor (Nursery HLTA) attended the meeting with three EYPPG children, who demonstrated their maths learning. Governors were reassured that the strong foundations being built in Nursery will be highly beneficial as the children transition into Reception.

Governors requested that Science be the focus for the next meeting.