Betley CE Primary School and Nursery School

28/08/2026

Returning to school after a break can be a significant adjustment for children and young people, particularly when routines, concentration and social confidence need time to rebuild.

Our latest guide supports families, carers and education professionals with practical ways to make the transition smoother.

The guide explores:
• Restoring sleep and morning routines gradually
• Creating predictability through clear expectations
• Preparing school essentials in advance
• Encouraging responsibility in age-appropriate ways
• Supporting healthy nutrition, wellbeing and self-regulation
• Reconnecting with learning, friendships and familiar routines

With expert insight from Adam Gillett, Associate Vice Principal for Personal Development at Pen*stone Grammar School, this resource offers supportive ideas to help children return to school feeling more confident and prepared.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5g6hq

28/08/2026

🎨 We are incredibly proud of our wonderful art teacher, Mrs Brown, who currently has her artwork displayed in an exhibition in Penzance!

What a fantastic achievement and a wonderful inspiration to all our children. Mrs Brown shows us that creativity, dedication and a passion for art can lead to amazing opportunities.

Congratulations, Mrs Brown! We are so proud to have such a talented artist inspiring the next generation at our school. 👏🖌️🖼️

03/07/2026

This week, we took 7 teams to Newcastle College and had a fantastic time taking part in the Unearthed LEGO Challenge. The children designed and built their own archaeology dig sites using their imagination, teamwork and brilliant LEGO building skills. They also created a poster to tell the judges about their creation.
We are so proud of everyone's creativity, enthusiasm and hard work throughout the challenge.

22/05/2026

This term, the children in EYFS and KS1 have loved spending time exploring and learning in the natural world around them. 🌿
From searching for insects, plants, and signs of wildlife around our school grounds to taking part in the Nature Explorer competition, the children have shown such curiosity and enthusiasm for nature. They created some wonderful nature-inspired posters and should all feel very proud of their fantastic efforts. Well done to all of our Nature Explorers! 🐜🐝🍃
In Fabulous Flamingos, the children have been developing their sculpting skills by creating beautiful Amazon-inspired leaves. Using etching tools carefully, they added texture and detail to bring their creations to life. 🍃✨
The children have also been busy creating frog ponds within our natural area. We are looking forward to checking them regularly over the coming weeks and are very excited to see if any frogspawn appears soon! 🐸💚

08/05/2026

🚀 Xplorers Academy is back🚀

Join us at the Newcastle Family Hub for a fun, hands-on tech session for ages 7–13.

Kids can dive into Minecraft Education, robotics, game design, and more — all equipment provided! 🤖✨

📅 Every Saturday
⏰ 10–11am
📍 ST5 6DH

Spaces go quick! Book via the QR code or link below:
📞 01782 939098
💻 computerxplorers.co.uk/stoke-on-trent/book-a-class

08/05/2026

Special Mention to Amelia

Huge congratulations to Amelia on completing all the tasks needed to earn her licence to race in Shetland Grandland! 🏇✨
Amelia successfully completed 2 rounds: one in pairs and one in the one in sixes-showing fantastic competitive spirit throughout. She demonstrated a great bond with her pony and rode with confidence, care, and sensible judgement every step of the way.
This is such a brilliant achievement and a real testament to all the hard work, dedication, and commitment Amelia has put in. We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see what comes next on your racing journey! 👏🐴

08/05/2026

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

29/04/2026

21/04/2026

A huge well done to Evy for representing her gymnastics club with such pride and determination! 🌟
After a full day competing at Wigan for the regional qualifier, she absolutely smashed it-bringing home GOLD for her club and SILVER for her individual performance! 🥇🥈
But more than the medals, it’s that biggest, brightest smile that says it all. We are so proud of you, Evy—what an incredible achievement! 🤩👏

17/04/2026

We are delighted to share some wonderful news! A huge congratulations to Tabby and Penny on achieving their Pony Club Bronze Progressive Award.
This is a fantastic accomplishment that reflects months of hard work, dedication, and commitment. From early mornings at the stables to mastering skills such as independent riding, pony welfare, and safety awareness, the girls have shown incredible discipline and determination throughout.
We are so proud of their positive, “can-do” attitude and all they have achieved. Well done, Tabby and Penny – a brilliant milestone and very well deserved!