St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy and Nursery

Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.

Our latest guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.

The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs

With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/56fjm

🌞 Donations Needed for Our Early Years Outdoor Area 🌞

Do you have any outdoor toys or play equipment that your child has outgrown?

Or perhaps some metal or plastic kitchen items (like the ones pictured) that are no longer being used and are taking up cupboard space?

Our Early Years team are developing the outdoor learning environment so that children can make the most of the sunshine while continuing to learn, play, and explore.

If you have any items you would be happy to donate, we would be very grateful if you could leave them at the main school office and let staff know they are for Early Years.

Please ensure that all donated items are clean and in good condition.

Every donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support!

Our drop-in sessions are on today from 9:30am to 3pm.

If you need advice or support, please feel free to come in and speak with our experienced support workers, we’re here to help 💙

Good luck to all of our amazing Year 6 children as they begin their SATs this week! 🌟

You have worked incredibly hard and we are so proud of each and every one of you. Believe in yourselves, do your best, and remember how brilliant you are!

You've got this! 💙📚✏️

🎉✨ A Big Welcome to Our 2026 Reception Starters! ✨🎉

We’re so excited to welcome our newest Reception children to the start of their school journey this year!

Streaming platforms have quickly become one of the most popular ways for children to watch TV and films. But behind the convenience of on-demand content are several risks that parents and educators should be aware of.

From excessive screen time and binge watching to age-inappropriate material and algorithm-driven recommendations, our latest guide explores the realities of children’s streaming habits.

It also provides practical advice to help families create safer viewing environments, including:

✔️ Setting up individual profiles and PINs
✔️ Managing screen time and autoplay
✔️ Talking to children about algorithms and stereotypes

Download the free guide and help support safer streaming habits at home.

https://vist.ly/4uh7n

📚🎉 FREE Book Giveaway at Blackpool FC! 🎉📚

Join in next weekend as Blackpool FC Community Trust, in partnership with NLT, hosts a fantastic FREE book giveaway ahead of their match against Wigan Athletic!

📍 Location: North Stand Activity Space
🗓 When: Before kick-off next weekend
🎟 No match ticket needed! Everyone is welcome — you don’t have to be attending the game to go along and grab a free book.

Bring the family, pick up a great read, and be part of the community spirit at Blackpool FC!🧡📖

📢 Reminder for Parents & Carers📢

Today is the last day of school as tomorrow is an inset day.

Please also note that Monday 23rd February is an inset day, so school will be closed to pupils.

Children will return to school on Tuesday 24th February.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you have a lovely break! 😊