Croftway Academy

24/08/2026

Supporting Children Going Back to School

The return to school after summer can be a whirlwind of emotions – a mixture of excitement, nerves, and everything in between. This guide shares ten practical tips to support children during this transition. From re-establishing routines to encouraging conversations about feelings, this guide is designed to reduce stress and build a sense of calm.

🎒 📅Back to school! This week’s guide shares 10 top tips to support children with the transition back into school life 🧠💬

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24/08/2026

Welcome back! (ALMOST)

We are so excited to welcome all of our children back for the start of the new school year on Wednesday, 2nd September, at 8:30am. (Nursery & Reception have their own timetable for starting back).

We hope you all had a fantastic summer full of fun, rest, and adventure, and we can’t wait to hear all about it.

Get your school bags packed, uniforms ready, and bright smiles on, because an incredible year of learning, fun, and new friendships awaits us all. See you at the gates bright and early next Wednesday!

19/08/2026

📢 Important Update: FREE SCHOOL MEALS (FSM) Changes for 2026/27 📢

Big changes are coming to Free School Meals (FSM) from September 2026, especially for families receiving Universal Credit.

If you are receiving UNIVERSAL CREDIT your child/children may now be eligible for free school meals. Don't delay, apply today!

There will be two types of FSM (Targeted FSM and Expanded FSM), and all families currently in receipt of FSM will have their eligibility rechecked from mid July 2026 via the local authority.

🌍 Where to Apply
Please apply by using the link below:
https://schadm.northumberland.gov.uk/CitizenPortal_LIVE/en

📌 Key reminders
✔ Eligibility checks will happen annually
✔ Some families may become eligible for the first time
✔ Some families may no longer qualify once transitional protection ends
✔ Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 continue to receive Universal Infant Free School Meals as normal

Please take a moment to read the flyer and check your eligibility as soon as possible. Early applications help ensure children don’t miss out.

17/07/2026

Friendship photos (2 of 2)

17/07/2026

Here's the friendship photos (1 of 2) from the Y6 assembly (along with the Fresh Prince performers too).

Thanks again for a brilliant year, both to the Y6 pupils and parents - we massively appreciate your thoughtful cards and gifts and hope you all have a fantastic summer!

-from The Ghostbusters.

17/07/2026

16/07/2026

More Y6 Prom (last batch, with potential duplicates from the previous one)

16/07/2026

More Y6 Prom photos