Fountains Primary School

01/10/2026

📢 Parent Information: Keeping Children Safe from Wandering (Elopement)

💙 At Fountains Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of all our children is our highest priority. We would like to share an important information booklet with families about wandering (sometimes called elopement), which can affect some children, particularly those with autism and additional needs. Wandering is often a child's way of communicating a need, escaping a situation they find overwhelming, or reaching a place or activity they enjoy. Understanding the reasons behind this behaviour can help adults put strategies in place to keep children safe.
The booklet provides practical guidance for families, including:
✅ Understanding why children may wander
✅ Identifying possible triggers and risks
✅ Safety planning at home and in the community
✅ Water safety awareness and the importance of swimming skills
✅ Creating an emergency plan should a child go missing We encourage all families to take a few moments to read the guidance. Even if your child has never wandered before, the information may be helpful and reassuring.
🤝 Working together is key. If your child has a history of wandering, bolting, or leaving safe spaces unexpectedly, please speak to a member of the school team so that we can continue to work together to support their safety. Thank you for your ongoing partnership in helping keep all of our children safe, happy and able to thrive.

28/09/2026

📢 Parent Governor Opportunity 📢
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Parent Governor to join our Governing Body at Fountains Primary School. Being a Parent Governor is a rewarding role that allows you to contribute to the strategic direction of the school, support its continued development and help ensure the very best outcomes for all of our children. If you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor and would like to register your interest, please email the Fountains Primary School Enquiries email address by 12:00pm on Friday 3rd October.
We look forward to hearing from anyone who would like to play an active role in supporting our school community. 🏫✨
📧 Please register your interest via: [email protected]

26/09/2026

🌟 Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day 🌟
Historically, we have not formally marked Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day. However, as a Leadership Team, we felt it was important to recognise and celebrate this occasion, taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible contribution our Teaching Assistants and support staff make to our school every single day. 💙
At both schools I lead, (Fountains Primary School and Elmsleigh Infant School), we are fortunate to have a large team of dedicated support staff who are at the heart of everything we do. Their kindness, patience, expertise and unwavering commitment help to make our schools the nurturing, successful and inclusive community that we are so proud of. 🏫✨
Our support staff work tirelessly behind the scenes and alongside our teaching teams to ensure that children are safe, happy, supported and able to achieve their potential. They build confidence, nurture relationships, provide specialist support, celebrate successes, help children through challenges and consistently go above and beyond for our pupils and families. 🌈🤗
Quite simply, without them, we would not be able to achieve the outcomes we do at both schools. 🤗
Whilst Teaching Assistant Appreciation Day may have passed, our appreciation for these remarkable colleagues certainly has not. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do and the difference they make to the lives of our children every day. ❤️
We know that many of our families will have their own stories of how a Teaching Assistant or member of our support staff team has made a positive impact on their child or family. Perhaps they helped your child settle into school, supported them through a difficult time, encouraged them to believe in themselves, or simply made them feel valued and understood. 🌻
💌 We would love for our wider school community to join us in celebrating these wonderful colleagues. If there is a member of our support staff team who has made a difference to your child or family, please consider sending a message of thanks to our school email addresses and we will ensure your message is passed on to them personally. A few kind words can mean so much and are a wonderful way of recognising the care, dedication and commitment they show every day. 💙✨
To all of our Teaching Assistants and support staff: thank you. Your compassion, dedication and belief in our children changes lives every day. We see the countless ways you support our pupils, families and colleagues, and we are grateful beyond words for everything that you do.
🌟👏 Nicola Price Executive Headteacher 🌟🏫💙

24/09/2026

🌟 Well done to Rosie, Daisie-Mae and Oliver! 🌟
Notes are coming home today to celebrate some fantastic work. They have been working hard on their letter formation and using adjectives to make their writing more interesting and descriptive. We are so proud of their efforts and progress. Keep up the amazing work! ⭐✏️📖👏

24/09/2026

🌰🍂 Conker Crazy at Forest School! 🍂🌰

We've had a fantastic week full of conker-themed fun in Forest School! The children explored lots of exciting activities, including creating beautiful conker rolling paint art, making conker rolling pictures, counting and weighing conkers, and comparing which were the heaviest and lightest. They also used their creativity to make adorable conker snails and had great fun testing their conkers on the conker run! 🎨⚖️🐌🌰

It has been wonderful to see so much curiosity, creativity and mathematical thinking whilst enjoying the signs of autumn outdoors. 🍁😊 🌳🍂🌰

23/09/2026

⭐Just a quick reminder that tomorrow it is our parent forum on puberty⭐

This workshop will cover RSE in schools and the right to withdraw, puberty, body changes and periods, what to expect as your child gets older, talking about body parts, s*x and ma********on. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions – in front of each other or privately.

⏰The workshop will take place in school on Thursday 24th September 2026 at 9.30am - 11.30am.

We look forward to seeing you 😄

18/09/2026

☕💚 Join us for our McMillan Coffee Morning! 💚☕
We’d love to welcome families to join us for a lovely morning of coffee, cake and conversation — all while supporting Macmillan Cancer Support. 🎂☕💚

18/09/2026

Please see the poster below for some spooky fun over the October Half Term

17/09/2026

🌲🏕️ Standon Bowers Residential 2026 - Parent Update! 🏕️
Y4/5/6 pupils only. If you were unable to attend our recent Standon Bowers information meeting, don't worry! We wanted to share some of the key information about what promises to be an exciting and memorable residential experience for our children.
🌟 What can children look forward to? Children will take part in a range of exciting outdoor adventure activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, resilience and independence. Activities may include adventurous challenges, exploration, problem-solving tasks and plenty of opportunities to have fun with friends whilst developing new skills, such as caving, blind fold walk, shelter building and camp fires🧗‍♀️🚣‍♂️🌳 ​
🏠 Sleeping Arrangements Children will stay in dormitory accommodation, with school staff based in the dorms alongside the children. There will also be staff sharing rooms with pupils, ensuring children are supported and supervised at all times. 😴🛏️ ​
🍽️ Food and Meals A full menu will be provided during the residential, with meals and snacks included throughout the trip. Please remember that children should not bring food from home in their cases, as some children may have allergies and food is not permitted in the dormitories. Please name all specific food and give it to a member of staff attending the trip as they depart🍎🥪🥗 ​
🎒 What Should Children Bring? Please ensure your child brings all the items listed on the kit list that has been sent home. A few important reminders: ✅ Label everything clearly
✅ Bring suitable clothing for outdoor activities and all weather conditions
❌ No mobile phones
❌ No valuable items, as neither the school nor the centre can accept responsibility for loss or damage
💊 Medication Information If your child requires medication during the residential, please ensure medical forms are completed and returned before the trip. Medication must be:
✔️ Clearly named and dated
✔️ Include dosage and administration times
✔️ Provided in a sealed, labelled bag ​
💷 Spending Money Children may bring a small amount of spending money if they wish. Please do not send more than £5. 💰
❤️ Frequently Asked Questions Many parents asked about:
🧸 Bringing comfort items such as a teddy or family photos
🚻 Personal care support
♿ Accessibility arrangements
😢 What happens if a child becomes upset
💰 Whether spending money is required
Please remember that our staff will be supporting the children throughout the residential and helping to ensure everyone has a positive, enjoyable experience.
🌈 A Wonderful Opportunity Residential visits provide children with incredible opportunities to develop independence, confidence, friendships and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
We know that many children return with amazing memories and a real sense of achievement. ⭐🌟
⭐ Our next information afternoon & evening will be on a revised date of Monday 8th February at 130pm and 6pm. We have put on two different times to support all parents/carers, hopefully enabling you all to attend. If you have any questions before the trip, please do not hesitate to contact the school. We are all looking forward to an amazing adventure at Standon Bowers! 🌲🏕️😊

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16/09/2026

Please find attached details of our Siblings Group. The first session of this academic year is on 17 October 2026, 10am - 1pm. To book child's place, please complete the registration form which will be in the forms section soon.