Castleside Primary School

Castleside Primary School Our school is situated in the small village of Castleside on the outskirts of Consett.

Being well-fed, rested and active helps children settle into new routines.Does your child:•Go to bed around the same tim...
26/08/2026

Being well-fed, rested and active helps children settle into new routines.

Does your child:
•Go to bed around the same time each night, waking up in time to get ready for school?
•Limit screen time to the recommended daily amounts (see advice)?
•Eat a healthy diet and try new foods?
•Brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day? (you’ll need to supervise this until they are at least 7)
This week, try introducing a school-style bedtime and mealtime routine.
A walk to your local park at “school-run time” is a great way to get ready.

Told you it wasn't all baking! Calling all knitters, crochet experts and general crafty people - it's your time to shine...
25/08/2026

Told you it wasn't all baking! Calling all knitters, crochet experts and general crafty people - it's your time to shine - here are the categories for the Craft Competition at Castleside Festival on 12th September.

Not long to go until Castleside Festival! Dust off your aprons, polish your whisk and join in with this huge village eve...
24/08/2026

Not long to go until Castleside Festival! Dust off your aprons, polish your whisk and join in with this huge village event.
Watch this space for more details about the competitions - there's something for all ages (not all baking - don't panic!) Lots of fun for everyone!

Let’s get physical!Try some of these activities this week!• Getting moving for at least three hours a day• Walking up an...
10/08/2026

Let’s get physical!
Try some of these activities this week!
• Getting moving for at least three hours a day
• Walking up and down steps (one foot at a time, using the wall for support)
• Climbing, running, jumping and playing
• Catching a large ball (most of the time)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zf8v3j6

Friendships help children feel safe and happy at school.Being with others, sharing and taking turns with toys, and talki...
03/08/2026

Friendships help children feel safe and happy at school.
Being with others, sharing and taking turns with toys, and talking to children about how they are feeling and why makes a big difference at school.
This week, talk about kind behaviours like sharing, turn-taking, and using friendly words. Practise saying “hello” or starting conversations in play – it builds confidence.

https://www.familycorner.co.uk/how-can-i-help-my-child-make-friends/

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child:• Take part in imaginative play (e.g. role play)?• Draw, paint, colo...
31/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child:
• Take part in imaginative play (e.g. role play)?
• Draw, paint, colour and stick?
• Share story books with caregivers, look at pictures and talk about the characters?
• Explore the world around them (e.g. looking closely at the natural world or playing safely with objects at home)?
Sharing books at home builds language and imagination.
This week, cuddle up with a favourite story, talk about what might happen next, or retell it in your own words. Encourage your child to choose books and tell you the story using the pictures!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zvp88xs

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Use cutlery (e.g. fork and spoon, chopsticks) and dr...
27/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Use cutlery (e.g. fork and spoon, chopsticks) and drink from an open cup?
• Spend time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults?
This week, keep practising getting dressed and toileting independently, and begin to think about using cutlery independently
https://startingreception.co.uk/

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Use the toilet and wash their hands?• Spend time awa...
24/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Use the toilet and wash their hands?
• Spend time away from you, learning they can be looked after by caring adults?
This week, keep practising getting dressed and begin to think about using the toilet independently.

https://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2025/03/Parent-Handout-for-Toilet-Training.pdf

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!Can your child independently:• Put on / take off their coat and shoes?• Get dressed...
21/07/2026

Getting Ready – Growing Independence!
Can your child independently:
• Put on / take off their coat and shoes?
• Get dressed with little help, e.g. after using the toilet or doing PE?
Mastering simple skills build confidence and make school feel less overwhelming.
This week, practise getting dressed together – turning clothes the right way round is a great challenge!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zdxvy9q

Address

Castleside

Opening Hours

Monday 8:55am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 8:55am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 8:55am - 3:15pm
Thursday 8:55am - 3:15pm
Friday 8:55am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+441207508237

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