29/07/2026
🏖️Big Summer Takeover 🏖️
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8999/action-zone-big-summer-takeover
Join us in Coventry city centre this August to enjoy free family events as part of our Big Summer Takeover!
From BMX stunts and street theatre to outdoor cinema, seaside-themed entertainment and an thrilling zipwire ride, there's something different to enjoy each weekend.
Take a look at what's on via the link and plan your perfect summer day out.
What's on
🏖️City seaside
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8999/action-zone-big-summer-takeover
📽️Movies in the ruins
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8997/movies-in-the-ruins
🏅Sports Fest
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8998/sports-fest-big-summer-takeover
🤼♀️Action Zone
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8999/action-zone-big-summer-takeover
21/07/2026
☀️ Summer Savings for Families 👨👩👧👦
💷 The Chancellor announced the Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
📅 From 25 June to 1 September 2026, the Government is temporarily reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on:
🍔 Children's meals in restaurants
🎬 Children and family tickets to cinemas
🎭 Theatres
🎵 Concerts
🖼️ Exhibitions
🎡 Admission to a wide range of family attractions
🚌 Free bus travel will also be available throughout August for children aged 5 to 15 in England, helping families save even more during the summer holidays. 🌞💚
16/07/2026
🌍⚽ Research, resourcefulness… and a well-earned Pizza Hut! 🍕
As part of our Year 6 World Cup project, the children were challenged to research and present information about one of the countries taking part in this year’s tournament.
The entries were fantastic! From fascinating facts and geography to culture, history and footballing traditions, the children produced some wonderful projects and made choosing our winners no easy task.
A huge congratulations to our six winning researchers, who enjoyed a well-deserved celebratory lunch at Pizza Hut today. 🍕
Well done to everyone who took part—you should all be proud of the effort, creativity and enthusiasm you put into your work. 👏🌍
15/07/2026
🌟🥈 ORIENTEERING 🥈🌟
Congratulations to our Year 4 orienteers, who were presented with their 2nd place medals for their fantastic performance in The School Games Orienteering event earlier this term! 🏅👏
Competing against schools from across Coventry, the team showed excellent teamwork, determination and map-reading skills to secure an outstanding 2nd place finish. 💙
We are incredibly proud of their achievement. Well done team! 👏💙
15/07/2026
All lost property will be on the playground before and after school today. Please collect any items that belong to your child. Thank you.
14/07/2026
💦🔫 Year 6 annual water fight 💦🔫
Well that was brutal 😂 Our annual water fight certainly didn't disappoint... and it's fair to say nobody showed any mercy—children or staff! 😂
A morning well spent - filled with laughter, soaked clothes and memories we'll all treasure. As we slide ever closer to the end of Year 6, it's moments like these that remind us just how special this year group has been. ❤️
13/07/2026
Free School Meals automatic enrolment
What is automatic enrolment for Free School Meals?
The Benefits Service currently awards Free School Meals (FSM) where families apply through their Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support claim. However, our records show that some children who are entitled to FSM are not registered and may be missing out.
We regularly compare information we already hold for families receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support to identify children who may be eligible for FSM but are not receiving them.
If we believe your child may qualify, we will write to you.
Since this approach was introduced in 2024, more than 1,100 children have been enrolled onto Free School Meals.
I'm happy for my child to be automatically enrolled
If your child is eligible, we will automatically enrol them for FSM unless you tell us otherwise. You do not need to do anything. We will process the application, notify the school and write to confirm when enrolment is complete.
I do not want my child to be automatically enrolled
The letter explains how to opt out of the automatic enrolment process. You only need to contact us if you have received a letter and wish to opt out.
Frequently asked questions
My child already gets free school meals. Why have I received a letter?
Children in Key Stage 1 (Reception to Year 2) receive Universal Infant Free School Meals regardless of family income. However, registering eligible children for income-related FSM ensures schools receive the correct funding.
For children in Year 3 and above, FSM eligibility depends on household income and certain benefits. Schools receive additional government funding for pupils registered for income-related FSM, helping to support their education.
How does this help my child?
Your child can receive a healthy school meal each day, potentially saving you more than £400 per child per year. Registration also provides extra government funding to help support your child's education.
What if I prefer to provide a packed lunch?
Your child does not have to take a school meal. However, registering for FSM still enables the school to receive additional funding to support your child.
What will you do with my data?
We use personal information to assess FSM eligibility, including information already held for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support claims. If you do not object, we may use this information to enrol your child automatically.
We use your surname, National Insurance number and date of birth to check eligibility through the government's FSM checking service, which provides a simple YES or NO result.
We process this information to carry out our public duties under legislation including the Education Act 1996 and the Localism Act 2011.
Your information is kept secure and handled in accordance with UK data protection law.
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