Findern Primary School & Nursery

15/09/2026

Applications for Secondary School places for September 2027 are now open until 31st October 2026.

📢 Calling all parents and carers

🍎 If your child is moving up to secondary school next year you need to apply for their place before Saturday 31 October.

💻 It's quick and easy to do online. Find out more: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/parents-encouraged-to-apply-for-their-childs-secondary-school-place.aspx

15/09/2026

Are you considering School or Nursery places for your child to start in September 2027?

If so, we have spaces available for parent and child look rounds on the following dates:

Friday 25th September at 1:30pm
Monday 5th October at 9:30am
Friday 9th October at 1:30pm
Monday 9th November at 9:30am
Friday 13th November at 1:30pm

Please contact the school office on 01283 702150 if you would to book onto one of these dates.

For your information applications for our Reception Class September 2027, will open on Monday 9th November 2026 and close on Friday 15th January 2027 using the below link.

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/school-places/primary-admissions/primary-infant-and-junior-school-admissions.aspx

07/09/2026

Bookings will be live from MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER on our website via the link below:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/jpsaboxoffice

26/08/2026

We have limited full time or part time spaces in our wonderful Acorns Nursery starting this September.

If you have a 3 or 4 year old and are interested in a place, please contact our school office on 01283 702150 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Findern Primary School & Nursery

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

VACANCY- SPECIALIST TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANT

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and highly motivated Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to provide support for a child.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the child's educational, social, communication and personal development throughout the school day. The pupil is currently non-verbal and requires an individual who can implement specialist communication approaches, promote independence, and work closely with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to ensure the child can access all aspects of school life.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the life chances and wellbeing of children with additional needs.

For more information on this vacancy and how to apply click on this link:

25/08/2026

It is still worthwhile checking if your child is eligible before school starts!

🏖️ It might be the holidays but with September fast approaching it’s time to check if you could receive free school meals for your child.

🍽️ Changes mean all children whose families receive Universal Credit will be entitled to a free school meal regardless of household income.

🍎 All pupils in reception, year 1 and year 2 will continue to get free meals under the universal free school meals policy.

Check if you qualify here 👉 https://ow.ly/Mzu950ZBOH8

26/07/2026

📢 Calling all parents and carers - don't miss out!

🍽️ From September, free school meals are expanding. All children in households on Universal Credit, regardless of income, will be eligible.

Find out more and see if you qualify 👉 https://ow.ly/T4FF50ZseQS

10/07/2026

The children in Acorns Nursery have had a super busy few weeks enjoying lots of activities linked to our final topic of the year, ‘Under The Sea’. 🌊

We've been learning about how to care for our planet by taking part in an ocean clean-up activity, creating wonderful sea creatures in lots of different ways, and enjoying plenty of water and messy play to help us stay cool in the sunshine. ☀️🐠🐚💙

Reminder we are welcoming applications for places in our Acorns Nursery to start in September/January/April 2026/27.
If you have a 3 or 4 year old and are interested in a place, please contact our school office on 01283 702150 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.

12/06/2026

Our fabulous PE coach Mr Watson!

📣 A huge shout out to Tom! 📣
One of the best compliments a coach can receive is hearing that a child wants to attend more sessions because of them!
A parent recently shared that their child has joined our After School Clubs because they enjoy Tom's PE lessons so much!🙌
Keep up the good work!🌟