Meadow Farm Community Primary School

We are very excited for our nursery children and our new starters to move into Reception in September. We will be inviting parents and pupils to our transition events later in the year.

It’s a huge decision choosing which school you would like your child to attend and you don’t always get the choice you wanted. If you are unhappy with your child’s school place allocation, please contact Mrs Hamblin on 01332 662631 to discuss your options. We have some spaces in our Reception class so please get in touch. We welcome tours for you and your children. 💚

Vaccines protect your child from chickenpox, measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒

To ensure your child hasn’t missed any vaccinations, check their red book or speak to your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

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Mrs Hamblin and Mrs Salt (safeguarding governor) have spent the afternoon at Allenton primary school community event.

There was lots of useful information shared and lots of places to signpost parents and carers. There was even a photo opportunity with the Mayor of Derby who expressed an interest in visiting Meadow Farm.

As you can see we also picked up lots of useful leaflets which show what support is available in Derby.

If you would like to know any more information, please speak to Mrs Hamblin.

It’s children’s mental health this week… if you child needs some support there are plenty of places to reach out (including school of course).

See below for contact information 👇

Mental health is just as important as physical health and although we can’t always ‘see’ mental health it needs care and support aswell. 💚

Knowing where to get support for children and young people is key.

Check out some top support services available in Derbyshire 👇

If you are unsure what vaccines your child has or hasn’t had please refer to their red book or contact your GP.

Childhood illnesses can be life changing and not in a good way. 🦠

Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious and spread easily between children who are not vaccinated. 👦👧
To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice.
Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

Half term fun at Mickleover library and even better…. It’s free!

See below for information 👇

Free fun and creative children’s craft session! ✂️🎨

Come along for a fun, creative craft session where children aged 5-7 can make, create, and take home their own masterpiece. All materials provided. 🥰

When: Friday 20 February 1:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Mickleover Library, Holly End Road, Mickleover, DE3 0EA.
Booking essential on 01332 647884 📲 or pop into the library.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the session.
Derby Libraries

We’re on the countdown to our world book day celebrations and can’t wait to celebrate the national year of reading 📖

1 MONTH TO GO!
Get ready to on the fun this ! Easy ways to prep for 5 March:
✨Sign up to one of our digital events
✨ Help children choose which £1/€1.50 book to pick for FREE with our 'look insides', thanks to Nielsen
✨Discover our celebration materials and resources
✨Dressing up? Download our low-cost dressing up pack for 2026

There's lots more to discover on our website -https://www.worldbookday.com/celebrate-world-book-day/

Are you pregnant or have a young child? Why not visit Audrey drive tomorrow and join the bump to babies group between 10.00 - 12.00pm.

Free February half term fun at Derby Libraries. See below for information 📖 👇

FREE Rhymetime & Storytime & Craft during February half-term with Derby Libraries ! For ages 0-8 years.

When: 11am – 12noon
Monday 16 February
Wednesday 18 February
Friday 20 February

Where: Riverside Library, Council House, Corporation Street, DE1 2FS.

No need to book but children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are interested in the course below, please follow the link to book 👇

Short course for parents!

Parents, does everything feel like an argument with your partner or co-parent? Is it getting too much? 🤔

If so, register your interest in this short course called Understanding & Improving Communication in Parental Relationships: 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/Z59CJABJ2K

The course will be run by Derby City Council's Early Help services.

Register your interest by Thursday 5 February.
This form is anonymous unless you wish to provide contact details.