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School Admissions are now open!!!!
Admission to School Nurseries – September 2026
Closing Date: 6 October 2025
The Nursery admission round is now open, and letters have been sent to parents encouraging them to apply by the closing date.

Admission to Secondary (Year 7) – September 2026
Closing date: 31 October 2025
The Secondary school admission rounds are now open, and letters will be sent to parents shortly encouraging them to apply by the national closing date. The national closing date is 31 October 2025; the announcement date is 2 March 2026. All applications made by this date will be considered together.

Further advice for families is available from the admissions team as follows: [email protected] or by calling 01302 736000.

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Your calm nervous system is the life raft they cling to while the waves pass.

We don’t have to stop the storm.
We just have to show them they’re not alone in it.

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At Playscheme we've had a fab few weeks, we've been crafty with a variety of art and crafts with Forest Kind, Thank You Claire for a fab session.

We've also enjoyed cooking and done some other activities.

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Our Summer Playscheme room have had a fantastic visit from Reptile Rendezvous yesterday morning, a big thankyou for the session.

This provided so many learning opportunities for the children. The children have found out lots of information about the different and have been so brave touching and holding them.

Did you know a bright coat could make a difference to your child’s safety?

Autumn may feel like ages away but before we know it the clocks will change and our children will be heading to and from school in the dark. Wearing a brighter coloured coat can help them be seen more easily by drivers as the nights draw in.

If your child or their school insists on a darker colour you can add reflective strips to increase visibility.

Wraparound childcare: Before and After School Clubs

Before and afterschool childcare clubs, in schools, nurseries and childminders, provide peace of mind for working families with early years and primary school-aged children.

Wraparound childcare can benefit little ones, giving them:
-A safe, nurturing environment where they can play, relax and learn
-Opportunities to make new friends
-Engaging in sports
-Enjoying games and puzzles
-Joining in activities from arts and crafts, and much more

Help with paying for wraparound childcare
If you are eligible, you can use your Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for your place. You might also be able to get help with your initial upfront childcare costs. Check what support is available to you by using the childcare eligibility checker.

Already receiving support?
You don’t need to reapply for a new code. Simply continue to reconfirm your details every three months on your GOV.UK account and your existing Tax Free Childcare code will update automatically.

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more at gov.uk/alerts