Harlow Fields School and College PTA

17/07/2026

A Message from Our Chair 💚

As another school year comes to an end, I just wanted to take a moment to say something to all of our amazing families.

The summer holidays can bring so much joy, but for many families of children with additional needs, they can also bring exhaustion, uncertainty, and a lot of pressure. The routines that help our children feel safe disappear overnight, support services pause, and suddenly we’re expected to fill six weeks with activities that often aren’t accessible or suitable for our children.

Then there’s social media. It’s so easy to scroll through photos of perfect days out, expensive holidays, and children doing things our own children may never be able to do. That comparison can be incredibly painful.

Please remember this: what you see online is only a tiny snapshot of someone else’s life. It is not a measure of your success as a parent.

If your summer looks different, that’s okay.

If your child is happiest at home, that’s okay.

If simply getting through the day is the biggest achievement, that’s okay too.

Your child doesn’t need a perfect summer. They need you—your love, your patience, your understanding, and the safe place you’ve worked so hard to create.

As a PTA, we see the incredible strength, resilience and love that our families show every single day. You are doing far more than you probably give yourself credit for.

So this summer, be kind to yourself. Celebrate the small victories. Ignore the comparisons. Make memories in whatever way works for your family.

From all of us at the PTA, thank you for everything you do. We hope you have a summer filled with moments of peace, laughter, and love—however that looks for you.

You’ve got this. ❤️

17/07/2026

And just like that another academic year has ended and the summer holidays have begun!! We would like to thank you all for all the support you have shown us over the year and for helping us raise money for our school!!

The whole PTA team would like to wish you happy holidays and say see you in September as we are signing off until then to spend time with our own families to have fun and make memories!! Enjoy!! 💚xx

14/07/2026

A massive thank you to all those who attended the summer fair 💚

13/07/2026

The PTA were so excited to contribute towards getting Harlow Fields School and College’s lion so that the school could join in with the ‘Lions on the Loose’ project to support St Clare’s Hospice. Come and visit our lion at Harlow Library in the town! 💚

10/07/2026

For anyone who doesn’t have one, an access card can help get carers in to attractions/days out for free or at a reduced cost. It’s £15 for 3 years but worth every penny!

Follow the link below to apply if you don’t have one 💚

App for Access Card - accesscard.org.uk

28/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came and supported us yesterday at the summer fair! We feel, as in previous years, the PTA cooked up an absolute storm and produced an absolutely amazing day for everyone who attended. We are so proud to have so much support to help us support our children. We will be announcing shortly how much money we raised.

Please feel free to add your photos taken from the day to this post or our page!

Thank you all again! 💚

27/06/2026

SUMMER FAIR IS TODAY!!!!!!!!

Come and join the fun!! We are looking forward to seeing you all!!!

Make sure you wear a hat, suncream and keep hydrated! There are drinks for sale and free water in the hall!

See you all later 💚

26/06/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!!!!!

Come and have fun at Harlow Fields School and College’s summer fair!! We have a Raffle, Tractors, Games, Small Business Stalls, Ice Cream Van, Food and Drinks, Model Trains and much more!!! Make your way down to the School in Tendring Road, Harlow between 12 - 3pm to join in the fun! See you all tomorrow 💚

25/06/2026

Remember to get your raffle tickets!! Prizes include Family ticket for Epping Ongar Railway, family ticket for North Weald and District miniature Railway, dermaplaning facial, £100 Amazon voucher, interactive experience at Skratch 18 and many more! We have approx 30 prizes to be won!!!

Contact us to buy them or purchase on the day, but once they are gone they are gone!!

25/06/2026

☀️ Summer Fair Weather Update ☀️

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone at the Summer Fair!

As it is expected to be very warm, we’ve put some extra measures in place to help everyone stay as comfortable as possible.

The hall will be open and air conditioned, and has been kept clear as a quiet space and a place to take a break from the sun.

Free water will also be available for anyone who wants or needs it.

We’ve also bought additional gazebos to help provide shade and protect our PTA volunteers, stallholders and performers during the afternoon.

Please remember to bring sun cream, sun hats, and anything else your family may need to stay comfortable in the heat.

We can’t wait to see you all there! ☀️🎉