The West Park Academy

01/09/2026

The criteria for Free School Meals has changed!

Anyone in receipt of Universal Credit is now eligible and the income cap has been removed, meaning many of our families will now be eligible.

If you are in receipt of UC please register using the following link or call 0300 500 80 80 as soon as possible as you may be charged for meals until we receive notification you have registered.

https://notts.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/SynergyWeb/FSM.aspx

Any problems please contact the school office.

Miss B

If your child's school is listed below Nottinghamshire County Council does not manage the school's free school meals applications, please contact the school directly.

03/08/2026

📣 Secondary school applications are now open!

If your child lives in Nottinghamshire and requires a secondary school place for September 2027, you need to apply before 31 October 2026.

Applying online is quick and easy.

Parents sometimes think that selecting just one school will ensure that a place is offered but that is not the case. It is important that you make use of all four preferences and apply on time for a better chance of being offered a preferred school. Please check carefully the admissions criteria of each school you are considering because they are not all the same.

If there are no places available at your preferred school, an alternative offer may be made but this is not automatically the catchment or nearest school. Places will be offered at the next closest school with places available after all on-time applications have been processed. This may mean your child could be allocated to a school some distance from where you live.

Visit our website at the link in the comments for more information and to apply 👇

29/07/2026

16/07/2026

Sleep Tight

❓Is your child over 12 months old? Do you need support with sleep routines?

If the answer is yes, our Sleep Tight programme may be suitable for you.

Sleep Tight can help you:
💤Establish why your child may have a sleep difficulty.
💤Develop an understanding of sleep cycles.
💤Understand what makes a good bedtime environment.
💤Plan a good bedtime routine.

If you want to find out more about Sleep Tight and if it is the right support for you and your child, give us a call and speak to an experienced staff member 👇

☎️ 0115 9773746

📧 [email protected]

🚶‍➡️Walk into one of the Hubs and speak to a member of staff - we are always happy to help.

Find My Local Family Hub - https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/family-hub-networks

16/07/2026

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 begins this Saturday! 🤩

The wait is nearly over - the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 launches tomorrow in Nottinghamshire libraries! From Saturday 4 July, children aged 4–11 can join the FREE challenge at their local Inspire library and start their Read to the Beat adventure 🎵☀️

It’s the perfect way to kick off a summer of stories, imagination and reading fun... and it all starts with a quick visit to your library 💫

Once you sign up, your child can:
🎟️ Pick up their starter pack
📚 Choose their reading goals
⭐ Start collecting stickers and other rewards
🏅 Begin their journey to a medal and certificate!

Whether they’re already a confident reader or just getting started, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Find out more about the challenge at inspireculture.org.uk/summerreadingchallenge

14/07/2026

😎Summer holidays are coming and Ashfield North Family Hub will be out and about in the local community.
If you think 🌳Forest Schools 🌳would benefit your child (suitable for 2.5 - 8 years), please:
➡pop into one of our Family Hubs (Summer House, Tin Hat, New Woods)
➡contact us on 0115 9773741 or
➡email [email protected]

08/07/2026

☀️This summer, your family can get:
🎟️Discounted entry to Zoos, theme parks and more
🚌 Free bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 in August
📚 Free and low-cost activities including the Summer Reading Challenge, museums, parks and holiday activity programmes

Read more
🔗www.yournottsdirectory.org.uk/articles/great-british-summer-savings-funded-by-the-uk-government

08/07/2026

Hot, sleepless nights affect us all, but with a baby it can be especially tough when they struggle to settle. A few simple steps can help keep your little one cool, comfortable and ready for sleep. 👶👇

07/07/2026