Waterloo Primary

11/09/2026

Is your little one ready for their next big adventure? 🌟 We're opening our doors to families with children turning 3 before September 1st, 2027 (Nursery) or turning 4 before September 1st, 2027 (Reception). Join us for our Early Years Open sessions on Friday 9th or Thursday 15th October at 3:30pm to see what makes our school special! 🎒✨ Give our office a call at 01613301280 to book your visit. We can't wait to meet your family! 💙

10/09/2026

🎨 Exciting news from Class 3H! Our students participated in a drawing competition during their transition day, and we're thrilled to share that their artwork has been selected for publication in an art book. 📖✨ Letters and certificates are heading home tonight so families can celebrate this wonderful achievement together. What a fantastic way to recognize the creativity and talent in our classroom! 🌟

09/09/2026

DON'T MISS OUT ON A SCHOOL PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD- Do you have a child who turns 3 before 1st September 2027 and will be ready to start Nursery or a child who turns 4 before 1st September 2027 and will be ready to start Reception.
We would love to invite you to our Early Years Open session on Friday 9th & Thursday 15th October from 3:30pm please contact the school office on 01613301280 to arrange your visit

09/09/2026

Character.AI enables users to create and interact with AI-powered characters that can behave like friends, mentors, fictional characters or romantic partners.

While these tools can feel engaging and emotionally supportive, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and privacy considerations for children and young people.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding the risks and opening constructive conversations around AI companionship.

The guide explores:
• Inappropriate content and unreliable advice
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Privacy concerns linked to personal information
• Warning signs such as secretive or excessive use
• Withdrawal from real-world activities and relationships
• Practical steps around age settings, limits and reporting concerns

With clear, accessible guidance, this resource helps adults support safer, more balanced and informed use of AI character platforms.

Access the guide here: https://vist.ly/5hs5g

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Join us this Saturday for stories, crafts and puzzles!

03/09/2026

Tameside Libraries

02/09/2026

KCSIE 2026 has been published, with the new statutory guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026.

From all staff reading Part One in full to updates on mobile phones, online harm, safeguarding records and volunteer checks, there is plenty for schools and education professionals to be aware of.

Our latest guide highlights 10 key changes, including:
• Part One reading expectations for all staff
• Mobile phone-free guidance
• Online harm, deepfakes and sextortion
• Misogyny and escalation risks
• Mental health warning signs
• Gender-questioning children
• Volunteer checks
• Family Help and joined-up support
• Stronger safeguarding records

It also flags wider updates around Operation Encompass, filtering and monitoring, cyber security and child protection files.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5gxzz

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

School term dates 2026/2027