Heronshaw School

We are searching for an outstanding HLTA/Pastoral support for our friendly, nurturing infant school. Please get in touch if you have any questions!

HLTA/Pastoral Support - Heronshaw School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Closing date: Midnight, Fri 21st Aug, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

🌞 Summer Holiday Message to Families 🌞

As another school year comes to an end, we would like to wish all our children, families and staff a fantastic summer holiday!
We hope you enjoy some well-deserved rest, make wonderful memories with family and friends, and take time to recharge ready for the new academic year.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

🍎 Support During the Holidays
Milton Keynes Food Bank
If you need support over the summer holidays:
📞 Helpline: 0300 303 4933 (Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm)
📱 Text HELP to 07874 964505
📧 Email: [email protected] [mkfoodbank.org.uk], [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🎉 Free Activities for Children
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme offers free holiday clubs, sports, creative activities and healthy meals for children receiving benefits-related Free School Meals throughout the summer holidays. [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🎨 Fun Things to Do in Milton Keynes
☀️ Visit Willen Lake
🌳 Explore Campbell Park
💦 Enjoy local splash parks and playgrounds
🏛️ Discover Milton Keynes Museum
🌲 Take a family walk through Howe Park Wood
📚 Join your local library's summer reading activities
⚽ Attend local holiday clubs and HAF activities [milton-keynes.gov.uk]

🍽️ Kids Eat for Less
Many restaurants, cafés and supermarkets offer discounted or free children's meals during the school holidays. We encourage families to check local venues and shopping centres for the latest offers available throughout Milton Keynes. https://mymk.cc/guides/kids-eat-free

🛡️ Safeguarding Support During the Holidays
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child during the school holidays:
Milton Keynes Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
📞 01908 253169 / 01908 253170 (during working hours) [milton-keynes.gov.uk], [mktogether.co.uk]
Emergency Social Work Team (Out of Hours)
📞 01908 265545 (evenings, weekends and bank holidays) [milton-keynes.gov.uk],
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, always call 999. [mktogether.co.uk]

💦 Water Safety Reminder
As the weather gets warmer, please help keep children safe around water:
✅ Always supervise children near water
✅ Swim at lifeguarded locations where possible
✅ Avoid swimming in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs unless it is a designated swimming area
✅ Wear appropriate flotation aids when taking part in water activities
✅ Teach children to stay away from the edge of open water when playing
Remember: cold water can be dangerous even on warm days.

🌞We wish all our families a safe, happy and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting year in September.

Have a fantastic holiday and enjoy your family time!🌞

Come and work with us!

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Heronsgate School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Closing date: Midnight, Tue 28th Jul, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.

Please enjoy our final Heron Mail of the year! Thank you for all your support. Have a wonderful summer. From the whole team.

Heron Mail 17th July 2026 Dear Parents and Carers,

Please enjoy this week's Heron Mail. Have a lovely weekend.

Heron Mail 10th July Dear Parents and Carers,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION-HOT WEATHER

Due to the hot weather, we are offering early collection at 1.15pm tomorrow-Friday 10th July. This will enable us to keep children remaining in school cool.

Tea club will also be closed.

Thank you for your understanding.

🌟 Exciting News from Heronshaw! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new 16-place nursery this September 2026! 🧸✨

Our nursery will offer a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can learn, play, and grow, giving them the very best start to their school journey. 📚
✅ Funded 3-year-old places available
✅ Small, friendly setting with just 16 places
✅ Designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and creativity
Spaces are limited, and we expect high demand, so don’t miss out!
👉 Register your interest using the QR code or visit our website and head to our Nursery page to complete a registration form.

We can’t wait to welcome our very first cohort of little learners to the Heronshaw family! 💙

Have a lovely weekend!

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A great day at Heronshaw! The day started with a wonderful sports day (photos coming soon) The teachers made sure they didn’t miss out on the action too with our very first staff race! Our day ended with a special visit from the ice cream van. 🍦 🚐

Look who has arrived at Heronshaw! Lots of excited children here!!