English Martyrs' Catholic Primary

Congratulations to our Y4 children who made their First Holy Communion at English Martyrs’ church this morning.
May God bless you are you continue your journey of faith.

Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.

Our latest guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.

The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs

With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/56fjm

While many allergies cause mild symptoms, some can lead to anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially life-threatening reaction.

This week’s guide helps parents, carers and educators understand the warning signs and feel more prepared to support children with allergies.

The guide covers:
• Key signs of anaphylaxis
• Symptoms linked to airway, breathing and circulation
• Common food allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, peanuts and sesame
• Non-food triggers such as pollen, insect venom and medication
• The role of adrenaline auto-injectors

Clear, practical awareness can help adults respond quickly and confidently when it matters most.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/55kcf

A Pentecost Blessing from Bishop Stephen
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As we get ready to begin another school week we remembered our Y6 pupils in our prayers as they get ready to take their SAT’s.
Good luck - you’ve got this! 🌟🙏

Neurodivergent children are often early adopters of technology, making supported online experiences especially important.

Our latest guide helps parents and educators understand how to create safe, positive digital environments.

It explores key considerations, including:
• Modelling responsible online behaviour
• Setting age-appropriate boundaries
• Encouraging open and supportive conversations
• Understanding emerging risks such as AI-generated content

The guide also highlights the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities to support wellbeing and development.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/536kq

Happy Feast day to all our staff, governors, children and their families. 😇🙏

We all had a lovely day in school today celebrating our school Feast day.
Monday is the feast of English Martyrs so we enjoyed a fun filled day topped off with some new toys for our playtimes and ice lollies for everyone!
We were even blessed with glorious sunshine. ☀️😇

Exam periods can place significant pressure on young people, affecting their confidence, focus and overall wellbeing.

Our latest guide explores realistic and supportive strategies to help manage this pressure.

It highlights practical approaches, including:
• Organising workload and reducing overwhelm
• Using active and creative revision techniques
• Creating calm, focused study environments
• Using technology, including AI, in a thoughtful way

The guide also emphasises the importance of maintaining balance, motivation and positive wellbeing during exam preparation.

Download the guide here:https://vist.ly/428mn

Our first Stars and Saints of the Summer term.
All our children have made a super start to the new term.
Well done everyone! 😇🌟