Ripley Junior School

20/08/2026

Gardening Club judging

19/08/2026

🎨🌳 ART IN THE PARK – NEXT WEEK! 🌳🎨

Fancy getting creative in a beautiful setting? Join Salcare and Futures Housing next Wednesday for Art in the Park at The Quad, Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre!

📅 Wednesday 26th August
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 The Quad, Shipley Country Park Visitor Centre

Come along, have a go at some art making, enjoy a chat and find out more about the work we do to support our local community. 💚

No need to be an artist – just come along, get creative and enjoy the afternoon! 😊

Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there! 🎨🌿

19/08/2026

AI-generated content, cloned voices, deepfake videos and fabricated screenshots are making it harder for young people to recognise what is genuine online.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping children build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to question digital content.

The guide explores:
• How AI-generated content and deepfakes can appear convincing
• Why familiar voices, polished presentation and repeated claims should not automatically be trusted
• Risks linked to fake accounts, impersonation and misinformation
• The importance of source-checking and verifying messages through another route
• How adults can respond when harmful or deceptive content targets a child

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults strengthen digital literacy and support safer, more informed online experiences.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5fbwq

12/08/2026

For anyone with older children waiting for A Level results tomorrow or GCSE results next week

Results day can feel like a defining moment for young people, particularly when expectations are high or outcomes do not match what they had hoped for.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping young people approach results day with perspective, reassurance and confidence.

The guide explores:
• Setting the tone early and reducing pressure before the day
• Normalising different outcomes and preparing for next steps
• Staying calm, present and supportive when results arrive
• Exploring options and alternative pathways together
• Encouraging reflection without rumination
• Celebrating strengths, qualities and achievements beyond grades

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support young people before, during and after results day, whatever their outcomes.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5egba

05/08/2026

Some really useful AI advice

AI chatbots are increasingly part of children’s digital lives, with tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and My AI being used for questions, ideas, homework support and content generation.

While these tools can create opportunities for learning and creativity, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and learning considerations.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding how AI chatbots work and how to help young people use them responsibly.

The guide explores:
• Inaccurate information and the need for critical evaluation
• Inappropriate content and age-related concerns
• Academic dishonesty and over-reliance
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Data privacy risks and safe use of settings

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support safe, balanced and informed AI use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5dm5c

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Spending time outdoors can play an important role in children’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and development.

However, busy routines, safety concerns and limited access to outdoor space can make it harder for families, schools and carers to prioritise time in nature.

Our latest guide shares simple, practical ideas to help children reconnect with the natural world, including:
• Noticing wildlife during everyday routines
• Taking familiar activities outside
• Creating mini adventures
• Growing plants or building nature at home
• Using technology to identify birdsong, insects and wildlife
• Supporting older children with independence and sensible risk-taking

With realistic ideas for all ages, the guide helps make outdoor time feel accessible, enjoyable and worthwhile.

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

23/07/2026

Happy summer holidays Embark Federation

Happy Summer!

23/07/2026

So we've celebrated and thanked Miss Briggs for her service to RJS as she takes early retirement, we've said goodbye to Miss Davies who has been with the school for 11 years and bode farewell to Miss Wardle as she starts a new adventure.

We've cried lots of happy tears with Year 6 during their final assembly and clapped them out into our orchard for a family picnic.

We've played games, had fun and said goodbye to each other and now it is a time to enjoy some summer fun!

We wish everyone a wonderful summer, stay safe but make those memories and we will see you on Monday 7th September.

Embark Federation

23/07/2026

Happy last day of school Year 6!

May the tears be happy as we spend the day celebrating you 😢🥰😢