Barlby High School

27/08/2026

Returning to school after a break can be a significant adjustment for children and young people, particularly when routines, concentration and social confidence need time to rebuild.

Our latest guide supports families, carers and education professionals with practical ways to make the transition smoother.

The guide explores:
• Restoring sleep and morning routines gradually
• Creating predictability through clear expectations
• Preparing school essentials in advance
• Encouraging responsibility in age-appropriate ways
• Supporting healthy nutrition, wellbeing and self-regulation
• Reconnecting with learning, friendships and familiar routines

With expert insight from Adam Gillett, Associate Vice Principal for Personal Development at Pen*stone Grammar School, this resource offers supportive ideas to help children return to school feeling more confident and prepared.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5g6hq

20/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our year 11 students who picked up GCSE results today. Your hard work paid off! Good luck in your next steps and keep in touch!

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

18/08/2026

Students will be able to collect their GCSE exam results from the Dance Studio, entering from the car park entrance to the left of the main gate, from 9:30am to 11am on Thursday 20 August.

Good luck Year 11!

18/08/2026

🍔Free School Meals are Changing🍕

From September 2026 more families will qualify for Free School Meals.
If your household is in receipt of:
🔘Universal Credit
🔘Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
🔘Support under Part 6 of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999
🔘Guaranteed element of Pension Credit
your child will be entitled to free school meals, but it's not automatic - you MUST apply for them.

Visit: www.northyorks.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals to start your application

Free school meals are available to all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils and to children whose parents receive certain benefits.

17/08/2026

With a new academic year in sight, we are delighted to announce that we are taking expressions of interest for parent governors and Trust appointed governors to join our Local Governing Committee here at Barlby High School Please do see the information attached and if you are interested, or have any questions, please get in touch via email to [email protected]://d224eatx39jd1x.cloudfront.net/files/Welcome-Governor-BHS.pdf

17/08/2026

New week.....new job? There are still 20 days left to apply for one of our three pastoral roles and make a huge impact on our school community. We are recruiting for:
1. Behaviour Manager
2. Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach Worker
3. Behaviour Support Officer
The details are below and applications are online, with staff in school this week if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.hlt.academy/work-with-us/current-opportunities

17/08/2026

It is so lovely to see coverage of former students in last week's A Level and Level 3 qualifications. Well done everyone....we think you are and we wish you every success in the future!

Reece Thorn celebrated receiving great results in his A Levels this morning!

He's now excited to start a Project Management Apprenticeship with Network Rail!

Well done Reece!

Follow our Results Day live blog here ⬇️

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/events-and-news/news-blogs/results-day-2026-live-blog

12/08/2026

It’s normal to feel a little anxious as results day approaches. Success looks different for everyone and grades don’t define how hard you’ve worked, the experiences you’ve enjoyed and how you’ve grown into fabulous young adults in your time with us. We are incredibly proud of all of you!

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

08/08/2026

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Council have shared information about a new and dangerous app that young people may be accessing. It’s called Monkey App and appears child friendly with a monkey logo. The app allows and encourages contact with strangers and as it is designed for adults there are no safeguards to content. Users may encounter explicit or sexual material via video chat. The contact with strangers carries a risk of exploitation and grooming. Please ensure your child has not downloaded this app.

What is the Monkey app? What parents need to know | Internet Matters. Learn about the Omegle replacement Monkey to keep kids safe online.