Dear Parents and Carers,
We are proud of the children and staff for shining during the two-day Peer Review that the trust carried out on Wednesday and Thursday. The children were confident, happy and very articulate about their learning. We would also like to thank those parents that spoke to our visitors and shared all the positive comments about the support that their children have from the staff.
Hot weather
As we move into the warmer weather, we would like to remind parents and carers to ensure children come to school prepared for the heat. Please apply sun cream before school, provide a named water bottle, and send your child appropriate clothing such as hats or caps. We will encourage regular hydration and make use of shaded areas during outdoor learning and playtimes.
Celebrations
The class with the highest attendance this week was Murphy with 99.1%
The following classes were all above the school's target of 96%; Murphy, McKee, Grey and Jeffers.
Free School Meals update
The government has announced changes to the entitlement criteria for free school meals from September 2026. From then there will be two different types of free school meals, known as 'targeted' and 'expanded'.
Families who receive any of the following are eligible for 'targeted' free school meals -
- Universal Credit with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less
- support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- are in receipt of income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- receive the guarantee element of Pension Credit
Families in receipt of Universal Credit, with annual household earnings exceeding £7,400 will be entitled to 'expanded' free school meals.
To apply under 'targeted' or 'expanded' free school meals please
Apply online using our application form
Heathfields Infant Academy children only: Please note that children currently attending Heathfields, will continue to receive a free school meal under the Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme. This means that even if you do not meet the criteria for either ‘targeted’ or ‘expanded’ free school meals, your child will still receive a free meal while they are with us in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2.
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Applications for 'expanded' free school meals from September 2026 cannot be processed before 15 June 2026. A free school meal cannot be provided under 'expanded' criteria before 1 September 2026
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Please note:
PUPILS WHO ALREADY RECEIVE FREE SCHOOL MEALS DO NOT NEED TO MAKE A NEW APPLICATION
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Trust updates
The Trust is undertaking a Trust wide survey of our children, prioritising how happy they feel at school and their sense of belonging within their setting and as part of the Fierté Family. The short survey ( over a period of 2 weeks starting 22/06/2026) will be undertaken by known adults where children are younger (EYFS and KS1) and as individuals (KS2). The 15 questions have been consulted upon with Trust Pupil Leaders and representatives from our Trust Wellbeing Forum. Therefore, the questions are self-centred and pupil-friendly. We have also sought guidance from our Trust Inclusion Practitioner to enable every child to access the questions. The results that we capture will inform us about what we need to do, to either continue with what is working well, or take next steps, so every child has the happy school life they deserve and a strong sense of purpose and belonging at school.
We hope that all the fathers have a relaxing and fun day on Sunday.
Thank you for supporting the school.
Mr Melloy
