100% Attendance Project

Everyone in school 100% of the time for the first 10 days in September!

 

This year the federation will be taking part in the 100% Attendance Project, which will focus on supporting children to attend school every day in the first 10 days of term.

 

Why attendance is so important in the first 10 days of the academic year?

1. Early Attendance Sets the Tone for the Year

Children who attend school every day in the first week are significantly more likely to maintain good attendance throughout the term. This early pattern helps establish routines, builds confidence, and fosters a sense of belonging.

 

2. Progress is Strongly Linked to Attendance

Children with 95–100% attendance are 1.3 times more likely to meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2 compared to those with lower attendance. Missing even a few days early in the year can limit achievement.

 

3. Less Than 100% Attendance in the First Two Weeks Increases Risk of Persistent Absence

Children who miss days in the first fortnight are more likely to become persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions across the year).

4. Social and Emotional Impact

The first two weeks are critical for forming friendships, understanding classroom expectations, and building trust with staff. Pupils who miss this period may feel disconnected, increasing anxiety and reducing ability to learn.

 

Our project: Working Together. 

The aim of this project is simple:  

To help your child achieve 100% attendance in the first 10 days of next term

We will:

•  if needed, work closely with you to understand any barriers to attendance.

• offer support where needed (for example, around routines or transitions).
• celebrate children’s successes
• make sure your child feels welcomed, confident and ready to learn.

 

Some parts of the project will involve the whole federation whilst other parts will focus on children whose attendance is lower than we would like. If your child is identified as one of the focus children, we will be writing to you, to invite you and your child to an attendance discussion.

Junior School Sports Day 2026

Dear Parents,

Great news! Sports Day is on Wednesday 24th June.

 

On Wednesday morning, we are having the usual relay races on the field. Your child will be in their house point team in their class. They will do each relay race, as part of their team, and you are welcome to follow your child around the field as they do these activities. This will start at 10am and should finish by 11am.

 

In the afternoon, we will have races on the field and it will be in two parts. Lower school (Year 3 and Year 4) will start their Sports Day events at 1:15pm and finish at 2pm. Upper school (Year 5 and Year 6) will then come out and start their Sports Day events at 2:15pm - finishing at 3pm.

 

If your child is in lower school, please arrive ready for a 1:15pm start. You are then welcome to leave when lower school have finished their races. If your child is in upper school, you should arrive ready for a 2:15pm start. If you have children in upper and lower school, you are welcome for both.

 

All children will be expected to return to class and will be sent home at 3:20pm, as usual. Obviously, your child will need their PE kit for the whole day and if possible, they may wear a T-shirt in their house colour.

 

If it is raining, on the Wednesday morning, then Sports Day will be called off as the ground will be too slippery to sprint on. We will put a notification on the school website.

 

Yours in sport,

Miss Mann

Sports Day Event Leader

Our INSET days for the next academic year are:

• Tuesday 1st September 2026
• Friday 23rd October 2026
• Monday 22nd February 2027
• Tuesday 4th May 2027
• Monday 21st June 2027

 

In light of the recent tragic loss of young people in open water across the UK, the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, in conjunction with the Royal Life Saving Society UK, have produced a letter with links to vital lifesaving water safety advice.

 

Please click here to read the letter and access the guidance.

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

We would like explain the upcoming changes to eligibility for benefits based Free School Meals (FSM). It also outlines what you need to do to apply or check your child’s eligibility.

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Upcoming Changes

From September 2026, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals will change. All households receiving Universal Credit will be included, but eligibility will be divided into two groups:

• Targeted Free School Meals
  For households receiving Universal Credit with an annual income below £7,400.

• Expanded Free School Meals
  For households receiving Universal Credit with an annual income above £7,400.

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What You Need to Do

• If your child already receives Free School Meals and you have applied through the Hampshire portal, you do not need to do anything.

• If you think your child may now be eligible, please submit an application through the Hampshire portal:
  Free school meals | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council

• Please note: children eligible under the expanded criteria will only begin to receive Free School Meals from September 2026.

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If You Disagree with a Decision

If you have applied and believe the decision is incorrect, please contact your child’s school. The school can contact Hampshire County Council on your behalf to request further advice.

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Important Information for Reception and Key Stage 1 Parents

All children in Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1 already receive free meals under the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme. However, we still encourage you to apply.

 

This is because schools receive Pupil Premium funding for children who qualify under Targeted Free School Meal eligibility. This funding helps support your child during their time at school.

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Transitional Protections (until August 2026)

Transitional protections have been in place since 1 April 2018 and will continue until the end of the 2025 to 2026 school year.

During this time:

• Any child who becomes eligible for benefits based Free School Meals will continue to receive them until July 2026.
• This will not change even if household income increases.

From September 2026, these protections will end. From this point, all families must meet the new eligibility rules for their child to receive Free School Meals.

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For more information on Free School Meals please follow this link to the Government Website -Apply for free school meals - GOV.UK

If you require a paper copy please contact either school office.

Our latest newsletter is out!  Please visit our newsletter page to see some of the exciting things the children have been doing!

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Free webinars for Screentime and Tech.

 

• Year R & KS1 - Tuesday 9th June - 8-8:45pm - "How to Get the Balance Right with Screens from the Start" - Register free here
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• KS2 - Tuesday 16th June - 8-8:45pm - "Let's Talk About Our Kids and Their Tech" - Register free here

Please click on the link for more information Years 5&6 NSPCC Assembly

Please click here for information

Please click the link for more information NSPCC Assemblies