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Start The Conversation
Mon 09 Dec 20249th December 2024
Dear Parent/Carers
Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership, West Yorkshire Police and partners have launched a campaign to encourage parents to have conversations with their children about their online activity. Please read the important information below:
Talk to your child about staying safe online
Most of us tend to think of our online and offline lives as separate, but children today are growing up with technology and the internet as a natural part of their lives. To them there isn't a separation. It's all just life. The internet is now part of the real world.
Talking to your child about what they do online is just as important as asking where they are going when they go out with their friends. It can be difficult starting the conversation with your child about their online activities. Technology keeps changing and you might find it overwhelming trying to keep up with it all, but you don't need to. You just need to take an interest in what apps and games your child is using. That's the best place to start.
Your child might not want to share anything with you at first, but keep trying.
Having honest and open conversations with your child and speaking to them regularly about what they are doing online, could be crucial in giving your child the confidence to tell you if they have seen something that makes them feel uncomfortable or may highlight someone who is wanting to cause harm.
See the attached leaflet for some helpful tips on how to start the conversation.
Further guidance is available on the LSCP website as well as information on how to set up parental control on all the devices that your child uses.Thank you.
Yours faithfully
Miss Sam Williams
Headteacher
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Headteacher Letter
Fri 19 Jul 202418th July 2024
Dear Parents, Carers and Children
As the current school year comes to a close I am writing my last Headteacher letter, as most of you know I am retiring as Headteacher of Ingram Road Primary School this Summer.
Saying our fond farewells, there are also a few other colleagues who will be leaving this summer:
Mrs Kirkham, who has been at Ingram Road for nearly the same 21 years as me, has also decided that now is the time for her to retire and spend a little more time doing the things she loves, and like me, will look forward to every morning being like a Saturday!
We are very grateful to Mrs Kirkham for her many years’ service, and wish her a very long and happy retirement with her husband and their family.
Miss Leeming (9 years’ service), Miss Lockwood (10 years’ service), Miss Pollard (5 years’ service) and Miss Ryan (2 years’ service) are all leaving to take up new teaching positions in other schools across the Leeds and Wakefield areas.
Miss Hussain will be leaving her Teaching Assistant post to pursue her teaching career after she graduated this month.
We also say a huge thank you to Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Dovgan and Miss Torbitt who are all moving on to other school settings.
Miss Anna (McQuade) will also be leaving after 13 years as our school counsellor.
We would like to wish all of our colleagues who are retiring or moving on to new adventures lots of luck for the future.
They say as one door closes another door opens, we will be welcoming Mr Primmer as Phase Leader with Mrs Haines and Mr Bonynge in Upper Key Stage Two.
Mr Rivers will be the Phase Leader in Lower Key Stage Two with Mrs Rai and Miss Roberts, and in Key Stage One, Miss Benson, Miss Staggs and Mrs Lonergan will be the class teachers.
In Foundation Stage Miss Jeffery is the Phase Leader, with Ms Granger and Mrs Rendle as class teachers in reception and nursery.
During my twenty one years at Ingram Road, I have been privileged to work with many dedicated professionals within our school team. Whilst the interim Headteachers Miss Williams and Mr Theaker, and our Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Blasket put their own stamp on things, the fundamental values that we all share – believe, achieve succeed - will be very safe in their hands.
There will be a full appointment process for the permanent position of Headteacher in the Autumn term, with the new Headteacher planned to be in place for January 2025.
I am fiercely proud of our school and It’s been a huge privilege to be part of the Holbeck community. Parents, carers and our wider community have also provided consistent support for which I remain extremely grateful. Most importantly, I have enjoyed seeing a large number of Ingram Road children develop and progress during their school careers and many have gone on to have some fantastic results at High School, University and beyond. This is a unique privilege for any headteacher and one that has inspired and motivated me over time.
I am sure you will join me in wishing the school every success as it enters a new chapter. Keeping the fundamental ethos of the school the new leaders will I’m sure, as I have, continue to be very proud of our school which will always hold a special place in my heart. I believe that Ingram Road is built on strong foundations and we can look to the future with optimism and confidence.
With best wishes
Yours faithfully
S Millard
Miss Millard
Headteacher
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Strike Action 5th & 7th July 2023
Wed 28 Jun 2023Important Information
Dear Parents/Carers
Please click the link to see the letter with updated information regarding strike action on Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July.
Yours faithfully
Miss S Millard
Headteacher
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Valentines Disco
Tue 21 Feb 202321st February 2023
Dear Parents/Carers
The annual Valentine's Disco will be held tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd February) at 4pm. Collect your child as normal at 3.15, and bring them back to school in party clothes for a fun filled disco party!
All children from Reception to Year 6 are invited, however it may be a little bit noisy for some children - please bear this in mind - especially for small children.
Tickets/entry is £1 payable at the Haven when your child arrives at 4pm.
There will be pizza, hot dogs, drinks, sweets and buns for sale from 30p-50p. Children should NOT bring money in note form, a maximum of £2.50 will get them a drink, sweets, pizza or hot dog and a bun.
Children must be collected by an adult at 5.30pm.
All money raised is to go towards other events, and school visits throughout the school year.
We hope to see them there!
Yours faithfully
Mrs J Greaves
School Business Manager
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Strike Action
Fri 27 Jan 2023Important Information
Dear Parents/Carers
Please click the link to see the letter with updated information regarding strike action on Wednesday 1st February (next Wednesday).
Yours faithfully
Miss S Millard
Headteacher
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Strike Action - Teachers
Mon 23 Jan 2023Dear Parents/Carers
Please read the following letter regarding industrial action that is due to take place:
Yours faithfully
Miss S Millard
Headteacher
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Spring Term welcome back!
Tue 03 Jan 20233rd January 2023
Dear Parents/Carers
Happy New Year! We hope you have had a peaceful and healthy start to 2023. Our school team are very much looking forward to the children coming back to school.
Good health of our whole school community is a high priority for everyone to take into consideration when returning to school. There are still lots of winter bugs, colds and flu are still impacting some families.
With this in mind we are strongly advising that if your child has had any of the following symptoms in the last few days that you follow our 48 hour rule -
- high fever/temperature
- diarrhea
- vomiting (sick)
Children who have had these symptoms should not return to school until 48 hours after they last had diarrhea or vomited. Children with a high fever or temperature should be kept at home and given children's paracetamol (ie Calpol) until they are well enough to return to school.
It is very important to follow these simple instructions so that we can prevent the spread of germs and hopefully keep more of our staff, our children and their families healthy.
As much as we want to encourage good attendance, it is also very important that children stay at home when they are unwell, they need their parents/carers more at such times.
In school we will be making sure that children are washing their hands more frequently and using hand sanitisers (child and allergy friendly) as they enter school, as they move around within school, and especially after using the toilet, coughing and sneezing, before and after lunch and as they leave school at the end of the day.
If your child becomes unwell whilst at school, we may need to contact you to come and collect them as soon as possible. Therefore it is essential that we have the correct contact details (telephone number, email address and home address) for you and anyone else you may send to collect your child. Please email info@ingramroad.org.uk with any updates.
I have included a some information with other childhood diseases which gives more information and tells you what to do, and whether or not child should attend school.
If you are worried for your child’s health at any time, and especially if they have a high fever please call the NHS 111 service and ask for advice.
Yours faithfully
Miss S Millard
Headteacher
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Christmas Holidays
Fri 16 Dec 202216th December
Dear Parents/Carers
However you celebrate the festive period, we would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday, and a very happy New Year.
School will close today Friday 16th December, and will re-open on Wednesday 4th January 2023 as normal.
We hope you and your family stay safe, warm and well over the festive period.
Yours faithfully
Miss Millard
Headteacher
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Thu 08 Sep 20228th September 2022
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and extend our most sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
We join the nation in observing the mourning period but continue to support our pupils, families and staff. School will remain open unless notified otherwise.
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Welcome Back - September 2022
Tue 06 Sep 2022Welcome Back!
6th September 2022
Dear Parents/Carers
I hope you have had a very relaxing summer break and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The whole school team are looking forward to welcoming your children back to school. I hope your children are looking forward to coming back and meeting their new teachers.
As much as I’m sure you have enjoyed spending time with them at home, I’m sure you’ll also be happy that they are coming back to school!
We have some exciting plans for the new school year to enhance your child’s learning experiences. As well as lots of different celebrations throughout the school year, all children will be going on school visits to local museums, galleries, farms and woods and taking part in lots of sporting activities. The highlight for our Year 5 children, will be an invite to join us on our annual residential at Lineham Farm in March 2023.
Every summer, we make improvements to our school to make sure we are providing the best learning environment for your children. This year has been no exception; the school was decorated, we’ve had new carpets fitted in the classrooms and the outdoor areas have had spruce up with a lick of paint. We are creating new spaces for our school library, interventions and an exciting new inclusion space for sensory learning called The Hub.
Welcoming new children - In the first few days of term we will be welcoming lots of new children. Our new Reception children (Holly & Elderberry classes) will start at 9am and finish at 11.30 (on Wednesday and Thursday) and will stay for lunch on Friday until 1pm. If your child is starting in reception, please make sure that you collect your child on time, as it can be upsetting for them if you are not there to collect them. They will begin their full timetable from 9am to 3.15pm on Monday 12th September, this will help them to settle in to the new school routine without them becoming too overwhelmed.
Our Nursery -will also re-open on Monday 12th September. We still have a few places left if you have children who will be 3 years old this year. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like more information on how to enrol your child.
For all other children (year 1 to year 6) - the school time table is outlined below. On the first couple of days, there will be members of staff available to help to show children to their new class.
Children can arrive at the school playground gates to enter their classrooms from 8.45 giving children the opportunity to be ready for registration and start their lessons promptly at 9am.
Please be on time every day, as this can affect your child’s overall attendance, and have a negative impact on their morning lessons.
Start Time
Finish Time
Collection Point
Foundation Stage
9.00am
3.15pm
Playground Gate, Rydall Place
Year 1/Year 2
Start Time
Finish Time
9am
3.15pm
Playground Gate, Rydall Place
Year 3/Year 4
Start Time
Finish Time
9.00am
3.15pm
Playground Gate, Brown Lane East
Year 5/Year6
Start Time
Finish Time
9am
3.15pm
Playground Gate, Brown Lane East
Here are a few reminders
With the six-week holidays behind us, here are a few reminders to help you and your children to get the new term off to a good start:
Attendance - All children of statutory school age are expected to attend school full time. There will be attendance awards and prizes throughout the school year (more information to follow). Our school attendance expectation is 96% - although we would like every child to aim for 100%!
If for any reason your child will not be in school on the first day back, (or any other day) please contact the school office before 9am on 0113 2456136 or email attendance@ingramroad.org.uk. Please provide a valid reason for your child’s absence; shopping for shoes, taking time off for birthdays will NOT be authorised and will affect your child’s attendance and the School Welfare Officer will contact you.
Late Children -The gates will open at 8.45am and close at 9.10am. If the school playground gates are locked, please report to the school office with your child. You will need to sign them in with a member of staff at the Haven entrance.
Breakfast Club - will be available as in previous years; you will be requested to complete a registration form. Children attending should enter the school via the Haven at 8.15am.
Appointments during the school day - Routine appointments for the Dentist and Doctors should be made either before or after school, or during school holidays. Emergency dental/doctor appointments and Hospital appointments should be reported to the school office with the appointment letter.
Behaviour in School - Children are expected to follow the school rules at all times. The School Behaviour Policy clearly outlines our expectations and can be found on the school website.
Pupil Wellbeing – Time2Talk - We take your child’s wellbeing and the wellbeing of our whole school community very seriously. We want you to know that we will do everything we can to look after your child’s social, emotional and mental health, as well as their academic and physical needs. We have an onsite school counsellor who can help children and parents with any problems. If you would like any help, please contact the school office.
First Aid and Medicines - If in the event your child needs first aid at school, we are very lucky in school that nearly all of our Teaching Assistants are Paediatric First Aid trained. If your child needs medication (prescribed by a GP) whilst in school parents must bring it to the school office to authorise school staff to administer it. Children MUST NOT have medicine in their school bag. This includes inhalers and pain relief such as paracetamol.
School Meals - Children will eat their lunch at different times (according to their phase in school) in the main school hall. Children in Reception classes, year 1 and year 2 will be provided with FREE a hot meal. Children in years 3-6 can either bring a packed lunch or pay for a hot school meal costing £12 per week. Parents in receipt of some benefits may be entitled to claim Free School Meals, please enquire at the school office.
Healthy Packed Lunches – Children in years 3-6 may bring a Healthy Packed Lunch instead of having a school meal. Please remember we do not allow chocolate or fizzy drinks. We would like to see fruit, cheese/yogurt, sandwiches or wraps. No FAST food bought from takeaways, ie burgers etc and no food that has to be heated or is brought in warm as this can breed germs. All packed lunches must be brought in with your child every morning.
School Milk – All children are encouraged to drink a small carton of milk every day. This helps to provide the calcium young bodies need for healthy teeth and bones. School milk is kept in fridges throughout the day and will be given to children whose parents request it. You will receive an online form with further information.
Water Bottles - Your child need their own water bottle. They can leave it in school and we have mains fed water filling stations throughout school. Children are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
After School Activity Clubs – Enrolment forms for all after school activities (year 1-year 6) will be sent out in the first week of term with all activities starting in the week commencing 12th September. These will include the children’s favourites Dazl Dance, Active Club, Boxing, Wildcats (Girls Football) and many others throughout the year. Football Training for our school football teams will also be announced.
After School Child Care – We are hoping to be able to provide After School Care for working parents/parents who attend full time college. This will be charged at £5 per day and will be available from 3.30 to 4.30pm, but depends on how many places are requested and will be bookable and payable in advance. More information to follow.
School Uniform – all children are expected to wear school uniform.
- Grey/black skirt, trousers or dress
- Red sweatshirt, cardigan or jumper
- White polo-shirts, shirts or blouses
- Sensible, comfortable school shoes or trainers.
- PE kit: Black shorts, white T-shirt, pumps or trainers
- Black joggers/leggings and a Black sweashirt or hoodie for colder weather.
It is advisable for children bring the PE kit on Monday and leave it in school and take home on Friday so that it can be used at the clubs they attend after school as well as for their PE lesson.
They will also need:
- A plastic water bottle (£1.50 buy online at
- A school book bag
Jewellery such as rings, bracelets, necklaces etc. should not be worn to school and if children’s ears have been pierced only stud type ear-rings should be worn. This is an essential safety precaution.
If parents have any concerns about uniform then please speak to a member of staff.
Contact details – We may need to get in touch with you from time to time. Our preferred method is via the school app where we push notifications to your mobile device about events in school. We also send letters and forms via email and/or text. It is therefore essential that you notify school of any changes to your contact details (email and phone number). Please notify the school office by telephone: 0113 2456136 or email info@ingramroad.org.uk
If you require any further information please visit the school website in the first instance, where the pages can be translated into different languages.
If you still need help, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Yours faithfully
Miss S Millard
Headteacher
