Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Strike Action 5th & 7th July 2023

  Wed 28 Jun 2023

   

  Important 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

• Valentines Disco

  Tue 21 Feb 2023

  21st 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

   

   

   

• Strike Action

  Fri 27 Jan 2023

  Important 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

   

• Strike Action - Teachers

  Mon 23 Jan 2023

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  Please read the following letter regarding industrial action that is due to take place:

   

  Strike Action

   

  Yours faithfully

   

  Miss S Millard

  Headteacher

• Spring Term welcome back!

  Tue 03 Jan 2023

  3rd 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

   

   

   

• Christmas Holidays

  Fri 16 Dec 2022

  16th 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

• Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Thu 08 Sep 2022

  8^th 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.

  

• Welcome Back - September 2022

  Tue 06 Sep 2022

  Welcome Back! 

  6^th 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 12^th 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 12^th 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 12^th 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

   

   

   

• Hot Weather - Advisory

  Wed 13 Jul 2022

  13th July 2022

   

  Heatwave Warning & High Temperatures Advisory - Important Please Read

  Dear Parents/Carers

  With the recent extremely hot weather and more on the way, we have been provided with advice from the Local Authority in line with DfE, UKHSA, HSE and NHS guidance of measures to prevent symptoms of heat and sun exhaustion. Children, the elderly and people with long-term health conditions (like diabetes or heart problems) are more at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

   

  General measures in school:

  Clothing

  • Children are still expected to wear school colours, but we will be a little more relaxed and children should wear loose light clothing where possible,. Children should NOT wear jumpers or coats and will be asked to remove these when in school. 
  • Children should wear a hat when outside (preferably brimmed or caps with a neck cover).
  • Please make sure all clothing and hats have the child's name on them.

  Fluids

  • Children can re-fill their school water bottles from the fresh water coolers we have located around school. Please make sure your child has a water bottle in school. 
  • Children will be encouraged to drink more water throughout the day.

  Sunscreen

  • Parents should make sure ALL children wear sunscreen (at least factor 15 with UVA protection) before they come to school. Children can bring sunscreen from home (please put the child's name on it), it should be given to the child's class teacher.
  • Children should apply their own sunscreen in school (school do not provide sunscreen) as some children can be allergic to some creams.
    • For pupils not old enough to self-manage / carry their sunscreen, staff in each class should store the creams, give them out before breaks, supervise the children self applying their own creams, and then collect the cream back in after application.
    • If children cannot self-apply cream, written parental permission should be provided for staff to apply the cream.
    • If pupils fail to bring in hats and cream it may be necessary to limit or prevent them from outside activities or ensure they are in the shade if they are at risk of sunburn.
    • Alternatively, you may wish to apply all day sun block to your children before they come to school.  This may be checked with the parent if no sun screen is provided for your child.

  Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke:

  • We will ensure staff and pupils (where appropriate) are aware of the signs and symptoms of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke and the steps to take if they / others feel unwell.

   

  Indoor areas:

  • Windows and doors will open to allow as much air circulation as possible.
  • Window blinds will be closed to cut down on the heating effects of the sun.
  • Where possible, we may consider moving groups of children to cooler rooms; eg school hall.
  • We will turn off non‑essential lights and electrical equipment / electrical equipment when not in use – they generate heat.
  • Take regular breaks to cool down in warm situations.
  • We will limit some planned activities and in particular physical activity and will have regular breaks to cool down and get drinks.

   

  Outdoor activities:

  Breaks / outdoor lessons:

  • In very hot / sunny weather we will reduce break / lesson times outside and carry these out in shaded areas where possible.
  • In hot weather we will limit physical exertion activities and allow plenty of opportunities to get drinks. We will limit or may feel the need to stop physical break activities such as football when the temperature is extremely high. Guidance is that “children should not take part in vigorous physical activity on very hot days, such as when temperatures are in excess of 30°C”.
  • Children will be encouraged to make use of the more shaded areas of the playground when outside.
  • Children will be encouraged to wear hats, and regular apply sunscreen and drink plenty of fluids.

   

  Sporting Activities:

  • If possible, sports activities will be held in early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday sun.
  • Shady areas should be chosen for activities where available.

  • We will limit / reduce activities to reduce the time outside in the sun or timetabling groups / rotating who is outside in the sun and bringing other groups inside / into the shade when not taking part in activities.

   

  Outdoor events

  • Shady areas will be chosen for activities where available.
  • We will ensure pupils are wearing hats, regularly applying sunscreen and drinking plenty of fluids.
  • We will be limiting / reducing activities to reduce the time outside in the sun or timetabling groups / rotating who is outside in the sun and bringing other groups inside / into the shade when not taking part in activities.

   

  Educational Visits:

  • If possible, outdoor activities should be done in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday sun.
  • Shady areas will be chosen for activities where available
  • We will encourage pupils to wear hats, regularly apply sunscreen and drink plenty of fluids.
  • Loose light clothing should be worn that covers the back, shoulders and at least the upper arms.
  • For transport, we will ensure any vehicles used have air conditioning and / or openable windows.  If blinds are fitted these should be used if windows are not shaded and are in direct sunlight.

  If you have any further questions or concerns please contact school via email: info@ingramroad.org.uk or telephone 0113 2456136.

   

  Yours faithfully

   

  Miss S Millard

  Headteacher 

   

  Further Information

   

  Heatwave Plan for England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Beat the heat: keep cool at home checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Heat exhaustion and heatstroke - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

  HSE - Managing workplace temperature

  Cancer Research - The Sun and UV 

   

  Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke – from Heat exhaustion and heatstroke - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

  Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency.

  DEHYDRATION
  Signs of Dehydration	Action to take
  feeling thirsty dark yellow and strong-smelling pee feeling dizzy or lightheaded feeling tired a dry mouth, lips and eyes peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day	Drink fluids when any dehydration symptoms. If people find it hard to drink because they feel sick or have been sick, start with small sips and then get them to gradually drink more. You can use a spoon to make it easier for a child to swallow the fluids. Drink enough during the day so your pee is a pale clear colour. Drink more when there's a higher risk of dehydrating. See a GP if symptoms do not improve with treatment
  CALL 999 or go to A&E if:
  Someone else / You: Is / are feeling unusually tired is / are confused and disorientated has / have any dizziness when they stand up that does not go away has / have not peed all day has / have a pulse that is weak or rapid has / have fits (seizures) These can be signs of serious dehydration that need urgent treatment.
  Take a baby or child to the GP urgently or go to A&E if they:
  seem drowsy breathe fast have few or no tears when they cry have a soft spot on their head that sinks inwards (sunken fontanelle) have a dry mouth have dark yellow pee or have not had a pee in last 12 hours have cold and blotchy-looking hands and feet
  HEAT EXHAUSTION
  Signs of Heat Exhaustion	Action to take
  a headache dizziness and confusion loss of appetite and feeling sick excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin cramps in the arms, legs and stomach fast breathing or pulse a high temperature of 38C or above being very thirsty	Person needs to be cooled down: Follow these 4 steps: Move them to a cool place. Get them to lie down and raise their feet slightly. Get them to drink plenty of water. Sports or rehydration drinks are OK. Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them. Cold packs around the armpits or neck are good, too.
  The symptoms are often the same in adults and children, although children may become floppy and sleepy.	Stay with them until they're better. They should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes.
  HEATSTROKE - CALL 999 if:
  You or someone else have any signs of heatstroke: feeling unwell after 30 minutes of resting in a cool place and drinking plenty of water not sweating even while feeling too hot a high temperature of 40C or above fast breathing or shortness of breath feeling confused a fit (seizure) loss of consciousness not responsive
  Heatstroke can be very serious if not treated quickly. Put the person in the recovery position if they lose consciousness while you're waiting for help.

   

   

• Collecting Children from the Classroom at 3.15 from Monday 6.6.2022

  Mon 06 Jun 2022

  6th June 2022

   

  Dear Parents/Carers

   

  With effect from today (6^th June), we are requesting that parents collect their children from their classroom door at the end of the school day at 3.15pm. This is of course with exception of:

  • children who are attending After School Activities - they should be collected from the playground gate (as normal) at 4.15pm.

  • children in year 6 who have permission to walk home alone.

  An individual text message has been sent to parents to remind them which class(es) their child(ren) are in.  Please follow the signs in the playground to your child's classroom door. Children will be kept in their classroom until they are collected by their parent or other nominated adult.

  As always, people who collect your child:

  • MUST be on the child's record at the school office

  • MUST be an adult over 18. 

  May I remind all parents, that the teacher will call your child’s name when you arrive at their door.

  Please be respectful of other parents and our staff. Abusive or aggressive behaviour will NOT be tolerated and will be reported to the police.

  Please leave the school playground as soon as you have collected your child/children.

  The school gates will be locked promptly at 3.30pm to allow after school activities to commence.

  Should you have any questions or concerns please speak to a member of staff on the school gate or telephone the school office.

   

  Yours sincerely

   

  Miss S Millard

  Headteacher