Forden School 17th january 2025

Lexia

Congratulations to Charlie, Corey, Rosie and Leigh for completing a level on Lexia. Well done to Alexa who has completed the final level on the program.

Seren yr wythnos

Mae seren yr wythnos yn dosbarth Bedwen ydy Tommy, yn Collen ydy Cameron ac yn dosbarth Ysgawen ydy Amelia. Da iawn pawb.

Welsh National Tests

All pupils in years 3-6 have completed an online test focussing on Mathematical Reasoning. Parents can view progress made through their child's Hwb account / personalised assessment / learner feedback.

School website

Find out more about what your child has been doing on our Year in Pictures page.

Job vacancy - Breakfast Club Assistant

There is a vacancy at school for a Breakfast Club Assistant. This is a permanent post, starting immediately. To apply, please follow the link below to the Powys job vacancy site.

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Dates for your diary

Future dates:

Wed 29th January - Open school session 3:15-3:45

Mon 10th February - Parent Forum 2:30pm in Community Centre

Mon 17th February - Parent/Teacher meetings (bookings link to follow)

Wed 19th February - Open school session 3:15-3:45

Monday 24th - Friday 28th February - Half Term

Wed 5th March - Whole school visit Y Hafren, Newtown

Thu 6th March - World Book Day

Fri 21st March - Non-pupil day (all Welshpool area schools)

Wed 26th March - Swimming gala

Thu 10th April - School Eisteddfod

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Community Notices

When should I keep my child off school? - NHS advice

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school when they're unwell. There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about health protection and managing specific infectious diseases. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.

Safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding concerns, no matter how big or small, please report it. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

If you have concerns or suspicions concerning a child, contact Powys safeguarding team 24 hours/day, 365 days/year by email csfrontdoor@powys.gov.uk or through their online reporting form (Click for link).

You can also call them on 01597 827666 (Mon-Thu 8:45am-4:45pm and Fri 8:45am-4:15pm). For out of hours, please call 0345 054 4847

The designated safeguarding lead in school is Mrs Fowler, the deputy safeguarding lead is Mrs Haine and our governor responsible for safeguarding is Sean McLaughlin.

Free School Meals

Find out about Grants and Reliefs, Benefits and Awards, Managing your Money and Debt Advice, and other help and support. Telephone number 01597 826345 Open 9am - 1pm

Even though primary school meals are free to all pupils, if you register for Free School Meals you can help your school benefit from funding because you have registered.

Registering for Free School Meals might also qualify you for other help and assistance, including school uniform clothing grants

To register is easy and confidential. You don't have to tell the school. (Click for link)

Who can register for Free School Meals?

To get free meals in Powys schools, the parents/carers must get one of the following:

  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)
  • If you are an Asylum Seeker getting support under the Immigration and Asylum Act.
  • State Pension Guaranteed Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance - Income based
  • Child Tax Credit - as long as you are not getting an amount for childcare paid with your CTC, or getting Working Tax Credit. HM Revenue & Customs must also have worked out your household income as £16,190 a year or less.
  • Universal Credit - as long as your annual net earnings are £7400 or less
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Mrs F