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  • 22/05/26

    Home School Family Worker Vacancy

    Are you committed to inclusion through helping children access education; providing support and removing barriers to enable pupils and their families to thrive? Have you a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and families through support and signposting? Have you worked direc...
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  • 22/05/26

    School Games Mark

    We have been successful in achieving the Platinum award from the School Games Mark. The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme. It celebrates schools' commitment to developing competitive sport within their school and community. This is the third year in a row that we have achie...
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  • 18/05/26

    Safeguarding Advice for Parents/Carer

    Safeguarding Advice for Parents and Carers: Viral “Squishy Toy” Trend We are aware of a viral trend circulating online where children are encouraged to heat soft “squishy” toys (sometimes called NeeDoh or jelly cube toys) in a microwave. This is extremely dangerous. Whe...
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  • 24/04/26

    2 year old provision on site

    You may be aware we have recently been successful in receiving funding for a 2 year old nursery. We are opening our 2 year old provision from September 2026. We are offering both 30 hour and 15 hour provision. We will be opening initially with reduced capacity and aim to grow with a phased roll o...
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  • 02/04/26

    School Council

    The school council played an important role in shaping our locality yesterday. They worked alongside Bussy Armstrong, developers and the council to give their feedback on the proposed designs for a new play park near Cow Green Lane. 
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  • 01/04/26

    Mayor's Song Contest

    On the 6th March, some of the choir took part in the annual Mayor’s singing competition at the Dolphin Centre. The children sang ‘What Dreams are Made of’ from the Disney movie Lizzie McGuire.
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  • 01/04/26

    Epilepsy Awareness Day

    On 26.3.26 West Park took park in Epilepsy Awareness Day is a special day to help people learn more about epilepsy and support those who live with it.
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  • 27/03/26

    Live Well, Work Well Darlington

    Please see attached Live Well, Work Well Darlington Spring Edition 2026.
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  • 26/03/26

    Smart Watches

    Dear Parents/Guardians, Children must not be sent to school wearing smart watches. Devices with messaging, calling or location-sharing features pose safeguarding risks and interfere with the school's ability to maintain a secure environment for all pupils. Our procedures are in place to...
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  • 19/03/26

    Meningitis Awareness

    Meningitis Awareness Information Please see information below from the Northern Child Network, NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB. Meningitis awareness Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent which may be a cause for concern for some. It is always important to...
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  • 05/03/26

    Epilepsy Awareness Day 26.03.26

    Epilepsy Awareness Day in on 26.3.26 is a special day to help people learn more about epilepsy and support those who live with it. On days like Purple Day, people around the world wear purple to show understanding, kindness and solidarity. It’s a time to raise awareness, challenge myths...
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  • 04/03/26

    Transition Year 7 information 2026

    Please find attached the Darlington Transition Programme March 2026 for children transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7.
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