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• Letter To EYFS Parents from Sir Kier Starmer

  Mon 08 Sep 2025 AW

  Prime Minister's letter to parents and carers on Best Start in Life

  mediaofficer, 4 September 2025 - Uncategorized

  Dear Parent/Carer,

  Across England, millions of children and families are beginning a new school year.

  As a father of two, I know well the pride and joy of watching your children grow up. But I also understand how juggling parenthood, work and other responsibilities can sometimes be difficult especially when the cost-of-living is still tough, childcare is expensive, and your time is tight.

  Supporting families is at the heart of our Plan for Change. Over the past year we have started to deliver the change promised – new help designed to make your life easier and give your children the best possible start.

  We are making high quality childcare more affordable by introducing 30 hours of government-funded childcare during term time, from the end of parental leave to the start of primary school, saving an average working parent up to £7,500 per year – money that stays in your pocket for
  your family's needs.

  We are making family life easier too, with hundreds of school-based nursery places opening this September, and thousands more to come. This means more families can access government-funded childcare and perhaps manage with just one school run in the morning. This comes alongside expanding wraparound childcare available to you outside of school hours, including a free Best Start Breakfast Club which we will be rolling out in every primary
  school.

  We are proud to build on the legacy of Sure Start through our Best Start Family Hubs, a growing network of welcoming spaces. Families can access a wide range of support and services to make the journey of being a parent a little easier – from expert advice on feeding your baby to how to support your toddler’s learning and development at home.

  Of course, this is just the beginning. This government will keep building support for you and your family to help make parenting easier and ensure no child’s background dictates what they go on to achieve. I know that this is also a priority for local MPs and councils, who can provide more information about what is available in your area. I encourage you to get in touch with
  them directly.

  To find out more about the support available to you and your family, including free breakfast clubs, eligibility for childcare offers, Best Start Family Hubs in your area and support with your child’s early health and learning, visit our new site that brings this all together in one place: www.BestStartinLife.gov.uk.

  
  I also wanted to thank you, the parents and carers, and the grandparents, as well as the childminders, early educators, teachers and health workers, for all you do to give children the best start in life.

  Nothing will stop me in my mission to back families like yours through our Plan for Change, to build a better future for you, for your children, and for Britain.

  All best wishes,

  Keir Starmer

• Y6 parents meeting for Secondary school applications

  Wed 03 Sep 2025 AW

  Head Teacher: Mrs A Whittaker

   

                                                                                                           3^rd September 2026

  Meeting About Secondary Schools.                                                                                                 

  Dear Parent/Carer of pupils in Year 6,

                                                                                                             

  I am writing with regard to the primary school to secondary school transfer procedure for September 2026. I hope everyone has been giving this matter some thought and that you have read the information booklet from the council that was sent home in July. Its quite early in the term, but I know how important it is to get this choice right!

  Those of you who are interested in selective schools should have checked out their websites, made visits and  made any arrangements you need to for exams. These arrangements change every year and you will need to contact the school itself to find out how they are arranging admissions. This is particularly important for :

  Bellerive                                                          St Hilda’s

  Belvedere                                                        St Margret’s

  Blue Coat                                                        King David

  Liverpool College                                           Archbishop Blanche

  Other schools are community schools and you will apply through the local authority for them.

  Further information on how to apply and the wider admissions process can be found online through the Liverpool City Council website at www.liverpool.gov.uk/admissions

  We will be holding a meeting on Wednesday 10th September at 9.10am .

  This will  help guide you through the application process and give our advice based on past experiences. Please make every effort to attend, as every year we find families who don’t seek advice from us whose children do not get their choice of school.

   

  It is really important that you attend this meeting this week, otherwise it’s very  difficult for us to help you later in the process. We have children every year who do not get a school because parents do not follow the process smartly! Please do not be one of those parents!

   

  We will also have staff on hand this term to help you, and you can make an appointment for this via the main school office. If you can’t attend the meeting for any reason, please make sure you book an appointment to get advice from Mrs Ahmed or Ms Yafai, before you send off paperwork in October.

   

  I look forward to seeing you on the 10^th.

  Kind regards,

   

  Alison Whittaker, Head Teacher.