This guide explores how screen use can influence sleep, emotional regulation, physical health and online experiences, offering clear context around why concerns about wellbeing are growing.

Written with schools and families in mind, the guide shares practical, realistic advice for setting boundaries, encouraging open conversations and building digital literacy. With insights from an experienced mental health professional, it supports adults to help children develop healthier, more mindful relationships with technology. 

2026 is the National Year of Reading 

Across the UK, children and young people are reading less than they used to & stories aren’t getting the same space they once did - and when reading drops, confidence, imagination and learning take a hit as well.  

This year, a national spotlight is being put on reading - watch this 90 second video to find out more. 

To help kick start the 2026 National Year of Reading, we’re inviting everyone in our school community and across our trust, to take 10mins each day to read something you enjoy. 

Have a look at our Ten Ways to Take 10 poster to get inspired! 

From our teachers to our TAs, our Year 2s to our Year 10s, and our families to our Finance teams, we want to make 2026 the year we #Take10ToRead and #GoAllIn with reading. 

Let’s get started... 

Don't forget next week is the School Disco, a highly anticipated date in the diary for the children! 

Parentmail payments are now set up and will be open until Wednesday 4th February 3.15pm. Once this deadline has passed, you will still be able to pay with cash or card on the door when entering the Disco on Thursday. 

Here is a snapshot of what the children have been exploring during OPAL this week. 

This week we are sharing an online safety poster with a useful guide for parents regarding AI toys and the risks to consider.