Latest News

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

• Super attendance news for the autumn term

  Fri 01 Mar 2024 Mrs K Forsyth

  You should have seen on the newsletter for 01.03.24. that Brookhouse Primary School has been recognised as being in the top 10% of schools in England for autumn term attendance.

  Super news and thank you to everyone involved to make this happen. 

• Winning Entry!

  Mon 05 Feb 2024 Mrs K Forsyth

  We thought we would let you know that the Blackburn with Darwen Local Offer page has gone live and includes the winning design by Ummeruman, a past pupil at Brookhouse Primary School. 

   

  This is the link and we hope you agree this looks great Blackburn Local Offer (bwd-localoffer.org.uk)

   

   

   

• Parent Governors

  Thu 06 Jan 2022 Mrs K Forsyth

  Brookhouse Primary School has two vacancies for parent governors. The deadline for applications is Friday 21st January. All information has been sent to parents by e-mail on 06/01/22.

  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join the school's governing body, please contact Mrs K Forsyth.

• Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing

  Mon 28 Jun 2021

  You, and the families you work with, may have some concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, due to the disruption the pandemic has caused in their education and daily lives.

  We have published guidance for families on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes advice for parents as well as links to further resources which may be helpful.

  Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

• Staying safe over February half term

  Thu 11 Feb 2021

  Please click on the link below:

   

  https://publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2021/02/09/staying-safe-over-february-half-term/

• Ofsted Letter

  Fri 27 Nov 2020

  On Tuesday 10^th November, Brookhouse Primary School had a virtual visit from two inspectors from Ofsted. The senior leadership team discussed several areas with the inspectors and from this a report has been written. 

  You will find this on the parent section on letters page.

• When you should book a coronavirus test for your child

  Fri 25 Sep 2020 DfE

  Please follow the link which will advise parents and carers about when you should book a coronavirus test for your child:

   

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-parents-and-guardians-when-you-should-book-a-coronavirus-test-for-your-child/letter-to-parents-and-guardians-when-you-should-book-a-coronavirus-test-for-your-child

• Exercise at Home!

  Wed 03 Jun 2020

  Parents...

  If you are missing your daily exercise or are feeling those aches and pains, please take a look at fitnessclinicferris. on youtube. 

  The fitness coach is Mr Jaddou, the father of Jamil, Amelia and Jamal. He has many workouts available online and specific rehab exercises for issues such as sciatica, mobility problems and much more.

   

  There are also many video clips for your children to follow. Class teachers will be adding these to the home learning activities during the next few weeks.

   

  Keep well, keep exercising!

• DfE Guidance for Parents and Carers

  Wed 13 May 2020 DW

  Please click on the link below:

   

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

• Updated Information

  Tue 12 May 2020 DW

  Good afternoon parents and families,

   

  As I am sure you are aware, the information school is receiving from the DfE is changing daily. We will continue to email you with updated guidance but please check the letters section of the website.

  Many thanks,

   

  Mrs. D. Withey