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Here at Lowther we offer many options and levels of childcare and extended school provision, some of those options can be found in our Clubs and Extended Provision pages. |
If you would like further information on Childcare/Daycare/Holidaycare please ask at the school office or visit https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/family-information-service-and-childcare-search/family-information-service where the Family Information Service section offers further details and options. |
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For further information on the admission process for nursery and primary schools - whether community or church schools - in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, please click here. |
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For further Information and support for parents/carers on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare, please visit the Government's Education and Learning website section by clicking here. |
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The links suggested below are for parental information and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. We hope you find the links useful. |
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Events, many of them run by young people, are taking place at schools and community venues across London and the UK. |
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The next Anti-Bullying Week is scheduled for 13th-17th November 2023 |
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School packs, resources and a variety of tools and links are all available at:
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The UK Safer Internet Centre is where you can find the latest online safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe online. |
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The next Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations will take place on Tuesday 6th February 2024
The 2023 theme is 'Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online' a call to action for every stakeholder to play their part in creating a better internet for everyone, in particular the youngest users out there. More than that, it is an invitation for everyone to join in and engage with others in a respectful way in order to ensure a better digital experience. To keep updated on the latest campaign news visit www.saferinternet.org.uk or the Facebook or Twitter profiles and follow the #SID2024 hashtag to find out more. |
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The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames website Children's Services section currently provides information, advice and guidance on:
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Achieving for Children (AfC) is a community interest company created by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to provide their children's services. If you are a parent/carer or young person looking for information on activities, events or services in Kingston and Richmond, you will find it on the AfC website. The AfC website currently provides information, advice and guidance on:
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Children's centres are places where all families with children under five, and expectant mothers and fathers, can go to help their children to get the best start in life. The facilities and activities are designed for young children and their families. All children's centres will offer informal support for parents/carers and a place for your child to play and learn. Children's centres work with a wide range of partners to ensure that we can help families in whatever area they need. Services in children's centres include:
Please visit this AfC/Barnes Children's Centre page to find the full current timetable available as a pdf file and to view individual events at the North Barnes Children's Centre in the 'What's On' calendar (Shown as Outreach in the 67b Barnes column). |
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- After School Childcare at Lowther School |
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The Junior Adventures Group team at Lowther School offers an exciting programme of activities for your child from 3.15pm - 6.15pm every day during term time (further details here). |
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Junior Adventures Group holiday camps take place in Barnes Primary School every School Inset Day, Half Term and Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays for children 3 - 11yrs of age. |
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Junior Adventures Group staff will ensure that After School Clubs are delivered in a style that will engage all children and encourage curiosity in their own learning and Healthy Lifestyles. Our vast databases of session plans for all our After School Clubs have the elements of progression, assessment and evaluation at their core helping your child to develop and improve their individual skills and ability.
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To find out more about Junior Adventures Group (JAG) please click here. |
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 London Grid for Learning (LGfL) - This is a government run initiative to connect all schools within the London area using Internet Technology. Lowther School is a member of this initiative. Please click here to view the variety of online resources available for parents, carers and children to engage with, both inside and outside the school facilities. | ||
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Parents/Carers and Guardians of children at Lowther are automatically part of the PTA. |
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Our purpose is to try and provide the extras our children need to support them in developing and enjoying their full potential and we strive to support the relationships and communication between the school, children, staff, parents/carers and the wider community. |
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CCP is a local partner and works very closely with Lowther School, the children and their families. |
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Children from reception class to year 5 can get together to enjoy sports, art, cooking, games, learning new skills, relaxing and making friends with other children (Term time only). Discounts available for siblings or families on certain benefits. Community Kids Club...
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Please visit their website here. |
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The Castelnau Youth Club is a vibrant local hub for young people aged 11 - 19 and can be found at the Castelnau Community Centre above. |
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They aim to deliver an inclusive and multi project Youth Programme for all young people from the Castelnau Estate and beyond! |
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Activities include sports, games, homework support, art and crafts, leadership skills and personal development through positive peer interaction. |
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CYC has a small but committed youth work staff team that includes a full time professional youth work manager, qualified and motivated support workers and a diverse range of volunteers. |
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Bored, nothing to do, nowhere to go, want to meet new friends, play football, pool, music? |
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Cook, draw, paint, table tennis, get fit? |
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Share experiences, go online, solve problems, get informal advice, have fun?
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Come along to the PowerStation Youth Project open between Wednesday and Sunday, it’s free and a great place to just hang out and relax (please check here for opening hours, programme, etc). |
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Call 020 8288 0876 or drop in anytime between 11am and 5pm to have a look around. |
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To find out more about the PowerStation please click here. |
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As a local school serving the local community Richmond Park Academy is committed to developing links and relationships with primary schools in our area. |
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We are delighted with the positive feedback and support we have received from all the local schools since becoming an Academy.
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To find out more about Richmond Park Academy please click here.
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For many years St Paul's has been a pioneer in developing links with its local community. |
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We are constantly striving to improve these links and to establish sustainable relationships with both individuals and groups in our surrounding area. The school's policy is to identify those areas that we are acknowledged to do well in and match these up with needs in our local community.
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To find out more about St Paul's School please click here. |
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Barnes Swimming Club is a competitive swimming club mostly based at St Paul’s School in Barnes, South West London. |
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We are currently recruiting for new swimmers between 7-10 years old, and competitive swimmers of any age.
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The club is affiliated to the ASA, and offers its swimmers the chance to compete in County, Regional and National events, as well as swimming leagues and open galas. |
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If you are interested and you want to find out more, please do look on our website at https://www.barnessc.org |
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Lowther School recently arranged with the London Wetland Centre to have free access for all Lowther classes. |
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We know that all the Lowther classes will be planning to tap into this wonderful natural resource, on our doorstep, over the remainder of this school year and beyond.
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To find out more about the London Wetland Centre please click here. |
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To find out more about Netmums please click here. |
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Mumsnet was set up with a simple philosophy: To make parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge and experience. |
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To find out more about Mumsnet please click here. |
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The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) will be at the heart of England's education system. Our job will be to develop the curriculum, improve and deliver assessments, and review and reform qualifications. Visit our website to find out about what we’re doing, download our publications, sign up for email newsletters and take part in our consultations. |
To find out more about the Department for Education please click here.
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Richmond Music Trust deliver a range of high quality musical experiences by providing instrumental tuition to pupils in schools and music centres and run a wide range of ensembles. |
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We also work closely with schools to deliver the Wider Opportunities programme and organise hugely popular events including the Singing Festival, Instrumental Festival and The Big Racket.
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Our Hands On events give children the chance to discover which instrument is right for them, and the department offers a range of services both in-house and on an outreach basis. |
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To find out more about Richmond Music Trust please click here. |
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