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

• School Closed 22nd November 2023

  Wed 22 Nov 2023

  School Closure

  Dear Parents and Carers On Wednesday 22nd November, Longcot and Fernham Primary School will be closed to staff and pupils. On this day, Mrs Rachel Trollen will be laid to rest, and as a mark of respect we will not be open on this day to enable staff to attend her funeral. Rachel taught at our school for over 15 years and was very much part of the family. She left last year when she became unwell but remained close friends with many of our staff and families. Andy, Rachels husband, has asked us to share the details of the service- Wednesday 22nd November 1:15pm at St Andrews Church, Shrivenham, should you wish to attend. Any donations given will be sent to Prospect Hospice, on request of the family. If you would like to attend the funeral, the dress code is ‘something bright’. We appreciate that not all of our families knew Mrs Trollen, and that the closure of the school will have an impact on you with work commitments and a day of lost learning for the children. However, we, and Richard Evans, CEO, feel that this is the right course of action in these circumstances, and hope that you will support this decision.

  Best regards,

  Clare Silvester and Andy Browne Interim Co-headteachers

  Longcot and Fernham Primary School

• Appointment of new headteacher

  Mon 06 Nov 2023

  6 th November 2023

  Headteacher appointment

  Dear Parents and Carers We are really pleased to be able to announce the appointment of our new Headteacher, Sally Robins, who will join us full time after February Half term. We will both remain at Longcot and Fernham until Mrs Robins starts, ensuring a smooth transition and handover period. Mrs Robins is a highly skilled and experienced Headteacher. She was the Headteacher of Faringdon Infant school for five years, and is currently the Headteacher of Lawn Primary and Nursery School in Swindon. There will be an opportunity to meet Mrs Robins before she starts with us, early in the new year. Mrs Robins has shared the following message. I am absolutely delighted to be joining Longcot and Fernham C of E Primary School as Headteacher. I was lucky enough to visit and know the school a little during my previous period of working for Faringdon Learning Trust, and I am so looking forward to working with this wonderful community to ensure the children continue to have the best possible educational experience. Thank you to Mrs Silvester and Mr Browne for the warm welcome. I will be working with them both in the coming months to ensure a smooth leadership transition. I look forward to meeting you all soon. We are all thrilled with such a positive appointment, and look forward to working with Mrs Robins as Longcot and Fernham primary school moves forwards into the next chapter.

  Best regards,

  Clare Silvester and Andy Browne Interim Co-Headteachers

• School closed today due to Storm Eunice

  Fri 18 Feb 2022

  School closed today due to Storm Eunice

• School Tours

  Mon 06 Sep 2021

  We are open for parents who have a child starting school in September 2022 and would like to view our school. Please call the school office to make an appointment. Many thanks

• Nursery Places available from January 2021

  Wed 11 Nov 2020

• Covid 19 Safeguarding Update

  Mon 11 May 2020

  Good morning All,

  Thames Valley Police (TVP). TVP have launched a media campaign which highlights some of the safeguarding issues that are impacting children around increased use of social media and online platforms.

  With the situation that we are all facing in light of COVID19 virus, please can I take the opportunity to update you with regard the current position of Thames Valley Police, particularly in relation safeguarding our children. During this period of COVID 19 lockdown children and young people are increasingly using social media. There are positive aspects to this but also challenges. TVP have launched a media campaign which highlights some of the safeguarding issues that this increased use can bring. The key messages highlighted in the campaign are as follows:

   

  For children are:

  • Don’t be afraid of coming forward and speaking to a parent, carer, guardian, teacher or other trusted adult.
  • The Police are here to help and support you – you will not be in trouble.
  • Know who you are talking to on-line. If something doesn’t feel right – tell someone.

  Key messages for parents

  • Trust your instinct for signs, you know your child better than anyone
  • Have your children suddenly become very secretive? 
  • Are they sad or withdrawn but won’t say why? 
  • Do they seem distracted
  • Do they have sudden mood swings? 
  • Are they unable to switch off from their phone or social media? 
  • Have open conversations with children about their internet usage.
  • Use parental controls and seek guidance from the available free resource.
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  TVP is strongly advocating for information on staying safe the use of the NCA CEOP website www.thinkuknow.co.uk – this contains links to advice for children at different age groups, parents/carers and professionals including teachers.

  Stay safe everyone.

  Regards

  Claire Mellor​

  Headteacher

  Longcot and Fernham CE Primary School

  Kings Lane

  Longcot

  OXON

  SN7 7SY

• Nursery Places Available From September

  Mon 11 May 2020

  We have 30 hour places available for September. Attending Longcot and Fernham Nursery gives children an advantage when applying for a reception place within our school as children will be considered after those applying out of catchment without a sibling at the school.  For further information please see https://www.longcotandfernhamschool.co.uk/longcot-and-fernham-nursery-1/ Please email the office to discuss - office.3232@longcot-and-fernham.oxon.sch.uk. 

• Covid-19 and Free School Meals

  Thu 16 Apr 2020

  If your situation has changed due to the Covid-19 crisis, you may be able to apply for free school meals. Please contact the school office for further details and an application form. They will help you make the process easy.

  Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

  Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

   

  What about infants that receive a free meal under universal infant free school meals?

  There is no requirement to continue to provide universal infant free school meals to pupils in Reception, Year 1, or Year 2 who are unable to attend school. Children in those year groups who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals will be supported, please apply through the school office.

   

• Letter received from The Secretary of State for Education & the Minister of State for School Standards

  Wed 06 Feb 2019