Attendance: A two-Way Conversation

• We all know that regular attendance helps children learn. It also helps us keep them safe. When a child is in school each day, we see how they are, notice small changes and can step in early if something isn’t right.

• That’s why a pattern of absence matters to us, and why we’ll always get in touch with kindness rather than judgement. Sometimes there’s a practical reason behind it, such as illness, worries about school, or pressures at home, and we may be able to help.

• National guidance now refers to this kind of early support as “Family Help”: getting the right help to families sooner, before difficulties grow.

• If attendance is becoming hard for your family, please talk to us. We’d much rather work it out together.

Kind Regards
Chris Best

Early Years 

Home Learning – Little Steps Make a Big Difference!

Home learning is an important part of your child's journey in EYFS. Spending just a little time each week reading, talking and practising new skills together can make a real difference to their confidence, independence and progress. It also helps children see that learning doesn't just happen at school!

Reading Books: Your child receives two levelled reading books each week. We ask that you spend time reading these together at home and sign their reading record so we know they have been read. Regular reading, even for just 5–10 minutes a day, helps build fluency, confidence and a love of reading.

Library Books: Your child also brings home a library book chosen for enjoyment. These books are not levelled, so they are a lovely opportunity to share a story, talk about the pictures and enjoy reading together. Please ensure the book is returned and the reading record signed on your child's library day.

Weekly Homework: Homework is sent home every Friday and should be returned by Wednesday. These activities are designed to reinforce what children are learning in school and give you a chance to share in their learning.

A little reminder: If you're unsure which days your child changes their reading or library books, please speak to your class teacher. Alternatively, sending their books and reading record in every day will ensure they're ready to be changed on the correct day.

Thank you for your continued support. These small, regular routines at home really do make a big difference, and we appreciate everything you do to support your child's learning!

Inclusion 

Click on the link to access the Padlet: 

https://padlet.com/agohil5/the-wood-end-primary-school-inclusion-toolkit-b8sdiw0559h1jd1b

Parent workshops taking place next week: 

W/C 19th October 2026

• Supporting Positive Behaviour in Primary Children (Online)

• Date & Time: Tuesday, 20th October | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

  • How to Sign Up: Register using the MS Registration Form.

• Successful Sleep (Online, Ages 0–5)

  • Date & Time: Thursday, 22nd October | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

  • How to Sign Up: Register using the MS Registration Form.

FREE weekly English Classes!

📍 Where: West Ealing Community Library, Improve your English with our two specialised classes designed for adults whose first language is not English. Every Friday - ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Basic pronunciation     ✅ Introductions and greetings     ✅ Weather, dates, and appointments
✅ Food, shopping, and restaurants  ✅ Money and numbers   ✅ Family and relationships  ✅ Places in London and the UK

Hiring our school halls

If you would like to hire one of our halls or field for an special occasion, please use this link: SHARESY