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Online Safety Briefing for Parents
Fri 23 Oct 2026 -
Online Safety Briefing on the afternoon of Thursday 22nd October at 2.30-3.15pm, for all parents
Wed 14 Oct 2026Dear Parents and Carers,
We are pleased to invite you to an Online Safety Briefing on the afternoon of Thursday 22nd October at 2.30-3.15pm in the school hall. As technology continues to play a significant role in our children’s lives, it is essential for us to stay informed about the potential risks and challenges they may face online.
During this briefing, I will be outlining the current online landscape for our children and explain how we teach online safety at MJS. I will also share some of the current threats which come with our children’s internet usage and show you where you can go for support.
It is important that we collectively build a safer online environment for our children. Together, we can empower ourselves with the knowledge needed to navigate this ever-evolving digital landscape.
Our monthly Online Safety Newsletter also provides useful information and latest updates. This is sent out to parents and carers each month and can be found on the Safeguarding page on our school website.
Please be aware that some of the content of the briefing is quite sensitive and therefore the session should only be attended by adults.
We look forward to seeing you at the briefing.
Kind regards,
Rosie Burton
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Whole School Newsletter October 2026
Mon 12 Oct 2026Dear Parent/Carer 12 October 2026
The first few weeks of term have been incredibly busy, with the children settling into their new classes extremely well. We have already had several events, with year 3 having begun swimming lessons, year 5 have started flute tuition, Year 5 First Aid training and Year 4 have taken part in Bikeability training. The first school disco of the year was a great success with a large majority of the children attending. Parents from year 5 and 6 have received initial information about trips to Winchester Science Centre and the PGL Osmington Bay residential trip.
Year 6 Parents: Can we remind all year 6 parents that they need to complete an application for a secondary school place by Monday 31 October 2026.
Parents' Evening - Online Appointment Booking for Face to Face meetings which will be held in school
You will be able to book your appointment on line to see your child’s teacher in school - Parents' Evening on Tuesday 20 Tuesday and Wednesday 21 October 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school will continue to use the online appointment booking system (Schoolcloud) for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Parents Evening appointments can be made from Tuesday 13 October at 18:00 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 19 October. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
Clubs
Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 19 October due to Parents Evenings.
Christmas Fair
The school will be running the Christmas Fair this year on Saturday 28 November 12.00-2.00pm. Please put this date in your diary and look out for further information. We look forward to welcoming children, parents and grandparents to the start of the Christmas festivities!
Year 3 and 4 Christmas Performances
We would like to give you early notice that the Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas performances, will be held in the school hall, on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th December with a 10.00am start. These performances will last approximately one hour if you are required to organise time to attend. Two tickets will be allocated to each family.
Absence
We need to know why your child is absent from school. Please telephone (from 8.30am onwards) or email the school office@mudefordjs.co.uk on the first day of absence. It is essential that we are given a reason for every absence as Government legislation requires that we report any unauthorised absence. We may be required on occasions to discuss a particular absence with you and it may be necessary for us to refuse to authorise the absence and record it as unauthorised. We are also required to contact parents if the school has not received a reason for absence.
Holidays in Term Time
BCP continue to allocate an Attendance Officer to all schools. She has asked us to remind parents that Government legislation makes it clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term times unless there are exceptional circumstances. It is extremely unlikely that time out of school for a holiday will be considered exceptional circumstances. As a school we are committed to ensuring that pupils miss as little time as possible.
Mobile Phones
The Government has directed schools regarding the banning of mobile phones in schools. Mudeford Junior School does not expect mobile phones to be brought to school. There is no need for the children to have access to phones during the day in order to support their learning. The school is required to formalise the use of Mobile Phones and connected devices in policy format. The new policy will continue to state that mobile phones (and any internet connected devices) will not be required for schooling and will not need to be brought into school.
Dropping off children
Can we please request that you park considerately whilst dropping off and collecting children, not parking on double yellow lines or blocking driveways. We have received correspondence from neighbours asking the school to request that parents park respectfully. Your support is much appreciated.
Dates for your Diary. All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October - No teacher led after school clubs this week
Tuesday 20 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 21 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm
Monday 19 – Friday 23 October. Community Cohesion Week - The children will be off the normal class timetable and exploring local, national and global issues. During these weeks the children will learn about the lives of others, find out about different cultures and at the same time evaluate aspects of their own lives
Thursday 22 October - Online Safety Briefing for Parents of all year groups 2.40pm - 3.10pm. A Safety Briefing Discussing Online Risks, Trends and Data. All parents invited to attend.
Monday 26 – Friday 30 October – Half term
Friday 6 November - Year 3 Family Assembly - Family Workshop Introductions 09:00 - 11:00 All year 3 parents invited to attend.
Monday 16 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Saturday 28 November – Christmas Fair 12-2pm
Tuesday 8 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Wednesday 9 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Thursday 10 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Thursday 10 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
INSET Days 2026 - 2027
Friday 27 November 2026 Friday 22 January 2027 Friday 18 June 2027
As always, the dates of activities, including term dates 2026 - 2027, can be found on the school website in the News and Events, Calendar section.
Yours sincerely
Mr Partridge
Headteacher
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Whole School Newsltter September 2026
Tue 08 Sep 2026Dear Parent / Carer , 8 September 2026
The children have settled into the school’s patterns and routines very quickly this term. There is a real buzz and energy around the school with lots of activities already booked in for the year.
Dates for the term are included in this newsletter but can also be found on the school website. This is regularly updated and lists events for each year group.
Free School Meals
Under new regulations all parents will need to apply for Free School Meals this year. All parents, regardless of accessing school meals in the past, will need to re-apply. It is not automatically renewed.
Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:
Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be £7,400 a year or less (after tax and not including any benefits you get) income-related Employment and Support Allowance support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.
From the start of academic year 2026 to 2027, your child will qualify for free school meals if you get Universal Credit, regardless of household income.
Apply for free school meals by following this link. BCP - Start service · Customer Self-Service
School Disco
The school disco has been booked for Wednesday 16th September. All children are invited for their year appropriate disco.
Tickets will be £3.00 each and include a drink and packet of crisps. You will be able to purchase your child’s ticket on Iris ParentMail from Thursday 10th September.
Year 3 and 4 Disco 5.00 – 6.30pm.
Year 5 and 6 Disco 6.45 - 8.15pm.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
As it was so popular last year, Cardio tennis for parents will begin again on Friday 11th September 8:50am 9.50am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Adam will be offering a fun morning of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions will be FREE of charge – just turn up on the day if you want to participate in any of these sessions.
After School Clubs
Teacher led school clubs will begin on week beginning Monday 21st September and finishing during the week ending Friday 4th December. A letter offering club options will be sent out later this week.
There will no clubs held during the week beginning 19th October as this is parents evening week.
Outside providers such as TeamTheme and Christchurch Tennis have sent out their own relevant information.
Absence
We need to know why your child is absent from school. Please telephone (from 8.30am onwards) or email the school office office@mudefordjs.co.uk on the first day of absence. In every case a note is required on return to school. It is essential that we are given a reason for every absence as Government legislation requires that we report any unauthorised absence. We may be required on occasions to discuss a particular absence with you and it may be necessary for us to refuse to authorise the absence and record it as unauthorised. We are also required to contact parents if the school has not received a reason for absence.
Holidays in Term Time
BCP continue to allocate an Attendance Officer to all schools. She has asked us to remind parents that Government legislation makes it clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term times unless there are exceptional circumstances. It is extremely unlikely that time out of school for a holiday will be considered exceptional circumstances. As a school we are committed to ensuring that pupils miss as little time as possible.
Dates for your Diary
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Thursday 10 September – Year 3 and Year 4 Parents invited into school to attend meeting - regarding information and discuss expectations regarding spelling journals, reading journals and home learning - 2.30pm start
Monday 14 September – First Aid for Year 5 children
Wednesday 16 September - School Disco for all children
Thursday 17 September & Friday 18 September - Life Space visit (previously Wessex LifeBus) will be working with all year groups over a two day period. They will be educating the children about making healthy life choices as part of the schools PSHE Policy - which can be found on the school website.
Thursday 24 September – Year 6 Visit to New Forest as part of the Rivers Unit (Geography Curriculum).
Thursday 8 October – School Photographer – Individual portraits
Monday 19 October – Friday 24 October - No teacher led after school clubs this week
Tuesday 20 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 21 October – Parent’s Evening 4.00 -7.00pm
Monday 19 – Friday 23 October. Community Cohesion Week - The children will be off the normal class timetable and exploring local, national and global issues. During these weeks the children will learn about the lives of others, find out about different cultures and at the same time evaluate aspects of their own lives
Thursday 22 October - Online Safety Briefing for Parents of all year groups 2.40pm - 3.10pm. A Safety Briefing Discussing Online Risks, Trends and Data. All parents invited to attend.
Monday 26 – Friday 30 October – Half term
Friday 6 November - Year 3 Family Assembly - Family Workshop Introductions 09:00 - 11:00 All year 3 parents invited to attend.
Monday 16 November – Last swimming session for Year 3 children
Saturday 28 November – Christmas Fair 12-2pm
Tuesday 8 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Wednesday 9 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Thursday 10 December – Year 3 and Year 4 Christmas Performance 10am
Thursday 10 December – Year 5 trip to Winchester Science Centre
INSET Days 2026 - 2027
Friday 25 September 2026 Friday 9 October 2026
Friday 27 November 2026 Friday 22 January 2027
Friday 18 June 2027
As always, the dates of activities, including term dates 2026 - 2027, can be found on the school website in the News and Events, Calendar section.
Yours sincerely
Kind regards
Mr Partridge
Headteacher
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Return to School - PE Days and school uniform required
Thu 03 Sep 2026PE and Sport at Mudeford Junior School
On the two PE days your child can come into school wearing the school PE Kit as follows:
• Plain navy t-shirt or plain white t-shirt. Or alternatively, plain navy T-Shirt with the Mudeford logo on.
• Tracksuit bottoms (plain black or navy blue).
• Black or navy shorts.
• They may wear their shorts underneath their track suit bottoms which may be taken off during the day.
• Mudeford Junior sweatshirts should be worn during the winter months rather than any other sweatshirts or hoodies.
• Sensible trainers
• Football kit is not to be worn to school.
Hair:
• Long hair (both boys and girls) will need to be tied up for PE and Games lessons for Health and Safety reasons. Please make sure your child has their hair tied back on these days before coming to school or that they have a hair bobble in their bag.
• We do not allow colouring of hair
Jewellery/ Watches/ Bracelets:
• If your child has their ear/s pierced then their earring/s need to be removed before PE lessons. If they cannot be removed, they will need to be taped up before the lesson.
• All watches (including Fit Bit style watches) are to be removed during PE lessons for Health and Safety reasons.
• Other forms of jewellery including wrist bands and bracelets are not allowed in school (see School Uniform policy).
Class PE Days
3HY Swimming will take place on Mondays throughout the Autumn term. Swimming will commence on Monday 7th September for 10 consecutive weeks. Games lessons will be on Fridays
3TN Swimming will take place on Mondays throughout the Autumn term. Swimming will commence Monday 15th September for 10 consecutive weeks. Games lessons will be on Tuesdays
4WM Games lessons will be on Monday and Wednesday
4LK Games lessons will be on Thursday and Friday
5TA Games lessons will be on Wednesday and Friday
5AG Games lessons will be on Monday and Tuesday
6GL Games lessons will be on Thursday and Friday
6LB Games lessons will be on Wednesday and Friday
Kind regards
M Partridge
Headteacher
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Whole School Newsletter June 2026
Fri 19 Jun 2026Mudeford Junior School
Dear Parent/Carer, 18 June 2026
It has been a busy few weeks in school with Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay, Year 4 Cranborne Trip, Sports Day and Year 6 SATs. There are many further events upcoming in school over the next few weeks.
Parents Open Evening for all Children. There will be an informal open evening for all year groups on Tuesday 23 June between 4.00 and 5.30pm. This is an opportunity for children to bring their parents into school to look at the work and achievements that their children have enjoyed throughout the year. Teachers will be in attendance. There is no need to book an appointment.
Year 6 Transition Day 2026
Transition day for all year 6 children will be on Friday 26 June. Children will be visiting their new secondary schools on this day. Parents will need to arrange transport for their own child.
Year 5 Transition Event to Highcliffe Secondary School. This year Highcliffe Secondary School have invited our present Year 5 cohort to visit their site on Friday 3 July. This will take place during the morning, with the school providing transport, the children will be back for lunch. This will enable the year group to familiarise themselves with Highcliffe Secondary School in advance of choosing their secondary school for September 2027.
Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary
This year the school is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Thursday 9th July. To mark the occasion there will be a small celebratory event. The gates will open at 2.40pm. Please put this date in your diary. There will be a small musical performance from the children starting at 2.45pm, including a newly written school song. In addition, there will be an opportunity to have a piece of cake and soft drinks. Cash only donations for the drinks and cake will be put towards a project to be chosen by the school council in September 2027.
Staffing For September 2026 – Mrs Miller
Mrs Miller has been part of our school community for 30 years. In that time she has been a key member in creating and maintaining high standards of achievement in the school. She has been an integral member of the school’s leadership team and has been responsible for the running of the Year 3 and Year 4 teams. She has been a wonderful colleague and a true ambassador for the children’s education. We wish her all the best in her retirement.
SAT Tests / End of Year Reports
Year 6 children have completed their SAT tests. We are very proud of how hard the children have worked. Their results, alongside the end of year report, will be sent out in July. SAT tests for Year 6 in 2027 will take place during the week beginning 10 May 2027.
End of Year Reports for all other year groups will be sent out in July with the names of their new teacher for academic year 2026 – 2027. We will be mixing certain year groups to ensure balance of gender, ability and SEND. Current year 4 and 5 cohorts will be split for September 2026.
Year 6 Residential Trip 2026 and 2027
The year 6 residential trip to PGL Osmington Bay took place on Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June and was a great success, enjoyed by all the children and accompanying staff.
The residential trip for 2027 has been booked for Friday 11 June – Monday 14 June 2027. Mr Goodlet has already sent out information.
Sun Protection
Warmer weather is forecast over the coming weeks, we are concerned that the children have adequate protection from the sun especially during the long lunch break. Could you please send the children to school with: Sun cream Hat Water bottle Thank you for your support.
Mobile Phones
Both of our secondary feeder schools have informed us that children in year 7 from September 2026 will not be permitted smartphones in their respective secondary schools. Mudeford Junior School is presently receiving information from the Department of Education about developments in their policy and advice to schools nationally. We are being informed that there will be new restrictions being put into place for under 16 year olds. We will update our policy when all information has been received, with children in our school continuing not to require smart phones for school.
Holidays in Term Time
BCP continue to allocate an Attendance Officer to all schools. She has asked us to remind parents that Government legislation makes it clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term times unless there are exceptional circumstances. It is extremely unlikely that time out of school for a holiday will be considered exceptional circumstances. As a school we are committed to ensuring that pupils miss as little time as possible.
Dates for your Diary
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Tuesday 23 June - Open Evening (no appointment necessary) 4pm – 5.30pm
Friday 26 June – Year 6 Transition Day to their new schools for September. Parents will be required to transport their children to their new school.
Friday 3 July – Year 5 to visit Highcliffe Secondary School (morning visit only – back for lunch)
Thursday 9 July – Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary Celebration 2.45 – 3.15pm
Thursday 16 July - Year 6 Leavers Evening BBQ and Disco. More information to follow
Wednesday 22 July break up for summer holidays– Tuesday 1 September (Return to school for all children Tuesday 1 September).
INSET Days 2026 - 2027
Friday 25 September 2026 Friday 9 October 2026
Friday 27 November 2026 Friday 22 January 2027
Friday 18 June 2027
As always, the dates of activities, including term dates 2026 - 2027, can be found on the school website in the News and Events, Calendar section.
Yours sincerely
M Partridge - Headteacher
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Whole School Newsletter
Fri 15 May 2026Whole School Newsletter May 2026
The summer term is always very busy with lots going on. The Year 6 children have sat their SATs this week. We are very proud of how they have approached the week and the maturity that they have shown.
Several trips have been planned in for this term as well as the fast approaching Sports Day. All dates for the term can be found on the school website (school calendar).
Sports Day for all year groups
All parents and grandparents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 19th May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The children will need to wear their school PE kit (black or navy shorts/black or navy jogging bottoms) to school with a plain coloured t-shirt (depending on their house colour.)
If you are unable to find a T-Shirt of that colour, your child will be able to use their navy Mudeford PE top or a plain white T-Shirt, which we will then put a coloured label / bib on.
You child will also need in school: a water bottle, sun cream and hat if hot, their school jumper and any medication such as inhalers etc.
In the event of bad weather, the school will make a decision by 9.30am on the day if it is necessary to postpone this event and will reschedule it for Tuesday 2nd June, 10:30 – 12:15.
School Photographer
The school photographer will be visiting on Thursday 21 May to take whole class photographs. We ask children to come in school in full school uniform, wearing school shoes. If classes have PE on that day (3HY,3TN and 4MR) we ask them to bring in a separate pair of trainers which they can change into later in the day for sporting activities.
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials and be informed about content being shown in Relationships and Sex Education Wednesday 20 May 4.45 - 5.45pm
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials being shown in Relationships and Sex Education. Relationships and Sex Education for Year 6 will take place during the second half of the summer term. Mrs Lee, PSHE Subject Leader, will be giving parents the opportunity to understand the content that will be shared with the children. All parents of Year 6 children welcome.
Parents Open Evening for all Children.
There will be an informal open evening for all year groups on Tuesday 23 June between 4.00 and 5.30pm. This is an opportunity for children to bring their parents into school to look at the work and achievements that their children have enjoyed throughout the year. Teachers will be in attendance. There is no need to book an appointment.
Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary
This year the school is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Thursday 9th July. To mark the occasion there will be a small celebratory event. The gates will open at 2.45pm. Please put this date in your diary. More information to follow.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents – Beginners welcome!
Cardio tennis for all parents will continue throughout the summer term – Friday mornings 8.50am – 9.55am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome, no booking necessary. Just turn up on the day! Ally and Adam will be offering a fun morning of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities, in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions will be FREE of charge.
Dates for your Diary
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET day: Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Tuesday 19 May – Sports Day 10.30am start – All parents and grandparents invited
Wednesday 20 May – Year 6 Parents viewing Relationships and Sex Education content 4.45 – 5.45pm
Thursday 21 May – Class Photos
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May – Half term
Tuesday 2 June – Reserve Sports Day, rescheduled if needed due to wet weather on 19/5/26
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 12 June – Inset Day
Tuesday 16 June – Year 4 Trip to Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre
Tuesday 23 June - Open Evening (no appointment necessary) 4pm – 5.30pm
Friday 26 June – Year 6 Transition Day to their new schools for September. Parents will be required to transport their children to their new school.
Friday 3 July – Year 5 to visit Highcliffe Secondary School (morning visit only – back for lunch)
Thursday 9 July – Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary Celebration 2.45 – 3.15pm
Thursday 16 July - Year 6 Leavers Evening BBQ and Disco. More information to follow
Wednesday 22 July break up for summer holidays– Tuesday 1 September (Return to school for all children Tuesday 1 September).
Yours sincerely - M Partridge - Headteacher
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Whole School Newsletter 21 April 2026
Tue 21 Apr 2026Mudeford Junior School
Dear Parent/Carer 21 April 2026
Welcome back to the summer term, as always, this is a busy term. All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the calendar section. Year Group Newsletters will also been sent out with specific information relevant to each cohort, these can also be found on the school website.
Sports Day for all year groups
All parents and grandparents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 19th May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
School Photographer
The school photographer will be visiting on Thursday 21 May to take whole class photographs.
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials and be informed about content being shown in Relationships and Sex Education Wednesday 20 May 4.45 - 5.45pm
Year 6 Parents invited to view materials being shown in Relationships and Sex Education. Relationships and Sex Education for Year 6 will take place during the second half of the summer term. Mrs Lee, PSHE Subject Leader, will be giving parents the opportunity to understand the content that will be shared with the children. All parents of Year 6 children welcome.
Parents Open Evening for all Children.
There will be an informal open evening for all year groups on Tuesday 23 June between 4.00 and 5.30pm. This is an opportunity for children to bring their parents into school to look at the work and achievements that their children have enjoyed throughout the year. Teachers will be in attendance. There is no need to book an appointment.
Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary
This year the school is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Thursday 9th July. To mark the occasion there will be a small celebratory event. The gates will open at 2.45pm. Please put this date in your diary. More information to follow.
Warm Weather
Hopefully the warm weather will be with us soon. It is always helpful if the children come to school with sun cream and a sunhat during hot weather. As jumpers become less of a necessity it is useful if all are clearly labelled so the owners can be easily found.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Cardio tennis for all parents will continue throughout the summer term – Friday mornings 8.50am – 9.55am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome, no booking necessary. Just turn up on the day! Ally and Adam will be offering a fun morning of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities, in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions will be FREE of charge.
Dates for your Diary
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET days: Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Thursday 23 April – 3HY Locality Study
Friday 24 April – 3TN Locality Study
Monday 4 May – Bank Holiday
Monday 11– Thursday 14 May -Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 19 May – Sports Day 10.30am start – All parents and grandparents invited
Wednesday 20 May – Year 6 Parents viewing Relationships and Sex Education content 4.45 – 5.45pm
Thursday 21 May – Class Photos
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May – Half term
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Friday 12 June – Inset Day
Tuesday 16 June – Year 4 Trip to Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre
Tuesday 23 June - Open Evening (no appointment necessary) 4pm – 5.30pm
Friday 26 June – Year 6 Transition Day to their new schools for September. Parents will be required to transport their children to their new school.
Friday 3 July – Year 5 to visit Highcliffe Secondary School (morning visit only – back for lunch)
Thursday 9 July – Mudeford Junior School 50th Anniversary Celebration 2.45 – 3.15pm (Parents welcome to attend).
Thursday 16 July - Year 6 Leavers Evening BBQ and Disco. More information to follow
Wednesday 22 July break up for summer holidays– Tuesday 1 September (Return to school for all children Tuesday 1 September).
Yours sincerely
M Partridge - Headteacher
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Online Safety Newsletter April 2026
Tue 14 Apr 2026Online Safety Newsletter April 2026
Click here to read the online safety newsletter for April.
Topics this month include:
-Age rating in games advice
-Essex Police have launched a ground breaking AI Safety Campaign in partnership with BT and EE to tackle the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) misuse and deepfake technology.
-All about the Manosphere
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Mudeford Junior School Online Safety Newsletter April 2026
Thu 26 Mar 2026Mudeford Junior School Online Safety Newsletter April 2026
Age ratings exist to help protect your child as they show whether content is suitable for your child’s age. Make sure you check the age rating of any game your child is playing.
Why should I check?
Not all games will be appropriate for your child. Some may appear child friendly due to fun or cartoon style graphics but still include unsuitable content. Age ratings consider factors such as violence, frightening content, bad language and/or in app purchases.
How can I check?
Most games are rated by PEGI (Pan European Game Information), who not only state the age you should be to play the game but also provide further content descriptors to give you an indication of the type of content that your child might encounter. Apps are rated by the App store/Google Play.
How can I stop my child from accessing a game they are not old enough to play?
You can set up parental controls to restrict access to games or apps that your child is not old enough to play and set restrictions so any downloads/ purchases must be approved by you. For example:
- Nintendo – restrict software by age so if you restrict to 10+, games with that rating or above cannot be played by your child.
- Xbox / PlayStation – set an age limit so anything that exceeds that age rating must be approved.
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Apple / Google (Family Link) – restrict your child from installing apps, allowing you to review before approving all purchases.
Would you like to read this newsletter in a different language? You can use the translate tool on our web version: https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/april-2026-primary/