Home Farm Primary School

School based mental health support teams work within schools to provide support for children, their families and school staff. They provide early intervention support and can help with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, worry, low mood and panic. They also signpost and provide advice about other local services for mental health needs that may require more intensive or longer-term support. We have two practitioners from the team, Liz Robinson and Jo Coupe currently supporting Home Farm and they are running an informal drop-in session on Thursday 5th March, 2-3pm. This will be a friendly, welcoming space for parents and carers to come along and find out more about the support they offer or discuss any concerns you might have about your child. If you would like to come along, please let school know, or just drop into the Cafe on the day if you are available. Thanks, Mrs Halpin

Parking restrictions on Home Farm Close and surrounding streets are in place to protect children, school staff, residents, and other road users. These restrictions are not optional and must be followed at all times Illegal parking and unsafe turning create serious and unacceptable risks. They reduce visibility, obstruct access, and place children in immediate danger during drop-off and collection times. Illegal parking on Home Farm Close puts children’s lives at risk and could result in fatal and tragic consequences. Parents and carers are expected to comply fully with these restrictions. Parking on Home Farm Close during school drop-off and collection times will be reported. The school will continue to work closely with the traffic warden and will report concerns as they arise. We strongly encourage parents to do the same, as multiple reports often result in quicker enforcement action. Concerns can be reported to: Bradford Council Parking Enforcement: 01274 431000 (Option 2) Email: parkingissues@bradford.gov.uk Photographs and details of incidents can be submitted.

Good afternoon Please find attached our Spring 2 Newsletter

We are holding an Easter Raffle to raise funds for school activities and would be grateful for any donations of raffle prizes, such as Easter eggs, small toys, books, or gift items. All items should be new and unopened and brought into the school office from today until 6th March. Raffle tickets will then be on sale from 9th March and drawn on the 25th March by Mrs Poole before we break up for the Easter Holidays. Thank you for your continued support of our special school.

Good morning Please find attached our Spring 1 Good Newsletter. Thank you for your support this half term. I hope you have a lovely half term break and we see some improvement in the weather! Take good care everyone and I'll see you at the bottom of the drive as always on Monday 23 February Mrs Poole

We are holding an Easter Raffle to raise funds for school activities and would be grateful for any donations of raffle prizes, such as Easter eggs, small toys, books, or gift items. All items should be new and unopened and brought into school from 23rd February until 6th March. Raffle tickets will then be on sale from 9th March and drawn on the 25th March by Mrs Poole before we break up for the Easter Holidays. Thank you for your continued support of our special school.

This February, our school has been focusing on punctuality. We’re pleased to see that late arrivals have decreased—thank you to students and families for the effort so far. That said, we still have some way to go. Arriving on time is important as it helps students settle into the day, avoid missing key instructions, and develop positive habits that support learning and future success. Let’s keep working together to make punctuality the norm and ensure every student starts the day ready to learn.

Dear Parents and Carers, As we move into February, our whole-school attendance focus is punctuality. Since Monday, we have already recorded 79 pupils arriving late to school. Arriving on time is essential for helping children settle into the day, access learning from the start of lessons, and develop good routines for the future. We understand that, on occasion, lateness can be unavoidable due to circumstances beyond your control, and we appreciate your support when this happens. However, we ask that punctuality is prioritised wherever possible and that pupils arrive at school on time each day. Thank you for your continued support in helping us promote strong attendance habits for all our pupils.

We are pleased to announce that Home Farm Primary School Nursery will be offering a limited number of 15-hour and 30-hour nursery places for September 2026. Spaces for September 2026 are limited and expected to fill quickly, so we encourage families to register their interest as early as possible. If you would like more information or wish to arrange a visit to see our nursery, please contact the school office. Thank you