Please can we ask parents/carers to ensure that children come into school with their coat, shoes, gloves/hat/scarf suitable for the weather. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly labelled on items of clothing. Thank you.

If any parents are considering applying to our nursery or reception classes next year, and would like to look round school, please email the school office : office@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk

Thank you

The Year 6 residential visit will be to the High

Adventure Outdoor Education Centre, Cowling, Keighley, BD22 0AA. This will take place

Wednesday 29th January 2025 until Friday 31st January 2025. Those who have completed the consent form and paid the £10  deposit can now pay the balance and are welcome to do this in

instalments up to the departure date. Please go to the payment section in payment section in parent mail, then ‘shop’ to make any payments for this.

Thank you.

To apply for a reception place the deadline is Wednesday 15th January 2024. You will need to do an online application form:

rochdale.gov.uk/school-admissions-appeals/apply-primary-school-place

If you have any queries please contact School Admissions services:

Email: school.admissions@rochdale.gov.uk

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 0340

Neuro diversity support for parents

The Neurodiversity Hub supports families and children who are Neurodivergent
or who have communication differences, to work together with professionals to
problem solve issues that are affecting them. It is based on needs and not a
diagnosis. You can contact them on 0785 868 5131

• Umbrella Sessions provide support for parents with a child who may be
presenting with a neurodiversity. They aim to deliver sessions for parents on
sensory challenging strategies, sleep and wellbeing and neurodiversity at
school. There is no cost to participants. You can contact them on 07901 854
741. Their website is
https://rochdaleparentcarersvoice.co.uk/umbrella-sessions/

• SHINE is a 10 week intervention for parents/carers of primary school aged
children who have social and communication needs. There are range of topics
such as communication, play, sleep, celebrating your child's gifts and talents
and who else can support. Website
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/shine
Contact details: 01706 769634 and rochdale.services@barnardos.org.uk

• Children’s Occupational Therapy (HMR) Community aim to help a child to
minimise the impact of their difficulties and improve their ability to participate in
their daily occupations by finding ways to overcome any problems they
experience. They see children with sensory difficulties impacting on their
function and occupational performance. Contact 0161 206 0606.

• Spectrum gaming is an autistic led UK based charity that supports autistic
people. They provide a space where autistic children can feel safe and create
belonging with peers who share similar experiences. They have online
services where young people can be supervised by adults to explore and
connect with others. Contact details:
https://www.spectrumgaming.net/about-us  and info@spectrumgaming.ne

We have the following reading

workshop afternoons coming up, which will take place in the school hall : 2.30pm-3pm.

· Monday 25^th November – Year 6

· Monday 9^th December – Year 5

Tea/Coffee will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Well done to the following children that have been selected to sit at the Captain’s Table.