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BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE NO 107 

5SEPTEMBER - 14 OCTOBER2018 

Contents 

4 News 

6 WOW 

10 Fo c us on Education 

18 Pinboard 

20 Box Office 

21 Competitions 

Dear Readers, 

Welcome to our back to school edition! We hope you had a 

wonderful summer break and have been enjoying the recent 

sunshine, and are now feeling refreshed and ready to start 

another school year. 

We also want to give a warm welcome to all of our new 

readers who are just starting their first year of school. It’s such 

an exciting time and a whole new chapter in life, and we hope 

your first few weeks are everything you’d hoped they’d be. 

For all of our regular readers, we hope your new school year 

brings positive change and many more opportunities for fun 

with your families. 

In this edition you’ll find lots of upcoming local activities and 

events on our WOW pages, many of which are free and low 

cost. Don’t forget to check out our box office page too for an 

array of local theatre performances suitable for your little ones! 

Details of our Christmas card competition are inside too and 

we can’t wait to receive your entries! 

With very best wishes, 

The Primary Times Team 

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NEWS 

The Peep Learning Together Programme Praised for 

Supporting Parents 

An early intervention programme has been developed 

by the charity Peeple to show parents how to do 

more activities at home that help their children’s 

development. The sessions include singing, storytime, 

book-sharing, play activities, and time to talk about an 

aspect of children’s learning and development. The 

sessions help parents make the most of day-to-day 

learning opportunities, and provide support in talking 

about a range of ideas, thoughts and feelings. 

Nottingham’s 

Hoodwinked Trail Proves 

Huge Success 

This summer Nottingham hosted aHoodwinked Wild 

in Art sculpture trail that proved incredibly popular 

with families. Placed around the city were 33 five-foot 

tall fibre glass robins by artists including Julie Vernon, 

and 50 beautiful BookBenches created by local 

primary schools through the Robin’s Tales education 

programme. The benches were placed in the intu 

Victoria Centre, intu Broadmarsh, and the Central 

Library, as well as in 18 neighbourhood libraries and 

leisure centres, and were decorated in avariety of 

creative designs. 

The trail was brought to Nottingham after two and 

a half years of hard work by Nottingham City Council, 

Wild In Art, and Nottinghamshire Hospice. Rowena 

Naylor-Morrell, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire 

The Peep Learning Together Programme sessions 

are held in Children’s Centre hubs across Nottingham 

city for a range of age groups. Alex Norris, MP for 

Nottingham North, said: ‘the Peep programme provides 

vital skills to ensure the home environment can 

become a place where children are stimulated and 

engaged with the world around them. I’m pleased that 

Nottingham City Council is giving parents and carers 

this great start.’ 

Plans to Create Britain’s Best Children’s Library in 

Nottingham 

Nottingham City Council 

announced an exciting new 

proposal to develop a modern 

Central Library in the revamped 

Broadmarsh area. The plans 

include creating the best children’s 

library in Britain, taking into 

consideration local children’s ideas 

on what their ideal library would 

be. The children’s library would 

both be to further local children’s 

access to books and learning, but 

also would create a new place for 

parents to spend time with their 

children as they explore stories, 

activities, and ideas together. 

The library would also have 

quiet spaces for meeting and 

studying, IT equipment, free 

internet access, local studies and 

archives. Councillor Collins, leader 

of Nottingham City Council, said: 

‘Nottingham is a UNESCO City of 

Hospice, said: ‘it’s great to see the trail getting such a 

positive reaction from members of the public. We have 

taken some groups of patients out on the trail to see 

the ‘Hands of Hope’ robin they painted in situ in King 

Street and the other robins. It’s awonderful familyfriendly 

activity to do during the summer holidays.’ 

Literature, and we want to provide 

a bright new Central Library. 

Children’s literacy is a big priority 

for us, and we are asking children 

to send us their designs for their 

dream library. I’m sure we’re going 

to get lots of creative ideas.’ 

Nottingham 

City 

Councillor 

Walks 267 

Miles in 10 

Days for 

Children’s 

Reading 

Charity 

Starting on Friday 24th August, 

Councillor Jon Collins, the 

Leader of Nottingham City 

Council, is to walk the 267- 

mile Pennine Way trek for 

charity in just 10 days. This trek 

usually would take at least 

three weeks to complete, 

so in such ashort time span 

this equates to Councillor 

Collins walking more than 

a marathon each day. 

By completing this 

challenge Councillor Collins 

aims to raise funds for the 

Dolly Parton Imagination 

Library: abook-gifting scheme 

which provides afree book 

every month to children from 

birth to age five. The scheme 

currently runs in nine of the 

city’s 20 wards, but with a 

fundraising target of £2,670 

the councillor hopes to begin 

extending the scheme to 

the remaining 11 wards. 

Councillor Collins said: 

‘getting children reading at 

an early age is important. We 

want every child to benefit 

from having these books.’ 

For more information, visit 

www.mynottinghamnews. 

co.uk. 

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5 Sep 

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Superhero Bat Trail 

Wollaton Hall NG8 2AE 

www.wollatonhall.org.uk 

Follow our trail around Wollaton Park - 

Commissioner Gordon needs to get in 

touch with Batman urgently! Gordon has 

put out floodlights across Wollaton Park 

and needs your help to tell Batman where 

the Joker is hiding. £1 per trail, find the 

answer and claim your prize! 

BrickMinster Summer fun 

Archbishop’s Palace NG25 0HD 

www.southwellminster.org 

We will be joined by Robin Hood and his 

merry outlaws for ballads and photos. The 

medieval minstrels and wood bodger will 

be there to entertain us, and there will be 

archery, crafts, refreshments, aLego trail 

and more -visitors should feel free to bring 

a picnic and stay all day if they wish. Free, 

all welcome, no booking necessary. 

5 Sep – 9 Sep 

Rufford on the Beach 

Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF 

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk 

10:30am-5pm Come and enjoy all the fun 

of the seaside at Rufford Abbey Country 

Park with our bespoke built beach. We will 

have regular children’s entertainment, from 

music and dance to traditional Punch and 

Judy shows. You will also see our Resident 

Donkeys on selected dates throughout 

the summer. Bring your bucket and spade, 

beach towel and sun hats and enjoy! Free. 

A Knights Trail 

Rufford Abbey Country Park NG22 9DF 


10:30am-4:30pm Take part in our themed 

walk around the Abbey grounds and find 

our knights shields to find the clues to gain 

a prize! Knight Trail sheets are £1(each) and 

available from Visitor Information. 

5 Sep - 3 0 Sep 

Hoodwinked 2018 Art Trail 

Hoodwinked NG2 3NG 

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Join us on the Hoodwinked 2018 art trail. 

Use our handy map and download the 

Hoodwinked 2018 app to find your way 

around all the Robins and BookBenches 

and discover lots of interesting places 

along the way. You can start and end anywhere, 

there is no correct order. 

5 Sep –Ongoing 

XplorActive 

Mansfield Museum NG18 1NG 

www.mansfield.gov.uk 

You’re invited to hit the activity trail with Eco 

Dude (your totally recycled robotic guide), 

and join him on avoyage of discovery for 

all the family. There are games to play, and 

you’ll be asked to think about ‘How green 

are you?’ as you learn what you can do to 

make the world more ecofriendly. 

on where 

e 

City of Caves Tours 

National Justice Museum NG1 1HN 

www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk 

Runs every day. Discover a hidden world 

beneath your feet and tour our ancient 

network of caves at your leisure. You will be 

given ahand-held audio set to guide you 

on your way. You’ll hear stories of the caves 

and how they were used in years gone by. 

Farmer Days 

White Post Farm NG22 8HL 

www.whitepostfarm.co.uk 

Here’s awonderful way to find out more 

about our animals and how we look after 

them. Our special farmer days give you the 

chance to see how a real farm works and 

take part in feeding, grooming and mucking 

out. Booking essential. Book online. 

6 Sep – 8 Sep 

Heritage Open Days 

Archbishop’s Palace NG25 0HD 


10am-4pm Discover a thousand years 

of history at The Archbishop’s Palace. 

Come with us one of our amazing guided 

tours, led by our highly trained guides, 

as we explore the history behind two of 

Nottinghamshire’s most iconic buildings. 

From Saxon beginnings to the modern day, 

there’s something for everyone to enjoy at 

Southwell Minster. 


Make aTreasure Map 

Gedling Library NG4 4HX 


3:30-6pm Since Dennis and Gnasher have 

been busy all summer on their treasure 

hunt, why not join in the fun and create 

a treasure map of your own?! We will 

also have colourings and activity sheets 

for younger children, and will also make 

bookmarks. Suitable for ages 3+. Free. Runs 

Tuesdays (9:30am-12:30pm), Thursdays 

(3:30pm-6pm) and Saturdays (9:30am-1pm). 

7 Sep 

Tots Make and Do: Butterflies 

Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS 

www.derbymuseums.org 

10am-11:30am Tots Make and Do is aweekly 

session where we welcome 2-5 year olds 

and their grown-ups for crafts, games and 

stories inspired by our fabulous collections. 

Free. Donations welcome. 

Story Explorers: Under the Sea 

Worksop Library S80 2BP 

www.inspireculture.org.uk 

10:30-11:30am Amagical storytelling 

journey for you and your little one. Through 

puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers 

will unleash your child’s imagination 

and take them on an exciting storytelling 

adventure. Join us as we dive deep under 

the sea to discover the stories beneath the 

waves. Free. Book online. 

8 Sep 

Heritage Open Day 

Canalside Heritage Centre NG9 1LZ 

www.heritageopendays.org.uk 

10:30am-4:30pm Free entry to our exhibitions, 

creative craft activities for all ages 

and guided walks along the canal side with 

one of our walk leaders. 

Classic Car Drop In at Bartons 

Bartons PLC NG9 4AJ 


10am-3:30pm Our transport heritage is 

just as important as the preservation and 

restoration of our buildings. Go back in time 

as you share with classic car owners the vehicles 

they still use and enjoy today. Share 

with your children the car you learned to 

drive in, or cars that had significant moments 

in your life. 

Mischief Makers -Challenge Completion 

and Activities 

Retford Library DN22 6PE 


9:30-11am Come along and complete the 

Summer Reading Challenge, receive all 

your rewards and try your hand at badge 

making and other games. Suitable for children 

accompanied by an adult. See online 

for more information about the summer 

reading challenge. Free, drop in. 

Children’s Craft Club 

Eastwood Library NG16 3GB 


10:30-11:30am Come along and join us for 

family friendly fun with themed craft activities 

at the Saturday Craft Club! Free. 

Saturday Art Club 

New Art Exchange NG7 6BE 

www.nae.org.uk/event 

10:30am-12:30pm Kickstart your weekend 

with adifferent creative activity every session, 

all inspired by our current exhibition. 

There’s always loads to do and learn plus 

we always have asoft play area for very 

small children. Aimed at under 10s but all 

are welcome. Free. 

Children’s Craft Club 

Eastwood Library NG16 3GB 


10:30-11:30am Come along and join us for 

family friendly fun with themed craft activities 

at the Saturday Craft Club! Free. 

Wild Kids Attenborough -Wonderful 

Webs 

Attenborough Nature Reserve NG9 6DY 

www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org 

10:15am-12:15pm Join us for a morning of outdoor 

activities as we explore Attenborough 

Nature Reserve. Also runs on 6October. 

Pretty Muddy 

Holme Pierrepont Country Park NG12 

2LU 

www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org 

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is the brilliant 5k 

muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the 

A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have 

fun with your friends. And raise valuable 

funds for BEATING CANCER. Register online. 

8 Sep – 3 0 Sep 

Cavendish’s Horses 

Bolsover Castle S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle 

11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm With their 

elegant Spanish Horses, the Atkinson 

Action Horses will amaze you with a 

demonstration of skilled horsemanship 

displaying the complicated movements 

of Cavendish’s time which are still relevant 

today. Suitable for all. Runs on weekends 

during September. Price: adults £15.50, 

children (5-17) £10.50. 

8 Sep – 7 Oct 

Family Weekend Activities 

Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB 

www.nottinghamcontemporary.org 

11am–3pm Expect awarm welcome and all 

kinds of exciting hands-on making every 

weekend. Get creative together making 

works of art inspired by our exhibition. You 

can customise furniture with neon and 

leopard print, create illusions with mirrors, 

design and print your own t-shirt and make 

a costume that the whole family can wear 

(at the same time!). Every Sat and Sun 

during our exhibitions. Drop in. Free. 

Free Family Workshops 

Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB 

www.nottinghamcontemporary.org 

11am–3pm Join us every weekend for free 

family activities and get creative together. 

Every weekend during our exhibitions from 

11am-3pm! No need to book, just drop in 

and stay as loing as you like. Free. 

8 Sep – 3 Nov 

Showmanship and Performance: 

250 Years of Circus 

Déda DE1 3GU 

www.deda.uk.com 

Showmanship and performance celebrates 

250 yrears of circus history through five 

legendary names in British circus and its 

memorable performers. Acelebration of 

showmanship from Philip Astley to all time 

household favourites of the 20th century 

that have played apivotal role in the development 

of circus. This exhibition explores 

the role of Bertram Mills, Billy smarrt, Gerry 

Cottle and the Blackpool Tower Curcys. 


Forest Rec parkrun 

Forest Recreation Ground NG7 6JP 

www.parkrun.org.uk 

9am We all run for our own enjoyment. 

Please come along and join in whatever 

your pace! It’s free! but please register 

before your first run. 

Robin Hood Town Tour 

Starts at the Cross Keys Pub NG1 2GJ 

www.ezekialbone.com 

2pm Join the ‘Official Outlaw’ on an adventure 

around Nottingham as you follow a 

trail of historical facts to discover the truth. 

Learn how simple ballads over 700 years 

old grew into one of the greatest stories 

ever told! Most Saturdays March to October. 

Other dates added through the year. 

Booking required. T: 08444775678. 

9 Sep 

Handling History 



Handling History is our regular object 

handling morning where you can get up 

close to some historic objects from our 

collection. Donations welcome. 

Gedling Horticultural Show 

The Richard Herrod Centre NG4 1RL 

www.gedling.gov.uk 

1:30-4:30pm The horticultural show is back 

and it will offer an afternoon of fun for all 

the family. Come along and see how the 

competition hots up and who the Judges 

will pick in the many different classes and 

categories. The event includes local history 

displays, children’s craft activities, treasure 

hunts and more. 

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Heritage Open Day 

Beeston Town Hall NG9 1AE 


11am-2pm Achance to see the inside of 

Beeston Town Hall. This year the event will 

be opened by The Mayor of Broxtowe, Cllr 

Derek Burnett. 

10 Sep 

Small Space 

National Space Centre LE4 5NS 

www.spacecentre.co.uk 

Combining stories, songs and trails, this is a 

fun and interactive way for young children 

to continue their early educational development. 

There is also the chance to see 

a special show featuring the planets, and 

even meet our own astronaut, George! 

10 Sep – 1 2 Sep 

Essex CCC 

Trent Bridge NG2 6AG 

www.trentbridge.co.uk 

10:30am Tickets per day: adults £17, senior 

and under 21s £12, juniors £9. Book online. 

12 Sep 

Family Creative Writing 

Beeston Library NG9 1AE 


4-5:30pm This course is for family and/or 

carers (aged 19+) to work together with their 

children aged 7+. You will explore writing 

short stories, articles and enjoy being 

creative together. Free. 

12 Sep – 3 Oct 

Messy Minster 

Southwell Minster NG25 0HD 


A free monthly event for families to get creative 

and messy! Meet in the Trebeck Hall, 

next to the Minster. Events on 12 September 

and 3October. 

13 Sep – 1 8 Oct 

Family Autumn Crafts 



1-3pm This course is for parents and their 

children under 5. The course will explore a 

range of crafts related to autumn which are 

suitable for young children. This course will 

give you ideas of how you can support your 

child to explore crafts and help them develop 

their fine motor skills and language 

through crafts. Runs on Thursdays. Free. 

Family Fun -Coding with Micro:bits 



This course is for family and/or carers 

(aged 19+) to come along and work together 

with their children aged 10-13yrs. You 

will learn how to create asimple game and 

app using basic computer programming, 

and how to use the BBC Micro:bit mini 

computer. 

14 Sep 

Tots Make and Do: Sparkle and 

Shine 








15 Sep – 1 6 Sep 

Festival of Food and Drink 

Clumber Park S80 3AZ 


Festival of Food and Drink offers great 

food, the fabulous producers behind the 

brands, award winners, special guests, 

exciting traders, delicious dishes to try from 

fantastic street food, pop ups, cafés, bars, 

cocktails and much more! 

Vintage Weekend 

Papplewick Pumping Station NG15 9AJ 

www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk 

11am-5pm Come along for afun Vintage 

Weekend! 


Derby Dancing Exhibition 

Déda DE1 3GU 


Join Dèda’s 20 year anniversary celebrations 

and look back at the history of dance 

in city since the 1950s. From Northern Soul 

to Hip Hop, explore the dance scenes 

that have taken hold of Derby through the 

decades. Discover memories and stories of 

where Derby people have danced across 

the city, and artistic responses to the 200 

Days of Dancing Call Out. 

16 Sep 

Nottingham Green Festival 

The Arboretum NG7 4HF 

www.nottmgreenfest.org.uk 

12-6pm Enjoy free live music, outdoor 

entertainment and adult and children’s 

activities plus community stalls with 

refreshments, ethical products and energy-saving 

technologies and information at 

Nottingham Green Festival. 

18 Sep – 2 3 Oct 

Music Making for Early Years 



10am-11am Join our music making family 

learning course aimed at children aged 

2-5 years old which involves singing, use 

of instruments and movement. This course 

is for adults and their children. Runs on 

Tuesdays. Free. 

20 Sep 

Early Years Workshop 

Parasol unit foundation for contemporary 

art N1 7RW 

www.parasol-unit.org 

10am-12pm Delve into an immersive installation 

certain to evoke curious and sensory 

investigation. Heidi Bucher’s exhibition will 

be the starting point for creative thinking 

and will inspire the installation filled with 

interesting materials to play and create 

with. Price: adults £3, children £2. Booking 

online required. Suitable for under 5s. 

20 Sep – 2 5 Oct 

Family Art 

Mansfield Woodhouse Library NG19 8AH 


10am-12pm This is afun course for parents 

and their pre-school children. Connect 

your family through art with easy and fun 

projects, experimenting with different art 

materials and techniques. Runs on Thursdays. 

Free. 

Family Art 

Mansfield Woodhouse Library NG19 8AH 


10am-12pm This is afun course for parents/guardians 

(aged 19+) and pre-school 

children. Connect your family through art 

with easy and fun projects, experimenting 

with different art materials and techniques. 

21 Sep 

Science Festival 



6:30-10pm Come along and see Attenborough 

transformed at night. 

21 Sep -Ongoing 

Music Making for Early Years 

Mansfield Central Library NG18 1NH 


10:30-11:30am Join our music making family 

learning course aimed at children aged 

2-5 years old which involves singing, use 

of instruments and movement. This course 

is for adults and their children. Runs on 

Fridays. Free. 

22 Sep 

World Cultures: Zines and Trails 



12-3pm The World Cultures Gallery has an 

array of objects that have different stories to 

tell. Help us to highlight the stories that you 

think need to be told through our zines and 

trails workshop. Free, drop in. Donations 

welcome. 

Civil War Town Tour 

National Civil War Centre NG24 1JY 

www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com 

1pm Join an expert guide who will lead 

you through the Civil War-torn streets of 

this historic town. You’ll explore the sites of 

seventeenth century Newark as your guide 

brings to life the harsh reality of being an 

inhabitant at the time, from dodging cannonball 

fire to surviving plague on adaily 

basis. Price: adults £5, children £3. 

22 Sep – 2 3 Sep 

The FAB Worlds of Anderson 



We celebrate the fantastic legacy of Gerry 

And Sylvia Anderson in this very special 

weekend. Generations of children around 

the world have enjoyed and been captivated 

by shows like Fireball XL5, Captain 

Scarlet, Space 1999 and, of course, the 

iconic Thunderbirds. This legacy continues 

today. 

22 Sep – 2 7 Oct 

Family Art 

Southwell Library NG25 0EH 


10am-12pm This is afun course for parents 

and pre-school children. Connect your family 

through art with easy and fun projects, 

experimenting with different art materials 

and techniques. Runs on Saturdays. Free. 

22 Sep -Ongoing 

Art Investigator Max 

Nottingham Lakeside Arts NG7 2RD 

www.lakesidearts.org.uk 

12-4pm Creative Saturday afternoons at 

Djanogly Gallery. Whatever your age or 

ability come along to AIM as an Art Investigator 

to enjoy the exhibitions and take part 

in related arts and crafts activities led by 

University of Nottingham students. Suitable 

for all. Children must be accompanied by 

an adult. Free, drop in. 

24 Sep – 26 Sep 

Somerset CCC 

Trent Bridge NG2 6AG 

www.trentbridge.co.uk 

10:30am Tickets per day: adults £17, senior 

and under 21s £12, juniors £9. Book online. 

28 Sep 

Tots Make and Do: Squirrels 








World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 

Hart’s Hotel NG1 6GN 

www.hartsnottingham.co.uk 

10am-12pm Join us once again in the 

Park Bar at Hart’s Hotel for acup of 

coffee and some cake to raise money for 

the Macmillan ‘World’s Biggest Coffee 

Morning’ appeal. Please bring your donated 

homemade cakes to the Park Bar where 

we will once again be holding our ‘Bake Off’ 

competition. The winning cake will receive 

Afternoon Tea for two at Hart’s. Runner-up 

prizes also available. 

Stargazing Evening 

Idle Valley Nature Reserve DN22 8QH 


6:30-10pm Join us at Idle Valley for an 

evening of science. Meet at the Rural 

Learning Centre. 

29 Sep 

The Magic Lantern Backstage Tour 

Theatre Royal NG1 5ND 

www.trch.co.uk 

10:30am Suitable for all ages, Ezekial 

Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour 

gives you the chance to explore behind the 

scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert 

Hall. You will discover how our shows 

are created, as well as finding out about the 

venue’s fascinating heritage. Price £8. 

30 Sep 

Bobbin Lace Making Demonstrations 

Nottingham Industrial Museum NG8 

2AE 

www.nottinghamindustrialmuseum. 

org.uk 

12-3pm Watch how skilled Bobbin Lacemakers 

use traditional techniques and generations 

of knowledge to keep this ancient 

craft alive. There’s lots to see and do at the 

museum, including our model railway and 

live action engine displays, and children’s 

activity trails and colouring competitions. 

Normal admission applies, children Free. 

Animal Blessing Service 



3:30pm Bring your pet along, big or small! 

If you don’t have apet, come and meet the 

animals others bring. 

3 Oct 

Sketching Stories 



10am-12pm Join the Derby Sketching 

Club in the World Cultures space. Learn 

about their creative practice and the 

objects they’ll be sketching. There’s always 

someone interesting to meet and amindful 

moment to be enjoyed. Free, drop in. Donations 

welcome. 

3 Oct – 7 Oct 

Goose Fair 2018 

Forest Recreation Ground NG7 6JP 


Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 

attractions -from the latest white knuckle 

rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular 

family, children’s and old-time rides. 

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Ferry Farm 

Park &Restaurant 

10%offvoucher 

Entryonly. Offer expires14thOctober 2018 

• Farmyard animals 

• Large sandpit 

• Greatbirthday parties 

• Trampolines 

• Rare Breeds 

• Activity playground 

• Large indoorsoftplay 

• Assaultcourse 

• Wildlife pond 

• Large climbing wall 

• Go-karts &pedal tractors 

• School visitsverypopular! 

• Largetea rooms 

(home cooked fooddaily) 

• Extendedsmall animal barn 

“A DaytoRemember” 

www.ferryfarm.co.uk 

Please call for openingtimes: 

0115 966 4512 

BoatLane, Hoveringham, Nottingham,NG147JP 

Dany-Alys Feurtado, Director 

Healthy Mind & Body Ltd (non-profit organisation)

FOCUS ONEDUCATION 

Question time! 

Struggling to decidewhich 

secondaryschoolisbest? 

We’vesummarised some of thekey questionsyou 

shouldbeaskingduringyourresearch (and whotoask!) 

What next if you’ve 

made initial searches 

and have drawn up 

a shortlist of favoured secondary 

schools, mostlikelybasedon 

practical requirements such 

as distance from home and 

admission rules? Once you know 

which exams pupil sit and have a 

good idea of how they perform, 

go astep further and start 

making comparisons between the 

schools using some sensible and 

probing questions. 

In the search for your child’s 

secondary school, you’ll want 

to dig far deeper than the 

latest league table results and 

the pages of aglossy school 

brochure. Which is why we 

wanted to help arm you with 

some useful questions for when 

you visit each school in person. 

Be sure toask the same 

questions consistently of each 

school in order to stack the 

responses up against each 

other so that, by the end of the 

exercise, you’ve a clear feeling 

for which school strikes a chord 

with you and your child. 

To garner the most genuine 

insight into each school, try to 

organise your visit for a normal 

school day (most schools will 

accommodate this) and have 

the confidence to ask some 

very specific questions of the 

people you meet. This way 

you can bypass the rose-tinted 

promotional image presented 

to parents during school open 

days and you’ll be better placed 

to decide which school is best 

able to help your child fulfil their 

individual potential. 

Here are some important 

questions to ask every secondary 

school on your shortlist: 

WHATDOES THE SCHOOL 

NEED TO DO TO IMPROVE 

FURTHER? 

Asking to hear about aschool’s 

targets is asensible way to 

get advanced warning about 

aschool’s weaknesses. Even 

‘Outstanding’ schools have 

targets for further improvement 

included in 

their 

Selectiontimeline 

•31st October 2018 is the closing 

date for completed applications 

•1st March 2019 is ‘National 

Offer Day’. Parents can log onto 

their local authority’s website 

to see their offer, after which 

letters will be posted out. 

How can Icontact mychild’s teachers 

and how often will they contact me? 

Ofsted reports. Visit reports. 

ofsted.gov.uk to arm yourself 

with background information 

before each school visit. 

Who to ask? The Head 

IS CAREER GUIDANCE 

ON OFFER TO PUPILS AS/ 

WHEN THEY WANT IT? 

With access to advice on 

possible career paths and higher 

education options pupils can fuel 

their passions, find inspiration 

and make informed choices 

throughout their secondary 

school life. 

Who to ask? Teachers and 

pupils 

HOW ARE BULLIES AND 

BADLY-BEHAVED PUPILS 

DISCIPLINED? 

This question gives aschool 

the opportunity to explain its 

behaviour policy and the rules 

it enforces on issues such as 

banned items, lateness and 

standards. Find out how 

pupils who break the 

rules are treated. For 

example, is detention 

imposed, are fights 

physically broken 

up and are pupils 

removed from class. 

A school’s approach 

to bullying must also 

be included in the 

behaviour policy. 

Who to ask? The 

Head, teachers and 

pupils 

IS THERE A POSITIVE 

SCHOOL SPIRIT AND CAN 

PUPILS CONTRIBUTE TO 

THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? 

Apositive school spirit can add 

greatly to achild’s education 

and opportunities to volunteer 

on community projects can help 

them to develop valuable skills 

and life experience. Stories of a 

school’s contribution to their local 

community (think charity initiatives, 

environmental projects etc) are often 

picked up and published by the local 

media, so keep your eyes peeled. 

Who to ask? The Head, pupils 

and internet searches 

Finally, don’t forget to ask your 

child where they think they’d 

be happiest. Perhaps the best 

choice of secondary 

school 

jumps straight out to your child 

based on their friends’ choices 

or the facilities offered by certain 

schools, for example, a swimming 

pool or dance/performing arts 

studios. Add their opinion to the 

mix before weighing 

up the benefits 

of each school 

and submitting 

your selection 

this October 

31st. 

Take the opportunity to see how 

much information you’ll receive 

from the school, beyond the 

annual parents’ evening and 

annual school reports, and how 

much interaction with teachers 

you’ll be expected or able to have. 

Are urgent messages, such as 

school closures communicated 

via text or email? Could you 

expect to see letters being sent 

home with your child? Are parents 

encouraged to email teachers 

directly? And if so, under which 

circumstances? 

Who to ask? 

The Head and teachers

Sir William Robertson Academy 

Come and find out how your child can 

ASPIRE to abrighter future… 

Choosing asecondary school is one of 

the most important decisions you will 

have to make for you and your child. 

With this in mind, we would like to 

extend an invitation to parents/carers 

and your child to come and tour the 

Academy where you will see first-hand 

the excellent behaviour of our pupils 

and the high-calibre learning taking 

place in the classrooms. 

Sir William Robertson Academy is 

judged as Ofsted ‘Good’ in all areas 

of the school and has also been 

recognised as being one of the ‘Top 100 

non-selective state-funded schools in 

England’ by Nick Gibb MP – Minister 

of State for Schools (February 2016). 

The Academy is ahighly successful 

11-18 school with a fl ourishing Sixth 

Form. The school fosters an aspirational 

ethos in which every child is expected 

to achieve the very best they can in all 

that they do. SWRA provides asafe and 

idyllic learning environment with superb 

pastoral care and support and avaried 

programme of enrichment and extracurricular 

activities. 

The school is well resourced, with 

wonderful outdoor facilities for awide 

range of sporting activities. We offer a 

full and active programme of musical 

and performing arts from our purpose 

built studios. 

Join us at our Open Mornings 17th – 

19th September or our Open Evening 

on 19th September 2018. Please visit 

www.swracademy.org to find out 

more. 


The Garibaldi 

School 

The school is a high achieving school 

which provides asafe environment 

where students can feel comfortable, 

well supported and confident. 

Garibaldi has been awarded 

Leading Edge School Status; this 

award is only given to asmall number 

of schools nationally and recognises exceptional achievement 

by the students. 

The words ‘pride’, ‘respect’ and ‘achieve’ summarise the school 

vision. Students are encouraged to take pride in themselves, 

the school and their community. Respect for each other and 

staff is extremely important and the students understand this. 

The mutual respect and shared goals of the staff and students 

coupled with outstanding and innovative teaching all contribute 

to the students’ excellent achievement at both GCSE and Alevel. 

The hard work of both the students and staff was recognised 

during the 2017 Ofsted visit when Ofsted confirmed Garibaldi 

remains a ‘Good’ school. 

Along with outstanding exam results, students leave having 

developed arange of skills and qualities that will equip them for 

a successful future. 

Join the learning journey 

Years 5and 6Open Evening 

Thursday 27th September 2018 at 6:00pm 

For further information: 

Telephone: 01623 464220 Email: gcadmin@garibaldi.notts.sch.uk 

www.garibaldischool.co.uk @GaribaldiSchool 

Garibaldi Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire 

NG19 0JX 

FOCUS ON EDUCATION 

YEAR 5AND 6 

OPEN EVENING 

Thursday 27th September2018 at 6.00pm 

TheGaribaldiSchoolisahighachieving,caringand 

innovative school graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2017. 

If your child is currentlyinYear6,due to startsecondaryschool 

in September2019and youwould like to find out more about The 

Garibaldi School,weinviteyou to attend ourOpenEvening on 

Thursday 27th September2018at6.00pm. 

“Pupils andstaff feel valued. Thereisasenseofsharedresponsibilityfor all 

aspectsoflifeatthe school.” Ofsted(January2017) 

TheGaribaldi School 

Garibaldi Road 

Forest Town 

Mansfield 

Nottingham 

NG19 0JX 

01623 464220 

www.garibaldischool.co.uk 

@GaribaldiSchool 



OPEN DAYS 

Carlton le Willows Academy 

Nothing but the best 

Carlton le Willows is a 

thriving and successful school 

committed to supporting the 

academic growth and personal 

success of all its students 

within afriendly,caring and 

respectful school community. 

Find out more about applying 

for September 2019 at one of 

our open events. 

Tue. 18th September 2018 

9am-11am 

Wed. 19th September 2018 

9am-11am 

Thu. 20th September 2018 

9am-11am 

Thu. 4th October 2018 

6pm-8pm 

Head Teacher: JCWeaver BA (Hons) MA 

Carlton le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4AA 

T: 0115 956 5008 |E:office@clwacademy.co.uk |www.clwacademy.co.uk 

 

 

OPEN DAY 

Saturday 22nd September 

Toursat9.30am and10.30am 

 

0115 958 0596 info@hollygirt.co.uk www.hollygirt.co.uk 

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Carlton le Willows Academy 

Carlton le Willows Academy has 

served the community for over 

sixty years with each generation of 

students richly benefitting from the 

excellent education on offer. 

Academy staff aim to provide 

a safe and caring environment 

where all people are valued. 

Alongside an outstanding 

record of academic success, the 

school offers abroad curriculum 

and comprehensive range of 

sporting, social and enrichment 

opportunities that encourage 

students’ all round development. 

Head teacher Craig Weaver 

explained: “One of our distinctive 

features is our work to develop 

the whole child. We will always 

provide nothing but the best 

so all our young people can 

experience success, make 

positive contributions to the 

school community and go on to 

become responsible, independent 

members of society. 

“Our students know they come 

to ahappy school where academic 

standards are high and where 

discipline, hard work and learning 

go hand in hand with respect, 

courtesy and kindness.” 

Carlton le Willows also has a 

purpose-built sixth form centre 

offering acomprehensive 

curriculum within afriendly, thriving 

community with aproven track 

record for educational excellence. 

“Carlton le Willows is an 

outstanding place to learn 

and work, but the best way to 

appreciate that is to come and 

see us in action. You are welcome 

to visit any time.” 

Nottingham Academy 

Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, Nottingham Academy develops 

young people who are able to reason, enquire, create and 

evaluate and who are prepared for the ever changing world, 

through outstanding teaching and excellent pastoral support. 

The Academy has developed an innovative Key Stage 3 (KS3) 

curriculum designed to support pupils through the transition 

from primary to secondary education whilst developing 

academic skills through thematic study. Pupils study English, 

mathematics and modern foreign languages as well as crosscurricular 

subject areas of Discover, Create and Perform. These 

subject areas have been developed to provide pupils with the 

opportunity to explore subjects in amore coherent way. The 

KS3 curriculum, now in its third year, has been extremely well 

received by pupils and parents. Outstanding work has been 

produced with pupils engaged and focussed on topics, ranging 

from ‘Survival’ to ‘Myths and Legends’. 

Lead Principal, Mr Ged Rae, said: “Nottingham Academy is 

ambitious in its aims, innovative in its approach and resilient in 

its pursuit of excellent outcomes for pupils. We look forward to 

showing pupils and their parents the fantastic experience which 

awaits them at Nottingham Academy. 

See 

www.nottinghamacademy.org 

for more information. 


Come and see Highfields 

School atthe ploughing 

matches this September 

Highfields School is an 

independent prep school for 

girls and boys aged 2 t o 11, 

based in the historic market 

town of Newark. With over 

14 acres of natural parkland 

there is an emphasis on 

outdoor learning. Children 

from Kindergarten upwards 

enjoy Forest School sessions 

as part of the weekly 

curriculum. 

There are specialist 

teachers in sport and 

music giving every child the 

opportunity to learn anew 

skill. Throughout the year 

children are encouraged to 

share in awidevariety of 

experiences as part of their 

enhanced learning. Years 

5 and 6have aweek long 

residential – a great highlight 

of their time at Highfields! 

Ploughing matches this 

month as follows: 

• Collingham Show – 

Saturday 15th September 

• Flintham Ploughing Match 

– Thursday 27th September 

• Southwell Ploughing Match 

– Saturday 29th September 

Please come and visit the 

stand! 

www.highfieldsschool.co.uk 

Highfields 

Independent Prep School for boys and girls aged 2-11 

Places available 

in Reception 2018 

Highfields School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL 

Website: www.highfieldsschool.co.uk Telephone: 01636 704103 

Email: admissions@highfieldsschool.co.uk 


Teaching children to 

differentiate fact 

from fiction online 

Karthik Krishnan, Global Chief Executive Officer of the 

Encyclopaedia Britannica Group, highlights the challenge 

that learners (plus teachers and parents) can face due to 

unsubstantiated information on the Internet. 

Igrew up using the beautifully 

bound Encyclopaedia 

Britannica books in the 

library. Perhaps you did, too, 

unless you were fortunate enough 

to have aset at home. At the time, 

this big row ofbooks was our 

central source of knowledge. 

With the advent of the Internet, 

people switched from using 

printed encyclopaedias to sourcing 

information online because of the 

ease of access. 

However, while alot of 

information on the Internet comes 

from credible sources, sadly 

ahuge portion of it doesn’t. 

Examples of fake information on 

the Internet include, “NASA runs 

achild-slave colony on Mars!”, 

and “photos taken by aChinese 

orbiter reveal an alien settlement 

on the moon!” 

Unfortunately, current search 

engine algorithms are not yet 

advanced enough to differentiate 

between plausible and credible 

information. Anumber of people 

are taking advantage of this 

limitation and their understanding 

of the search algorithms 

to get their own biased or 

unsubstantiated views to the top 

of the search engine results page. 

So where does this leave 

parents and teachers, who 

recognise the incredible value 

of the learning content on the 

Internet, but resist allowing 

children uncontrolled access due 

to the unreliable quality of the 

information? It leaves them looking 

for credible sources of information, 

sources they can trust and don’t 

have to doubt. 

Yetfinding credible information 

on the Internet has become an 

ordeal. In our busy lives we all, 

and especially children, tend to 

stick to the first few results on the 

search page and walk away with 

‘an’ answer, even if it may not 

be true; and it puts the future of 

knowledge at risk. 

For 250 years Britannica has 

curated and provided trusted 

information to the world and 

helped knowledge evolution. As 

abrand that deeply cares about 

human progress, our mission is to 

help people cut through the noise 

and discover reliable information in 

engaging ways; we all place ahigh 

value on convenience. 

The opening sentence on the 

first page that Britannica published 

in 1768 says, ‘UTILITY ought to 

be the principal intention of every 

publication. Wherever this intention 

does not plainly appear, neither the 

books nor their authors have the 

smallest claim to the approbation 

of mankind.’ This remains 

imperative to meet the user’s 

needs in today’s digital world, now 

more than ever before. The media 

we work in may have changed, but 

our mission has not. 

So how can we help 

teachers, parents 

and pupils to spot 

fake news? 

CHECK THE SOURCE 

It might sound silly,but agood 

starting point is to always check 

the source.Thereare hundreds 

of newspapers, magazines and 

websites, and while many provide 

legitimate information, some are 

known to be unreliable.So, look at 

what you’re reading,what the URL is 

or who has quoted the information 

–and don’t be afraid to second 

guess it. Comparethe results to 

other sources and makesurethe 

information you’re using is reliable 

and accurate.The moreyou do this, 

the moreyou’ll get used to knowing 

wheretogofor trusted content! 

LOOK FORLESSON 

PLANS AND ACTIVITIES 

It’simportant to help students 

acquiretheir ownskills and habits 

of mind to separate fact from fiction. 

One waytoencourage this is to look 

for online tips, resources and lesson 

ideas that will help them identify 

anything rogue.For example,just 

from aquicksearch you can find 

lesson activities exploring ‘The five 

‘W’sofwebsite evaluation’, quizzes 

of real-life examples to test their 

skills, and whitepapers and video 

clips providing guidance on how 

to makemoreinformed decisions 

about news. 

ASK THE EXPERTS 

If time permits, whynot try 

visiting the local libraryfor 

further information or consider 

downloading an app or extension 

that automatically fact-checks and 

verifies information for you? There 

areplenty of fact-checking websites, 

but one example is the ‘Britannica 

Insights’ Chrome browser extension, 

whichisafreedownload that will 

automatically highlight trusted 

sources and information at the topright 

corner of asearch results page 

on the web.This wayyou can feel 

moreconfident in separating the 

facts from the fiction!



6 Oct 

Steam Tots at the Fun Palace 



1:30pm-3pm Play, make and learn together 

amongst our historic collections in this 

sensory exploration of STEAM (Science, 

Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). 

Suitable for ages 2-5 and their adults. Free, 

donations welcome. 

Celebrating World Cultures at the 

Fun Palace 



12-3pm As part of Black History Month we 

will be celebrating African cultures through 

art, music and heritage in aday of sharing, 

making and discussion for everyone to get 

involved. Free, donations welcome. 

The Big Draw 2018: Play! Family 

Arts Workshop 

Sutton-in-Ashfield Library NG17 1BP 


10:30am-12:30pm With asense of playfulness 

and magic, this creative hands-on 

family workshop will be inspired by what 

would happen if the circus visited the 

library! You’ll create fun and expressive 

figures and use them to experiment with 

lights and shadow play to bring your enchanting 

creations to life. Booking Essential. 

For ages 5+ and their families. Free. 

7 Oct 

Mischief Making Drama Workshop 



2-3pm Create mischief and magic in this 

fun drama-based workshop. Free to Sleepyhead 

ticket holders. Suitable for ages 3-5. 

Booking required. T: 0115 846 7777. 

Sunday Family Workshop 

Parasol unit foundation for contemporary 

art N1 7RW 

www.parasol-unit.org 

2-4pm Inspired by Heidi Bucher’s wearable 

body shells explore the themes of space 

and the body and create sculptural forms 

you can inhabit. The workshop will encourage 

you to draw from observation and use 

natural objects to create wearable sculptures. 

Price: adults £3, children £2. Booking 

online required. Suitable for over 5s. 

13 Oct 

Creating Calm 



1pm-3pm We are bringing together World 

Mental Health Day and the Big Draw to 

create some calm in our busy lives. Visit 

the museum and get involved with drawing 

and contemplative activities that will help 

you feel refreshed and content. Suitable for 

all. Free, donations welcome. 

Monster Magic 

Gulliver’s Kingdom DE4 3PG 

www.gulliversfun.co.uk 

Experience Monster Magic at Gulliver’s 

Theme Parks from Saturday 13th October 

2018! You will also have the chance to 

enjoy the Swizzels Trick and Treat Trail. 

Look out for different themes as you face 

some frightfully fun activities at Warrington, 

Milton Keynes and Matlock Bath. Each trick 

performed earns you aswizzels surprise, 

we have all your family favourites including 

drumsticks and rainbow drops. 

Harley Start Club 

Harley Gallery S80 3LW 

www.harleygallery.co.uk 

Our monthly Art Club sessions are the perfect 

place to develop your child’s creative 

side. Each session is tailored to encourage 

children to look, draw and discover- developing 

making skills and an understanding 

of art and craft. Children will spend 

Saturday morning with The Harley Gallery’s 

Education and Engagement Manager Dayle, 

having fun and getting messy in these 

hands-on monthly sessions. Price £5. 

Ancient Craft for Kids: Saxon Pot 

Making 



11:15am-12:45pm Learn about the pottery 

of the Early Anglo Saxon period while 

creating your own replica pot. Specialist 

in ancient pottery making technology, 

Graham Taylor, will guide you through the 

process of making and decorating your 

replica using authentic tools and materials. 

A hands-on-history experience. Suitable for 

ages 7-15. Price £4. 

13 Oct – 4 Nov 

Go 7! Apollo Half Term 



Over the half term holiday our Mission 

Commanders will be taking you on a 

journey that will eventually land humans 

on the Moon. Discover what they ate, how 

they trained, who they were and the all 

important one (our most asked question 

from visitors) how they went to the toilet 

in space. 

14 Oct 


Arts Workshop 



11:30am-1:30pm With asense of playfulness 

and magic, this creative hands-on 

family workshop will be inspired by what 

would happen if the circus visited the 

library! You’ll create fun and expressive 

figures and use them to experiment with 

lights and shadow play to bring your enchanting 

creations to life. Booking Essential. 

For ages 5+ and their families. Free. 

Messy Minster Family Service 



5pm Event takes place in the Nave. Please 

bring adish to share, if you can. 

20 Oct 

Bramley Apple Festival 


www.visitsouthwell.com 

Special activities are planned along with 

all the usual attractions of this famous 

Southwell event which include the food fair 

in the Minster, the crowning of the Bramley 

king and queen, pie-making and painting 

competitions and apple-themed shop 

windows throughout the town. 

27 Oct 

Autumn Bird Identification Walk 



9-11am Improve your identification of 

autumn birds using sight and sound. Meet 

at the Attenborough Nature Centre. 

Family Art 

Southwell Library NG25 0EH 


This is afun course for parents and pre-school 

children. Connect your family through art with 

easy and fun projects, experimenting with 

different art materials and techniques. Please 

note children must be accompanied and 

supervised at all times by an adult aged 19+. Free. 

Baby Yoga -For Babies Aged 8-20 

Weeks 



This course is for parents and babies aged 8to 

20 weeks old. Parents will learn how to follow 

their baby’s behavioural cues, along with simple 

breathing and yoga techniques which will 

enhance apositive sense of health and wellbeing 

for both parents and child. Please check 

with your doctor if your baby has any medical 

problems. Parents are asked to bring achanging 

mat and towel to use during the session. 

The Magic Lantern Backstage Tour 

Royal Concert Hall NG1 5ND 


10:30am Suitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic 

Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to 

explore behind the scenes at the Theatre Royal 

and Royal Concert Hall. You will discover how our 

shows are created, as well as finding out about the 

venue’s fascinating heritage. Due to the number of 

stairs involved on the tour, special arrangements 

need to be made to accommodate customers with 

impaired mobility. Please advise us of your needs 

when making your booking. 

27 Oct – 1 2 Nov 

1918: Worksop men remembered 



This exhibition marks the centenary of the end 

of the First World War and remembers the 

contribution of servicemen from Worksop and 

district. Information and photographs from the 

library’s Local Studies collection tell the stories 

of local men who lost their lives during 1918 

battles, and men awarded for bravery. Free. 

28 Oct 


Arts Workshop 

West Bridgford Library NG2 6AT 


11:30am-1:30pm The Big Draw 2018 in Inspire 

Libraries around the county aims to get 

everyone drawing! What would happen if the 

circus visited the library? Come along and 

work with the fabulous artist Emma Reynard in 

this year’s Big Draw fun whatever your age, no 

drawing ability required. This year’s theme is 

Play! -for kids and big kids alike. It’s all about 

letting loose, discovery and most importantly 

having fun with those HBs! 

Idle Valley Autumn Festival 

Idle Valley DN22 8QH 


Idle Valley will host aseasonal celebration of 

wildlife and all things autumnal. Join aguided 

bird walk or bring the family to take part in 

a range of fun activities ranging from pond 

dipping to creative crafts. The Rural Learning 

Centre will also be serving up arange of 

tasty autumn treats meaning you can make a 

whole day of it –whatever the weather. 

29 Oct – 2 0 Dec 

The Big Draw 2018: Play! Exhibition 



Visit our exhibition and discover what 

happened when the circus visited the library! 

The exhibition centrepiece, created by the 

wonderful automata maker Keith Newstead, 

illustrates the hilarious antics that ensued. Keith 

was inspired by pupils from 12 Nottinghamshire 

Primary Schools and the fantastic professional 

artist Emma Reynard. They all had fun letting 

their imaginations, creativity and pencils run 

wild to produce an exhibition that celebrates 

fabulous libraries, amazing automata and the 

ever playful Big Draw! 

30 Oct 

Attenborough Holiday Club –New 

Arrivals 



Discover the wildlife that arrives here in 

autumn! For children aged 4years and 

above accompanied by an adult. Price £7. 

31 Oct 


Arts Workshop 



10am-12pm With asense of playfulness 

and magic, this creative hands-on family 

workshop will be inspired by what would 

happen if the circus visited the library! You’ll 

create fun and expressive figures and use 

them to experiment with lights and shadow 

play to bring your enchanting creations to life. 

1 Nov 


Arts Workshop 

Newark Library NG24 1UW 


With asense of playfulness and magic, this 

creative hands-on family workshop will be inspired 

by what would happen if the circus visited the 

library! You’ll create fun and expressive figures and 

use them to experiment with lights and shadow 

play to bring your enchanting creations to life. 

Attenborough Holiday Club – 

New Arrivals 


Discover the wildlife that arrives here in autumn! 

For children aged 4years and above accompanied 

by an adult. Price £7. 


1 Nov 

October Family Fest: Shadow Puppetry 

Nottingham Playhouse NG1 5AF 

www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk 

The 10:30am-12:30pm session is for ages 7-11 

where you can find out more about the world 

of shadow puppetry as you work with our 

Playhouse Practitioners to create puppets and 

put on aperformance. The 2-5pm session is 

for ages 12+ and aims to offer a more insightful 

and technical look at the devising and making 

processes of puppetry and performance. 

2 Nov 

October Family Fest: Spark your 

Imagination Drama Games 



Learn all about drama in this fun and confidence 

building drama games session. For ages 4-8. 

3 Nov 

Mansfield and Ashfield Wildlife 

Watch Group 

St Mark’s Church Hall NG18 1BP 


10:30am-12:30pm Outdoor activities for 

8-13 year olds at Quarry Lane and Oakham 

Nature Reserves. Book online. 

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accidentally awakens the dead, the town’s sleepy facade 

magically springs to life with a secret world of witches 

and warlocks. (release date: 21st September) 

Small Foot (tbc) A Yeti named Migo stirs up his 

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know existed -- a human. (release date: 12th October) 

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DerbyshireWoodland Festival 

–agreat family day out! 

The Derbyshire Woodland 

Festival at Elvaston Castle 

Country Park on Sat 22 and 

Sun 23 September is a great 

family day out celebrating 

contemporary and traditional 

woodland crafts with the 

chance to have a go. Meet 

Arbor – an incredible 18 foot 

tall puppet of a tree, the 

Vikings and the Green Man. 

There’ll be songs, stories and 

re-enactment plus lots of 

activities for children. From 

wood carving, turning, willow 

weaving and sculpture to 

bushcraft, bespoke furniture, 

arts, textiles and much more 

to buy. Enjoy exploring 

Elvaston Castle’s beautiful 

parkland and sample some 

delicious food. 

Find out more: www. 

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Red Kangaroo 

RedKangaroo Trampoline Park is 

one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest, 

bounciest and best value days out 

for the whole family! 

RedKangaroo believe everyone 

is born to bounce, so they have 

created sessions for all ages and 

abilities from Kanga Tots to Kanga 

Calm. Get ready to enter aworld 

of gigantic foam pits, an awesome 

wipeout game, epic gladiator beam, 

wall-to-wall trampolines and much, 

much more. 

The fun doesn’t stop with just 

a bounce session, RedKangaroo is 

perfect for parties too! Abouncetastic, 

fun-filled time is sure to be 

had by all at aKanga Bounce party 

Newark Theatre 

Commemorating the 100th anniversary 

of the end of WW1, this production of 

Private Peaceful comes straight from 

the West End. Adapted from Blue Peter 

Book of the Year by third Children’s 

Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the story 

follows Private Tommo Peaceful, a 

young soldier awaiting the firing squad 

at dawn, as he looks back at his short 

but joyful past growing up in rural 

as your little ones (and big kids 

too!) enjoy aone hour bounce and 

celebrate in style. After the bounce, 

enjoy freshly baked pizza and drinks 

in aspecial party room to replenish 

those post-bounce energy levels. 

Find out more and book online now 

at www.redkangaroo.co.uk 

Devon: his exciting first days at school; 

the accident in the forest that killed 

his father; his adventures with Molly, 

the love of his life; and the battles and 

injustices of war that brought him to the 

front line. Suitable for ages 8+ 

Palace Theatre Newark 

Monday 15th October, 7pm and 

Tuesday 16th, 1.30pm &7pm 

www.palacenewark.com 01636 655755 

Razzamataz -this is ME! 

Aplace to be ME 

One of the stand out films of the year 

has to be The Greatest Showman, a 

musical loosely based on the life of 

PT Barnum and his circus. 

It has been an overwhelming 

hit with Razzamataz students with 

many expressing that Razzamataz 

is the place where they can really 

be themselves and this in turn has 

led them to grow in confidence and 

self-belief. 

Students take part in singing, 

acting and dance classes and cover a 

wide curriculum so they experience 

both West End and Broadway musical 

theatre as well as the commercial 

genres of street dance, pop singing 

and acting for camera. This creates 

‘triple threat performers’ which is what 

the industry now demands. 

Whether students are taking part 

for fun and fitness or they want to 

make performing arts a career, Razz is 

the place to be! 

Students get lots of opportunities 

to perform, have fun and make new 

friends, build on their confidence and 

social skills all while keeping fit and 

active. Classes start at age 2and go 

on to 18 and there are regular special 

guest workshops and many other 

opportunities such as performing in 

Disneyland Paris and Indigo at the O2! 

Razzamataz Nottingham and 

Mansfield are enrolling now! To 

book aFREE trial session visit www. 

razamataz.co.uk or call 07402 

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Nottingham Playhouse 

From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham Playhouse, Robin Hood and the evil 

Sheriff of Nottingham are lighting up Nottingham Playhouse. 

The ultimate pantomime villain, the Sheriff hatches awicked plan to get 

rid of his niece and nephew, the Babes in the Wood, and claim their fortune. 

It’s down to Robin Hood to save the day and stop the Sheriff with alittle 

help from his Merry Men and Maid Marian. 

Come and join in with afestive fix of slapstick comedy, boos and hisses, 

and all-round silliness –with the addition of good old Nottingham folklore. 

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood is on from Friday 30 November 

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4 Oct 

Lost Dog: Juliet and Romeo 

Lost Dog’s blend of dance, theatre 

and comedy presents the real story of 

Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t 

die in atragic misunderstanding, they 

grew up and now 40(ish), at least one of 

them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis. 

They have decided to confront their 

struggles by putting on aperformance… 

about themselves. 

Derby City DE1 2RU 


8 Sep 

CQ Street Circus 

11am-3pm We will showcase aspectacular 

line up of skilled performers 

including jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, 

as well as our resident fire artist and 

compère Changofuego who returns to 

delight and thrill in his arena of danger. 

Performances by the Waterfall in the 

city centre. 

Derby Theatre DE13AE 

www.derbytheatre.co.uk 

7 Oct 

One Item Only 

11am and 1:30pm Follow one child’s 

journey across continents in search of 

refuge from her troubled homeland, in 

this eventful and uplifting story of hope 

and resilience where the human spirit 

triumphs. Tickets: from £10, concessions 

£7. 

Mansfield Central Library NG18 

1NH 


29 Sep 

Family concert: Superhero 

Spectacular 

1-2pm Join us for a fun family concert 

bursting with your favourite superhero 

tunes. Our orchestra will have you 

cheering along as they play music 

from your favourite superhero stories. 

After the performance there will be an 

opportunity to meet the musicians and 

take part in avariety of music based 

activities. Price: £3, family £9. 

Mansfield Palace Theatre NG18 

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12 Sep – 1 3 Sep 

Peppa Pig’s Adventure 

1pm and 4pm Join Peppa as she gets 

ready to go on an exciting camping 

trip to the woods with George and 

her school friends. With lunch-boxes 

packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, 

Peppa and friends are excited about 

their outdoor adventure, full of games, 

laughter and live music! Tickets: adults 

£16, children £14. 

28 Sep – 3 0 Sep 

Happy Feet’s Big Night Out 

7pm and 2pm Check online for updates 

coming soon. 

9 Oct 

Ministry of Science 

7:30pm Please keep your head firmly 

on your shoulders, and your arms, legs 

and feet inside the ride at all times! This 

is not your ordinary science show – it 

comes with abang. But most of all it 

comes with ahovercraft built on stage! 

Join the super talented presenters as 

they take you on ajourney using brilliantly 

designed demonstrations. 

11 Oct 

Guess How Much ILove You 

1:30pm and 4:30pm Join Little and Big 

Nutbrown Hare, from the bestselling 

Guess How Much ILove You and ILove 

You All Year Round collection, as they 

leap off the page and onto the stage 

in this magical journey through the 

seasons. Watch them settle down after 

a bedtime story and re-awaken to discover 

the delights and colours of each 

season as they compete to measure 

their love for each other in this timeless 

loveable story. 

Motorpoint Arena NG1 1LA 

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12 Sep – 1 6 Sep 

Cirque du Soleil: OVO 

Cirque du Soleil is delighted to 

announce abrand-new UK arena tour 

with OVO. Acelebration of nature and 

co-existence, OVO will bring its funfilled 

production for the whole family 

to arenas around the country. Tickets 

from £34.60. 

Newark Palace Theatre NG23 5QX 

www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ 

palacetheatre 

19 Sep 

Shaolin 

7:30pm For the first time in nine years, 

the phenomenal Shaolin Monks return 

to the UK with an outstanding new 

show. Twenty Shaolin monks will take to 

the stage to demonstrate their martial 

arts expertise in the ultimate display of 

theatre and physical prowess. 

30 Sep 

Milkshake! Live 

12pm and 3:30pm Starring Milkshake! 

favourites and two Milkshake! presenters, 

this all singing, all dancing musical 

masterpiece will take audiences on a 

journey through the world’s favourite 

fairy tales. Set amongst Milkshake’s 

magical bookcase, this brilliant new 

live show is sure to amaze and delight 

all ages. 

15 Oct – 1 6 Oct 

Private Peaceful 

Private Peaceful is by third Children’s 

Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Commemorating 

the 100th year anniversary of the 

end of WWI, Private Tommo Peaceful, 

a young soldier, awaits the firing squad 

at dawn. During the night he looks back 

at his short but joyful past growing up in 

rural Devon. 

Nottingham Arts Theatre NG1 3BE 

www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk 

22 Sep – 2 3 Sep 

The Journey 

Pupils of all ages from Arabesque Dance 

and Theatre Academy are eager to 

Showcase their talents and take you on 

a magical Journey as they celebrate the 

academy’s 10 year anniversary with dazzling 

performances across all dance and 

musical theatre genres. We welcome 

you to sit back and enjoy ‘The Journey’. 

Nottingham Lakeside Arts NG7 

2RD 


7 Oct 

Sleepyhead 

1pm and 3:30pm It’s been along day for 

Dad and he can hardly keep his eyes 

open. All he wants is for Baby to go 

to sleep so he can catch up on alittle 

shut-eye too. Dad’s usually got some 

tricks up his sleeve to help send Baby 

off to the Land of Nod. But tonight, Baby 

has other ideas… let the fun and games 

begin! Suitable for ages 2-5. Tickets £8. 



25 Sep – 2 9 Sep 

FUP 

The Santee family are unconventional, 

to say the least. 100-year-old Grandaddy 

Jake and his enormous grandson Tiny 

live life on the fringes, drinking whisky, 

building fences, boasting of immortality. 

But then, Fup arrives –anass-kicking, 

web-footed, feathery sonofagun. See, 

Fup is aduck. Avery big duck. And she 

is going to change their world forever. 

Suitable for ages 10+. 

Royal Concert Hall NG1 5ND 


6 Oct 

Beanbag Music Club: Min YMas 

The new show from Min YMas is all 

about FOOD, Yum yum. ¡Que Bueno 

Esta! Great songs all about healthy 

delicious grub as well as some of the 

old favourites like Let’s Sail and Monkey 

Face. Join Rikki and Dalila Thomas-Martinez 

with Sam Bell for another 

fantastic day, singing and dancing at the 

wonderful Bean Bag Music Club. Tickets 

£8, under 1s £1. 



29 Sep 

Cantamus Girls’ Choir with MLC 

Musicians from Australia 

7:30pm MLC is aprestigious girls’ school 

from Sydney who have performed at 

Sydney Opera House. Tickets £15. 

Theatre Royal NG1 5ND 


11 Sep – 2 3 Sep 

Shrek The Musical 

Based on the story and characters from 

the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation 

film, this hilarious and spectacular 

production turns the world of fairytales 

upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, 

must-see musical comedy. Tickets 

£20 to £49.50. 

16 Oct – 2 0 Oct 

Shakespeare in Love 

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s 

block… the deadline for his new play is 

fast approaching; he’s struggling to finish 

the first line of a sonnet and he’s in dire 

need of inspiration. Then he meets the 

beguiling Viola de Lesseps, the beautiful 

daughter of awealthy merchant. Viola 

is prepared to do anything –including 

risking the regal disapproval of Queen 

Elizabeth I–to fulfil her illicit dream of 

performing on the London stage. 

30 Oct – 3 Nov 

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor 

Dreamcoat 

Celebrate Nottingham Operatic Society’s 

125th Anniversary with Andrew 

Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s record 

breaking musical Joseph and the 

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With 

a full orchestra, spectacular sets and 

costumes, the show is full of wonderful 

songs including Any Dream Will Do, Go 

Go Go Joseph, and Close Every Door. 

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Win! 

COMPETITION TIME 

WIN AFAMILYTICKET TO THE 

AMAZING MILKSHAKE! LIVE AT 

NEWARK’S PALACE THEATRE 

All your favourite Milkshake! characters are coming to the Palace Theatre Newark 

on Sunday 30th September at 12pm &3.30pm and you could be there for free! 

This all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza will take audiences on a 

journey through the world’sfavourite fairytales. Foryour chance to win afamily 

ticket just answer the following question: 

Whatkind of animal is the mascot of Milkshake!? 

a) Mouse b) Dog c) Monkey 

Closing date: 

21 September 2018 

WIN apantomime workshop foryour class 

based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! 

Youcould win aworkshopworth £100+ for your Key Stage 2class based on the characters, 

storyand themes of this giant of apantomime. Youand your classmates will explore the 

characters and dramatise some of the key moments in the storyusing your imagination and 

creativity to bring the storytolife in afun and energised way! 

Mansfield Palace Theatre will liaise with the winning school regarding appropriate dates and 

sessions to hold the workshop in your school. Don’t forget to book your school trip to see 

SnowWhite andthe Seven Dwarfs at MansfieldPalace Theatre 

-school discounts are available. Call Box Office on 01623 633133 

To winaworkshopfor your Class simply answer the following two questions: 

Whatfruitdoes theWicked Queen give SnowWhite? 

Whatisyour PrimarySchool called? 

www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Closing date: October 1st 

KIDS GET CREATIVE! 

EVERY YEAR, WE AT PRIMARY TIMES SEND OUT THOUSANDS 

OF CHRISTMAS CARDS AND WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO 

CREATE THE PICTURE FOR THIS YEAR’S CARD. 

It can be any picture you like that you think means 

“Christmas”, asnowman, Rudolf with his red nose, arobin on 

a snow-covered branch or maybe anativity scene. 

All you have to do is draw and colour or paint your picture on 

an A4 piece of card or paper and send your entry 

along with your name, age, address, telephone number 

and school name to: 

CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION 

PRIMARY TIMES SCHOOLS PUBLISHING LIMITED 

UNIT 1A THAMESVIEW INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 

NEWTOWN ROAD 

HENLEY ON THAMES RG9 1HG 

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 29TH OCTOBER 2018. 

Teachers and schools are very welcome to send in entries from 

an entire class in asingle envelope ensuring that the school 

name, child’s name and age are clearly written on the back of 

each entry. 

The winner’s design will be used for the 2018 Primary Times 

Head Office Christmas card and the winner will also receive 50 

copies of the card with envelopes. 


Text © DJWilliams 2018 

Bookstore 

Those that like danger and excitement will be overjoyed with 

this selection -even the bunnies are monsters! Don’t worry, 

there are plenty oflaughs for those who prefer light hearted 

stories. If you like both, you are really in luck! 

Something Fishy 

Polly Dunbar (Two Hoots Hb, £11.99) 

Cat loves fish, he loves his family too, mainly because they 

give him lots of fish. But lately something fishy is going on - 

they seem to have forgotten his fish and produce odd things 

instead like tiny clothes. At last they go off, probably fishing, 

but what they bring is nothing like fish, in fact it is enough 

to make cat leave home. What could induce him to return? 

Can you guess? Atouching and very funny story about 

coming to terms with anew arrival, full of expressive pictures that 

add details to the simple story told in afew words. 

Cyril and Pat - 

The Accidental President S 

Tom McLaughlin (Oxford, £6.99) 

Being aclose friend of 

Joe, the first child Prime 

Minister, has its advantages 

as Ajay knows. Despite 

being given positions of 

importance, he makes 

mistakes, some of which 

are nearly disastrous. As a 

last chance, Ajay is sent to 

America as the Ambassador 

ready to welcome the new president when 

he is chosen. Due to aseries of hilarious 

misunderstandings Ajay actually becomes 

the American president. He beats coffee 

millionaire Hank Jones who is far from pleased 

and, determined to get revenge, turns his 

attention to taking over ‘Great England’. Will 

Joe and Ajay come up with aplan to thwart 

his ambitions, or will it all go horribly wrong? 

There are plenty of laugh aloud moments in 

this latest title in the ‘Accidental’ series. Some 

pictures and fair size print encourages readers 

onto medium length novels. 

Debbie 

Emily Gravett (Two Hoots Hb, £12.99) 

Poor Cyril. As the only squirrel living in Lake Park he was lonely 

and sad, until he met what he thought was another squirrel, Pat, 

who became his new best friend. They spent all day inventing new 

games and having lots of fun. All the other animals tried to tell Cyril 

something, but he was too busy having fun to listen, until asmall 

child pointed out what had been obvious to everyone else, Pat was arat and squirrels can’t 

be friends with rats. Poor Cyril tried to play their games alone, but it wasn’t fun and put him in 

great danger. If only Pat had been there to protect him... you will have to read this poignant 

picture book to see what happens. It might make you think how you look at people and what is 

important in afriendship. With just afew sentences on each page, the colourful pictures add to 

the story,making it perfect for new readers and great to share. 

The Princess in Black and 

the Hungry Bunny Horde 

Shannon &Dean Hale (Walker, £6.99) 

Princess Magnolia 

and her unicorn, 

Frimplepants’ trip 

to abrunch date 

was cut short 

when her monster 

alarm went off. 

Dashing into her 

secret cave, they 

emerged as the Princess in 

Black and her pony, Blackie, ready to 

fight any monster, but all she found were 

lots of cute bunnies. However, as their 

numbers increased they didn’t seem so 

cute especially when they started to eat 

EVERYTHING in sight, even the Princess 

herself was at risk. It seemed more than 

brute strength might be needed to save 

the day. Find out what happened in this 

amusing adventure story. With large print 

and lots of pictures it is aperfect bridge 

from picture books to short novels. 

Grandma Dangerous and the Dog of Destiny 

Kita Mitchell (Orchard, £6.99) 

Oliver doesn’t mind being left behind when his mum goes off 

as he is left with his dangerous Grandma, not the boring one. As 

usual, Grandma is full of surprises, the first one being the unusual 

looking dog she arrives with that she definitely didn’t steal (despite 

what the strange men say). Then she keeps Oliver off school and 

announces they are off to Australia to search for his missing dad, 

which (third surprise) is where his usually very cautious mum 

really is. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is their most unusual 

mode of transport. The surprises, or should that be shocks, continue when they reach 

Australia. Starting with their unexpected travelling companions and continuing with the 

(over?) friendly hotel owner -isheall he seems? This is alaugh aloud adventure with 

entertaining larger than life characters and enough plot twists to make you as giddy as 

Oliver sometimes feels. Large print, medium length novel. 

Star 

Read 

Will Mabbitt (Orion, £6.99) 

Read It was an ordinary day when 

Jake took ashort cut down 

adark alley and was mistakenly handed a 

parcel. Of course he had to take apeek inside. 

The shock he got from the macabre contents 

—and realisation he had just seen aghost — 

was nothing compared to the one he’d get 

when he discovered this act had sentenced 

him to the Eternal Void and agrim reaper 

was out to get him. Luckily he makes some spectral friends 

who set out to help him avoid the inevitable, but it is arace 

against time, with no guarantee of ahappy ending. This is a 

very enjoyable first book in anew series with an entertaining 

mix of spooky characters, gruesome deeds and very funny 

moments. It is atotally absorbing full length novel. 

S 

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Indicates abook is part of aseries 

Embassy of the Dead 

The Boy at the Back of the Class 

Onjali Q. Rauf (Orion £6.99) 

Anew boy in class always creates interest. 

Never talking or smiling and keeping apart 

from the others, Ahmet causes more than 

most. Asmall group of friends who set out 

to befriend him learn he is arefugee who 

has escaped from awar. Ashis English 

improves, they find out more about him 

and are shocked to hear what he and his 

lost family have been through. They want 

to help him and are horrified at the negative reactions he 

gets from some people. Determined to help reunite his 

family, they come up with adesperate plan that nearly 

turns into adisaster, but raises awareness of their quest. 

With the police, media and even royalty involved will there 

be ahappy ending? This is an incredibly powerful story 

that will really make you think about how you and others 

react to anyone who is different. Seen through the eyes of 

aclassmate you live every moment with them, completely 

involved, sharing every emotion. Ariveting read with much 

to discuss. Full length novel for older juniors. 

Jungle Curse 

S 

Tamsin Cooke (Oxford £6.99) 

If Finn is hoping his second film appearance as a 

stunt double is going to be less traumatic than the 

first, he’s going to be disappointed. Finding anew, 

unpleasant member of the team is bad enough, 

but the arrival of afurry monster, which no one 

else seems to be able to see, is far worse. A 

series of accidents, fairly harmless at first, cause 

rumours that the film is cursed. As stunt after stunt goes 

wrong the accidents become ever more dangerous until 

potentially fatal. It seems Finn is the target, can he work 

out what is going on and stop it before anyone actually dies 

whilst dealing with shocking personal issues? This second in 

the Stunt Double series loses none of the adrenalin fuelled 

action of the first. It is aroller coaster ride of emotions for 

Finn and the readers, full of drama to keep you gripped to 

the very end. Full length novel. 

What Manor of Murder? 

Christopher William Hill (Orchard £6.99) 

As usual, Horatio and Eustace Bleakley are off to 

Bleakley Manor for the Michaelmas weekend celebrations 

accompanied by their cousin Loveday and an orphan 

called Oliver. Unlike the family members, Oliver finds 

the blackness of the manor and the odd behaviour of 

its inhabitants surprising and is slightly horrified by the legend 

of Old Bramble Head who is supposed to claim avictim from the household 

this time of year. What surprises the brothers is the new butler and hasty 

disappearance of the old one. They are soon diverted by the discovery of a 

body and arrival of asurly and seemingly incompetent police inspector. Being 

keen crime busters, the brothers are determined to be the ones to find the 

murderer, although it seems they may have been pipped to the post. This 

inventive detective mystery has more than ahint ofthe macabre and enough 

shocks to keep you guessing. Medium length novel for older juniors. 

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School open days: 

What should you look out for? 

If you have aprimary-aged child, you will probably be looking at 

your options for secondary school. And whether you’re at the very 

beginning ofthis journey, orlooking for aplace for September 2019, 

here issome useful advice from Worksop College &Ranby House to 

help you navigate those all-important Open Days. 

And then ask searching questions 

If you have an opportunity to speak 

with teachers (you should), ask 

them questions about their subject 

area and about progress. How 

is progress measured and what 

strategies have they got to ensure 

that children learn and achieve well? 

How does the school ensure that 

children’s mental health is looked 

after and how are any incidences of 

bullying dealt with? 

Take agood look at the welcome 

How were you welcomed when 

you arrived? Was there someone 

there togreet you and were they 

warm and inviting? The strength 

of welcome often tells you alot 

about the culture ofthe school 

and whether parents are actively 

encouraged to be involved, or not. 

Ask lots of questions 

It might sound obvious, but make 

sure you quiz the pupil or pupils 

showing you around. Ask them 

how they are assessed –aswell as 

the subjects they enjoy and why. 

Ask them what it’s really like at the 

school and whether they feel happy, 

secure and part of acommunity. 

Bring your child with you 

By doing so, you can gauge whether 

the environment is one within which 

your child will thrive. Fundamentally, 

it’s about finding the right match for 

your child and whether they get agood 

‘feel’ for the place is really important. 

Listen carefully to the Head’s 

welcome speech 

Is the school taking awhole-child 

approach or is it just about academic 

achievement? What does the 

emphasis seem to be on? What 

one family is looking for can be very 

different to what another is –the 

Head’s speech can tell you alot about 

the culture and values of the school. 

Take agood look at the staff 

Good leadership is key, but it's 

teachers who'll have the most dayto-day 

impact on your child. Are 

they warm and welcoming? Ask 

questions and gauge the reaction. 

Do they appear interested and 

attentive? Do they engage with 

your child or is all the conversation 

directed towards you. Your child 

should feel excited and inspired! 

What else is offered? 

What time does the school day start 

and finish and what kind of activities 

are included in the school day? 

For many parents who have never 

considered independent education, 

they are pleasantly surprised 

when they find out what is actually 

included within the fees –especially 

when before and after school clubs 

and activities are factored in. 

Visit again 

Book aprivate visit. Be prepared 

with any questions you didn’t have 

the opportunity to ask at the open 

event and spend some time looking 

at as many areas of the school 

as you can. If you haven’t seen it 

before, ask to see the dining areas 

and ask questions about the food! 

Make anote of the deadlines 

Independent schools do not have 

specific deadlines in the same way 

that they do in the state sector, but 

there will almost certainly be key 

dates you should make anote of. 

Upcoming Open Days 

Ranby House (3-11) 

• Sat. 13 October 2018: 10-12pm 

(Family Open Morning) 

Worksop College (11-18) 

• Sat. 6October 2018: 10-12pm 

• Sat. 17 November 2018: 10-12pm 

(Scholarships Open Morning) 

Worksop College and Ranby House 

is aco-educational day and boarding 

school for 3-18 year olds based in 

over 400 acres of beautiful North 

Nottinghamshire woodland. The 

school offers agenerous scholarships 

and bursaries programme and you 

can find out more about the school by 

visiting wsnl.co.uk

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