Melling Primary School
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FOLLOW UP AFTER EVENTS 09 03 26
Tue 10 Mar 2026Dear Parents/Carers
We are writing to provide a follow up to yesterdays’ events regarding the malicious hoax communications made to a handful of schools across the Merseyside region. Melling Primary did not receive any such contact, but we understand that the posts on social media caused distress and concern to families across the borough, including our own community. Today, we received the following update from Merseyside Police:
Superintendent Karl Baldwin said: “We are aware of the concern that was caused yesterday, following emails containing malicious communications being received by multiple schools.
“We are continuing to investigate to identify the person, or persons, responsible. We urge everyone not to share information that you do not know to be true. The matter is being treated as a hoax.
“I would like to extend my thanks to our schools, and partners, for their support yesterday, and the calmness with which the matter was dealt with.
“There have been no additional reports received by Merseyside Police and schools are open as usual today. You may see a heightened police presence in and around school areas. This is purely to provide support and reassurance and is in no way an indication that we consider there to be any real-world threat to any school.
“If you have any further concerns or require additional support or advice, please stop and speak to any police officer or contact us via our online reporting tool”.
Can I thank parents & carers, for dealing with this very difficult situation in a calm and orderly manner. Whilst a very small number of parents/carers decided to collect children from school early, your trust in school to keep children safe and your reasoned approach to the situation, did in itself help us to operate with extra vigilance, but also to avoid unnecessary distress to your children. It has been reported from many schools that the behaviour of some parents/carers did in fact cause a significant safeguarding risk to children and staff. Thank you for the way in which you dealt with the situation.
Coincidentally, we have been reviewing our Lockdown procedures and will be finalising our protocol with our Health and Safety Consultants this week. I intend to write to you by the end of this week with information of how we, in Melling, will deal with any situation that requires a ‘lockdown’.
Once again, many thanks for your continued support in such matters.
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THE BIG WALK & WHEEL
Fri 06 Mar 2026Dear Parents/Carers,
We have some exciting news for you! We are taking part in Big Walk and Wheel, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 16 – 27 March 2026. It’s free to take part and we would love everyone to be involved.
Why we are taking part?
Big Walk and Wheel is a great way to build physical activity in children’s daily routine which is important for their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Active school runs also help to reduce congestion and air pollution outside the school gate. A 2021 YouGov study showed nearly half of UK children worry about air pollution near their school. And that children thought active travel was the best away to bring down these pollution levels.
Plus, there are some great prizes to be won every day if we get enough children taking part!
Useful resources
To help you prepare, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust has developed a handy Parent/ Caregiver page on the challenge website. It is packed with advice to help you have a hassle-free journey to school.
For more information about the event go to www.bigwalkandwheel.org.uk.
Enjoy the challenge!
Many Thanks,
The Eco Warriors
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BE ACTIVE - OCTOBER HALF TERM SEFTON ACTIVITIES FOR 0 - 16 YEAR OLDS
Mon 20 Oct 2025Have a look at what Sefton have to offer this half term holiday.
www.sefton.gov.uk/beactive
Leaflet on Parents page
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ONLINE SAFETY PARENT/CARER PRESENTATION
Thu 02 Oct 2025Please use the following link to access the Online safety presentation for parents.
www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/online-safety-parent-session-oct-2025/
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PARENT/CARERS ONLINE SAFETY AWARENESS SESSION
Wed 24 Sep 2025Wednesday 1st Oct 2025 – 4pm – 4.45pm 30mins you can't afford to miss. If your child has a device that can access the Internet, then these awareness raising sessions are a must.
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CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY LAUNCH ASSEMBLY
Wed 24 Sep 2025Today was an exciting day - we have launched Children's University with an assembly led by one of the Children's University Team. Look out for the letter sent home today. Passports can be purchased via Parentpay.
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CHILDREN'S UNIVERSITY - WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
Fri 12 Sep 2025 -
SUMMER ACTIVITIES SEFTON
Fri 18 Jul 2025Please find the Sefton Summer Activities booklet in the Parents page of the website
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MEASLES ADVICE
Thu 17 Jul 2025From Public Health:
If a child or staff member has a rash illness which could be measles, they must not attend school. The correct pathway should be to contact their GP as soon as possible via telephone call or alternatively call 111.
It is critically important to phone ahead, and not turn up at a GP practice, A&E or walk in centre.
This will enable the healthcare setting to make necessary arrangements to receive the patient so that the patient can wait separately from others.
It is critical that the advice and process is followed to prevent spread of infection within the community.
Please can this information be shared accordingly to ensure parents are receiving the right advice and guidance from the education settings.
Thank you for your continued support and any questions please get in touch.
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KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE ONLINE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS
Wed 30 Apr 2025Please find below the link to access the parent/carer session scheduled for Wednesday 7th May 2025 – 4pm – 4.45pm. This session is a repeat session (last delivered Jan 2025) so if parents/carers attended that session, then they don’t need to attend again.
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