Temple MeadowPrimary School

Every Minute Matters! So far this term, we have recorded 149 late marks. Arriving on time helps children start the day calmly, catch up with friends and make the most of important morning learning, including reading, phonics and maths. We understand that mornings can sometimes be challenging, but by working together we can help every child begin their day positively and ready to learn. Please also remember that road works on Station Road may increase traffic around school. Allowing a little extra travel time and parking considerately can help ensure everyone arrives safely and punctually. Thank you for your continued support in helping every school day count.

Our School Development Plan: Working Together for the Best for Every Child We are delighted to share our key school priorities for the year ahead. Our focus is on improving outcomes for all children, increasing attendance, strengthening inclusion, and ensuring every child feels happy, safe and successful at school. At Temple Meadow, we believe the best outcomes are achieved when school and families work together. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make our school the very best it can be for all children.

At Temple Meadow, we know that family life can sometimes be challenging and that attendance, wellbeing and wider family circumstances are often closely linked. We are committed to supporting our families and helping children attend school regularly so they can thrive. Recently, we shared information with families about a range of organisations that can offer support with wellbeing, behaviour, housing, finances, family support and more. If you ever need guidance or are unsure where to turn, please get in touch. We're here to help and can signpost you to the right support.

Reception Meet the Teacher Stay and Play A huge thank you to all of our Reception families who joined us today for our Meet the Teacher Stay and Play sessions. It was wonderful to see so many adults in attendance, spending time alongside their children as they explored their new learning environment and began building relationships with our Reception team. These sessions are an important part of helping children settle confidently into school life, and it was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, engagement and excitement throughout the day.

We are delighted to share that we have recently invested in additional iPads to further enhance online learning opportunities for our children. These devices support a range of high-quality digital learning platforms, including DreamBox Maths, DreamBox Reading, Times Tables Rock Stars and many other online learning resources. This increased access to technology allows more children to benefit from engaging, personalised learning experiences both in school and through our online platforms. We remain committed to investing in technology and will continue to allocate funding to improve and expand access to digital learning resources across the school, ensuring our children have the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

Road Closure Reminder We have been informed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and National Grid that a partial road closure will be in place on Station Road from 21st September to 7th October 2026. As a result, there may be an increase in traffic on Wright's Lane during this period. We kindly ask all families to take extra care when travelling to and from school, particularly when crossing roads and moving around the school site. To help keep everyone safe, please: Allow extra time for your journey to and from school. Take extra care when using Wright's Lane due to potential increased traffic. Park considerately and legally, avoiding driveways, junctions and pedestrian crossings. Follow any temporary traffic management measures in place. Consider walking to school where possible to help reduce congestion.