Parent Consultation Day
MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER
1:30pm – 6:00pm
Please book a slot with you child’s class teacher to discuss their progress and see their work.
Appointments live on SCOPAY now.
School Attendance for week ending 24/10/25
Today we are sending home your child’s attendance to-date.
A child needs high attendance in primary school for several important reasons that directly impact their development, learning, and future opportunities:
1. Consistent Learning and Skill Development
• Foundation building: Primary school lays the groundwork for literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Cumulative learning: Missing school means missing key concepts that future lessons build upon.
2. Social and Emotional Growth
• Peer interaction: Regular attendance helps children develop friendships and learn teamwork.
• Routine and structure: Being in school daily helps children adapt to routines and expectations.
3. Academic Achievement
• Studies show a strong link between high attendance and better academic performance.
• Children who attend regularly are more likely to keep up with the curriculum and succeed in assessments.
4. Long-Term Educational Outcomes
• Early attendance habits influence future school engagement and success.
• Poor attendance in primary years can lead to gaps that affect secondary education and beyond.
5. Safety and Supervision
• Schools provide a safe environment with adult supervision, especially important for children from vulnerable backgrounds.
6. Access to Support Services
• Schools often offer health checks, counselling, and special education services that children may miss if absent.
See how your child’s attendance compares to national expectation to exceed 95%.
Captain Webb SEND Newsletter – Autumn 1
Captain Webb SEND News
It has been a busy and productive autumn term at Captain Webb Primary School, with exciting developments in our SEND provision. We are proud to have launched our new Sensory Circuit, which offers children a structured and stimulating start to their day, helping them regulate and prepare for learning. This is particularly beneficial for children with sensory processing needs, helping them feel calm and focused.
We’ve also introduced a new nurture provision using the Boxall Profile, supporting children’s emotional development and wellbeing. This helps children with social, emotional and mental health needs to thrive in a safe, supportive environment.
Through our involvement in the PINS project (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools), staff have received training from Occupational Therapists and specialist educators on sensory needs, inclusive environments, and behaviour strategies. This empowers staff to create classrooms where every child can succeed.
We’ve worked closely with parents to strengthen our inclusive approach. This has led to improved communication, more accessible extra-curricular clubs, and the addition of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, World Autism Acceptance Month, and ADHD Awareness Month to our school calendar. Finally, we’re excited to launch this half-termly SEND newsletter, keeping families informed and connected!
Telford and Wrekin SEND News
In our local area, PODS (Parents Opening Doors) continues to offer invaluable support to families of children with SEND. PODS is a peer-led charity providing activities, training, and advocacy. You can learn more and get involved via their website or call 01952 458047.
October has been packed with events, including:
These events offer fun, inclusive opportunities for children and families to connect and thrive. They are especially valuable for children with SEND who benefit from structured, sensory-friendly environments.
The Telford & Wrekin SEND Family Newsletter is also available https://www.telfordsend.org.uk/info/1/home/109/send_news. It includes top tips for parents, updates on EHCPs, and a calendar of local SEND events. We encourage families to explore the https://www.telfordsend.org.uk/site/index.php for more services and support.
National SEND News
Nationally, there have been several key developments in SEND this October:
- The Department for Education will publish new guidance to help mainstream schools set up SEN Units, aiming to improve inclusion and reduce reliance on special school placements. Interim guidance is expected in December, with full publication in February. Read more.
- The Inclusion in Practice Phase 2 programme is underway, focusing on strengthening inclusive teaching across the UK. Schools are encouraged to explore https://inclusioninpractice.org.uk to support their own development.
- The government has announced a £15,000 bursary for SEND-specialist teacher trainees, addressing concerns about the quality of current training. This investment will help ensure children with SEND are taught by well-trained, passionate professionals.
- Twinkl’s October SEND round-up highlights topics such as Dyslexic Thinking, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and NPQ for SENCOs.
Computing Competition Year 6
Year 6 had the opportunity to test their computational thinking at an event held at HLC in conjunction with RoarTech. The children tested their problem solving and reasoning skills through a variety of unplugged activities to try to crack the code.
💻 Discovering Information Technology in Dawley! 🌟
This week, our children have been exploring the world of Information Technology and discovering all the amazing ways it helps us every day. To see IT in action, we set off on a local walk around Dawley 🏫🚶♂️🚶♀️
The children were quick to spot technology everywhere they looked. From traffic lights 🚦 and CCTV cameras 🎥 to digital signs 💡, cash machines 🏧, and shop tills 💳.
Along the way, the children talked about how these different technologies make life easier, keep us safe, and help people do their jobs 🤝.
🌊 Captain Webb Primary School – goes canoeing with Arthog Outreach! 🛶
Over the past two weeks, our incredible Year 3 pupils at Captain Webb Primary School have had the amazing opportunity to take part in canoeing sessions with Arthog Outreach.
We couldn’t be prouder of how they represented our school. Each splash, smile, and special moment has helped them build character, confidence and courage.
A huge thank you to Arthog Outreach for providing such a wonderful experience and helping our pupils discover the joy of learning new skills in nature. 🌞💪
👏 Well done, Captain Webb adventurers – you made us very proud! 👏
🎥 Please enjoy the video showcasing this wonderful excursion!
Primary Science Quality Mark 2025
PSQM Press Release October 2025
Captain Webb Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark
Captain Webb Primary School is proud to announce that it is one of 310 schools that has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) this month, a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates a commitment to developing excellence in science leadership, curriculum design, teaching and learning.
Led by the University of Hertfordshire, for over a decade the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) has been setting children on a path to a life filled with exciting possibilities and opportunities, by giving them access to a strong foundation in quality primary science education. Over 5,800 Quality Marks have now been awarded, impacting on the learning of over 1,000,000 children.
PSQM is a comprehensive, year-long professional development programme that equips primary science subject leaders with the knowledge, capability and support needed to raise the quality and profile of science across the whole school. At the heart of the programme is a structured development cycle that embeds critical reflection and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
Helen Sizer, PSQM Director said: ‘By achieving The Primary Science Quality Mark, a school has shown commitment to raising the profile and quality of science education through the development of effective science leadership, visionary curriculum design and excellent teaching practice which is positively impacting on children’s learning across the school. Such success is only possible through the collective effort of the whole school community, and all those involved should be incredibly proud of this achievement and the positive difference this is making to children’s learning and understanding of the world around them.’
For more information, please contact:
PSQM@herts.ac.uk
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Y3 – Fire Service Visit
Today, Year 3 children were joined by the firemen from Shropshire Fire and Rescue. They learnt all about fire safety, how to phone 999 and asked the firemen lots of interesting questions.
Harvest Festival
We celebrated the annual Harvest Festival through a whole school assembly today.
This was led by our local Reverend Jo.
Everyone gave very generously to the harvest – it was a magnificent collection, and it has all been taken to the Dawley food bank, who are always extremely grateful to receive such a large amount of food. The food will be used to make food parcels for those who are in great need.
Thank you again to everyone for being so supportive.
Nursery – Week 3 activities – Avocado Baby
This weeks book was Avocado Baby. Some of our activities were: making shape houses, where we talked about the shapes we used. We also used the tuff tray to help us retell the story. We used lolly pop sticks to create house outlines. We also enjoyed washing the babies. .
YR – Little Play Place Trip
Reception had an amazing time at The Little Play Place where we all played at being little people in the big wide world! We enjoyed exploring the supermarket, vets, bakery and many more role play areas. It was a fantastic learning experience for all.
Y5 – English Narrative Writing ‘An Alternative Chapter’
Children wrote an alternative chapter for their guided reading book this half term ‘MY FRIEND THE ENEMY’ written by Dan Smith. Please enjoy extracts from their fantastic writing!
Mark Chetwood Visit Year 6
In science, Year 6 have been learning all about microorganisms. We had a visit from Mark Chetwood from Langley, who helped us to set up an investigation with petri dishes. We were able to choose and swab places around the classroom and will be observing over time to see if there are microorganisms that grow.