For parents and carers
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Free School Meals
Link to apply for Free School Meals for your children with additional links on the page for ‘Free Meal Entitlement Criteria’
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Parent Pages
The national directory of services aimed at parents.
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DirectGov
The latest and widest range of public service information from the UK government.
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SureStart Childcare
Where to find childcare in your area.
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Parents’ Resources
Articles written by practising teachers designed to help with the education of your child.
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BBC Parents’ Toolkit
Lots of information about getting into learning and support your child.
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Ofsted Parent View
Your views are really important to us. Please find the time to fill out the Ofsted questionnaire.
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Birmingham Local Offer for SEND
A useful weblink which shares for local offer for SEND children for schools in Birmingham.
Year 6 SATs Revision
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SATs Companion
Use the practise questions to revise.
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BBC KS2 Bitesize
Useful revision support in English, Maths and Science.
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Oak National Academy
Resources for a range of subjects.
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Spelling City
A useful website to help practice those spellings!
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IXL: Maths
A break down, strand by strand, with example questions.
Vacancies
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Headteacher Application Advert
Please contact the Academy office for an application pack.
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General Application Form
Application form for vacancies at Dorrington Academy
E-Safety: Parents and Carers
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Childnet: Know IT All for parents and carers
Useful web links for parents and carers
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SWGfL: Online Safety
Useful web links for parents and carers
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NSPCC: Keeping Children Safe Online
Help your child stay safe on social networks
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Internet Matters
Information, advice and support for parents
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CEOP
For advice, help or to make a report
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More links on E-safety
Lots of useful websites and information about E-Safety.
E-Safety: Foundation & Key Stage 1
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Think U Know: 4-7 years
A useful site from the CEOP Education team
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Smartie the Penguin
Resources for EYFS and KS1
E-Safety: Key Stage 2
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Think U Know: 8-10 years
A useful site from the CEOP Education team
- BBC: Own It
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Childnet
Help, advice and resources for 4–11 year olds
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The Adventures of Kara, Winston and the SMART Crew
5 fantastic cartoons to illustrate e-safety SMART rules for 7 to 11 year olds.
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
6th December, 2023
Christmas MarketOur annual Christmas market will be back for two nights on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December 2023. Visit us between 4pm and 7pm to enjoy all the market has to offer.
22nd December, 2023
Autumn 2 Ends – Half DayThe Academy will close at 1:30pm on Friday 22nd December 2023.
8th January, 2024
Spring 1 Starts