Dear Parents/Carers

The end of the summer term has arrived and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past year. It has been another busy year and we have enjoyed celebrating our pupils’ numerous achievements. These have included success in many, many areas both academic and also in the equally important areas of sport, music, art and personal development.

Today we are saying “Goodbye” to our Year 6 pupils. It has been a pleasure to be part of their lives and see them grow and develop. We wish them all, every happiness in the future and we look forward to hearing of their achievements in the years to come.

We hope that you all have a restful summer and enjoy some special time with your children.  We look forward to welcoming you back in the Autumn, as we continue to work together for a bright future for all our children.

Kind regards

The Ridge Primary School

School starts again for the children at 8.45 a.m on Wednesday Tuesday 3rd September 2025

Timings of the School Day – September 2025

Please remember that the following arrangements will be in place from the start of the Autumn Term.

Start of the School Day 

• The main school gates will be opened at 8.35 a.m. for children to come on to the school site.
• Classroom doors in Reception and Key Stage 1 will be opened from 8.40 a.m. 
• Key Stage 2 pupils will be able to line up from 08:35 a.m. and go into school from 8.40 a.m. 
• Registration will at 08:45a.m. All children will need to be in their classroom by this time with children able to come into school from 08.35 a.m.
• Children arriving in the classroom after the registers are taken at 8.45 a.m. will be classed as ‘late’.

Please can we ask that if you are considering having your child’s ears pierced, you arrange for this to be done at the start of the holiday so that the earrings can be removed for P.E. when your child returns to school in September. Thank you for your support in this matter.

We are pleased to confirm that Mrs Jackie Briscoe will be our new SENCO from September

From September we will have a new telephone number - further details of this will be issued via ParentMail as soon as we have them.

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/care-and-health/safeguarding/

If you are concerned about a child or young person over the summer break, please call the Dudley Children’s Services on the telephone numbers below.

• During office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, call children's services on 0300 555 0050.Select option 3
• Out of office hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 555 8574
• In an emergency call 999

When you contact them, you will speak to a professional who will listen to your concerns. They may take a few details and might need to contact you again, but your concern will be dealt with quickly and appropriately. You do not need to provide your name or give contact details if you do not wish to do so. Anonymous calls will not be ignored.

Alternatively, contact the NSPCC on 0800 800 5000