King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery
High Aspirations, Successful Learners, One Community
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Adult and Family Learning
Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Elmer Day with Merry-Go-Round Storytelling
Saturday 25 May 1.30pm and 3.00 pm £3.75
Come dressed in your brightest colours and have lots of fun, as Amanda from Merry-Go-Round.
Storytelling leads this interactive story session based on Elmer. For ages 2-6.
Slime Lab UK
Tuesday 28 May 1.30pm £6.00
Come along and get slimey with Slime Lab UK Basingstoke! We have been dabbling in slime for a while and the time has finally come to offer our Slime making workshops to you all. Aimed at (but no exclusive to) children ages 5-10 years old. Your Slime fanatics will spend 60-90 minutes creating one-two different slime pots, experimenting with slime handling, join our Slime stretching competition and hang out with some new pals! Apron and wipes are provided, but please try to remind children to wear old clothes and tie up long hair.
Community Safety
Home School Agreement
Positive Parenting Courses
Time Out for Parents: THE PRIMARY YEARS – course flyer attached with full information
A 6-session course for parents of 4-11 year olds on Thursday evenings starting on 6th June
BASINGSTOKE (Central) – St Mary’s Eastrop, Goat Lane, RG21 7PZ
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; July 4th, 11th – 7.30-9.30pm
The cost of the course is £10 which includes a parent’s handbook.
Book by email to philiphiorns@doctors.org.uk including a contact phone number.
Course facilitators: Philip & Elizabeth Hiorns and Cathy Hawkins. Enquiries: 01256 464249.
Time Out for Parents: THE PRIMARY YEARS
A 6-session course for parents of 4-11 year olds on Thursday evenings starting on 6th June
ARBORFIELD GREEN Community Centre, Sheerlands Road, RG2 9ND
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; July 4th, 11th – 7.45-9.45pm (refreshments from 7.30pm)
To help cover costs participants are invited to make a voluntary contribution of £30/parent or £50/couple.
Book online at www.heartofoakcoaching.co.uk/parenting-courses or by email to alisonj.green@outlook.com
Course Facilitator: Alison Green – email alisonj.green@outlook.com or phone 07742 045686.
Time Out for Parents: THE TEENAGE YEARS – course flyer attached with full information (poster available on request)
A 7-session course on Monday evenings starting 13th May for parents of 11-16 year olds
HARTLEY WINTNEY – St John’s Church Centre, Fleet Road, RG27 8ED
May 13th, 20th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st – 7.45-9.45pm (refreshments from 7.30pm)
Book online at www.stjohnshw.org.uk/coursesandevents or by email to ken.shorey@parenting.org.uk including a contact phone number.
There is no charge for attending but donations are invited to help cover costs and £25 is suggested which includes the course handbook (otherwise £7.50).
Course facilitators: Ken & June Shorey – email ken.shorey@parenting.org.uk or phone 01252 843803.
Time Out for Parents: Children with Special Needs ASD
A 4-session course on Tuesday mornings starting 30th April for parents of children who may be on the autistic spectrum
FLEET (Elvetham Heath) – Church on the Heath, The Key, GU51 1HA
April 30th, May 7th, 14th, 21st – 9.45-11.45am (refreshments from 9.30am)
Book online at www.churchontheheath.org.uk or by email to diana.parenting@gmail.com including a contact phone number.
There is no charge for attending but donations are invited to help cover costs and £20 is suggested which includes the course handbook (otherwise £7.50).
Course facilitator: Diana Wood – email diana.parenting@gmail.com or phone 07782 186229.
Time Out for Parents: DADS – course flyer attached with full information (poster available on request)
A 5-session course on Wednesday evenings starting 8th May for fathers of younger children and teenagers
HARTLEY WINTNEY – St John’s Church Centre, Fleet Road, RG27 8ED
May 8th, 15th, 22nd May; 5th, 12th June – 7.45-9.45pm (refreshments from 7.30pm)
Book online at www.stjohnshw.org.uk/coursesandevents or by email to parenting@stjohnshw.org.uk including a contact phone number.
There is no charge for attending but donations are invited to help cover costs and £25 is suggested which includes the course handbook (otherwise £7.50).
Course facilitators: David Lello & Vince Smith – email david.lello@burningtree.co.uk or phone 07503 935180.
Time Out for Parents: HANDLING ANGER IN THE FAMILY
A 4-session course on Thursday evenings starting 2nd May
ARBORFIELD GREEN Community Centre, Sheerlands Road, RG2 9ND
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd – 7.45-9.45pm (refreshments from 7.30pm)
There’s no charge for attending but donations are invited to help cover costs and £20 is suggested which includes the course handbook (£35 for couples willing to share a handbook).
Book online at www.heartofoakcoaching.co.uk/parenting-courses or by email to alisonj.green@outlook.com
Course Facilitator: Alison Green – email alisonj.green@outlook.com or phone 07742 045686.
Information about all the courses is available on the Care for the Family website at www.cff.org.uk/courses/parenting-courses-time-out.
Stikins Name Labels
Please use the website link below to order your Stikins Name Labels and, at the same time, earn the PTA 30% commission to add to their fundraising pot.
Our school number 11098 must be quoted when you order.
https://www.stikins.co.uk/?NAME-LABELS=11098
Sample labels can be viewed in the School Office.
Travelling to School
We aim to educate all our children about 'Road Safety' and ask for your support in maintaining good road safety practice as an example to your child.
Walking/Cycling to School
We have a cycle shed and scooter pods for the children to use.
As a parent or carer, you can help reduce the risks your child faces on our roads by teaching them how to be safe as pedestrians and as cyclists. Visit the THINK! website to read about the campaigns that relate to making children safe on our roads. You will also receive vital advice and tips on how to protect your children by teaching them basic road safety skills.
Driving to School
- Parents are not able to drive into the school car park at any time.
- Vehicles must not be parked in any of the turning circles.
- Drivers are expected to adhere to the parking restrictions in Upper Chestnut Drive and on Kings Furlong Drive.
- There is one disabled parking space in the Staff Car Park that is available to use, following prior permission from the Headteacher.
The following schemes and public transport services are available to support travelling to and from school:
- FREE to use.
- Find drivers and passengers on-line instantly.
- Find information on travel and public transport.
- Reduce the congestion and pollution on our roads.
- For assistance with registering call 08700 111199 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)
Bus Routes to School
