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Umberleigh Weekly Newsletter - Thursday 15th January 2026



Umberleigh Academy

 

 


Building Community; Building Futures; Building Learning Power; Building Self-Esteem


 

Life, Love and Learning to the Full

Dear Parents/Carers

This week in our assemblies, we have been learning about respect and how we show it in school. Respect means listening to others, using kind words, treating people fairly, and being gentle—not pushing, hitting, or hurting anyone.

We have been giving the children clear examples of respectful behaviour: helping classmates with their work, taking turns on the playground, listening when someone else is speaking, and tidying up after activities. Children have been practising these behaviours in the classroom, corridors, and playground, showing that they understand how to treat others with care and consideration.

SEND Support Plans Update

Following the recent assessments completed before the Christmas break, staff have been reviewing and updating the current SEND support plans for children in their classes. These updated plans will be shared with parents by email next week.

Parent Action: Please complete the Parent Voice section when you receive the plan. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s support in more detail, you are welcome to request a meeting with the SENDCo and class teacher.

Year 5 Residential to London

This year, I will be supporting our Year 5 residential trip to London. I’m really looking forward to spending time with the children and taking part in the exciting activities planned for the visit.

I have met with the other staff from across the Trust who will be accompanying the trip, and we would like to invite Year 5 parents into school for a short meeting on Tuesday 20th January at 3.30pm. During this session, we will go through the trip itinerary and answer any questions you may have about the residential.

Best wishes

Corrinne Smith

Head of School 

Fox Class this week during their science lesson 

School Attendance


This week's whole school attendance percentage is:

92.9%

At Umberleigh Academy, we believe that regular and punctual attendance is key to helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Further Information

School Calendar


Breakfast Club
7:45am – 8:45am
from 06 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
16
January
Wraparound After School Care
3:30pm – 5:00pm
from 05 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
16
January
Breakfast Club
7:45am – 8:45am
from 06 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
19
January
Private Music Lessons with Alex
9:00am – 11:30am
from 19 Jan and on Monday each week until 02 Apr
19
January
Lunchtime Board Game Club
12:40pm – 1:10pm
from 19 Jan and on Monday each week until 09 Feb
19
January
Wraparound After School Care
3:30pm – 5:00pm
from 05 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
19
January
Breakfast Club
7:45am – 8:45am
from 06 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
20
January
Lunchtime Story Club
12:40pm – 1:10pm
from 20 Jan and on Tuesday each week until 10 Feb
20
January
Wraparound After School Care
3:30pm – 5:00pm
from 05 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
20
January
Y5 London Residential Parent Meeting
3:30pm – 4:30pm
20
January
Breakfast Club
7:45am – 8:45am
from 06 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
21
January
Rock Steady Music Lessons
9:00am – 10:30am
from 21 Jan and on Wednesday each week until 02 Apr
21
January
Lunchtime Choir Club
12:40pm – 1:10pm
from 21 Jan and on Wednesday each week until 11 Feb
21
January
Wraparound After School Care
3:30pm – 5:00pm
from 05 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
21
January
Breakfast Club
7:45am – 8:45am
from 06 Jan and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week until 13 Feb
22
January
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School Lunch Menu

Main meal in Bold 

V = Vegetarian option 

Jacket potatoes are available everyday with filling choices of:- tune, cheese and / or baked beans.  

The cost of a school lunch is currently:-

Junior (Y3 - Y6) - £2.58 per day 

Infant (R - Y2) – FREE

Brumble Bees - £2.00 per day 

PLEASE NOTE – School Lunch Price Increase from 1st February 2026

Junior (Y3 - Y6) - £2.61 per day 

Brumble Bees - £2.05 per day 

 

Latest News

NEW FOR SPRING TERM

Wraparound after school clubs from January

New Wraparound after-school clubs available to book via Arbor.  Mrs Brown and Mrs Howard will be our club leaders.    You can book your child to attend Monday to Friday with the below times available each day and session charges.  

 Session One – 3.30pm – 4pm = £2 per child

Sessions Two – 3.30pm – 4.30pm = £4 per child

Session Three – 3.30pm – 5pm = £6 per child

For children that are in receipt of Pupil Premium funding, wraparound care is offered at a 50% reduction. 

Wraparound clubs take place in Brumble Bees everyday!

Please can parents / carers buzz Brumble Bees from the front gate on arrival at school and then collect children from Brumble Bees at the end of their child’s session. 

Please make sure you are on time to collect your child/ren.   

Bookings for wraparound care close daily at 7.30am via Arbor.  If you miss this time, please email or phone Mrs Jones in our school office. 

Celebration of Achievements 


TEAM Multi-Academy Trust Staff Vacancies 

Further Information and Apply Here

Important Notices



Community News


Any articles which appear in the school newsletter that have not been organised by or on behalf of the school, have not been verified by TEAM Multi-Academy Trust as to the suitability for children. The news items are for parent information only.