A very warm welcome
On behalf of all the staff, local governors, trustees, children and families of Community First Academy Trust and Platt Bridge Community School, I warmly welcome you to our school and Start Well Family Centre.
The staff at Platt Bridge Community School are committed to ensuring that every child entrusted to our care achieves their full potential in a happy and caring environment. Platt Bridge Community School was the first full service extended school within the Wigan authority and as its name suggests we always aim to be at the heart of the community.
Our school motto of ‘Promotes Belief Creates Success’ encapsulates our approach to learning, and our school values are underpinned by championing the success and life chances of all children ensuring Equality and Diversity through our Curriculum.
At Platt Bridge Community School we expect the highest standards from our pupils in all aspects of school life. We are proud of our achievements, our happy and caring atmosphere and the rich extended services available to all pupils and their families.
We nurture positive attitudes to learning and behavior and offer provision for pupils aged 2 to 11. Our staff provide a caring, safe and supportive learning environment for our pupils and we actively encourage strong links with our pupils, their families, governors and the community.
I very much hope you are able to get a flavour of our school from our website. Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly, school team if you require any further information.
Key Contacts
To report a pupil absence please call Adele Simm in the school office 01942 487999 who manage day to day queries from parents/carers and other members of the public..
To speak with Carly Bozdoğan, Head of School please contact 01942 487999 or email enquiries@plattbridge.cfat.org.uk
To contact our Special Educational Needs Coordinator or Inclusion team please click here.
To speak to the Chair of the schools Local Academy Board Mr Michael Farrell please click here
Sue Darbyshire
Chief Executive Officer | National Leader of Education | Executive Headteacher
safeguarding, Equalities and anti-racism statementCommunity First Academy Trust and Platt Bridge Community School and Nursery are fully committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as designated child protection officers in school for more information relating to our safeguarding commitment click here. We are also committed to delivering Equality and Diversity through our Curriculum and across our trust and throughout school by fostering open, tolerant and anti-racist culture of understanding and supporting individuals from all backgrounds for more information click here |
To learn more about our wonderful community and school watch our 2021-22 school video above:
Latest School Calendar Events
- FREE COURSE: BTEC Level 1 Award Caring for Children 0-526Sep2023
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This qualification provides an introduction to caring for children and will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to care for children. You will be introduced to a wide range of topics including child development, engaging children through activities and personal development. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Once you have successfully completed the course, you may be able to progress onto a Level 2 course in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. You may also choose to progress to employment in an Early Years and Teaching related role. To Book a place or find out more call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: Introduction to working in schools27Sep2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of different job roles within a school and the skills needed to gain employment. During the course you will learn about different job roles within schools, explore the roles and responsibilities of different job roles, and develop the skills required to work in a school. There are no entry requirements for this course. However, you must be aged at least 19 and have an interest in the subject area. For more information and to book a place call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: Introduction to working in schools29Sep2023
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
Who Is This Course For? This course is for learners who are interested in gaining an introduction to business and administration or who would like to develop their employability skills within the sector. If you want to gain an insight in to types of business organisations, purpose of organisational charts, the functional areas of business, to learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and gain skills needed for team work, then this course is ideally suited to you. To book or find out more call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: BTEC Level 1 Award Caring for Children 0-503Oct2023
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This qualification provides an introduction to caring for children and will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to care for children. You will be introduced to a wide range of topics including child development, engaging children through activities and personal development. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Once you have successfully completed the course, you may be able to progress onto a Level 2 course in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. You may also choose to progress to employment in an Early Years and Teaching related role. To Book a place or find out more call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: Introduction to working in schools04Oct2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of different job roles within a school and the skills needed to gain employment. During the course you will learn about different job roles within schools, explore the roles and responsibilities of different job roles, and develop the skills required to work in a school. There are no entry requirements for this course. However, you must be aged at least 19 and have an interest in the subject area. For more information and to book a place call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: Introduction to working in schools06Oct2023
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
Who Is This Course For? This course is for learners who are interested in gaining an introduction to business and administration or who would like to develop their employability skills within the sector. If you want to gain an insight in to types of business organisations, purpose of organisational charts, the functional areas of business, to learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and gain skills needed for team work, then this course is ideally suited to you. To book or find out more call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: BTEC Level 1 Award Caring for Children 0-510Oct2023
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This qualification provides an introduction to caring for children and will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to care for children. You will be introduced to a wide range of topics including child development, engaging children through activities and personal development. There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Once you have successfully completed the course, you may be able to progress onto a Level 2 course in Childcare or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. You may also choose to progress to employment in an Early Years and Teaching related role. To Book a place or find out more call 01942 487999
- FREE COURSE: Introduction to working in schools11Oct2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center WN2 5NG
This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of different job roles within a school and the skills needed to gain employment. During the course you will learn about different job roles within schools, explore the roles and responsibilities of different job roles, and develop the skills required to work in a school. There are no entry requirements for this course. However, you must be aged at least 19 and have an interest in the subject area. For more information and to book a place call 01942 487999
OUR School Day/WEEK
As you may be aware, the Government has announced that all schools will work towards a 32.5 hour week from September 2023.
The school gates open at 8.45 am and close at 8.55 am prompt, with in-class registration being taken at 8.55 am. Any children arriving after this time are classed as late and must come through the school office and be signed in by a parent / carer. The end of the school day is 3.30pm for all pupils.
Total:.32.75 hours a week of school time for all pupils
Quick Links
School Quick Links
- Parent Pay
- School COVID-19 Remote Learning Website
- CFAT Heroes Before & After School Club
- Classroom Communities for Parents/Carers (Class Dojo)
- Apply for a School Nursery Place (from 2-year-old)
Wider Quick Links
Medieval Day highlights at Platt Bridge Community School Tue 18th July 2023
Emotionally Friendly Schools (EFS)
The Emotionally Friendly Schools (EFS) programme is a flexible, whole-school approach to improving children’s mental health and wellbeing. We chose to get involved with EFS because as a school we ensure our curriculum and experiences help to support our children and their emotional wellbeing.
We are proud to share that on 3rd August 2022 we achieved our Bronze EFS Accreditation, one of the first schools in Wigan to do so. This involved producing a portfolio of evidence which was assessed by a panel, sharing how we strive to ensure that our school is an emotionally friendly place to learn and work. The EFS Accreditation Panel said our strengths were the environment the children work in, the support we offer our children and the use of the EFS audit to guide us in our areas of strength.
We are now working to achieve our Silver EFS Accreditation, which involves providing further portfolio evidence, a school visit, and a focus group.
NATIONAL THANK A TEACHER DAY
23rd June 2021 - National Thank a Teacher Day and we received a very special mention.
We’d like to take this moment to thank all of our parents, carers and community for the amazing support you provide our school each day. Thank You!
and a big special thank you to all our amazing teachers and support staff for the fantastic and incredible work that they do not just today, this year, last year and for many years to come.
Latest News
- On Friday 08th December 2023 we’re inviting all pupils to take part our annual Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children, Please also view the school's Christmas Lunch menu for the day below.
- At Platt Bridge Community School, we have a board of governors who are referred to as the Local Academy Board (LAB). Their role is a valuable one: they provide local governance to the school and have different specific areas of responsibility.
- We are inviting children to wear an item of clothing that is yellow or spotty to mark Children in Need day 2023. Pudsey prize in each class for the most SPOTacular dressed.
- To review our Autumn Term timetable (beginning 18th September 2023) visit https://www.plattbridge.wigan.sch.uk/learning/extra-curricular-programme
- I wish you and your families a happy and safe summer holiday.
- The DfE updated it guidance 17 April 2023 on what Information that academies, including free schools, colleges and any educational institution with academy arrangements, must or should publish on their websites.
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