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 an 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
- Tots Stay & Play | Ages 0-5yrs08Feb2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am @ Platt Bridge Start well Family Centre
This weekly session helps support your child’s development and early learning skills through play. With a large variety of different toys and activities i.e., role play, active play, creative play, sensory play - whatever you child wants to do we have it covered. This is great session to help your child be ready for nursery/school. To book call 01942 487999
- Baby Gym | 6weeks -12mths08Feb2023
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm @ Platt Bridge Start well Family Centre
A unique postnatal exercise programme that gives parents the opportunity to meet other new mums and encourages parents to get fit, increase their confidence and to help strengthen the important bond between themselves and baby. 1.30pm-2.30pm (Delivery 45 mins) Please book by calling 01942 487999 Ages 6 weeks-6 months
- Year 2 to 6 | Extra Curriculum Choir Club08Feb2023
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School
At Platt Bridge Community School, we believe that extra-curricular activities are fundamental in the development of children. They boost children’s confidence to interact and provide them with new skills and abilities for later life. Additionally, they offer children an opportunity to have fun and relax outside of the school day Please see below the extra-curricular offer for our children: https://www.plattbridge.wigan.sch.uk/learning/extra-curricular-programme
- Year 5 & 6 | Extra Curriculum Football Club08Feb2023
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School
At Platt Bridge Community School, we believe that extra-curricular activities are fundamental in the development of children. They boost children’s confidence to interact and provide them with new skills and abilities for later life. Additionally, they offer children an opportunity to have fun and relax outside of the school day Please see below the extra-curricular offer for our children: https://www.plattbridge.wigan.sch.uk/learning/extra-curricular-programme
- Childrens First Aid | Save a Childs Life Course08Feb2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School
This FREE course provides the you with a general understanding of first aid and how to manage incidents safely which include; incident awareness, responding to injuries and emergencies and minor harm remedies. The course is separated into two parts The Royal Life Saving Society Save a Babies/ Child's Life and Emergency Paediatric first aid. This course course is designed to give you the skills to respond and help and is not accredited, each learner will receive a certification of awareness. Your will learn Infant Life Support (CPR) Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment) Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment) Recovery Position Head Injuries Seizures Burns, Bleeds Anaphylaxis This course is for people aged 16+ Please do not bring your children or baby. to Book call 01942 487999.
- Getting your child ready for school09Feb2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am @ Platt Bridge Community School / Start Well Family Center
Course Content - To include stages of child - development/ what you can expect from your child at this age. Getting themselves dressed and ready for school. - Self- Care, toileting readiness etc. - What to expect in Reception class. - Play to help them prepare. - Healthy eating-lunchboxes, snacks etc ALL COURSES are FREE! for 19+ Years Booked via Eventbrite at : https://pbsw.eventbrite.co.uk
- Twinkleboost 0-5years09Feb2023
1:30 pm - 2:05 pm @ Platt Bridge Start well Family Centre
Twinkleboost communication sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy fairytale-themed classes with your baby and support their language development. In our Award-Winning classes, our skilled Speech and Language Therapy Assistants bring Traditional Fairy tales to life. Our sessions are packed with activities to stimulate children’s senses whilst developing their communication skills. 1:30pm - 2:15pm Bookable course £5pc. Call 01942 487999 to book Platt Bridge Start Well
- Year 2 & 3 | Extra Curriculum Gymnastics Club09Feb2023
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Platt Bridge Community School
At Platt Bridge Community School, we believe that extra-curricular activities are fundamental in the development of children. They boost children’s confidence to interact and provide them with new skills and abilities for later life. Additionally, they offer children an opportunity to have fun and relax outside of the school day Please see below the extra-curricular offer for our children: https://www.plattbridge.wigan.sch.uk/learning/extra-curricular-programme
OUR School Day
As you may be aware, the Government has announced that all schools will work towards a 32.5 hour week from September 2023.
Children should arrive at school and line up in the playground from 8:45am
At Platt Bridge Community School morning Registration is 8.55am and the end of the school day is 3.30pm
Total:.32.75 hours a week.
School offers a FREE Magic Breakfast on arrival and fruit at morning break 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
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
- With Sunday 22nd January 2023 being Chinese New Year, children at Platt Bridge Community School will get the opportunity to celebrate the occasion during their school lunch time on Tue 24th Jan 2023.
- On Monday 16th January 2023 members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted for strike action. Please see update below for how this impacts school.
- It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.
- Following on from several recent media releases regarding cases of Invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) in schools the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the following update which may be helpful information for parents and carers.
- Our School and SCITT will close at 15:30 Friday 16th December and 18:00 for after school club. Trust offices and our Start Well Family Centre service will close 12:30 Friday 23rd December.
- Platt Bridge Community School are hosting an open evening
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