https://bso.bradford.gov.uk You may find it preferable to view the news daily on the website homepage. This is part of our transition of news from the paper copy of School News to the new website. If you know of anyone else who would like to receive the News Round-up please ask them to subscribe by visiting https://bso.bradford.gov.uk Bradford Metropolitan District Council en-GB Bradford Schools Online 5 Please share the following with any 16-19 year olds (or up to 25 with an EHC Plan or equivalent) interested in the creative, technical or business side of film and tv. If you have students who are doing their T Levels the course counts towards their work experience! https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25022-opportunity-for-young-people-who-want-to-work-in-the-filmtv-industry?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:33:09 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=808l6eXFmXM= Do you have a child with Down syndrome on role? We're here to help. Download our training news by following the link. Includes a free 12 minute bitesize video – ‘Introduction to Down syndrome’. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25021-training-and-down-syndrome?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:42:06 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=a8cnHLjAK+E= Join Bradford Research School for a free webinar exploring why pupils don’t always respond to feedback and what teachers can do about it. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25020-why-dont-students-respond-to-feedback-free-webinar?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:44:59 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=1DCdtA9Go2k= Phone lines down at Sandy Lane Primary https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25019-phone-issues?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:31:30 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=zvCCB5MiwU8= The guidance to suspensions and permanent exclusions has been updated along with the list of reason codes https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25017-updated-statutory-guidance-and-reason-codes?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:30:16 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=loN/BMvHjEM= The FSM application online form is live, please refer to the online form on Bradford Council's website to complete the FSM application. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25018-free-school-meals---notification-update-?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:29:57 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=Ij7PaCBP+6Y= Welcome back to the new school year! Our September newsletter is full of useful information for you to catch up on before your first meetings of the year start. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25016-school-governor-sept-newsletter?src=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:37:01 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=GGo6fduCxOU= We're celebrating the history and people of Bradford's oldest building and site- a history that stretches back 1,400 years. As well as lots of historical information, there will be children's activities. These will include the opportunity to dress up in historical costume! https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25015-free-heritage-open-day-activities-at-bradford-cathedral?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:55:49 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=RYqvvG/VnCI= Curious about LbQ? Join us at Sandy Lane Primary to observe a lesson and see the impact for yourself https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25014-lbq---come-and-see-it-at-sandy-lane-primary-school?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:50:05 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=D8pvGoCT2wA= PLAY THERAPY AND COUNSELLING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25011-11-counselling-for-young-people-in-schools?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:04:09 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=RDdWDFd0cRs= Step2 offers counselling services in secondary schools to help young people: Regulate their emotions. Work on school stress/exams; Process past traumatic or troubling experiences; Improve attendance and engagement in school. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25012-11-counselling-for-young-people-in-schools?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:03:27 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=vdJkqByfxME= How are your safeguarding leads? Would they welcome some confidential supervision to support them in their very demanding roles? Step2 offer a supervision service for staff who have responsibilities for safeguarding and/or mental health support within their organisation. Get in touch for more info https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25013-supervision-support-for-dsls?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:02:20 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=bybqd7Oyspc= The Summer Reading Challenge at Bradford Libraries finishes Sunday 13 September https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25010-final-reminder---summer-reading-challenge-finishes-this-weekend?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:02:09 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=o/CiFJxQ21Y= Book your FREE Y.E.S. Bradford sessions today! https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25009-vaping-gambling-drugs-and-alcohol-sessions?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:37:56 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=OuroUEzCMR0= If you have any talented cricketers attending your primary schools, please encourage families to consider applying for a year 7 cricket place. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25006-cricket-places-dixons-mcmillan-dixons-trinity-amp-dixons-trinity-chapeltown?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:29:17 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=rMHv3SI90E8= Are you Down syndrome ready? We offer a range of training for schools which start this month. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25008-down-syndrome-training-amp-support-service-september-newsletter-2026?src=rss_feed Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:28:40 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=gQnS8HhH4fU= Please can a reminder be sent to families of year 6 children about completing the supplementary form if they wish to apply for a place at Dixons City or Dixons Kings academies. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25005-reminder-re-supplementary-forms-for-dixons-city-and-dixons-kings?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:54:25 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=Ta24VLYLo9Y= The UPN Finder is now available to purchase for 2026/27. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25002-upn-finder?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:34:24 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=pSD65c48Wk4= An updated Data Sharing Agreement between Bradford Council and Schools is now available, this supersedes the current agreement you have with us. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25003-data-sharing-agreement-between-bradford-council-and-schools?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:34:13 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=OfWxehkGyT0= The credit union BDCU would be grateful if you would share information about their Back to School loan with any families that you think maybe interested. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25004-back-to-school-loan?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:33:59 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=SDejQij5Imc= Join BDCU Credit Union and the Money and Pensions Service for a free Pension & Money Webinar https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25001-pension-amp-money-webinar-2026?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:10:01 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=zHow1W9euuU= The Schools Team across Bradford Museums are open for bookings for the 2026-2027 academic year. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/25000-bradford-museums-schools-team-are-open-for-bookings?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:50:18 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=7i7l2xknZ5U= We're inviting schools, nurseries and youth groups to take part in our new festive fundraiser, the Reindeer Run. Children can walk, run, skip or hop their way through a fun challenge in the lead-up to Christmas while raising funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/24999-join-the-bradford-hospitals-charity-reindeer-run?src=rss_feed Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:31 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=b1a7YMK69Pw= Positive Handling Training to be run at Sandy Lane Primary School 17th September 2026 - 1 day course from 9.15am to 2.30pm. Cost £80.00 per person https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/24998-sandy-lane-primary-school---positive-handling-training---17th-september-202?src=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:38:26 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=3SxpK/UKdV4= Whole school training, face to face training at our centre in Bingley and weekly online training. Vital training to meet the needs of a person born with Down syndrome - aiming to improve education, development and inclusion. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/24996-are-you-down-syndrome-ready?src=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:33:57 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=i/OY8fqOTG4= Bradford City FC Community Foundation are excited to announce the Bradford Battledeck Championship, a brand-new mathematics tournament taking place throughout the Autumn term for primary school pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/24995-dartboard-maths---bradford-battledeck-championship?src=rss_feed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:28:43 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=Hv5BG8WhqYQ= Calling Bradford teachers! Would your school like to get involved in the Festivals of the Dead Lister Park Lantern parade on Oct 30th? We are offering lantern making workshops for KS2 and an assembly supporting the new DfE guidance around bereavement, grief and loss. https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/news/24994-lister-park-lantern-parade-?src=rss_feed Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:55 GMT https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Schools/News_View.aspx?news=LBtgsqyGNYE=