Holidays 2023-2024

Autumn Term 2023
INSET Day for all staff (students not in)                     Monday 4th September 2023
INSET Day for all staff (students not in)                     Tuesday 5th September 2023
School opens for the Autumn Term                            Wednesday 6th September 2023
School closes for the half-term break                         Thursday 26th October 2023
Disaggregated INSET Day (students not in)              Friday 27th October 2023
School opens after the half-term break                      Monday 6th November 2023
School closes for the Christmas holidays                  Wednesday 20th December 2023
Disaggregated INSET Day (students not in)              Thursday 21st December 2023
 
Spring Term 2024
School opens for the Spring Term                               Thursday 4th January 2024
School closes for the half-term break                         Friday 16th February 2024
Disaggregated INSET Day (students not in)               Friday 23rd February 2024
School opens after the half-term break                      Monday 26th February 2024
School closes for the Easter holidays                         Thursday 28th March 2024
 
Summer Term 2024
School opens for the Summer Term                           Monday 15th April 2024
Bank Holiday for everyone                                            Monday 6th May 2024
School closes for the half-term break                         Friday 24th May 2024
School opens after the half-term break                      Monday 3rd June 2024
School closes for the Summer holidays                     Friday 19th July 2024
Next academic year 2024-25 starts                            Monday 2nd September 2024
INSET Day for all staff (students not in)                     Monday 2nd September 2024
INSET Day for all staff (students not in)                     Tuesday 3rd September 2024
School opens for the Autumn Term                            Wednesday 4th September 2024
                                               
School is open for students for 190 days during the academic year.
School is open for staff for those 190 days plus 5 additional INSET days during the academic year. All staff work the 5 INSET days, including those staff who are employed on a part-time contract.
All staff work two twilights for each Disaggregated INSET Day shown, dates TBC for those.
Rumworth School Term Dates 2023-2024
Please click the image to download the term dates for the next academic year
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How to activate School Gateway Online Payments
  1. Download the Android or iOS app
  2. Press ‘Sign Up’ then enter the email and mobile number your school has on record. If you’re not sure if they have the right details, it’s best to check and update first.
  3. Press ‘Send PIN’. You will receive a text message with your unique PIN.
  4. You’re now ready to log in and start using School Gateway.
  5. If you don’t have a smartphone or prefer to use a computer, you can set up your account using the web version of School Gateway.
  6. View the School Gateway knowledge base here.
  7. Any further queries, please contact the Rumworth School office.

What to do if your child is ill:

Rumworth School wishes to promote the ethos of the best possible attendance for all. We understand that children can become unwell from time-to-time and want to work with families to support them in the event of a child’s absence from school.

​If your child is unwell or going to be absent from school for any reason, you are expected to call the school main switch board to report their absence before 9.10am on the first day of the absence and on each subsequent day of absence (unless previously agreed with a designated Senior Leader), advising the school when they are expected to return. Any planned absences should be discussed with your child’s key stage team, giving as much notice as possible.

You can now report your child's absence by completing the Report a Student Absence online form
Student Privacy Notice
​Please click the image to download the latest copy of the Student Privacy Notice
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Rumworth Parents Support Group

Please click the image for access to the minutes of the Rumworth Parents Support Group held on Tuesday 27th November, 2018
Rumworth Parents Support Group Minutes 1118
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National Online Safety Training

As a school we have signed up to 'National Online Safety' to provide training and support for our school community. This includes some training that is suitable for parents as well as for our staff and Governors. Follow the link to access the training. More information can be found by downloading the flyer.
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School Uniform

Tesco has now closed its Uniform Embroidery Service. You can purchase our school uniform with the official Rumworth logo from the Smart Clothing or My Clothing websites.

Click here for more information on the Rumworth school uniform.

Fundraising for Rumworth School

You can help us to fundraise by buying your uniform via Tesco online or by registering with Easy Fundraising to gain donations whilst you shop online.

Useful local support information for parents

If you have any questions regarding this information please contact the school office on 01204 333600 and we will be able to advise you.
  • Direct Payment enquiries – 01204 336075
This number would be used to refer your child to the duty social worker to ask for an assessment – the assessment would be to ascertain if your child is eligible for a budget to access direct payments/respite care.
  • Employment support allowance – 08000556688
If your child were to apply for this they would need a sick note from their GP. If your child is of employment age and you have a sick note from your GP please contact the number above to see if your child is eligible.
  • Opening a bank account
A parent has noted that it is advisable to open a bank account now in your child’s name, if they don’t have one. This is because it is easier to open an account before they turn 18 when formal ID like a Driving Licence or Passport has to be seen. Having a bank account in your child’s name comes in handy if you are applying for Direct Payments or Bursary Payments when your child is in 6th form.
  • Breaking Barriers
It is a registered charity founded by parents of disabled children and young people 0 – 25 and their families. Their contact is breakbarriers3@gmail.com.
  • Bolton Parent Partnership Service
Are a community based, confidential and independent information and advisory service for parents of young people with special educational needs (SEN).
  • Bolton Shared Care
Short Break Care for disabled students including leisure activities. (Iain Massingham coordinates the leisure activities). Contact 01204 337108
  • Contact a Family
A website that covers information for families, from benefits to medical conditions. Free helpline 08088083555.  http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
  • Citizens Advice Bureau
Can help with advice on whether you are claiming the correct benefits. When your child turns 16 these benefits can change and it may be beneficial for a young adult to claim benefits in their own right.
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  • Special School Nursing Service
This is a nurse led service employed by Bolton NHS Foundation Trust that aims to provide safe, professional healthcare and guidance. The team have specialist knowledge and skills relating to children and young people who have Learning Disabilities and associated health conditions. The team provide assessment, support, training and advice, on a variety of health related issues. We Work in partnership with other services and agencies in order to meet the complex health needs of children attending the special schools.  Intervention plans often involve other people with whom your child has a close relationship, e.g. family, carers or school staff. Pupils commencing  reception up to age of 19 who attend Ladywood, Green Fold, Firwood and Rumworth Special Schools can all access the service. We will work with you and school staff to make sure that your child’s health and medical needs are met, including:
  • Health needs assessment in the first term of starting at the school.
  • Health needs leavers assessments.
  • Providing information, training and advice on a range of health care issues to child young person and school staff.
  • Weight and height monitoring and management.
  • Liaising with and referring to other services (as required), such as dental, social care and community nursing services.
  • Developing and reviewing health care plans.
  • Providing in school clinics for immunisations, blood tests and continence etc.
  • Support and training for school staff to manage health care issues and enable children to access school based activities
For more information please contact the school nursing team at your child’s school or: Special School Nursing Service, Pikes Lane Centre, Deane Rd, Bolton, BL3 5HP Tel:  01204 463660

  • Paediatric Learning Disability Service
Most of you will have had dealings with the Learning Disabilities Team. Our students have sessions with them in school. There are leaflets available from Rumworth explaining more about the service. Contact 01204 463660

  • Welfare Rights
Can help with DLA claims and disputes. Contact 01204 333820
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