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Holidays 2018-19

AUTUMN TERM 2018

Term begins 8.45a.m.: Monday 10th September

Half Term Holiday: Monday 22nd October – Friday 26th October

Term Ends 2.35 p.m.: Friday 21st December

​SPRING TERM 2019

Term begins 8.45 a.m.: Monday 7th January

Half Term Holiday: Monday 18th to Friday 22nd February

Term Ends 2.35 p.m.: Friday 5th April
SUMMER TERM 2019
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Term Begins 8.45 a.m.: Tuesday 23rd April

Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May

Half Term Holiday: Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May

Term Ends 2.15 p.m.: Friday 19th July

School Uniform

You can now purchase school uniform with our official purple logo from Tesco! When parents buy from them it generates a donation for our school as well.

​Click here or on the image to purchase yours.

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