News

Monday 21st July 2025

Dear Parents, Carers and Students,

Welcome to our newsletter for the thirteenth week of the Summer Term 2025. It is Week B with only the Y11 celebration assembly taking place during this short week. 

Term ends for all students at 12.30pm on Tuesday 22nd July. Normal lessons continue right up until that point, so full attendance for this last day and a half is essential. As is our custom, Tuesday 22nd July will be our ‘Diversity Day’ where members of our community may wear clothing which reflects the diversity of our school community. A reminder that flags of any sort are not permitted and will be confiscated. 

As we come to the end of this very busy half-term, I would like to thank all students and staff for their hard work and support. We have enjoyed a vast array of enrichment activities this half-term and these form such an important part of life at Lampton and the personal development of students. Last Wednesday the whole school community came together for our annual sponsored walk in aid of this year’s charity, SHEWISE. To date, we have raised over £1,300 and the Just Giving page will remain open until the end of school tomorrow. My thanks to you all for your generosity.

Our ex-year 13 and year 11 students who completed their public examinations this summer are now waiting for their results. These will be issued on: Thursday 14th August for year 13 and Thursday 21st August for year 11. Details have been issued separately to those cohorts. We look forward to celebrating success on those days!

As ever, there will be a staggered start to the Autumn Term as per below:

Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September	INSET Days - no students on site
Wednesday 3rd September	Year 7 and year 12 only in school
Thursday 4th September	All year groups in school

A reminder that from 3rd September the new year 7 are not permitted to have a smartphone in school and for all year groups any mobile which is seen or heard on the school site will be confiscated for 5 working days without exception. Our rule of: ‘see it, hear it, lose it’ is very easy to follow. All devices must be turned off and in placed school bags as soon as your child enters the school site. 

Finally, on behalf of the Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and myself may I wish you all a relaxing summer break. My thanks for your continued support of Lampton School and our values of excellence, respect and integrity.

Stephen Davis

Headteacher

 

Keeping your child(ren) safe during the holidays

As the school year ends, we’d like to thank you for working in partnership with us to support your child’s education and well-being. While summer is a time for enjoyment and family connection, it also presents new environments, experiences, and sometimes unfamiliar risks for children and young people.

Online safety: With more time at home and fewer routines, many children spend longer on phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and social media over the summer.

Risks:

• Inappropriate content (violence, adult material, extremism)
• Online grooming and child exploitation
• Cyberbullying or peer pressure
• Oversharing of personal information
• Screen addiction or disrupted sleep

What Parents Can Do:

• Check privacy settings regularly on all apps and devices.
• Use parental controls and safe search settings.
• Create family agreements about screen time and routines.
• Talk regularly – ask open-ended questions about online use.

Resources:

• https://www.internetmatters.org
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Exploitation: Online & Offline - Children can be targeted for grooming, criminal activity, or manipulation both in person and through apps, games, or social media.

Look out for:

• Sudden behaviour or appearance changes
• New online contacts, gifts, or secrecy
• Going missing or avoiding usual routines

Advice:

• Talk openly and regularly about their friends, both online and offline
• Know what apps and games they use, and who they interact with
• Encourage them to speak up if something feels

Resources:

• NSPCC – Child Exploitation
• The Children’s Society – Exploitation
• Fearless

Personal safety - Older children often seek more independence during the holidays, such as visiting parks, meeting friends, or travelling by public transport.

Top Tips:

• Plan routes in advance and share location.
• Ensure children carry phones and emergency contacts.
• Teach 'stranger safety' rules.
• Avoid canals, railways, or derelict areas.

Mental health and emotional well-being - Some children may struggle with mental health over the summer, particularly if they miss the routine and support of school 

Signs:

• Withdrawal, low mood, or irritability
• Sleep problems or appetite changes
• Unexplained aches
• Disinterest in activities

What Helps:

• Maintain routines
• Encourage communication
• Provide support and reassurance

Support Services:

• Young Minds: 0808 802 5544
• Kooth
• Childline: 0800 1111
• Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258

Seasonal safety: Fire, Water & Sun - Summer brings fun, but also risks.

How to help children stay safe:

• Fire Safety: Keep BBQs and fire pits away from flammable items. Never leave flames or devices unattended. Test smoke alarms and store matches safely.
• Water Safety: Always supervise children near water. Avoid unknown or unsupervised areas. Teach them the RNLI’s “Float to Live” technique.
• Sun Safety: Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen regularly, stay in the shade during peak
  hours, wear hats and light clothing, and keep hydrated.

Useful Links:

• RNLI – Water Safety
• RLSS – Drowning Prevention
• NHS – Sun Safety
• London Fire Brigade