<![CDATA[The Federation of Church Hill and Low Hall Nursery Schools News Feed - News from Low Hall]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk%2Flow%2Dhall%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:29:05 GMT Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:29:05 GMT <![CDATA[ Sorry no stay & play at Low Hall today ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=231 There is no stay and play at Low Hall today

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:29:05 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=231 <![CDATA[ Low Hall: No stay and play Thursday 26th Feb ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=230 Stay and play can't happen on Thursday 26th February.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:29:06 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ No stay and play at Low Hall today ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=229 Sorry but with the rain forecast and some staff off poorly, we can't have visitors today.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:57:36 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ No stay & play at Low Hall today ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=228 Sorry, but we have too many children settling in today. Having stay & play as well would make it all too busy.

Many apologies for the short notice. We hope to see you next week!

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:55:53 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ Try our recipes in pictures ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=226 We cook! A lot. 

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:58:58 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=226 <![CDATA[ Stay safe with toys you buy online ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=224 It's tempting to grab a bargain. But dangerous toys are being sold cheaply online.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:23:43 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=224 <![CDATA[ No Low Hall Stay and Play today 3rd July ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=222 Thu, 3 Jul 2025 11:40:50 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=222 <![CDATA[ Want to work at Low Hall and Church Hill? ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=220 We have 3 job vacancies

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:56:49 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=220 <![CDATA[ Forest School Fridays at Low Hall ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=218 Bring your 2 to 4-year-old to learn about bugs

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:04:46 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=218 <![CDATA[ Have a lovely holiday. See you on the 8th January ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=215 We hope you have a lovely holiday. All the best for 2025.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:54:43 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ No Stay and Play Thursday 12th December ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=214 unless you already have a ticket!

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:15:14 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=214 <![CDATA[ Healthy snack ideas ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=211 Ideas for healthy snacks. Download the pdf of this image below.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:42:33 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ September 2024 admissions ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=208 Apply by 12:59 on Wednesday 28th February to have your application included in our first  short-listing for September 2024 places.

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:52:00 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ What hours should we offer 2-year-olds from September? ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=206 The government is going to increase funded places for  the 2-year-olds of eligible working families.

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:08:38 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=206 <![CDATA[ "Outstanding" says Ofsted ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=205 At Low Hall, children "are greeted so warmly by staff who want the very best for each and every one of them" says Ofsted in their judgement that we are Outstanding

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:45:00 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=205 <![CDATA[ School closed 5th and 7th July ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=203 Dear Parents and carers, re NEU Industrial Action

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:49:56 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ Ideas for summer fun, health and happiness ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=201 Register for this free summer holiday support pack. Many of the tricks and skills that support children with SEND actually benefit all children, so please everyone have a look.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:05:37 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ Simple child-friendly plant-based recipes ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=199 Download Kids Kitchen's new recipe book: have a mindful moment of play while making yummy food

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:20:18 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ School closed 27th April and 2nd May ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=196 Dear Parents and carers, re NEU Industrial Action

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:28:51 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Low Hall closed 15th and 16th March ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=193 Dear Parents and carers, re NEU Industrial Action

]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 10:17:31 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ Low Hall closed Thursday 2nd March ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=192 Dear Parents and carers, re NEU Industrial Action

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:23:25 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Where to get help: Cost of Living Crisis ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=184 You might need help now, you might need help soon, or maybe you know someone who does.

]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:32 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ Raise money for Low Hall as you shop ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=179 Helping Low Hall raise money is really easy

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:46:02 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ Free storytelling at William Morris Gallery ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=176 Hear Valentine Hanson tell stories on 12th April!

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:09:37 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ Babies learn words from books ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=174 This won't be news: children learn more words when you read to them as babies

]]> Thu, 3 Feb 2022 09:19:28 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Christmas is coming.... ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=173 And we've got our tree ordered...

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 11:57:27 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ Guided tours start Monday 13th ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=170 Book your place by coming into the office or calling 020 8520 1689

]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 16:10:38 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=170 <![CDATA[ Summer Holiday things to do ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=168 Explore the world of E17 with these things to do in the summer

]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 13:01:31 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Summer Playscheme booking is open ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=167 Booking is open for our Summer Playscheme at Church Hill, and we are allowed to take bookings from children who don't attend our schools.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 13:18:09 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Low Hall is "a warm and loving place" ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=165 We had two lovely shout outs from Low Hall parents. We hope you agree with them! Please share widely if you do...and talk to us if you don't.

]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:01:39 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ Workshops for grown ups? Tell us your views ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=163 We want to give grown ups a chance to learn so we are planning to run some workshops for our parents/carers.

]]> Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:31:23 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ Deadline for primary school applications ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=161 The deadline for applying for a primary school place for September 2021 is this Friday: 15th January.

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:25:58 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ Low Hall this week ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=159 Please read Helen's letter to families explaining what is going on in school.

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 12:01:21 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=159 <![CDATA[ Fireworks: how to be safe ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=157 The Child Accident Prevention Trust have written a guide on how to buy fireworks safely.

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 09:30:37 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ Low Hall went on a bear hunt ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=155 During the Spring and Summer Lockdown our families got creative

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:20:57 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news/?pid=30&nid=5&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ Food Hygiene rating of 4 ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/food-hygiene-rating-of-4 We've had a four star Food Hygiene rating this month, with encouragement to carry on our good work.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:16:15 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/food-hygiene-rating-of-4 <![CDATA[ COVID-19: Waltham Forest actions and NHS Track and Trace ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/covid-19-waltham-forest-actions-and-nhs-track-and-trace We have used the mantra 'don't guess, wait' to limit anxiety when making our plans during the pandemic. Here are 2 links that were worth waiting for, and which we hope give you information you will find useful to stay safe.

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2020 10:53:34 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/covid-19-waltham-forest-actions-and-nhs-track-and-trace <![CDATA[ Help the Council decide how to support children with SEND ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/help-the-council-decide-how-to-support-children-with-send The Council is proposing to change the way they share the money they have to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). The new Funding Resource Ladder is set to replace the current band system from Tuesday 1 September 2020. They are   running an online consultation about this, and anyone who is involved with SEND should please fill it in:

when: extended deadline:   5pm Monday 6th July 2020

where: find it   on the Council’s website: http://bit.ly/LBWF_HNBconsult

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:27:40 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/help-the-council-decide-how-to-support-children-with-send <![CDATA[ Cooking + free training = finding work ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/cooking-free-training-finding-work Are you struggling to improve your chances of future employment while caring for your young family?

]]> Tue, 5 May 2020 14:11:27 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/cooking-free-training-finding-work <![CDATA[ Story time with Helen ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/story-time-with-helen Our own Head Teacher Helen has been reading stories and posting them on YouTube.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:47:21 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/story-time-with-helen <![CDATA[ Government Coronavirus advice ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/government-coronavirus-advice Government advice is changing every day to match the changing situation

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:15:06 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/government-coronavirus-advice <![CDATA[ Happy handwashing song ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/happy-handwashing-song The lovely NHS have made us a song with matching actions to help us wash our hands. Makes a change from singing Happy Birthday...

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:48:31 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/happy-handwashing-song <![CDATA[ Now wash your hands. With soap. And use a handkie. ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/now-wash-your-hands-with-soap-and-use-a-handkie Here is the government advice on how to stop the spread of coronavirus:

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:03:28 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/now-wash-your-hands-with-soap-and-use-a-handkie <![CDATA[ Severe weather is forecast across England ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/severe-weather-is-forecast-across-england Cold weather is predicted to be widespread from Wednesday and over the weekend. Keep wrapped up warm and check on older people and neighbours. Talk to neighbours and friends about clearing snow and ice in front of your house and public walkways nearby. Try to keep your home heated to at least 18C if you can.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:07:52 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/severe-weather-is-forecast-across-england <![CDATA[ Happy New Year! ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/happy-new-year Happy New Year everyone. The staff are all having training on Monday and Tuesday, so we look forward to children joining us on Wednesday 8th.

]]> Sun, 5 Jan 2020 16:03:22 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/happy-new-year <![CDATA[ Join in our Christmas celebrations ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/join-in-our-christmas-celebrations Thursday 19th December is the day for our Christmas Shows and Parties

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:46:49 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/join-in-our-christmas-celebrations <![CDATA[ Buy a Christmas tree, plant a tree ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/buy-a-christmas-tree-plant-a-tree Our school Christmas tree has been provided by The Christmas Forest, whose pop-up shop at the Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lee Bridge Road, E10 7QL is now open.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 10:56:03 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/buy-a-christmas-tree-plant-a-tree <![CDATA[ Read our school news letter ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/read-our-school-news-letter Find out what we are doing in our latest newsletter...

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:02:06 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/read-our-school-news-letter <![CDATA[ Go to the Monstrous Assembly ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/go-to-the-monstrous-assembly You have the chance to meet the life-sized clay monsters created by school students
across Waltham Forest, assisted by Esther Neslen, supported by Waltham Forest Borough of Culture.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:08:55 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/go-to-the-monstrous-assembly <![CDATA[ Thanks for Macmillan Coffee and Cake ]]> https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/thanks-for-macmillan-coffee-and-cake Thanks to everyone who helped make our Macmillan Coffee Morning and afternoon a success.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:05:27 GMT https://www.fans.waltham.sch.uk/news-and-events/news-from-low-hall/thanks-for-macmillan-coffee-and-cake