July 2025 Newsletter

FHL End of Term Newsletter – July 2025

Highlights from the Summer Term:

• Celebrating Achievements: Four fantastic pathway events celebrated every student’s individual journey and achievements. The staff were praised for their hard work in supporting student progress.
• Summer Fun: All pathways enjoyed a get-together at West Leeds Activity Centre, blessed with good weather and ice cream for everyone.
• Parent/Carer Engagement: Parent and carer meetings were held recently to discuss important updates (see below for an overview).
• Enterprise Success: The student-run market stall at Kirkgate Market was a great success, with participation from all pathways.
• New Garden Completed: The garden at the South site is now finished, providing a wonderful outdoor space enjoyed daily by students and staff.

Dates for Your Diary:

• Staff Training Days:
  Sept 1st, Sept 2nd
  Nov 3rd
  Feb 23rd
  June 1st
• October Half Term: Oct 27th–31st

Parent/Carer Meeting Updates:

1. Pathways Model: From September, education and adult social care pathways will be delivered separately to better meet individual needs. Education students will have personal tutor groups each morning; ASC students’ sessions will be led by their usual teams. Pastoral Coordinators will continue to support all students.
2. Lunches: Due to rising student numbers and kitchen space limits, a packed lunch policy will start from September 3rd. The school will contact families affected most by this change.
3. Academic Calendar: The new calendar will be emailed and hard copies provided at the start of term.
4. Parent/Carer Survey: Feedback is welcome via the recent survey (look for a text from ‘Janet’).
5. Recruitment: Support staff vacancies (term-time and full-time) are open—refer interested candidates to the FHL website, Facebook, or contact directly.
6. Fundraising: As a registered charity, FHL is seeking new fundraising opportunities to enhance resources. Suggestions are welcome!
7. Transitions Support: The Transitions Manager, Sharon, is available to help families as young people move to their next stage.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support.