You may be aware that Mrs. Kerr our SENCO is going on maternity leave in April 2026. We wish her all the best. 

Whilst Mrs. Kerr is on maternity leave Mrs. Clow will be acting as our SENCO. She will begin this role on Monday 20th April. CLICK HERE

We are pleased to share information about services and activities at St. Peter's church and in other local churches over the Easter period. 

Easter at St. Peter's - CLICK HERE

Easter in Belper - CLICK HERE

Our school website also has direct links to St. Peter's 'What's on Page' with information about concerts and other events - CLICK HERE. 

Mrs. Newton has set up an Easter TT Rockstars competition that children are invited to join in during the Easter holiday. 

Prizes include certificated, trophies and Easter Eggs. CLICK HERE

Derbyshire Health team have asked us to share this information about the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent. CLICK HERE

Message from the You-create team helping celebrate Belper's 250 birthday this year

YOU-CREATE EXHIBITION 2026

For the carers of those young people who entered the Belper & Duffield Rotary Arts competition:

We're nearly there!

All entries have been judged and returned to us, ready for the exhibition!

The exhibition will take place at Number 28, Market Place, Belper, on Saturday 21st March, from 10am - 4pm. Entry is free and refreshments are available to buy.

The official opening is at 11am and we will be joined by some special guests. There will be awards chosen and presented by Belper Youth Council and also, the Belper & Duffield Rotary 'President's Choice' award.

2nd prize and Highly Commended winners will be revealed.

So, bring your family, friends, neighbours, etc, and help us to celebrate the wonderful talents of these young artists, writers, photographers, reel makers and cartoonists!

We have been asked to share information from Derbyshire Health Protection team to help families and children identify and prevent the spread of Measles. 

• NHS webpage with information about measles, how to spot it and prevent it - CLICK HERE
• UK Health Security Agency information about preventing your children from getting measles - CLICK HERE
• Information about helping you and your child if you aren't vaccinated - CLICK HERE

As promised, here is the link to the presentation delivered to Y6 parents on Wednesday 25th February which can be found on our Assessment page on the website.

SATs Parents Presentation 2026

Thank you.

Mrs Carvell

The school health team have told us that they have emailed all parents of children in reception and year 6 about the national height and weight program. 

The team will be in school on the afternoon of Thursday 26th February to weigh and measure the height of all children in year 6 and reception. 

More information can be found

On the NHS website - CLICK HERE. 

UK government web site - CLICK HERE

The school's medical team have asked us to share this information with families. 

The National Child Measurement Programme are planning to visit the school soon (26/02/2026) . They have sent an email or letter to you in the post, please check your junk folders and post. If you have not received it, please contact llbd.ncmp@derbyshire.gov.uk to let them know that you have not received an email or letter. Include your child’s name, school, and date of birth. Alternatively, you can call them on 0800 085 2299 (option 2) Any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Link with Kolkata and our friends at Scott Lane School
Twelve months ago Mrs. Richardson was in Kolkata, teaching at Scott Lane school. Once again several Derbyshire teachers have flown out to India to work in the pavement schools of Kolkata this January. Despite us not having a teacher fly out to Kolkata this year, Mrs. Richardson has still sent out resources and messages to our friends at Scott Lane. Mrs. Richardson and the children in our 'Kolkata Companions' group also worked to raise £300 on our Christmas jumper day last month to help the pavement children that attend Scott Lane School. 

You are invited to follow this link to see the children at Scott Lane this week using the resources that Mrs. Richardson sent out and that were taken to Scott Lane by Alison and Anita, two staff that organise the annual trip for Derbyshire schools . CLICK HERE. 

You are also invited and encouraged to spend 10 minutes watching this video. This was made by the Cathedral Relief Service (CRS) in Kolkata. It's the CRS that we have links with and that  manage the schools attended by the pavement children. The video explores the lives of three pavement children and helps remind us of how lucky we are to live in Belper. CLICK HERE. 

Update at 6.45am on Friday 9th January 2026

Due to the severe weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to close today, Friday 9th January 2026. The safety of our children and staff is always our top priority, and given the circumstances, closing—alongside other local schools—is the safest option.

We understand this may cause inconvenience for some families, and we sincerely apologise for that.

Our website will be updated throughout the day, and teachers will be uploading work online to support remote learning.
CLICK HERE

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Mr. Averis