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Welcome to Ferndown First School

On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors of Ferndown First School I would like to welcome you and your family to our school and website. It is designed to give you helpful information about learning and opportunities at our school. Mr Sean Watts - Headteacher

Reading Leaders Visit to Kings Park Care Home

30th January 2026

This week, Year 3 and Year 4 Reading Leaders visited the residents at Kings Park Care Home once again.…

Year 2 Christmas Surprise!

19th December 2025

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Year 3 at the Museum of East Dorset

24th November 2025

In Year 3, we enjoyed a trip to the Museum of East Dorset. The children loved taking part in…

Reading Leaders Visit Kings Park Care Home

9th October 2025

Today, our new KS2 reading leaders visited Kings Park Care Home to read to the residents. Although it was…

Geography in Year 2

26th September 2025

Over the last few weeks, the children in year 2 have been learning about the countries in the UK.…

Noticeboard

Ferndown First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead at Ferndown First School is Mr Watts. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child and think they are at risk of harm, please speak with Mr Watts. In his absence, please speak with Mrs Errington, Mrs Cload or Mrs Bramley, Miss Piddock, Mrs King or Mrs Lord who are our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Parents are asked to keep the school informed of any changes to parent contact details. Please let the office know if you have a new mobile phone number.

 

Upcoming Events

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Feb

Y4 – Multiplication Check Parents’ Meeting – Online at 6pm

12

Feb

Y1 – Phonics Screening Meetings for Parents (in school) – 9am or 2.15pm

05

Mar

World Book Day
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