New Siblands Primary School

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Welcome to New Siblands School

Welcome to New Siblands School, where our vision of ‘Achievement, Belonging and Celebration’ is at the heart of everything we do.  We pride ourselves on creating a positive atmosphere in which all of our pupils feel valued. New Siblands is an Outstanding special school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 19 with exceptional needs. Our staff team are highly skilled and committed to bringing out the best in each and every pupil, supporting them to become as independent as they can possibly be.   Learning is creative and engaging, encouraging pupils to explore different ideas and develop skills in a range of contexts.       

 We work in partnership with parents and carers, external professionals and the local community, taking a holistic approach to ensuring all aspects of our pupils’ learning and wellbeing are fully supported.   Most importantly, our pupils and their families tell us that they enjoy coming to school and love learning here. 

 We are so proud of our ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted, which demonstrates our commitment to an educational experience of the highest quality for all pupils in our care. 

Pupils thrive in all areas of learning at New Siblands School. Through the exceptionally strong and trusting relationships with staff, pupils relish learning across a breadth of subjects. Consequently, pupils learn how to communicate their feelings, ideas and views very well.   Leaders’ ambitious vision for the educational, social and emotional development of all pupils is shared by staff. Through the carefully crafted, personalised curriculum, pupils’ lives are transformed. This unrelenting focus on developing pupils’ communication skills is impressive. (OFSTED, February 2024)  

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Changes to Free School Meals Eligibility from September 2026

The Department for Education has announced changes to the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (FSM), which will come into effect from September 2026.

Under the new rules, all children from households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to a free school meal, regardless of household earnings.

Before the start of the new academic year, the Local Authority will review all existing Free School Meal claims and will continue to do so annually. If your child remains eligible, their Free School Meals will continue automatically. If your child is no longer eligible following the review, you will be notified via the South Gloucestershire Citizen Portal.

Families who have not previously qualified for Free School Meals, or whose application was unsuccessful in the past, may now be eligible under the new criteria and are encouraged to apply. The online application process is quick, confidential and provides an immediate eligibility check.

To apply, please visit: South Glos LIFE | School meals

If you require any support with the application process, please contact the school office, who will be happy to help.