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If your child was born between 01/09/2021 and 31/08/2022 they are eligible for a nursery place in September 2025. We have a teacher led nursery with fantastic facilities where personal development is rated outstanding by Ofsted. To book a visit or apply for a place, please email admin@westfieldinfants.co.uk.

Welcome
to Yeadon Westfield Infant School

Reach for the Stars!

Hello and welcome to our website. My name is Dawn Lowry and I am very proud to be the head of Yeadon Westfield Infant School. We love that our school is often recognised for having a wonderful, warm and welcoming feel and our environment is one of happiness and success for our children. We have a hardworking staff who know their pupils very well and constantly strive to achieve the best for them, on an academic and pastoral level. We put the children at the heart of everything we do and work closely with parents to give our children the best start to their education they can possibly have. Our children love coming to school and can’t wait to learn. Please have a look around our website and if you have any questions please get in touch.

For more information about applying for a place, please have a look at our Admissions page.

School is now closed until 01/09/2025 for the summer holidays.  If you have any safeguarding concerns over the summer please contact children's social work services on the numbers below:-

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/one-minute-guides/duty-and-advice-team

Practitioners can contact Duty and Advice on 0113 376 0336

Members of the public should call the Contact Centre on 0113 222 4403

Immediate danger or risk of significant harm in an emergency call 999

For further contact information, please visit our Useful Websites and Telephone Numbers page.

 

Attendance

We aim for all children to achieve at least 97% attendance. This means that children should only be absent from school when they are too ill to attend.

Please make all medical appointments outside of the school day wherever possible and please do not book family holidays in term time. Our term dates are available in the ‘Parents and Carers’ section of our website.

Please report all sickness absences to the school office before 8:30 am. You can telephone 0113 2505449 or email admin@westfieldinfants.co.uk. Absences can also be reported via our School Spider app. If your child has sickness or diarrhoea they must be kept off school for 48 hours after the last bout of illness.

Safeguarding

Our designated Safeguarding Officers are Ms Lowry and Mrs Fryer.
We take our role in safeguarding your children very seriously.
Please read our Safeguarding Statement.

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Our Mission Statement and Values

‘We are a happy and proud school. We believe that we provide a safe and secure environment that nurtures a love of learning.
We aim to develop the whole person by providing happy and memorable times whilst creating opportunities for challenge and success.’

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Latest News

Healthy Living Week 2025

Last week was Healthy Living Week in school.  On Monday we had lovely weather for Sports Day.  Thank you to everyone who came along to support the children and congratulations to the Blue team on their win.  On Tuesday we had a Yoga workshop and on Thursday the children made delicious smoothies on the smoothie bikes.

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End of Year Headteacher Award

Congratulations to the children who received the end of year Headteacher Award.  They were joined by their parents and carers for an assembly on Monday then for a tea party with Ms Lowry.

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Lion Learners Visit

Yesterday the Lion Learners visited school.  The children loved handling the animals - even the tarantula!

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Reception Visit to Hesketh Farm

Reception class had an amazing visit to Hesketh Farm on Friday.  They loved holding and feeding the animals.  Thanks to all the parents and carers who came to help.

 

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Leeds Rhinos Sing Spectacular

Well done to the children who took part in the Sing Spectacular on Friday night at Headingley Stadium – they sang beautifully!

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Keystage 1 Visit to The National Coal Mining Museum

Yesterday the children in Keystage 1 had a brilliant visit to the National Coal Mining Museum.

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Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue Visit

On March 14th Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue came to talk to the children as part of British Science week.  We first became involved with this charity when Thea in Year 1 won an amazing hedgehog house in one of their competitions, which she then donated to us.

Lots of background information about this rescue can be found on:  https://www.pricklypigs.co.uk

Prickly Pigs is a local family run rescue  that is completely self-funded and they rely on donations to help pay for everything that they do to treat poorly hedgehogs at their small hospital.  On average the treatment and rehabilitation of a hedgehog is £70.  Thank you to everyone who donated cat and dog food.  They were very grateful.

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Science Week in Year 2

Today the children in Year 2 have been creating a wormery as part of Science Week.

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Leeds Rhinos Assembly

The children had an assembly with Leeds Rhinos today about teamwork and inclusivity.

 

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World Book Day 2025

There were some fantastic words and costumes in our vocabulary parade today.  Well done to everyone and here are photographs of the winners.

 

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Art Exhibition

Thanks to everyone who came to the exhibition of underground shoebox dioramas the children in Keystage 1 made during their DT lessons.

 

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Science in Keystage 1

Last week the children were investigating materials and how they can change from liquids to solids.

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Keystage 1 Author Visit - Richard O'Neill

Richard O'Neill is a sixth generation master storyteller and author from the Romani tradition. He came into school last week to share his stories with the Keystage 1 children.

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Reception Visit to see The Snowman

Reception class went to Pudsey Civic Hall yesterday to watch The Snowman film accompanied by Leeds Youth Orchestra.  This was an event organised by Leeds Artforms. Thanks to the parents who came to help.

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Santa Dash

Thanks to everyone who supported the Santa Dash.  An amazing £529 has been raised so far.

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Antibullying Week

The children in Keystage 1 have been writing positive affirmations on the playground in a graffiti style.

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Dinosaur Visit

The children were very excited to meet Jam the T-Rex and the baby dinosaurs today. Keystage one took part in a green screen workshop to create videos. 

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Harvest Collection

The children's sing has been amazing in the Harvest assemblies this week.  Thanks to everyone at Westfield Infants and Juniors who donated to our Harvest Collection for the Westfield Pantry.

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Visit from local MP Katie White

On Friday last week we had a visit from Katie White.  Ms Lowry gave her a tour of our school and she chatted with the children and School Councillors.

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Kitchen Kids After School Club

The Kitchen Kids have been enjoying after school club.  They have baked bread and prepared apple crumble.

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October Half Term Holiday Club

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To book a place please use this online form.

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Potato Assembly

Each class planted a seed potato before the Easter holidays and have been watching it grow.  Mr Macintosh came to weigh the potatoes in assembly yesterday.  Year 1 Blue had the heaviest weight and Year 2 Blue won the best decorated container.

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Healthy Week

Last week was Healthy Living Week in school.  On Monday we had lovely weather for Sports Day.  Thank you to everyone who came along to support the children and congratulations to the Blue team on their win.  On Wednesday the children made healthy fruit kebabs with Miss Sedman which were delicious.  Olympic Day was on Thursday and there were lots of sports activities in the playground including javelin and hurdles. Well done to all the children!

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End of Year Headteacher Award

Congratulations to the children who received the end of year Headteacher Award.  They were joined by parents and carers for a celebration assembly.

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Baking Gingerbread People

This week the children in Year 1 baked Gingerbread people and decorated them - they tasted delicious!

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Rockpool Experience

The children really enjoyed the Rockpool Experience on Friday especially holding the animals.

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ALPT Art Exhibition

Some of our Year 2 children took part in an Art workshop at Guiseley Theatre on Monday.  Art work from schools in the Aireborough Learning Partnership Trust is on display there this week.

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Great Science Share

The children have been investigating how glass and water change the appearance of things.

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MindMate ND Hub

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Tiny Signers

Yesterday, Ami Atkinson came into school to give a special Under the Sea themed signing assembly which the children really enjoyed.  You can find out more about Tiny Signers at https://www.facebook.com/BabiesCanSignandTinySigners

 

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Helping Children with Worries and Anxiety Workshop

We recently had two members from the Mindmate Support Team in school. They ran a workshop for parents on helping children deal with anxiety. Here are the booklets and power point they used. Please use them if you find them helpful. If you have any further questions, please contact us.

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Leeds Rhinos Dance Spectacular

Well done to the Year 2 children who danced at Headingley Stadium on Friday night before the Leeds Rhinos game against London Bronchos.

The children have been practising hard and they were brilliant!

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Alice in Wonderland

M & M Productions came into school yesterday to perform Alice in Wonderland for the whole school.

 

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Visit from local author Jenny York

The children really enjoyed the visit from Jenny York yesterday. She introduced them to the characters from her books and they had lots of fun acting out scenes from her stories. You can find out more about her and download her free book at https://jennyyork.com/

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Keystage 1 Visit to Skipton Castle

Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed their visit to Skipton Castle and had lots of questions for the tour guides who were very impressed by their knowledge of castles.  Thanks to the parent volunteers who came along to help.

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Car Seat Safety

Using a child car restraint correctly greatly reduces the risk of serious harm in a crash
Car seat basic safety webinar
 

Please note you will need to be logged in to Leeds for Learning to book this free webinar.

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Car seat awareness webinar for childminders and early years providers

Online meeting | Wed, 03 Jul 2024, 18:30-19:30 | Microsoft Teams

Using a child car restraint correctly greatly reduces the risk of serious harm in a crash.

Website links
 

Click on the links below for more support, help and resources.

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Leeds Vision Zero 2040

Leeds Safer Roads Vision Zero 2040 strategy, adopted in September 2022, sets out our bold ambition to eliminate fatal and serious road injuries from our city by 2040.

Car seats: Facing backward is the way forward

Sage Journals article by Jo Han Gan, Caroline Davison, Nick Prince, and Anami Gour

Child Car Seat Fitting and Compatibility - ROSPA

This webpage brings together information from manufacturers and retailers on whether a particular child car seat will fit in your vehicle and how you should install it.

William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a registered charity and since 1982 has offered impartial and professional advice for children and adults living with a disability or long-term condition.

Car Seat Fitting Videos

Information from Good Egg Safety

Child Car Seat Films from ROSPA

These short films will help you select a seat that matches your child weight and height. You do not need to watch them all. Just click the title of the one(s) that match your personal circumstances.

Choosing a car seat

Good Egg Safety advice

Child safety in the car – a guide to child car seats

Information from the Child Accident Prevention Trust

Child Car Seats - ROSPA

The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child car seat that is suitable for their weight and size, and is correctly fitted in the car.

Why Rear Facing Is Safer

Article from Rear Facing Toddlers

Information from Leeds for Learning
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Easter Bonnet and Easter Egg Competition Winners

There were some fantastic entries in the Easter Bonnet and School Council egg competition.  Here are the winners.

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Science Week

The children took part in lots of exciting experiments last week.  

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World Book Day and Author Visit

Year 1 and 2 children enjoyed a visit from the author Alison Brown.  They all had a go at drawing some of the characters from her books.  In the afternoon the whole school took part in a Vocabulary Parade.  It was very difficult to choose winners from so many amazing words and costumes.

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Keystage 1 Art Exhibition

It was lovely to have so many people in school on Thursday looking at the Year 1 and 2 children’s artwork. 

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Road Safety Training

Yesterday the local PCSO came into school to carry out road safety training with Year 1.  The children were all given a child friendly version of the Highway Code. They will be back again next term to visit year 2.

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Year 1 Castles

Today the children in Year 1 have been building castles in DT as part of their topic this term.

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Building Castles in Year 2

The children in Year 2 have built some amazing castles this week.

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Year 1 Art

This week in our Art lesson the children have enjoyed using textures to design the second quarter of their Coat of Arms.

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Leeds Local Offer Live Thursday 31st March

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New Play Equipment

The children have been enjoying playing on the new trail equipment this week.  Apart from the obvious gross motor and health benefits, climbing activities help develop strength in children’s fingers, hands, arms and shoulders. These are the muscle groups which are essential to provide a stable support base for fine motor tasks such as handwriting and cutting skills.

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Compass House Christmas Shop

With support from Leeds City Council students from specialist schools in Leeds have been working in partnership to set up a Christmas pop up shop.  More details in the file below.

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Codswallop - Scallywags Ahoy

Nursery and Reception classes loved the performance by Codswallop local theatre group today.  

Scallywags Ahoy! is an interactive story telling show for younger audiences with adventure at the very heart of it. Join Tim Piccanose as he accidentally becomes a pirate, meets his pirating friends and forms his merry band of Scallywags, just in time for Christmas!

Scallywags Ahoy! is the prequel to 'Me and the Scallywags! at Guiseley Theatre 21st-24th December.

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Harvest Collection

We hope everyone enjoyed the Harvest Assemblies.  Thanks to everyone who made a donation to the collection for the Westfield Pantry.

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Healthy Schools Beacon School Status

We are very proud to announce we are one of 15 schools across the city who achieved Beacon School status in the last academic year recognising our commitment to Healthy Schools practice, and for our excellent provision for social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) work in school.

The Beacon Schools framework recognises schools who have worked hard to prioritise their focus on the health and wellbeing of pupils, enhancing the health outcomes for these pupils, through an ongoing commitment to the Healthy Schools framework and their continued use of the school health check. As a service, we are privileged to see some innovative and dynamic approaches to supporting the health and wellbeing of the whole school community. This has an impact on the attendance, achievement and attainment of pupils in schools and supports pupils to strengthen their resilience to cope, manage and regulate their emotions, behaviours, attitudes; helping them to make informed decisions as they grow.’ Leeds Health and Wellbeing Service

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Active Travel Event

Well done to the Year 2 children who took part in an Active Travel event at the Brownlee Centre yesterday.  They participated in a range of travel activities including scootering and cycling.

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Headteacher Award

Congratulations to the children who received the end of year Headteacher Award.  They were joined by their families in a celebration assembly this morning.  

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Yeadon Carnival

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the parade at Yeadon Carnival on Saturday.  We are very proud of the Year 2 children who were attendants to the Carnival King and Queen.

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Leeds Rhinos Dance Spectacular

Well done to the children who took part in the Dance Spectacular at the Leeds Rhinos game on Friday night.  This year’s event was in support of former Rhinos star Rob Burrow and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. The children performed with lots of children from schools all across Leeds.

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Aireborough Learning Partnership Art Exhibition

Some of our Year 2 children went to Guiseley Theatre on Monday morning to take part in art activities for the ALPT art exhibition.  There are also some photographs of the artwork on display which the children have produced during art week in school.

 

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Community Day

I would just like to say a big thank you to the staff and parents who gave up their time on Saturday to help spruce up the school. You were all amazing and it means a lot. It was a hot, hot day but everyone worked really hard and also had fun. Thank you also to the children who helped. People were asking when the next one is! I will keep you posted.Thanks again.

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Summer Holiday Football and Multi Sports Courses

Our Summer Holiday clubs are now available to book.  Please see the attached flyer for information and book using the link below.

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Decorated Easter Egg Competition

Well done to all the children who took part - there were some very creative ideas.  Thanks to Mrs Williamson and the School Council for judging.  They found it very difficult to choose but these are the winners.

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Donation from Manning Stainton

We would like to thank Manning Stainton for their generous donation of £150 towards the Keystage 1 visit to the National Coal Mining Museum.

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World Book Day

There were some fantastic words and costumes on World Book Day this year.  These were the winners.

 

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Invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) Fact Sheet for Parents/Carers

Please see information leaflet below.

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Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The Yorkshire Air Ambulance have been in school this week to talk to the children.  The children brought in items of clothing they no longer wear to donate towards their fundraising campaign.  You can find out more about the Yorkshire Air Ambulance at https://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/

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50th Anniversary Celebrations - Wharfedale Observer

Yeadon Westfield Infant School 50th Anniversary Celebration Tea Party featured in the Wharfedale Observor last week.  To read the article click on the link below.

https://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.uk/news/23248385.yeadon-school-turns-back-time-celebrates-50th-anniversary/

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Back to school advice amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever circulating in Yorkshire and the Humber

As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels, but following simple steps can help protect children, minimise the spread of illness in education and childcare settings and protect wider communities.
Flu and COVID-19 are currently circulating at high levels and are likely to continue to increase in coming weeks. High numbers of scarlet fever, which is caused by Group A streptococcus, also continue to be reported.
Prof Susan Hopkins, Chief medical Adviser at UKHSA, said: “It’s important to minimise the spread of infection in schools and other education and childcare settings as much as possible. If your child is unwell and has a fever, they should stay home from school or nursery until they feel better, and the fever has resolved."
Helping children to learn about the importance of good hand hygiene is also key, so practise regular handwashing at home with soap and warm water. Catching coughs and sneezes in tissues then binning them is another simple way to help stop illness from spreading."
“Adults should also try to stay home when unwell and if you do have to go out, wear a face covering. When unwell don’t visit healthcare settings unless urgent or visit vulnerable people."
“Remember that flu vaccination is still available for all eligible groups and is the best protection against the virus.  We have seen good uptake in older age groups but vaccination among young children remains low. Flu can be very unpleasant and in some cases can lead to more serious illness. Getting your child vaccinated protects them and others they come into contact with, and it’s still not too late.”
Dr Mike Gent, UKHSA Yorkshire and Humber Deputy Director, said: “As we see more cases of flu across Yorkshire and Humber, we can all play a part reducing infections spreading by following simple measures. It is so important to remember that catching flu or other infections can be far more serious for more vulnerable people."
“Taking sensible measures to stop bugs spreading is something we all can and should do: Good hygiene, taking up vaccinations when offered and not mixing with vulnerable people when you are poorly yourself.”
Children eligible include:
  • Children aged 2 and 3 on 31 August 2022
  • All primary school-aged children
  • Some secondary school-aged children
You can get more information getting your child vaccinated against flu here.
 
 
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Personal Assistant Recruitment

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Christmas Fair 30/11/2022

Thanks to everyone who attended the Christmas Fair yesterday.  We had a very special visitor who loved meeting the children who visited the Grotto.  

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Christmas Fair 30/11/2022

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Harvest Collection and Assembly

Thanks to everyone for their generous donations for the Westfield Pantry.  We hope you enjoyed the Harvest Assembly - the singing was amazing!

The Westfield Pantry was set up to help families within our school.  It is available to anyone who may be struggling to buy food, whether it be just a couple of days worth of meals or a larger food parcel. 

You can access the Westfield Pantry by filling out the form at the link below:-

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Road Safety Training

The PCSOs from Yeadon and Rawdon Community Policing Team have been in school this morning giving road safety training to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children.

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Yeadon Westfield Infant School Facebook Page

Yeadon Westfield Infant School has a new Facebook page.  Please like and share to keep up to date with events happening in school.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086480453023

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Leeds Rhinos

We are very excited to have Matt from Leeds Rhinos coming into school to work with Year 1 next half term. He will be teaching Year 1 a variety of different skills and games and helping us to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup. 

Matt will be with us for the rest of the school year and will be coaching across the school. 

 

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Shared Reading

The Year 1 children have been enjoying shared reading with our new books.

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Leeds Community Healthcare Children, Young People and Families Strategy 2022:2025

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Get in Touch

Yeadon Westfield Infant School

Westfield Grove, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7NQ

Dawn Lowry: Headteacher & Special Educational Needs Coordinator

head@westfieldinfants.co.uk

School Office

admin@westfieldinfants.co.uk

T: 0113 2505449

Elizabeth Middleton: School Business Manager

sbm@westfieldinfants.co.uk

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