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Sponsor our Charity Runs!

Deputy Manager, Alice, and two of our amazing young people are preparing themselves to do two very different running events to raise money for some fantastic charities.

19 August 2024

Morton Lea Home Opening

To celebrate the opening of Morton Lea we quizzed Registered Manager, Alice Wilkinson, on her career and hopes for Morton Lea.

08 September 2023

View Of Morton Lea House From The Outside

Kirby Moor House Outstanding Ofsted Award

We are pleased to announce that following an inspection in January 2022, Kirby Moor House has once again been awarded 'Outstanding'.

24 February 2022

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School News

Handmade Christmas Gonks

Staff and students at Herdley Bank School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Tonia Moore for her generous donation of beautifully hand-knitted Christmas gonks.

02 December 2024

Inspection of Kirby Moor School by Ofsted

Information for parents/carers ahead of Ofsted visit on 8 October 2024.

07 October 2024

Herdley Bank Coffee Morning

A huge thank you to all our staff, students, parents and local community for joining and donating during our Herdley Bank coffee afternoon.

02 October 2024

Coffee Morning Cakes

National Fitness Day

To celebrate National Fitness Day in school, our pupils’ took part in a whole school cycle relay.

25 September 2024

National Fitness Day

Car Wash!

Students have been busy raising money to help towards the cost of a second residential trip.

10 July 2024

An unforgettable residential adventure

Students in Group 4 have been on their first residential trip in Keswick.

24 June 2024

Our Community Links Fundraiser!

On Friday 14th June, pupils held a fundraiser in school as part of their Community Links project to raise funds for the local food bank hub.

24 June 2024

Walking for Mental Health Awareness Week

Pupils travelled to Buttermere in the Lake District for a mindfulness walk, to reap the benefits for their mental and physical well-being.

06 June 2024

The 'Wow Wall'

As always, there has been some fabulous learning happening across school!

17 May 2024

Food Bank Volunteering

As part of our Community Links project, our pupils' have been attending bi-weekly volunteering sessions at the local food bank hub in Brampton.

09 May 2024

Kirby Moor School Pupils Volunteering at Brampton food bank

Cat Bells Hike

For an outdoor education trip, Group 4 and 5 from Herdley Bank School enjoyed a 7 mile hike!

22 March 2024

Our Therapy Dog

Herdley Bank School has a new Therapy Dog, Bobby.

19 March 2024

Rock UK Residential

Pupils at Herdley Bank School braved the outdoors during their residential trip.

19 March 2024

Christmas Enterprise Scheme

This year as part of our Christmas Enterprise scheme, our pupils' have been fundraising for our local food bank in Brampton.

08 September 2023

Oak Tree Animals' Charity

Group 4 at Kirby Moor School took a visit to the Oak Tree Animals' Charity in Wetheral - a local charity dedicated to the welfare and well-being of animals, and which is part of our Community Links project in school.

27 June 2023

Donkeys

Making a Splash

A new outdoor water play area has been installed for group 1 and 2.

14 June 2023

Outdoor Play Area

Wildlife Encounters!

Students from Kirby Moor School took a trip to the South Lakes Safari Zoo.

25 May 2023

Peacock

Samantha's Legacy Assembly

Kirby Moor School will be holding an assembly on Wednesday 22 March, delivered by Samantha's Legacy charity.

21 March 2023

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Should you keep your child off school?

Not sure whether to keep your child off school? This information sheet from the UK Health Security Agency shares advice and guidance on a number of illnesses.

17 January 2023

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Advice on the dangers of frozen water

Coventry Local Authority has issued the following advice and guidance about the dangers of ice which we wanted to share with you all during this period of cold weather.

13 December 2022

Cumbria's Holiday Activity and Food Programme

Cumbria are offering an exciting programme of fun activities for the Winter holidays. Click here for more information.

01 December 2022

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Carlisle College Open Days January 2022

Dates for Carlisle College Open Days and Information Evenings have been released.

20 December 2021

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