--- title: "Information for Parents" url: "https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/information-for-parents" school: "Glenfield Infant School" --- Is your child starting school in September 2027? Come for a tour of our school! [TOUR DATES](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/children-starting-school-in-september-2027) # Information for Parents ## Information for Parents **Important links at your fingertips:** **Reporting absences** - use MCAS to report absences (you'll find it in 'attendance') please don't report appointments during the school day via this method please email info@glenfieldschool.co.uk **[Dates for Your Diary \| Glenfield Infant School](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/dates-for-your-diary)** and find important letters on this page **[Term Dates & Inset Days](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/term-dates)** **[PE & Forest School Days](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/pe-forest-school)** what days should my child wear PE kit to school? **[What is my child learning about?](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/curriculum-information)** Have a look at our curriculum pages **[Second Hand Uniform Request Form – Fill in form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HJkViKnNUg)** **[SchoolGrid](https://schoolgrid.co.uk/)** the place to pre-order your child's lunch (please add to your email addresses so that any updates don't go into spam) **[Skoolkit](https://www.skoolkit.co.uk/school-uniform/728)** Ordering school uniform (there are samples in the office to try on) you can only buy online - our uniform is not available to buy in the Eastleigh shop **[360 Degree booking login](https://360degreesportscoaching.ipalbookings.com/)** Book breakfast and afterschool club **[Cool Milk](https://coolmilk.com/parents/)** Order school milk for your child (free for under 5s but you must register) **Some links which may be useful:** - **[What to do if my child is unwell?](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/)** - This is a really useful NHS website if your child is not feeling well - **[Healthier Together](https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/)** - Lots of information about childhood illnesses and other advice - **[What to Do if You Think Your Child has Measles and When to Keep Them off School](https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/22/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-child-has-measles-and-when-to-keep-them-off-school/)**[what-to-do-if-you-think-your-child-has-measles-and-when-to-keep-them-off-school](https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/22/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-child-has-measles-and-when-to-keep-them-off-school/)- The Education Hub - **[Getting Help with the Cost of Living](https://www.southampton.gov.uk/life-events/getting-help-with-the-cost-of-living/?utm_ID=&utm_campaign=cost+of+living+&utm_id=cost-of-living&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery)** - **[Raring2go! Southampton](https://magazines.raring2go.co.uk/southampton/summer2023/)** - A free online magazine for families - Need an NHS Dentist? **- [Damira Dental \| Dentist in Weston Lane](https://damiradental.co.uk/location/weston-lane/)** - Need an NHS Dentist? **- Damira Dental \| Dentist in Shirley email: shirley.reception@damiradental.co.uk** ### Parental Controls on Devices & Apps Here are some useful links that can be sent to parents so that they are aware on how to apply parental controls to apps and devices for their children: - **[Parental Controls and Privacy Settings Guides \| Internet Matters](https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/)** - **[Use Parental Controls to Keep Your Child Safe \| NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/)** ### Kids Online Safety The Department for Education, together with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), have published new resources on the ‘Kids online safety’ website to help parents and carers understand and get support for online bullying and gaming. These new sections are designed to help families and give them more confidence in talking to their children about what they’re doing and experiencing online. The updated content includes: - how to spot the signs of online bullying - guidance and support if a child is being bullied - practical tips to help make online gaming safer - information on age ratings and parental controls for games They will continue to link to trusted charities and expert organisations where families can find specialist support, including helplines and further advice. The link to the website is: [Kids online safety](https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/) ### Texting Dictionary Stay on top of the words children use online. - **[Texting Dictionary - Terms Used by Children Online \| Internet Matters](https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/text-dictionary/)** ### Social Media Platforms Guide Stay informed about the latest social media platforms children are using and learn how to help them navigate these spaces safely. - **[Social Media Apps and Platforms Safety Guide \| Internet Matters](https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/apps-and-platforms/social-media/)** Administration of Medicines Form INHALER 220 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Administration_of_Medicines_Form_INHALER_NEW_VERSION_2026(1).pdf) Administration of Medicines Form 225 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Administration_of_Medicines_Form_NEW_VERSION_2026.pdf) ReMinds ReView Sept-Dec 2026 4.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/ReMinds_ReView-4.pdf) AI Parent Guidance 407 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/ai-guidance-parents(1).pdf) Cool Milk Information 247 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Cool-Milk-Information-2025.354115037.pdf) Eye Tests are Important! 2.41 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Eye-tests-are-important.349183759.pdf) My Child is Unwell.....Can They go to School? Information for Parents 284 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/PH_Winter_Schools_Info__leaflet_-_FINAL_2018.149952283.pdf) Pharmacy First Minor Ailments 117 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Pharmacy_First_Minor_Ailments.65442073.pdf) Poorly Child - Winter Schools Flyer 340 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/files/documents/Poorly-child-winter-schools-flyerFINAL-Oct-21.247574836.pdf) ### Parents - [Extended Day Provision](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/extended-day-provision) - [Information for Parents](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/information-for-parents) - [Information for Parents](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/information-for-parents) - [360 Holiday Camp](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/360-holiday-camp) - [Family Hub Resources for Parents](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/family-hub-resources-for-parents) - [Privacy Notices](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/privacy-notices) - [My Child at School (MCAS)](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/my-child-at-school-mcas) - [School Meals](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/school-meals) - [Sun Safety](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/sun-safety) - [Uniform](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/uniform) - [Unplanned School Closure](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/unplanned-school-closure) - [New Entrants](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/new-entrants) - [Junior School Transition Info](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/beechwood-transition-information-2025) - [PSHE/RSE Parent and Carer Consultation 2026-2027 ](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/information-for-parents/pshe-rse-parent-and-carer-consultation-2026-2027) ![Glenfield Infant School](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/images/logo/logo-footer(1).png) ### Glenfield Infant School Rossington Way Southampton SO18 4RN 023 8022 7966 ### Useful Links - [Vision & Values](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/vision-values) - [Attendance](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/attendance) - [Governors](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/governors) - [Volunteering](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/volunteering-at-glenfield) - [Policies](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/policies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GlenfieldInfantSchool) ### Translation [![Hamwic Education Trust ](https://files.schudio.com/glenfield-infant-school/images/logo/Copy_of_White_Outline_Icons_(500_x_500_px)_(200_x_200_px)_(3).png)](https://hamwic-education-trust.schudio.com) © Copyright 2025–2026 Glenfield Infant School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.glenfieldschool.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)