Eastover Primary School

06/11/2026

We’ve had a brilliant start to our new half term in Foundation Stage, launching our ‘Let’s Celebrate’ topic! The children have been busy learning all about Diwali and Bonfire Night, exploring the different ways people celebrate.

Some of our children have also been busy working incredibly hard at home with their families to create their very own carnival carts. We were so impressed with their creativity and effort, and today we enjoyed our very own Foundation Stage carnival parade!

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend enjoying the fireworks and carnival celebrations.

Finally, wishing all of our families who are celebrating a very happy Diwali on Sunday!

05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening. A few teething problems and typical British weather but we hope you enjoyed yourselves.

05/11/2026

Next week is Carnival Week at the Eastover Breakfast Club. Arrived for a free breakfast from 8:15.

03/11/2026

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out an inspection of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Somerset.

As part of the inspection, inspectors want to hear directly from children and young people with SEND, parents and carers, and practitioners. They will use this feedback to help them understand people's experiences of SEND services and support across Somerset.

The relevant surveys can be found here:

https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AreaSEND-Practitioner/10445129

The surveys are voluntary and responses will be treated confidentially by the inspection team.

The surveys will remain open from 2nd November until 9am on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Please take this opportunity to share your experiences and views directly with inspectors.



More information

Ofsted and CQC have also published information explaining the Area SEND inspection and how children, young people, parents and carers can be involved. Information is available in a range of formats, including Easy Read and British Sign Language (BSL).

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families

30/10/2026

Wishing Keeley-Rose from Y5 the very best of luck today as she represents England at the European Majorettes Championships in Italy. We’re sure you’ll be amazing and we can’t wait to hear how you and the team get on.

28/10/2026

Mobile phones can help young people stay connected, access information and communicate with family. However, concerns around classroom distractions, excessive screen time, cyberbullying and harmful online content have prompted tighter restrictions.

Our latest guide explores:
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Learning, attention and concentration
• Harmful content and online bullying
• Excessive screen time
• New expectations around phone-free schools
• Reasonable adjustments for pupils with additional needs

The guide also offers practical advice for parents and educators on delaying smartphone and social media access, supporting school policies and encouraging more screen-free activities.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5qazc

24/10/2026

Looking for a pumpkin patch without the mess? Lonsdale Plant Nursery has you covered.
The nursery has been good to our school so support them back if you can.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Update 🎃

We’re officially reopened and so excited to welcome you all back through the gates for another brilliant autumn weekend. The pumpkins are looking fantastic and the whole place has that cosy October feel again.

⚠️ Good news for those who prefer a cleaner visit — our entire site is on a hard‑stoned surface, meaning minimal mud even after the rain. Perfect for little ones, buggies, and anyone who doesn’t fancy sinking into the Somerset soil. ⚠️

🎃 Free Entry
🎃 Reasonably priced pumpkins
🎃 Lots to choose from
🎃 Plenty of photo opportunities
🎃Dog Friendly
🇬🇧 Proud small family‑run business

Thank you for supporting local — it truly means everything to us.

📍 Lonsdale Plant Nursery, Chedzoy, TA7 8QS
🕒 Mon–Sat 9–4pm, Sun 10–4pm

22/10/2026

🍁Autumn 1 is complete🍁

A reminder that tomorrow is an INSET day so school will not be open. Children return on Monday 2nd November.

October's house champions are 🟡 Dillington 🟡

The reading competition continues for one more week. Keep up with the reading and quizzing over half term. Will Hestercombe be caught?

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

📣 Message for Year 6 Parents📣

A reminder that PE has changed to tomorrow for this week only.

Many thanks.