For Families
Welcome to our Family News and Information page.
Here you will find the latest news, support services, learning opportunities and community information for families across West Kent and the surrounding areas.
We regularly update this page with useful resources, local events, educational opportunities, family support services and seasonal activities that may benefit children, young people and their families in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and the wider Mid and West Kent region.
We encourage you to check back regularly to see what's new.
Transition to Secondary School
Moving from primary school to secondary school is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a time of uncertainty for both children and parents.
We have gathered information and resources to help families prepare for this important transition, including practical advice, wellbeing support and tips for building confidence ahead of starting secondary school.
View our Secondary School Transition Resources
Free Key Stage 2 Learning and 11+ Preparation
Atom Learning – Free Access for Pupil Premium Families
Atom Learning provides online Key Stage 2 learning and 11+ preparation for children aged 7–11 years.
The Atom Home platform helps children build confidence across the Key Stage 2 curriculum and, where appropriate, prepare for 11+ assessments through:
- Personalised learning activities
- Practice questions and assessments
- Video tutorials
- Mock tests
- Progress tracking
Children who are eligible for Pupil Premium can access Atom Home completely free of charge through the Atom at Home programme. This support is available to both boys and girls attending primary school and provides access to resources that would normally cost over £500 per year.
Access Free Learning
Eligible for Pupil Premium?
Access free Key Stage 2 learning and 11+ preparation through the Atom at Home programme.
Not eligible for Pupil Premium?
Families can still explore the platform through a free five-day trial.
Visit:
https://www.atomlearning.com/primary-school-co-branded/lunsford-primary-school
Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing is an important part of helping them thrive both at home and at school.
Children's Mental Health Week Resources
Useful guides for families:
- Top Tips for Families
- Top Tips for Children
These resources offer practical advice for supporting positive mental health, building resilience and encouraging healthy conversations about emotions and wellbeing.
Online Safety Resources
The online world is constantly evolving, and it is important that children and families have access to up-to-date guidance on staying safe online.
Our online safety resources include information on:
General Online Safety
- Online Safety and Gaming
- Online Safety and Social Media
Social Media Guides
- Instagram Safety Checklist
- TikTok Safety Checklist
- Snapchat Safety Checklist
- WhatsApp Safety Guide
Gaming and Apps
- Roblox Safety Checklist
- PlayStation (PS4 and PS Vita) Safety Guide
These guides provide practical advice on privacy settings, parental controls, age restrictions, online communication and digital wellbeing.
Early Years Online Safety
For parents and carers of younger children, our Early Years Online Safety Guide offers advice on:
- Safe screen use
- Choosing age-appropriate content
- Managing devices
- Developing healthy online habits from an early age
Useful Downloads
Resources available on this page include:
- Early Years Online Safety Guide for Parents
- Top Tips for Families (Children's Mental Health Week)
- Top Tips for Children (Children's Mental Health Week)
- Online Safety and Gaming Guide
- Online Safety and Social Media Guide
- Instagram Safety Checklist
- TikTok Safety Checklist
- Snapchat Safety Checklist
- Roblox Safety Checklist
- PS4 and PS Vita Safety Guide
- WhatsApp Safety Guide
If you have any questions about any of the resources on this page, please contact the school office or our Family Liaison Officer, who will be happy to help.