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.