Latest News
- 07/02/22
Latest Covid Update 7.2.22
Dear Parents and Carers, I just wanted to write to you to give you an update of the Covid situation in The Castle as well as in the local area. In our school, we continue to have several cases each week. Most of the time, we are able to manage in terms of staffing. However, there have been a few...Read Full Story - 17/01/22
Covid-19 Protocols Update 17.1.22
As you will have seen in the news, there have been changes to the self-isolation rules in England. In mist circumstances, anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 will be able to leave self-isolation on the 6th Day if they have two negative LFD tests on day 5 and day 6. You can...Read Full Story - 07/01/22
Creative Youth Assembly Show
Please click the link below for an exciting opportunity for young people 11-25 with autism and/or learning disabilities.Read Full Story - 06/01/22
Further Covid Information
I thought I would provide you with a further update as there have been a few changes on government advice. I have also included all the previous advice below as well so that you have everything in one place. In addition, I have updated the protocols, which I attach. Please read the contents below al...Read Full Story - 03/01/22
Welcome Back
I hope that you and your family managed to have as good a Christmas a possible. I wanted to let you know of what we are doing at The Castle School to continue to keep everyone as safe as possible. Self-Isolation Rule Changes As we enter the New Year, there have been several changes to...Read Full Story - 16/12/21
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas
We wish all our Castle School Family - Pupils, Staff, Parents, Governors and Friends - a super and safe Christmas. Here is a video of us celebrating Christmas, the Castle School way :-). Enjoy.Read Full Story - 16/12/21
Tiverton School of Rock
Tiverton Class have produced a wonderful version of the musical 'School of Rock'. The video was skilfully edited and produced by Ethan G in Tiverton. Well done team, a fantastic effort. You can enjoy watching the video below:Read Full Story - 15/12/21
Santa Comes to Castle
Santa made a special stop at The Castle School today. Father Christmas visited Primary and Secondary House to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. He also handed out presents to all the pupils.Read Full Story - 15/12/21
Our new Peer Mentors
Yesterday we held training for our new Peer Mentors, that will be working in our school. During our training we learnt the skills of communication, our use of body language, confidentiality and a host more. We are trialling our Peer Mentors in our zone 3, with the hope to go over to Primary Hou...Read Full Story - 01/12/21
Food Bank Support
Wallingford class have been rehearsing a play based upon the heart-warming folktale ‘Stone Soup’. The 1947 tale centres around a tired and hungry soldier who visits a village who are unwilling to share any food with him. The soldier tricks the locals into sharing their food by convincing...Read Full Story - 29/11/21
Updated protocols 29.11.21
As you will know, the government issued further guidance this weekend about face coverings. For schools, the advice is that all students in Year 7 and above should wear face coverings if possible. As such, the same as earlier on this year, we would ask that if your child is in year 7 or above tha...Read Full Story - 16/11/21
Online Mental Wellbeing Support
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community. Kooth is a safe, anonymous online space for young people to find online support and counselling. You can find out about the website by visiting here Home - Kooth or www.kooth.com Below you will find a guide for parents as well as an FAQ she...Read Full Story