Useful Links
Transition
We have a close relationship with the village pre-school, Marsh Lane Under Fives. ML Under 5's use our outside facilities on occasion and we also work closely with the staff to ensure a smooth transition to school.
Marsh Lane Under 5's Pre-School - playschool | Facebook
Marsh Lane Under 5's - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
Our main feeder school for secondary education is Eckington Secondary School. We have a great relationship with the school which includes many transition activities for our children. We also use their sports facilities and science laboratory and DT workshops to enhance some of our learning opportunities. One of our favourite events run by the school for the local primary schools is the annual award ceremony which celebrates the success of many pupils.
Phonics for Parents
School Meals
Derbyshire City Council offers a healthy and exciting lunch option for your child. Free school meals are available for any eligible child who attends a mainstream school or academy on a full time basis. To find out more - please speak to the school office or follow the link below:
Free school meals and Pupil Premium funding - Derbyshire County Council
As we do not have a kitchen on site, our meals are prepared at Whittington Green Secondary School and are of a high standard.
Please click here to view the latest School Menu.
Multiplication Times Tables Check
During the Summer term, Year 4 will take part in the Multiplication Tables Check. This is an assessment which tests their knowledge of times tables up to 12. The children will take part in lots of practice in school and also have access to TTR to practise further at home.
Please follow the link to watch a brief Powerpoint presentation about how best to support your children in preparation for the MTC.
Year 4 Times Tables MTC Power Point
There is also a helpful leaflet for parents produced by the DFE. Please read the guidance below. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
DFE information for Parents leaflet about the MTC
Community Links
Eckington Food Bank - The Community Pantry is for people living in Eckington Parish and surrounding areas, to help them shop for affordable, good quality food and household goods. Marsh Lane work closely with this charitable service donating harvest festival items, Christmas hampers and even having some of our School Council representatives visit occasionally to help run the food bank.
Eckington Community Pantry - Rykneld Homes
Green Lawns Community Centre - We have close links with Marsh Lane Coffee Club who meet every Thursday 1pm-4pm. They invite local residents to come along and share the cosy, warm space whilst enjoying free refreshments and a chat. Each of our year groups visit throughout the year to join the elderly residents for a variety of social events including carol singing, bingo and art and crafts.
Marsh Lane Coffee Club - Rykneld Homes
Chesterfield FC Trust - As a school we work closely with Chesterfield Community Trust which helps to offer our children a variety of experiences. This includes children attending the ground for a sports media workshop, discounted tickets for home football games for families and player visits to school to encourage reading. Their vision is to work in partnership with our communities to develop a wide range of opportunities which improve the quality of life and outlook for individuals, groups and neighbourhoods in Chesterfield and the surrounding area.
Welcome to Chesterfield FC Community Trust
Eckington Leisure Centre - Not only do our children enjoy their weekly swimming lessons at the local leisure centre, but we also have close links with the staff there. For example, they supported us with our 'Move it for Mental Health' campaign in supplying us with a rowing machine and treadmill. Also their staff help co-run a parent workshop on mental health.
Eckington Active - Just Do More!
Sainsburys Community Partnership- A huge thank you to Sainsburys for donating items to our weekly breakfast club. They are committed to addressing food poverty by providing good food for all and they have certainly helped MLPS.
Community and partnerships | Sainsbury's
Studio 21 - We would also like to thank and raise awareness of the fabulous Studio 21- a local hairdressers that recently sponsored our bobble initiative run by the school council.
Studio Twenty One – chic city centre style salon experience
Mylnhurst Preparatory School - We are very fortunate to have a community link with a local school. This allows our children to experience the facilities on offer here such as the large cooking studio, swimming pool, forest school area and sports hall. Throughout the year different year groups visit for enrichment days.
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery – Sheffield