1. Parent/Guardian Guide to Firhouse ETSS 2025/26
Below you will find a link to a PDF copy of our guide for the 2025/26 academic year. We hope this guide written specifically for parents and guardians will help you understand more about who we are and how we work:
Additionally, we have detailed information pages for our different year groups below:
3. School Extra Curricular Timetable 2025/26
To be added
4. School Insurance Letter
Allianz provides Firhouse ETSS with student insurance. Click here to access the document outlining the cover provided.
In the morning, the school yard is supervised from 8am-8:20am, with students being let into the building at 8:20am each morning.
5. Morning Late System in the School
Being on time for school each day is important as it supports consistent learning and allows students to begin their day in a calm and organised way. However, we understand that on occasion a student may arrive late.
If a student arrives late between 8:30am and 9:00am, they must sign in with Nicole in Andrew’s office. Outside of these times, students must sign in at the main office with Julie. In all cases, students will receive a late stamp in their journal before going to class and should show this stamp to their subject teacher on arrival.
If a student is late two or more times in one week, a text message will be sent to parents/guardians to inform them. We encourage parents/guardians to support good time-keeping, as missing even a few minutes of class can build up over time and may impact a student’s learning and development.
6. Technology - Wriggle and VSware
We now have an entire section dedicated to technology on our website to guide you on Wriggle (our iPad service provider) and VSware (our school communication and updates software). Be sure to check out the 'Technology' tab on the main page of our website.
Vsware Checklist
7. Parentline - SPACE Programme for Parents - Please see full information leaflet at the following link.
Parentline-SPACE-Leaflet.pdf
8. Upcoming events, online and in person, for Parents and Guardians.
Please see information below about upcoming events and community supports for parents and guardians. Scroll down for further details on each event and guidance on how to book a place.
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The Community Support Hub, run by AsIAm, provides free information, advice, and support for Autistic children, young people, adults, and their families. The hub offers one-to-one guidance on topics such as understanding a diagnosis, education, wellbeing, and accessing services, as well as supportive group sessions that help families connect and share experiences in an inclusive environment.
Community Hub Information Page here
As I Am Community Hub Booking Page here
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Online Webinar - Essential Digital Parenting
FREE webinar this evening (Wednesday 25th February at 7.30pm) with leading child & adolescent psychotherapist, Dr. Colman Noctor.
During this discussion, Dr. Noctor will share practical guidance on how we, as parents, can play a more active role in our children’s online lives. He’ll also explore the addictive nature of gaming and social media and their impact on children’s mental health and wellbeing, as well as the growing challenges presented by generative AI and what these rapidly evolving technologies mean for parenting today.
You can find more details and register using this link
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Online Webinar - Neurodivergent Teens and Sleep
Please find information about webinar entitled Neurodivergent Teens and Sleep which is being delivered by Lucy Wolfe on Thursday, the 26th of February, at 19:00.
You can find more details and register using this link.
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9. Positive Wellness Supports for Teens
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ISPCC Digital Mental Health Programmes
Childline by ISPCC offers FREE nationwide Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Programmes for young people aged 15–18 and their parents/carers.
The programme helps to build confidence and learn practical tools to manage low to moderate anxiety — all with personalised guidance from a trained member of the Childline team.
The Space From Anxiety programme is aimed at the 15–18-year-old young person.
The Supporting An Anxious Teen programme is aimed at parents/carers of young people aged 12–18-year-old.
For more information and find out how to register – please see the ISPCC Digital Mental Health Programme here. (When on the webpage page, scroll down to see the relevant programme portal for parent or teen/student).
ISPCC Digital Ready Hub
The ISPCC Digital Ready Hub offers clear, trustworthy information to help parents and carers support children and young people in having positive online experiences.
The Digital Ready Hub brings expert advice and reliable guidance together in one place, offering a straightforward way to stay informed and develop confidence in supporting children’s digital lives.
For more information please see the ISPCC Digital Ready Hub webpage.
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