I am delighted to welcome each and every one of you to Howletch Lane Primary School.
At Howletch Lane, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team is passionate about inspiring a love for learning and helping every child reach their full potential, ‘Creating futures together’.
We believe in fostering strong partnerships between school, home, and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is essential for the success of our children. Together, we will work hand in hand to ensure that every child receives the support and guidance they need to succeed.
Whether you are a returning family or new to our school community, I encourage you to explore all that Howletch Lane has to offer. Our website provides valuable resources, information about our curriculum, extracurricular activities, and upcoming events.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. I look forward to a wonderful year filled with growth, achievement, and memorable experiences.
If you are unable to find the information you need please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Mrs. Helen Beattie
Headteacher
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Howletch Lane Primary School,
Pennine Drive,
Peterlee,
County Durham,
SR8 2NQ
Tel: 0191 5862765
Email: o.howletch200@howletchlane.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Beattie
Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Crombie
SENDCO: SENDCO@howletchlane.co.uk
Office: Leanne Russell, Mary Lloyd or Kay Knight
CofG: Mrs Sharon Lawson
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🌙💤 Parent Workshop: Supporting Your Child With Their Sleep 💤🌙
Does your child struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling tired? 😴
We’d love to invite parents and carers to our upcoming sleep workshop, led by the Piece of Mind Mental Health Support Team 💙
👩🏫 Facilitator: Karen Edwards – Educational Mental Health Practitioner
📅 When: Thursday 4th June 2026
⏰ Time: 9.15 – 11.00am
📍 Where: Howletch Primary School
✨ In this workshop, we will explore:
🌙 The different stages of sleep
🧠 Why sleep is so important for children
💙 The impact sleep has on mental health and wellbeing
🔍 What might be affecting your child’s sleep
✅ Practical tips to help improve your child’s sleep at home
This session is supportive, informative and full of practical ideas you can use straight away 🏡💤
👉 If you’re interested in attending or would like more information, please contact the school.
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💙 Introducing the Piece of Mind Team 💙
Our School Mental Health Support Team is here to help children feel happy, confident and supported 🌈
👋 Karen Edwards, is our Educational Mental Health Practitioner, working in school to provide early emotional wellbeing support for our children. Children will access age-appropriate workshops across the school year.
✨ How we help children:
🧠 Learn about feelings and emotions
💬 Understand worries and “big feelings”
🛠️ Develop simple coping strategies
🌱 Build confidence and resilience
🏫 What support do we offer?
📘 Fun and engaging workshops such as:
🍽️ We Eat Elephants – learning about emotions and problem solving
😰 All About Anxiety – understanding anxiety and managing worries
💪 Building Confidence – boosting resilience and self‑belief
🎒 Transitions – supporting Year 6 children moving to secondary school
😊 Feelings – exploring emotions in a safe, supportive way
👨👩👧 Support for parents and carers
We also offer a Parent‑Led CBT Programme, helping adults support their child with fears and worries using practical strategies at home 🏡
Parents are the experts on their children – we work with you every step of the way 💕
🌟 Our aim is to support early intervention, promote positive mental health and help children develop skills that last a lifetime.
📩 If you think this support would benefit your child, please speak to a member of school staff to find out more.
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⚽️ ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR THE GIRLS! ⚽️
What a fantastic afternoon of football! Our girls took to the pitch today and put on a masterclass of teamwork, skill, and determination. After a series of hard-fought matches, the results are in:
✅ Howletch 3-0 Wingate Primary School
🤝 Howletch 0-0 Shotton Hall Primary School
🤝 Howletch 0-0 Castletown Primary School
With an unbeaten run and a solid 5 points on the board, the girls finished in a brilliant 2nd place! 🥈
A huge congratulations to Castletown Primary School who top the group and head through to the next stage of the County Cup—it was a pleasure competing against such great teams today. 👏
We are so proud of every single player for their sportsmanship and the way they represented the school. The future of girls' football at Howletch is looking very bright#howletchprimaryi#girlsfootballt#teamworkm#proudschoolc#grassrootsfootballtball ... See MoreSee Less
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