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OUR SCHOOL
Vision
Russell Vision
What do our parents think of us?
School Values
Values
Russell Lower Values assemblies
Who's Who
Redborne Teaching School Alliance
Train to be a teacher locally
School Hours
Russell Governors
Role of the Governing Body
Members of the Governing Body
Forthcoming meeting dates.
How to become a Governor
Instrument of Governance
Governors' Pecuniary Interests
Code of Conduct
Governors Allowances Policy
Governing Board Stucture and Terms Of Reference
Contact Governors
Governor Attendance
Committee Members and Responsibilities
Governor's Report to Parents
Vacancies
We are an allergy aware school
Assemblies
2024/25 Welcome back - Russell Rights
World Book Day 2025 assembly
Road Safety assembly
Resilience assembly
Stop Bullying
Resilience
Eco Code Eco School Feb 2023
CHUMS - We are Russell - Feb 23
Chinese New Year 2023
Our Telling School and Worry Assembly
Playground behaviour and rules assembly
Science week 2023 - Connections
World Book Day 2023
Play equipment safety assembly
Science week 2023 - Connections
Black History Month
Cycle to school week 2022 and Russell Rights
Values assemblies
Right to be safe_May 22
Science week 2022 - Smashing Stereotypes
Greensand Geography Assembly March 22
Big Bullying Assembly 2022
CHUMS Mental Health Shine Bright 2022
Giraffes can't dance_the power of yet
E-Safety and Safer Internet Day 2022
Allergy Aware School
British Values_School Rights and Values
What is means to belong to Russell Lower School
Agreeing to differ and the link to tolerance
Emotion coaching and Russell strategies July 2021
Follow up - Sustainability - Eco Code
Sustainability Day 2021
Eco Code and World Earth Day 2021
Prince Philip and Ramadan Assembly
The power of good manners at Russell Lower School
Courage to speak out story
Right to be happy_sleep assembly
Black History Month_Right to be Included Assembly
Right to be safe and telling school assembly
Growth Mindset - The Power of Yet
Shine Bright Mental Health Assembly
Our Hidden Chimp 2
Our Hidden Chimp 3 and calm strategies
Happy, Healthy School
Snacks_Outdoor Gym_E Safety 2
Wheel of Well-being and Mental Health
Our hidden chimp
NSPCC Pants assembly February 2019
Our Wider Community
Our Community
Vacancies
Vacancies at Russell Lower School.
Other Statutory Information
Standards and Performance
Standards and Performance
Ofsted
Ofsted reports
Financial information
Pupil Premium and catch up funding
Pupil premium
Examples of provisions and resources used at Russell Lower School to support pupil premium children
Sports Premium and Physical activity
Physical activity at Russell
Sports Premium
Data Protection and GDPR
Documentation
School Policies
Climate Action Plan
Russell School Council
School council newsletters
OUR SCHOOL
Vision
Russell Vision
What do our parents think of us?
School Values
Values
Russell Lower Values assemblies
Who's Who
Redborne Teaching School Alliance
Train to be a teacher locally
School Hours
Russell Governors
Role of the Governing Body
Members of the Governing Body
Forthcoming meeting dates.
How to become a Governor
Instrument of Governance
Governors' Pecuniary Interests
Code of Conduct
Governors Allowances Policy
Governing Board Stucture and Terms Of Reference
Contact Governors
Governor Attendance
Committee Members and Responsibilities
Governor's Report to Parents
Vacancies
We are an allergy aware school
Assemblies
2024/25 Welcome back - Russell Rights
World Book Day 2025 assembly
Road Safety assembly
Resilience assembly
Stop Bullying
Resilience
Eco Code Eco School Feb 2023
CHUMS - We are Russell - Feb 23
Chinese New Year 2023
Our Telling School and Worry Assembly
Playground behaviour and rules assembly
Science week 2023 - Connections
World Book Day 2023
Play equipment safety assembly
Science week 2023 - Connections
Black History Month
Cycle to school week 2022 and Russell Rights
Values assemblies
Right to be safe_May 22
Science week 2022 - Smashing Stereotypes
Greensand Geography Assembly March 22
Big Bullying Assembly 2022
CHUMS Mental Health Shine Bright 2022
Giraffes can't dance_the power of yet
E-Safety and Safer Internet Day 2022
Allergy Aware School
British Values_School Rights and Values
What is means to belong to Russell Lower School
Agreeing to differ and the link to tolerance
Emotion coaching and Russell strategies July 2021
Follow up - Sustainability - Eco Code
Sustainability Day 2021
Eco Code and World Earth Day 2021
Prince Philip and Ramadan Assembly
The power of good manners at Russell Lower School
Courage to speak out story
Right to be happy_sleep assembly
Black History Month_Right to be Included Assembly
Right to be safe and telling school assembly
Growth Mindset - The Power of Yet
Shine Bright Mental Health Assembly
Our Hidden Chimp 2
Our Hidden Chimp 3 and calm strategies
Happy, Healthy School
Snacks_Outdoor Gym_E Safety 2
Wheel of Well-being and Mental Health
Our hidden chimp
NSPCC Pants assembly February 2019
Our Wider Community
Our Community
Vacancies
Vacancies at Russell Lower School.
Other Statutory Information
Standards and Performance
Standards and Performance
Ofsted
Ofsted reports
Financial information
Pupil Premium and catch up funding
Pupil premium
Examples of provisions and resources used at Russell Lower School to support pupil premium children
Sports Premium and Physical activity
Physical activity at Russell
Sports Premium
Data Protection and GDPR
Documentation
School Policies
Climate Action Plan
Russell School Council
School council newsletters
CURRICULUM, LEARNING & SEND
Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum Leaders
Russell Lower School Themes
Assessment
Subject Areas
Foundation Stage Phonics - essential letters and sounds
Reading and Phonics from year 1 (including Accelerated Reader)
English
Maths
Science
History
Physical Education (PE)
Geography
Design and Technology
Art and Design
Music
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Personal, Social, Health and Relationships Education (PSHRE)
Computing
Religious Education (RE)
Foundation Stage Curriculum
Year 1 Curriculum
Year 2 Curriculum
Year 3 Curriculum
Year 4 Curriculum
Learning Support and SEND
SEND at Russell Lower School
School Policies
Russell Lower School's SEN Information Report
Parent carer workshops & events
Central Bedfordshire's Local Offer
Useful links
NHS Speech and Language
SEND Parent, children and young person partnership service
Leaflets and helpful information
Outside-In
Carers in Bedfordshire
Support with the EHCP process
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Resources
SNAP parent carer forum
SEND Contact
SENDIASS (SEND information, advice and support)
DESTY stays at home
Useful resources
Home and Remote Learning
Remote Learning Policy
Parent information and guidance
Home Learning Policy
Resources to support
CURRICULUM, LEARNING & SEND
Curriculum
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum Leaders
Russell Lower School Themes
Assessment
Subject Areas
Foundation Stage Phonics - essential letters and sounds
Reading and Phonics from year 1 (including Accelerated Reader)
English
Maths
Science
History
Physical Education (PE)
Geography
Design and Technology
Art and Design
Music
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Personal, Social, Health and Relationships Education (PSHRE)
Computing
Religious Education (RE)
Foundation Stage Curriculum
Year 1 Curriculum
Year 2 Curriculum
Year 3 Curriculum
Year 4 Curriculum
Learning Support and SEND
SEND at Russell Lower School
School Policies
Russell Lower School's SEN Information Report
Parent carer workshops & events
Central Bedfordshire's Local Offer
Useful links
NHS Speech and Language
SEND Parent, children and young person partnership service
Leaflets and helpful information
Outside-In
Carers in Bedfordshire
Support with the EHCP process
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Resources
SNAP parent carer forum
SEND Contact
SENDIASS (SEND information, advice and support)
DESTY stays at home
Useful resources
Home and Remote Learning
Remote Learning Policy
Parent information and guidance
Home Learning Policy
Resources to support
CHILDREN
Kids Area
E-Safety
Keeping safe online at home
10 tops tips: Remote learning for parents guide
Online safety storybooks
CBBC Stay Safe
Grid Club
Net Smartz Kids
Newsround Quiz – Internet Security
Safe Kids Quiz
The National Academy
Bitesize Daily
White Rose maths
Oxford Owl
Espresso (Discovery Education)
myON digital books
Accelerated Reader
PhonicsPlay.co.uk
Letters and Sounds phase 2
Family learning phonics
World Stories
Kindness assembly by The Duchess of Cambridge
Third Space maths resources
The maths factor
The Stay Home Superheroes story
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes audiobook
Top Marks
Real PE
Garden Activities for kids
Earn a Blue Peter Badge
Keeping creative at home
Coronavirus - a book for children
Math is Fun
Premier Education (Premier Sport)
The PE hub portal for parents
imovement (PE)
National Geographic
Fieldwork live sessions
Natural History Museum
BBC CBBC
4 Games
Harry Potter
BBC CBeebies
Buzzy & Poppy
Just Pooh
Paddington Bear
Make me genius
BBC schools
Hit the button
Tutor doctor
Kids club
Brain pop
Education City
Fun brain
Games academy
Star fall
Learning games
Funology
Boomerang
Games
Playground games and activities
CHILDREN
Kids Area
E-Safety
Keeping safe online at home
10 tops tips: Remote learning for parents guide
Online safety storybooks
CBBC Stay Safe
Grid Club
Net Smartz Kids
Newsround Quiz – Internet Security
Safe Kids Quiz
The National Academy
Bitesize Daily
White Rose maths
Oxford Owl
Espresso (Discovery Education)
myON digital books
Accelerated Reader
PhonicsPlay.co.uk
Letters and Sounds phase 2
Family learning phonics
World Stories
Kindness assembly by The Duchess of Cambridge
Third Space maths resources
The maths factor
The Stay Home Superheroes story
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes audiobook
Top Marks
Real PE
Garden Activities for kids
Earn a Blue Peter Badge
Keeping creative at home
Coronavirus - a book for children
Math is Fun
Premier Education (Premier Sport)
The PE hub portal for parents
imovement (PE)
National Geographic
Fieldwork live sessions
Natural History Museum
BBC CBBC
4 Games
Harry Potter
BBC CBeebies
Buzzy & Poppy
Just Pooh
Paddington Bear
Make me genius
BBC schools
Hit the button
Tutor doctor
Kids club
Brain pop
Education City
Fun brain
Games academy
Star fall
Learning games
Funology
Boomerang
Games
Playground games and activities
PARENTS
Admissions
How to apply for a place at Russell Lower School
Prospective Parents
2026 Prospective Parents: Open Days during 2025 for September 2026 start
Prospectus
Attendance and Leave of Absence
Attendance at Russell Lower (including Attendance Policy)
Is my child too ill for school and when is it okay to miss school?
Reporting absence
Leave of absence request
School Uniform
Use of childcare vouchers
Other Information
School Dinner and Packed Lunch Provision
Free school meals in KS2 (not Universal infant free school meals)
How to apply for Free School Meals
Parent Workshops
New Intake evening for September 2025 start
NHS Behaviour Workshop
Condover presentation to parents 2025
Phonics Workshop for Y1 and Y2 Parents
Phonics Workshop - Year 1 and 2
Inclusion Coffee Morning -Graduated Approach
Building Resilience - Inclusion Coffee Morning Nov 2023
Foundation Stage Reading and Writing Workshop - September
Maths workshop for parents - Year 1 to Year 4
Wow Moment
Transitions - Inclusion Coffee Morning June 2023
Sensory Seeking/Avoiding - Inclusion Coffee Morning
Writing Workshop Friday 2nd Feb 2024
Behaviour as communication - Inclusion Coffee morning
E Safety Workshop
NHS Stress Workshop March 2021
Maths Workshop for parents - Foundation Stage
FS Workshop 22nd November 2023
KS1 & KS2 Maths Workshop Nov 23
Triple P seminars
Session 1 The Key Principles
Session 2 Raising confident, competent children
Session 3 Raising resilient children
Resources
Reading at home - Bedtime Stories
Volunteering in School
Russell Clubs
What's on offer?
Before and after school club
Art Adventurers
School Forms
Photography and use of images
PTA
Newsletters
PARENTS
Admissions
How to apply for a place at Russell Lower School
Prospective Parents
2026 Prospective Parents: Open Days during 2025 for September 2026 start
Prospectus
Attendance and Leave of Absence
Attendance at Russell Lower (including Attendance Policy)
Is my child too ill for school and when is it okay to miss school?
Reporting absence
Leave of absence request
School Uniform
Use of childcare vouchers
Other Information
School Dinner and Packed Lunch Provision
Free school meals in KS2 (not Universal infant free school meals)
How to apply for Free School Meals
Parent Workshops
New Intake evening for September 2025 start
NHS Behaviour Workshop
Condover presentation to parents 2025
Phonics Workshop for Y1 and Y2 Parents
Phonics Workshop - Year 1 and 2
Inclusion Coffee Morning -Graduated Approach
Building Resilience - Inclusion Coffee Morning Nov 2023
Foundation Stage Reading and Writing Workshop - September
Maths workshop for parents - Year 1 to Year 4
Wow Moment
Transitions - Inclusion Coffee Morning June 2023
Sensory Seeking/Avoiding - Inclusion Coffee Morning
Writing Workshop Friday 2nd Feb 2024
Behaviour as communication - Inclusion Coffee morning
E Safety Workshop
NHS Stress Workshop March 2021
Maths Workshop for parents - Foundation Stage
FS Workshop 22nd November 2023
KS1 & KS2 Maths Workshop Nov 23
Triple P seminars
Session 1 The Key Principles
Session 2 Raising confident, competent children
Session 3 Raising resilient children
Resources
Reading at home - Bedtime Stories
Volunteering in School
Russell Clubs
What's on offer?
Before and after school club
Art Adventurers
School Forms
Photography and use of images
PTA
Newsletters
TERM DATES & GALLERIES
Term Dates
Gallery
Condover Hall 2025
Condover Hall Day 1
Condover Hall Day 2
Condover Hall Day 3
Easter Egg Competition 2025
Year 2 Christmas production
Foundation Stage Nativity 2024
2023/24 Foundation Stage Nativity
2023/24 Christmas Activity Morning
2023/24 Year 2 Christmas production
2023/24 Year toy museum visit
2022/23 Year 4 Leavers party
Year 22/23 Leavers Assembly photos
Easter Activity Morning
Spring Disco 2023
Year 1 Woburn Safari visit
World Book Day 2023
TERM DATES & GALLERIES
Term Dates
Gallery
Condover Hall 2025
Condover Hall Day 1
Condover Hall Day 2
Condover Hall Day 3
Easter Egg Competition 2025
Year 2 Christmas production
Foundation Stage Nativity 2024
2023/24 Foundation Stage Nativity
2023/24 Christmas Activity Morning
2023/24 Year 2 Christmas production
2023/24 Year toy museum visit
2022/23 Year 4 Leavers party
Year 22/23 Leavers Assembly photos
Easter Activity Morning
Spring Disco 2023
Year 1 Woburn Safari visit
World Book Day 2023
SAFETY & WELL-BEING
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Roles and policies
Relevant documents
Useful links
Domestic Abuse support
Behaviour
Behaviour at Russell Lower School
Online Safety
Online Gaming
Supervising online use
Online Safety Policy
Support for children under 5
Guidance for parents and carers on online sexual harassment and keeping children safe online
Useful links
Contact Childline
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Road safety
Pastoral Support
Who we are and how to contact us
Anger Toolkit
Anger Toolkit
Anxiety Toolkit
Anxiety Toolkit
Behaviour as Communication
Well-being for staff, adults and young people
Well-being scales and other universal resources
Child Mental Health - How to get help
Self-esteem Toolkit
Self-esteem Toolkit
Attachment/Separation Anxiety Toolkit
Attachment/Separation Anxiety
Friendship/Social Skills Toolkit
Friendship difficulties
Winning and Losing
Feelings/Emotions Toolkit
Sleep Toolkit
Sleep Toolkit
Resilience/Growth Mindset Toolkit
Resilience/Growth Mindset
Parent illness - communicating with your child
Bereavement Toolkit
Bereavement Toolkit
Lockdown/Home Learning anxiety
Lockdown/Home Learning anxiety
My child is worried about events in Ukraine
Parent Workshops/Training
Childline Calm zone Calming Activities
Mental Health First Aiders
Mental health week and wellbeing resources
School Nursing Team
School Readiness
SAFETY & WELL-BEING
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Roles and policies
Relevant documents
Useful links
Domestic Abuse support
Behaviour
Behaviour at Russell Lower School
Online Safety
Online Gaming
Supervising online use
Online Safety Policy
Support for children under 5
Guidance for parents and carers on online sexual harassment and keeping children safe online
Useful links
Contact Childline
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Road safety
Pastoral Support
Who we are and how to contact us
Anger Toolkit
Anger Toolkit
Anxiety Toolkit
Anxiety Toolkit
Behaviour as Communication
Well-being for staff, adults and young people
Well-being scales and other universal resources
Child Mental Health - How to get help
Self-esteem Toolkit
Self-esteem Toolkit
Attachment/Separation Anxiety Toolkit
Attachment/Separation Anxiety
Friendship/Social Skills Toolkit
Friendship difficulties
Winning and Losing
Feelings/Emotions Toolkit
Sleep Toolkit
Sleep Toolkit
Resilience/Growth Mindset Toolkit
Resilience/Growth Mindset
Parent illness - communicating with your child
Bereavement Toolkit
Bereavement Toolkit
Lockdown/Home Learning anxiety
Lockdown/Home Learning anxiety
My child is worried about events in Ukraine
Parent Workshops/Training
Childline Calm zone Calming Activities
Mental Health First Aiders
Mental health week and wellbeing resources
School Nursing Team
School Readiness
NEWS
December 2024
Christmas activity morning
November 2024
Year 4 Samba Drumming
October 2024
Halloween Discos 2024
October 2024
September 2024
Year 3 Anglo-Saxon Day
Peace Tree
Harvest Foodbank Collection
Harvest Food Bank
July 2024
Violin assembly 2024
Drumming assembly
Leavers' party 2024
June 2024
Sports day 2024
April 2024
April 2024
March 2024
Easter craft morning
Easter egg competition
Easter discos
World Book Day 2024
February 2024
Civic Service and Eco Schools
February 2024
January 2024
Alistair Strathern MP Visits Russell
December 2023
Look who came to visit the children today!
Santa Challenge 2023
Elfridges
Theatre Visits
December 2023
Choir performances
Violin assembly
November 2023
Year 4 Samba music lessons
October 2023
Year 3 dodgeball sessions
September 2023
Year 3 Anglo-Saxon Day
Eco-schools Green Flag accreditation
July 2023
PTA Sunflower Competition 2023
Choir sing at Richmond Manor
Gala Day Sunday 16th July 2023
June 2023
Sports Day
KS2 Platinum Sports Award 2022-2023
VW Inspire Day
May 2023
Whole school theatre trip
Year 1 local walk around Ampthill
Coronation Celebrations
February 2023
February 2023
January 2023
January 2023
NEWS
December 2024
Christmas activity morning
November 2024
Year 4 Samba Drumming
October 2024
Halloween Discos 2024
October 2024
September 2024
Year 3 Anglo-Saxon Day
Peace Tree
Harvest Foodbank Collection
Harvest Food Bank
July 2024
Violin assembly 2024
Drumming assembly
Leavers' party 2024
June 2024
Sports day 2024
April 2024
April 2024
March 2024
Easter craft morning
Easter egg competition
Easter discos
World Book Day 2024
February 2024
Civic Service and Eco Schools
February 2024
January 2024
Alistair Strathern MP Visits Russell
December 2023
Look who came to visit the children today!
Santa Challenge 2023
Elfridges
Theatre Visits
December 2023
Choir performances
Violin assembly
November 2023
Year 4 Samba music lessons
October 2023
Year 3 dodgeball sessions
September 2023
Year 3 Anglo-Saxon Day
Eco-schools Green Flag accreditation
July 2023
PTA Sunflower Competition 2023
Choir sing at Richmond Manor
Gala Day Sunday 16th July 2023
June 2023
Sports Day
KS2 Platinum Sports Award 2022-2023
VW Inspire Day
May 2023
Whole school theatre trip
Year 1 local walk around Ampthill
Coronation Celebrations
February 2023
February 2023
January 2023
January 2023
CONTACT
PARENTS
Admissions
How to apply for a place at Russell Lower School
Prospective Parents
2026 Prospective Parents: Open Days during 2025 for September 2026 start
Prospectus
Attendance and Leave of Absence
Attendance at Russell Lower (including Attendance Policy)
Is my child too ill for school and when is it okay to miss school?
Reporting absence
Leave of absence request
School Uniform
Use of childcare vouchers
Other Information
School Dinner and Packed Lunch Provision
Free school meals in KS2 (not Universal infant free school meals)
How to apply for Free School Meals
Parent Workshops
New Intake evening for September 2025 start
NHS Behaviour Workshop
Condover presentation to parents 2025
Phonics Workshop for Y1 and Y2 Parents
Phonics Workshop - Year 1 and 2
Inclusion Coffee Morning -Graduated Approach
Building Resilience - Inclusion Coffee Morning Nov 2023
Foundation Stage Reading and Writing Workshop - September
Maths workshop for parents - Year 1 to Year 4
Wow Moment
Transitions - Inclusion Coffee Morning June 2023
Sensory Seeking/Avoiding - Inclusion Coffee Morning
Writing Workshop Friday 2nd Feb 2024
Behaviour as communication - Inclusion Coffee morning
E Safety Workshop
NHS Stress Workshop March 2021
Maths Workshop for parents - Foundation Stage
FS Workshop 22nd November 2023
KS1 & KS2 Maths Workshop Nov 23
Triple P seminars
Session 1 The Key Principles
Session 2 Raising confident, competent children
Session 3 Raising resilient children
Resources
Reading at home - Bedtime Stories
Volunteering in School
Russell Clubs
What's on offer?
Before and after school club
Art Adventurers
School Forms
Photography and use of images
PTA
Newsletters
Behaviour as communication - Inclusion Coffee morning
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