We are please to say our phone lines are back working again.
Thank you for your patience and understanding today.
If your child is eligible for free school meals, the vouchers for the Christmas Holidays will be sent via email on Friday 19th December.
For Parents & Carers
- Check Spam/Junk: Vouchers come from noreply@edenred.co.uk
- If you have the eCode but can’t redeem: Email the dedicated parent support: freeschoolmealsparentscarers@edenred.com
Please see below the College open day events, for more information, follow the links for each college: –
Preston College
Year 10 & 11 Open Event – Saturday 8 November
VISIT OUR CAMPUS. SPEAK TO TUTORS. SEE THE FACILITIES.
SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER, 10am-2pm*
At our Open Event you can speak to our course tutors, specialist support staff, advisors and learners about the experience you’ll get as a Preston College student. You’ll also have the chance to explore our industry standard facilities, Apprenticeships and learning opportunities including T-Levels and Scholarships.
*Everyone is welcome to attend the event between 10am and 2pm. We just want to let you know that between 1pm and 2pm, the College is adapting the event experience for neuro-diverse applicants.
https://www.preston.ac.uk/events/nov25-open-event/
Year 10 & 11 Open Event – Thursday 5 March 2026
VISIT OUR CAMPUS. SPEAK TO TUTORS. SEE THE FACILITIES.
THURSDAY 5 MARCH, 4-7PM
https://www.preston.ac.uk/events/year-10-11-open-event-march-2026/
Myerscough College
Open Mornings and Events
Advice Sessions and Events
Locations – Preston Centre, Liverpool Centre, Old Trafford (LCCC) and Warrington Centre
The Saturday Course Advice Mornings events run on site at each centre (check each event for specific timings).
Saturday 15th November 2025 – Course Advice Morning https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/whats-on/course-advice-morning-preston-centre-nov/
Saturday 6th December 2025 – Course Advice Morning (PRESTON AND LIVERPOOL CENTRES ONLY) https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/whats-on/course-advice-morning-preston-centre-dec/
Saturday 7th February 2026 – Course Advice Morning https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/whats-on/course-advice-morning-preston-centre-feb/
Saturday 18th April 2026 – Course Advice Morning https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/whats-on/course-advice-morning-preston-centre-april/
This Advice Morning is ideal for students looking to undertake one of our Higher Education (Degree), Further Education (School Leaver), 14-16 (through Schools), Work Based Learning or Short Courses.
Cardinal Newman College
The Open Day dates for September 2026 entry are confirmed as:
Saturday 15th November 2025
Saturday 7th February 2026
10am – 1pm
Booking is now open for all Open Days
https://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/apply-now/open-events
Runshaw College
You will have the chance to meet our teachers and enjoy our lovely Campus, whilst finding out everything you need to know about your next steps! We can’t wait to say hi & show you why we’re so proud of our lovely college here at Runshaw, and don’t forget to pick up one of our famous #RunshawCookies!
Open Days: –
Saturday 15th November 2025
https://www.runshaw.ac.uk/events/category/open-events/list/
Blackburn College
https://blackburn.ac.uk/events
Saturday 15 November 2025, 10am – 1pm
Tuesday 3 February 2026, 4.30 – 7.30pm
Thursday 16 April 2026, 4.30 – 7.30pm
Training 2000 (based in Blackburn – specialise in apprenticeships)
Wednesday 28 January and Thursday 29 January 2025, 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Blackpool College
https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/events
Wigan and Leigh College
https://www.opendays.com/institutions/wigan-and-leigh-college
Please see the attached letter from Preston Community Safety Partnership to parents about the dangers of empty buildings.
8th July to 12th July is our final reading week of the 2023/24 academic year here at Larches: –
It is a week dedicated to reading. Please encourage your child to read at home as much as possible.
We have a well-stocked and up to date library in school which they can borrow books from to bring home.
We have been asked by the Health Protection Service at Lancashire County Council and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to raise awareness of measles and the importance of two doses of the MMR vaccine. Please see the two links below with more information on Measles.
Measles How to Stay Safe poster
If you are unsure if you or your child is vaccinated against Measles, please contact your GP who will be able to advise and if necessary book an appointment to get you vaccinated.
11th March to 15th March is reading week at Larches: –
It is a week dedicated to reading. Please encourage your child to read at home as much as possible.
We have a well-stocked and up to date library in school which they can borrow books from to bring home.
29th January – 2nd February is reading week at Larches: –
It is a week dedicated to reading. Please encourage your child to read at home as much as possible.
We have a well-stocked and up to date library in school which they can borrow books from to bring home.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are reminding parents of back to school advice amid rising levels of winter illness.
Kind regards,
Infection Prevention and Control Team
Please see the attached newsletter – Christmas Newsletter 2023
Merry Christmas from all at Larches
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