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Welcome from Our Head Teacher

Welcome to Chilwell School, where we are dedicated to providing the best opportunities to foster success in our students. We want everyone involved with Chilwell School to enjoy the pleasure of learning and the excitement of new challenges.

Our curriculum is broad and challenging, focusing on developing key skills. We know that a strong education is based upon the building blocks of core skills, high challenge, and a breadth of opportunity. A Chilwell education ensures that our students make strong progress to be confident adults.

What’s happening at Chilwell School

Explore the stories that showcase our students' success and the vibrant life of our school.

✨ Celebrating Teachers Who Help Us Belong ✨

Teachers do more than teach.
They notice. They care. They help us feel like we belong 💙

We’re proud to launch the Celebrating Teachers Awards 2026, in partnership with @official_ncfc and the University of Nottingham, ...recognising teachers who make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across our region.

🏆 Award Categories
📚 Primary
🎒 Secondary
🎓 Further Education
💛 Alternative Provision / Special Schools

📝 Who can nominate?
Students, parents/carers, and colleagues

💬 One simple question:
How has this teacher made you (or others) feel that you belong?

📅 Nominations close: 13 February 2026 at 5pm
📍 Winners celebrated: Notts County home fixture – 21 March 2026

🔗 Nominate via the link in bio or scan the QR code
Let’s make sure every teacher who helps learners feel seen, valued, and included has the chance to be recognised ✨

#CelebratingTeachers #BelongingInEducation #ThankATeacher #InclusionMatters #TeacherRecognition NottsCounty EducationThatCares https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7qe9Z4D970GskTWEGCkKHpPhnsElPLZDoanUW_um4TFUOVJUSlpPNERGN1I5V1JCWFgzODBDQVQwTS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

🌟 Half-Term Spark Stars 🌟
Here are this half term’s Spark students who achieved the highest number of Spark Award points in their year group.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, commitment and positive attitude. Keep shining! ✨

A huge thank you to Claire, the Tesco Toton Community Champion, for kindly donating lots of stationery and goodies to Chilwell School 💙✏️

Mrs Lowde, our Business Manager, collected everything this morning and we’re so grateful for the support.

Tesco and Chilwell School ...are really looking forward to working together to support and benefit our local community — watch this space! 🤝✨