--- title: "Latest News" url: "https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news" school: "The Manor CofE School" --- # Latest News ![Image of The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 4 November 2026 ### [The White Horse Federation Welcomes Ten New Swindon Schools](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-11-04-the-white-horse-federation-welcomes-ten-new-swindon-schools-27) Multi-Academy Trust grows to 40 schools ![Image of TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_2025-26_Transition_bags.png) 27 July 2026 ### [TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-07-27-twhf-gifts-educational-book-bag-to-new-reception-pupils-6) Pupils and families receive fun learning resources before school starts ![Image of A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/images/news/kitt_medical.png) 30 June 2026 ### [A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-06-30-a-proactive-approach-to-allergy-management-24) How TWHF Led the Way with Kitt Medical ![Image of Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/TWHF_FSM_IMAGE_WEB_ARTICLE.png) 12 June 2026 ### [Changes to Free School Meals Guidance](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-06-12-changes-to-free-school-meals-guidance-22) New guidance that will take effect from September 2026 ![Image of TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_6681.JPG) 8 May 2026 ### [TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-05-08-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-awards-at-the-oscars-of-education-24) The White Horse Federation has been recognised in two categories including Trust of the Year ![Image of National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/National_Primary_Offer_Day_2026.png) 16 April 2026 ### [National Primary Offer Day 2026](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-04-16-national-primary-offer-day-2026-21) Thursday 16th April 2026 is National Offer Day ![Image of World Book Day](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/world-book-day/image-20260305-195416-1c19bb1d.jpeg) 6 March 2026 ### [World Book Day](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-03-06-world-book-day) ![Image of TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards ](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/images_Shortlist_2026_graphics_final_MEA_PROUD_SHORTLISTED_LINKEDIN_1200X1200px.png) 6 March 2026 ### [TWHF shortlisted for two MAT excellence awards ](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-03-06-twhf-shortlisted-for-two-mat-excellence-awards-24) The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is delighted to have been shortlisted for two 2026 MAT excellence awards. ![Image of New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/News_story_images_ofsted.png) 11 February 2026 ### [New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-02-11-new-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades-a-guide-for-parents-19) Ofsted has improved how we report the findings of education inspections. ![Image of Little Lights Nursery opens its doors at The Manor CofE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/The_Manor_(Little_Lights)_Nursery_Places.png) 22 January 2026 ### [Little Lights Nursery opens its doors at The Manor CofE Primary School](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-01-22-little-lights-nursery-opens-its-doors-at-the-manor-cofe-primary-school) Little Lights Nursery welcomes its first children ![Image of Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/imagecache/720x440c/news/Primary_Admissions_2026_(1280_x_720_px).png) 13 January 2026 ### [ Primary Admissions Deadline Approaching](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2026-01-13-primary-admissions-deadline-approaching-20) Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? 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