--- title: "Welcome to Our Schools and Trust – A New Chapter Begins!" url: "https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2025-11-07-welcome-to-our-schools-and-trust-a-new-chapter-begins-20" school: "The Manor CofE School" --- # Welcome to Our Schools and Trust – A New Chapter Begins! 7 November 2025 As we head into Term 2, our new Reception pupils have had a great start to their school journey, and we couldn’t be more proud of how well they’ve settled into life at school and within our Trust community. We are absolutely delighted to welcome our newest Reception children and their families to our schools – and to the wider TWHF Family. We are proud to share our[ photo album](https://the-white-horse-federation.schudio.com/welcome-to-the-twhf-family) of our 2025-2026 EYFS cohort! Starting school is a big step – one filled with excitement, curiosity, and new experiences. Whether this is your first child starting school or you’ve been through this journey before, we want you to know that you are now part of a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring family of schools. **A Warm Welcome from All of Us** Across our Multi-Academy Trust, we are united by a shared mission: To **inspire** every child to ***flourish*** through an inclusive, all-through education that nurtures **opportunity, equity,** and **agency for** life. Our Reception classrooms are vibrant, joyful spaces where children are encouraged to explore, play, and grow – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff teams have worked hard to ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn. From the first smile at the school gate to the stories shared at the end of the day, we are here to make this transition a positive and memorable experience. ### Working Together We believe that strong partnerships with families are key to a successful start. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and we are thrilled to be working alongside you. Throughout the year, we’ll keep you informed, involved, and inspired – through regular communication, events, and opportunities to engage with your child’s learning. **Growing Together** As part of our Trust, your child is joining a wider community that values excellence, kindness, and opportunity. We are committed to nurturing not just academic success, but also the values and skills that will help every child thrive in school and beyond. We’ve already seen friendships blossom, imaginations spark, and confidence grow – and this is just the beginning. ### Stay Connected We encourage you to stay connected with your school’s website, newsletters, and social media channels for updates, celebrations, and ways to get involved. And of course, if you ever have questions or need support, our doors are always open. --- **Welcome to our Trust. Welcome to our schools. Welcome to the start of something wonderful.** Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! Please view our 2025-2026 EYFS Cohort photo Album [here ](https://the-white-horse-federation.schudio.com/welcome-to-the-twhf-family) [ Year 5 and 6 had a visit from our local MP, Brian Mathew](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2025-10-01-year-5-and-6-had-a-visit-from-our-local-mp-brian-mathew) [Little Lights Nursery – Opening January 2026! ](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/news/2025-11-25-little-lights-nursery-opening-january-2026) ![The Manor CofE School](https://files.schudio.com/the-manor-cofe-school/images/logo/The_manor_new_logo_-_WO_-__very_small(2).png) **The Manor CofE School** Ruskin Avenue Melksham Wiltshire SN12 7NG Tel: 01225 700150 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/melksham/themanor) - [Arbor payments](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/for-parents/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/)[![](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/images/logo/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 The Manor CofE School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.themanor-school.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)