Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• From September 2026: SEND Hub is coming to Hawthorn Tree!

  Wed 04 Feb 2026

  Following previous communications, we are delighted to confirm that we have started the process of setting up a SEND Hub in school. This will enable us to provide more specific targeted learning with additional support, as well as providing a calm space for pupils in school to access. We have secured funding to develop a space in school for the unit, including an additional sensory room, accessible toilet and outside area. In addition, funding has been confirmed to enable the development of the space next to the library to create bespoke small group learning areas, for the benefit of the whole school community. Key pupils will be identified who will best benefit from the additional support provided within the hub, with additional “transient” spaces available for all pupils to access on an ad hoc basis. Training will be provided to staff who will be in the hub, but also to the wider teaching team to support all pupils.

   

  A lot of work is going on in the background to develop the teaching and learning that will be delivered, as well as in the planning needed to prepare the area. The next step is a 4-week public consultation which will start tomorrow, 4 February 2026 – notices will go up in and around school with more information. The final decision will be made at the end of April, in order that the necessary building work can be completed in time for September, as well as staff recruitment and training.

   

  The SEND Hub development will be delivered by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) at the same time as the flat roofs are renewed, for which we received confirmation in the last few days that the project has been given the green light. This means that work will start after Easter and run until September. More information will follow with further details after February half term. We have been working very closely with the LCC project team over the last 18 months and will continue to do so throughout the project to ensure that any disruption is kept to an absolute minimum and that the teaching and learning in school is unaffected.

   

  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to Mrs Brennan or me.

   

   

  Mrs Jessup
  Headteacher

  

• Free Online Safety Q&A events for Parents

  Tue 22 Apr 2025

  The Stay Safe Partnership deliver Online Safety workshops in Primary and Secondary schools across Lincolnshire everyday. In the below events we will give you the most up to date information and tools around what your children are experiencing online, so you can feel confident in keeping them safe from online harm whilst still allowing them to explore the online world. Whether you want to know more around age appropriate apps, online trends, parental controls, social media or any other burning questions this is the event for you! Sign up is required.

   

  Stay Safe Partnerships Online Safety Q+A for Parents of Primary Aged Children 14th May 2025 6-7:30pm FREE TEAMS event sign up required:

  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staysafepartnership/1651088 

   

  Stay Safe Partnerships Online Safety Q+A for Parents of Secondary Aged Children 7th May 2025 6-7:30 pm FREE TEAMS event sign up required: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staysafepartnership/1651098

   

   

  SPECIAL EVENT as part of LSCP Safeguarding Children Week:

  On 25th June 6:30-7:30pm, Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership and Lincolnshire County Council’s Stay Safe Team will be delivering a FREE webinar for parents and carers around misogyny and online harm. During the session we will take a detailed look at:

   

  •What misogyny is and where is it seen?

  •The impact misogyny has on young people in Lincolnshire.

  •How positive masculinity can help support young men and address violence against women and girls.

  •How parents and carers can support young people both online and offline with misogyny.

   

  Sign up is required:

  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshiresafeguardingchildrenpartnership/1428304

• Free four-week workshop - Taking time to Stop Understand and Move On

  Wed 26 Mar 2025

  This is a free four-week workshop starting from Wednesday 30th April at 1.30pm. Top tips and tools to help children develop greater resilience, understand themselves and embrace wellbeing. Please speak to Mrs Knight if you are interested in attending.

  

• Family Learning - January 2025

  Thu 19 Dec 2024

  Please see images below for details of our Family Learning sessions starting in January 2025. If you wish to book a place, please email enquiries@hawthorn-tree.lincs.sch.uk

  

• School Council visit Boston Borough Council

  Fri 15 Nov 2024

  Yesterday, our School Council members visited Boston Borough Council. The children had the opportunity ask questions to the Mayor and the head of Boston Borough Council in the Mayor’s chamber. They had an insight into the roles that people play who work for the council (180 people working at the council) and the role of the Mayor (more civic duties and ceremonial).

   

  The children were able to see the CCTV cameras that oversee Boston and neighbouring areas, maintaining safety in the area- they found this very exciting.

   

  Children also looked at the Charter from King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth and King Charles with seals of approval. There were some wow moments here when they realised that some of these documents were hand written, very old and actually signed by royalty!

   

  The children were a real credit to the school and asked very poignant questions related to local issues as well as demonstrating their historical knowledge. Well done School Council!

  

• Boston Bookworms Book Fair

  Fri 12 Jul 2024

  Boston Bookworms Book Fair will be taking place in the school hall after school on Monday 15th July.

   

  All books are £2.50 each and all book sales earn free books for the school!

   

  We hope to see lots of you there!

  

• Family Learning - September 2024

  Fri 14 Jun 2024

  Is your child due to start in Reception at Hawthorn Tree in September? If so, parents/carers are invited to attend our Family Learning sessions every Wednesday from 11th September - 2nd October. To book your place, please contact the school office.

  

• Boston 5km Park Run to raise funds for Pilgrim Hospital Chemotherapy Suite

  Fri 01 Mar 2024

  On Saturday 20th April 2024, staff at Hawthorn Tree School will be taking part in the Boston 5km Park Run. Many of us have been touched by cancer over the past few years and we would like to give something back to the Chemotherapy Suite at Boston Pilgrim Hospital for the kindness, care and compassion shown to the people we love. If you are able to, please donate through our Just Giving page, thank you!

  https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Hawthorn-Tree-Park-Run?utm_term=R6w9mwY4J

• Lincolnshire BOSS Family First Workshops

  Wed 07 Feb 2024

  Lincolnshire BOSS are running a FREE six week workshop in school for parents/carers to explore and understand their child's behaviour and to develop a plan. Please see below what each workshop will cover. The workshops will take place on the following days and times:

  • Thursday 18th April 1.45-3.15pm
  • Thursday 25th April 1.00-2.30pm
  • Thursday 2nd May 1.45-3.15pm
  • Thursday 9th May 1.45-3.15pm
  • Thursday 16th May 1.45-3.15pm
  • Thursday 23rd May 1.45-3.15pm

   

  If you would like further information or to book onto the workshops, please contact the school office.

  

• Family Learning - Maths

  Mon 05 Feb 2024

  Our next Family Learning sessions will be Maths skills. This is for parents/carers of children in Reception - Year 3. The course will start from Wednesday 21st February, running every Wednesday from 1-3pm until Wednesday 13th March.

   

  If you would like to join, please contact the school office to book your place.