Parents
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a letter in relation to the Parent Governor Election for Central Foundation Boys School:
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Voting will take place online. There will also be an option to vote in-person (at the School’s Main Reception) or by mailing in your ballot.
- Each family will receive one vote. A single parent/carer from each family will receive a separate email informing them how to vote online.
- If you do not receive this email, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body at unj@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
Please (i) return your ballot electronically OR (ii) complete this in-person at the Main Reception of Central Foundation Boys’ School, Cowper Street, London EC2A 4SH or (iii) mail your ballot in to ensure delivery, by 5pm on Friday 23rd January 2026.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a message from the Headteacher, our Winter wellbeing newsletter, and our December 2025 newsletter:
Newsletter for December 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – December 2025
Click HERE to Read More
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below the early dismissal times for Friday 19th December 2025:
- 13:00 – Y12 and 13 students.
- 13:30 – Y11 students (lunch is optional).
- 13:50 – Y10 students (lunch is optional).
- 14:10 – Y9 students
- 14:20 – Y8 students
- 14:30 – Y7 students
Labour Market Information for November 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for November 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
Open Day at Ada’s Sixth Form, the National College for Digital Skills
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Ada’s next Open Day with Year 11 students and their parents is on Saturday 29th November. Tickets are available on their website, www.ada.ac.uk
Dear Parents/Carers,
On Friday 21st November, we will be celebrating our annual Founders’ Day:
- All Year 7, 8 and 9 students will have an early dismissal at 13.30 from main exit at Cowper Street.
- All Y10, 11, 12, and 13 students will have an early dismissal at 13.45 from main exit at Cowper Street.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a letter inviting parents and carers to stand for election as a Parent Governor. Nominations close on Monday 15th December 2025 – 5pm.
- Letter to Parents & Carers in relation to the Parent Governor Election (November 2025)
- Parent Governor Election (November 2025) – Nomination Forms
Information Sessions with Governors
If you have any questions about the role, please join us at the following online session with a current governor:
- Online via Zoom: Monday 24th November 2025- 5.00pm – 5.30pm
London Screen Academy (LSA) Parents Information Session
We are hosting an Online Information Session on Wednesday 12th November to help you gain a better understanding about:
· What LSA’s course and curriculum is
· The skills that your young person will gain at LSA, and how in demand they are
· The many types of support offered at LSA
· What jobs and prospects exist in film and TV today
· Where our alumni go and the fantastic gains they’re achieving
This relaxed session will finish with a Q&A in which you can ask anything you want!
If you want to know how we support your young person, book via this link now!
Please note there will be three sessions held throughout the day, so hopefully one of the time slots works for you:
- 10:30-11:30
- 13:00-14:00
- 17:30-18:30
London Screen Academy (LSA) December Open Event
Explore the studios. Try the kit. Imagine you and your friends working together.
Students from across London are coming to check out our pathways into film and TV. Come say hi, compare ideas, and meet your future collaborators. This is your chance to experience LSA up close and leave with a clear plan for your next steps.
We keep spaces limited so everyone gets personalised time. If this date works for you, we recommend you book now. Click HERE for more information.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a message from the Headteacher and our October 2025 newsletter:
Newsletter for October 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – October 2025
Click HERE to Read More
Green Careers Week
It’s Green Careers Week! The world of work is constantly evolving with new roles and professional skills being created. Green Careers Week aims to promote future and real opportunities for young people who are interested in supporting the environment.
Students can explore the Green Careers Week website to explore Green careers and see how a variety of companies are raising awareness of green careers through activity resources, case studies, webinars, videos, events and employment information.
Visit the Green Careers Week website: HERE
They have also compiled this helpful Parents Guide to Green Careers: Parent Guide
Labour Market Information for October 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for October 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
Newsletter for September 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – September 2025
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below the slides for our Curriculum Evenings:
- Year 7 Curriculum Evening Slides – Class of 2032 – 3rd Sept 2025
- Co-Curricular Timetable – Autumn Term 2025-26
- Year 8 Curriculum Evening Slides – Class of 2031 – 30th Sept 2025
- Year 9 Curriculum Evening Slides – Class of 2030 – 7th Oct 2025
- Year 10 Curriculum Evening – Class of 2029 – 16th Sept 2025
- Year 10 Central Foundation Curriculum Evening 2025 Booklet
- Year 11 Curriculum Evening – Class of 2028 – 9th Sept 2025
- Year 11 Central Foundation Curriculum Evening 2025 Booklet
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Half term workshop for 13-18 year olds with the chance to explore different careers using virtual reality. Students will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a hotel worker, a railway engineer, or more through an immersive 360° VR experience. They will also as learn about the gaming and creative industry and the types of jobs and training routes on offer.
📅 Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 – 12:00 (arrival by 10:15)
📍 Location: West Library Youth Employment Hub, Thornhill Square, London N1 1BD
Sign up using the flyer QR code or here on Eventbrite.
Sixth Form and College Guide
The Central Futures Team have put together an overview of the most popular and regularly applied for sixth forms and colleges for Central Foundation Boys’ School pupils. Please be advised this is not an exhaustive list, but we hope this will support students in exploring the options available to pupils. We would encourage all families to book and attend an Open Day for any post-16 provider you may be thinking about applying for.
CLICK HERE for the Sixth Form and College Guide
Details of most Open Days are provided within this guide, as well as the sixth form’s/college’s application process.
If you have any further questions, please get in touch with the Central Futures Team
Ms Browne (careers coordinator) – brownec@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
Ms Shaw (careers advisor) – shawd@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
Labour Market Information for September 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for September 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below our final newsletter for this academic year and letters in relation to the end of term:
Arrangements for the start of the new term:
Monday 1st September – INSET day – school open to staff only
Tuesday 2nd September – Year 7 only – 8.50am start
Wednesday 3rd September – Year 7 and 11 only – 8.50am start
Wednesday 3rd September – Year 12 Induction (8.50am) and Year 13 Induction (11am)
Thursday 4th September – whole school back – 8.50am start
We wish our students and their families a restful summer holiday.
- End of Year Message from the Headteacher
- End of Year Message from the Chair of the CFBS Governing Body
Newsletter for July 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – July 2025
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Labour Market Information for June 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for June 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below the slides from our Year 6 Parents and Carers Event on Thursday 3rd July 2025:
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below the Summer 2025 Wellbeing newsletter:
Summer Events and Performances
- Drama Performance: Connections 2025: Fresh Air – at the Dorfman Theatre, Southbank: Tuesday 24 June 2025 – 7pm (Click HERE to Book Now)
- Culture Week 2025: Tuesday 8 July – Friday 11 July
- Summer Concert: Wednesday 16 July 2025 – 5.30pm – 6.30pm – £2 / £1 (concession) – (Followed by the Art & Design Exhibition and reception with light refreshments and live music for students, parents, carers & staff – 6.30pm – 7.30pm) (Click HERE to Book a place Now)
Culture Week will take place from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July. Food sales will be held on different days for each year group as part of our fundraising efforts for UNICEF.
- Tuesday 8 July – Year 9
- Wednesday 9 July – Year 8
- Thursday 10 July – Year 10
- Friday 11 July – Year 7
Please ensure your child brings money or a small donation on their allocated day.
If you would like to donate food for the sales, please complete this short form: https:// forms.office.com/e/SmsCX0d5Z1
Thank you for your support!
Newsletter for May 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – May 2025
Click HERE to Read More
Labour Market Information for May 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for May 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
OFSTED Inspection Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
Please find below a letter from the Headteacher and the Ofsted report.
BCE’s Pathways to Success: Parent Information Night Tickets, Tue 6 May 2025 at 18:00
📅 Date: Tuesday, 6th May
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Big Creative Education – BCA Campus
Click HERE to book a place to join BCE for an exciting and informative evening designed to support your child’s journey toward success in the creative industries!
Why Attend?
✔ Gain a deeper understanding of the pathways available to BCE students
✔ Engage with BCE’s dedicated team and industry professionals
✔ Explore how BCE prepares students for successful creative careers
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, engage, and discover how BCE can help your child turn their passion into a profession.
Labour Market Information for March 2025
Please find below the update Labour Market Information from the Office for National Statistics for March 2025. Labour Market Information (or LMI) is a useful tool to help parents/guardians/carers and young people research future jobs in your local area, or nationally, understand the skills needed for certain roles and also the demand for future employment. This type of information can help our families and young people explore future employment options that can lead to exciting potential careers.
Newsletter for March 2025
Central Foundation Boys’ School
News & Events Update – March 2025
Click HERE to Read More
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below the Spring 2025 Wellbeing newsletter and a letter in relation to Year 11 Exams:
Choices Magazine – Parent & Carers Guide, April Edition
Choices Magazine is the ultimate parent and carer guide to apprenticeships and technical education. The April edition of Choices delivers tips for young people eager to pursue the apprenticeship route including exploring the process of becoming an apprentice from the parent’s perspective, learning about the benefits of Higher Technical Qualifications, following an apprentice’s journey to becoming his own boss, and getting inspired by apprenticeships in Project Management.
Click HERE for the Choices Magazine – April Edition
Enfield Borough Football Academy April 2025 Trials
Enfield Borough Football Academy is excited to invite students to their upcoming football trials, offering both boys and girls the opportunity to showcase their talent and develop their skills in a professional environment.
Trial Details:
📅 Dates: Wednesday, 9th & 16th April 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Enfield Borough Football Academy, 73 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5HA
These trials are ideal for students who are passionate about football and looking to take their game to the next level while continuing their education. Our academy provides a structured pathway for young athletes to receive high-quality coaching, develop key skills, and explore opportunities in football.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a letter from the Headteacher in relation to the Ofsted inspection:
Choices Magazine – Parent & Carers Guide, March Edition
Choices Magazine is the ultimate parent and carer guide to apprenticeships and technical education. This month’s edition is focused on SEND, featuring inspirational apprentices who have shared their stories of how they have overcome different personal challenges. Find out more about the apprentices in their Apprentice Insight features, have your questions answered by the BBC Bitesize Careers Team, discover the Tesco Stronger Starts programme, follow a day in the life of a Microsoft apprentice and much more!
Click HERE for the Choices Magazine – March Edition
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please find below a letter and a guide for parents in relation to an OFSTED inspection that will be taking place on Tuesday 11th March :
- Letter to parents and carers – Ofsted inspection
- School inspections – a guide for parents and carers
