Daily Routine

Opening times

·The academy day is 8.40am to 3.10pm

The main gate and side gate opens at 8.35am

Meet and Greet takes place from the school gates. Children enter classrooms from 8:40am for self -registration and start of day routines. Children enter the grounds independently in support of a smooth, ‘drop and go’ system.

Late arrivals report to the main office and attendance officer.     

(Please note that the Nursery gate opens at different times for morning and afternoon sessions/

· Morning session 08:30am – 11:30am

· Afternoon session 12:15pm – 15:15pm

End of day routines and handover takes place within the academy. Parents enter the site to handover points (classrooms / playground). Reception parents enter the main gate at the slightly earlier time of 3.05pm.

Parents should arrive on time to be ready to collect their children. Any changes to collection should be communicated in good time with the main office, this includes lateness or changes to usual arrangements.

if someone else is collecting your child. We will not let your child leave school if we are unsure or have not been informed of a change of usual arrangements. 

Reception

· EYFS engage in continuous provision with free flow and schedules sessions across the day with access to indoor and outdoor spaces.

· A healthy snack is provided for all children in reception.

Key Stage 1and 2

· Breaks are given  in the morning and includes snack time. KS1 children are provided with a healthy snack or they can bring their own. KS2 children must bring their own snack.  

Snacks should be in line with our healthy schools policy and suggested snacks have been compiled alongside our children should you wish to refer to the list.

Click here to see our Healthy Lunchbox and Snack Policy

Absence

· Punctuality is important. Every day should be a positive start as part of our ‘Ready to learn’ approach. Whilst unforeseen circumstances can arise, should persistent lateness occur, you will be contacted by our attendance officer. Everyday counts and attendance is paramount.  If your child is unable to attend the academy, please ensure that the attendance officer is made aware of the reason for absence, before 9:30: Miss Davis: 01702 509205 or 01702 478379 option 1. This includes any essential appointments or extreme circumstances in order to fulfil attendance recording and reporting requirements. Holidays are not permitted in term time.

· For further details about Attendance, please see our Attendance page.