The gates at our forecourt are for security purposes and are not the point at which parents hand over to teachers. We have risk assessed the drop off and collection at school and the safest way to manage this is to ensure the handover point is at the top of the stairs or for nursery at the park entrance in the morning. We do encourage parents to ensure that their child / children safely enters school by watching their children from the forecourt area.

Please note that the Department of Education has set the minimum acceptable attendance at 85%. While Nursery attendance is not compulsory, we believe that good attendance from the very beginning of your child’s school life will develop positive routines and attitudes to school. Statistics show a direct link between under achievement and poor attendance. Regular attenders make better progress, both socially and academically and we want the very best for your child. Please see the Department of Education’s guide by clicking here.

It is preferable that parents administer medicines to their children at home but if it is necessary to administer non-prescription medicine during school hours, this can be arranged by providing written consent.

The medicine should be in the original packaging with clear labelling of the contents, child’s name and dosage. Medicines should be brought to school by the parent, not the child, and delivered personally to the Headteacher or the class teacher. This also applies to inhalers. Medicines will need to be collected by an adult at the end of the school day. Please note that refusal by the pupil to take medication will be respected and parents will be informed. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any medication or inhalers be placed in satchels or lunchboxes.

If your child falls in the playground they will be seen to by one of the teachers on duty and if necessary, then taken to the Caretaker. Should the accident be serious, your child will be taken to hospital by the class teacher and an ambulance called if necessary. You will be contacted as soon as possible.

It is very important that you supply the school with up to date telephone numbers where you can be reached so that you can be contacted speedily in an emergency. Please send an email or Seesaw message to school with new telephone numbers if there are changes. In the case of a change of address please contact us to receive a form from the Department Of Education main office which will need to be completed.

During your child’s time at school, they will have the opportunity to participate in educational trips that enhance their learning experiences. These excursions are designed to provide valuable hands-on learning and broaden their understanding of various subjects. To ensure a safe and positive experience for all pupils, participation in trips requires appropriate behaviour. If a child’s behaviour at school raises concerns about the safety and well-being of others, alternative arrangements may be made and parents or carers will be informed.

From Reception, parents or carers may choose whether or not a child stays at school for lunch. Lunch supervisors are employed to supervise the children and these supervisors assume similar duties undertaken by school teaching staff during the morning break.

If necessary parents will be notified by phone or by note of any of the below:

• Children who repeatedly refuse to eat their packed lunch.
• Items containing nuts or other inappropriate snacks.
• Children who feel unwell.
• Children who have accidentally dropped their lunch on the floor.
• Children who do not follow the lunchtime guidelines.

Please rest assured that either the Headteacher or the Deputy Headteacher will always be on the premises during the lunch hour and that your child is being well looked after.

Lunchtime Information

Please note the following with regards to lunchtimes in school:

• The agreement for your child to stay at school needs to be adhered to unless there is a
  genuine reason for taking your child out at lunchtime on a particular day.
• Children should bring their lunchbox with them at 9:00am when they come to school.
• Forgotten lunchboxes should be brought to school as soon as possible after 9:00am.
• Food must be supplied by parents/carers. This should consist of ‘finger foods’ or foods
  that may be consumed with a plastic spoon.
• Please do not include sweets in the packed lunch as these present a choking hazard.
• Please note that we are a NUT FREE school.
• For the safety of your children the following must NOT be included with a packed lunch:
  glass containers, flasks with a glass interior (food warmers are allowed but please check
  that the inside is made of plastic), knives or forks (even plastic ones are not allowed)
• Lunchboxes need to be clearly labelled with your child’s name and class. Packed
  lunches should not be brought in a plastic bag.
• The school will not accept delivery of food from home or take-away establishments.

Please note that children should not be collected from school for appointments during 
the lunch hour. Please collect either before 12.00pm or after 1.00pm.