The school day:

School officially begins at 8.40 a.m and ends at 3.10 p.m. The total time this amounts to in a typical week is 32.5 hours. 

There is a morning break where the children are given fruit or vegetables.  You may provide your own fruit or vegetables but not fruit bars or other snacks please. Parents can also purchase a third of a pint carton of milk each day for their child - this is free up until the child's fifth birthday.   Lunch is from 12.05pm to 1.05pm and children are welcome to bring either a packed lunch or have a free hot school meal. Children should bring a named and reusable plastic bottle of water (not squash or flavoured water please) to school each day.

What is the procedure at the beginning of the school day?

You and your child may enter the school playground from 8.30 a.m. every morning via the Baker Hall driveway, when a member of staff will open the main gate - please do not enter before this time. This gives a period during which children may arrive in their class, from 8.30 a.m. to 8.40 a.m. The classroom staff will be there to greet and supervise the children as they wait for the school day to begin. Please note that teachers are not able to engage in conversation with parents at this time other than to take any short messages as they will be preparing for the day ahead. If you need to speak at length please pop in after school or request a phone call or meeting via the office.

If you arrive later than 8:40 a.m, please enter the school via the front door and sign your child into the late book in the school office. Registration officially closes at 8.55 a.m. This means that if your child arrives after 8.40 a.m. but before 8.55 a.m. they will be marked as 'Late' in the register; if they arrive after 8.55 a.m. this wil be marked as an unauthorised absence. 

What is the procedure at the end of the school day?

Parents/carers may enter the school grounds at 3.05 p.m. when the gates will be opened and wait outside their child’s external classroom door in time for school finishing at 3.10 p.m. Please ensure that your child’s class teacher is made aware of any changes to who is collecting your child. If you know you are going to arrive late to collect your child, please telephone the school office if you can.

Please ensure that we have been informed in writing or by a telephone call to the office if you wish to nominate another parent to collect your child at the end of the day. We will not allow children to leave the classroom without a nominated adult, even if it is a parent whom is known to us. 

Parking

Parking is extremely limited so, where possible, we would encourage you to walk to school with your child. If you do drive please park with consideration for our neighbours and other parents and let us know if you witness any problems.

Can children play on the outdoor play equipment before and after school?

Following County Health and Safety stipulations, children are not permitted to play on school equipment either before or after school.

Can I walk my dog to school?

All Hampshire Schools have a 'no dogs on site' rule on health and safety grounds and, on the advice of our legal department, we also need parents to be aware that they must NOT leave unsupervised dogs tethered to the school fence.  Assistance dogs are of course welcome on site.

Parents who do walk their dogs to school usually help each other with supervision of their pets thus ensuring that children and their parents are able to access the school site confidently and safely.

Can my child leave a bicycle or scooter at school?

Children are encouraged to cycle or scoot to school and may leave their bicycle or scooter at school in the designated cycle rack. Please ensure that these are locked as we can not take responsibility for personal belongings left on the premises.

My child is poorly - do I need to inform the school?

If your child is unwell and unable to attend school please telephone to inform us as soon as possible. The school operates an answer-phone system outside of office hours. Telephone: 01256 702667. If you child has suffered from sickness and/or diarrhoea, please keep them away from school for 48 hours from the time of the last episode to avoid passing any bugs to other children.

If you are required to collect your child early from school please let the office and class teacher know in advance if possible. 

What does my child need to bring to school?

• Your child must bring a coat/waterproof to school every day as we try to give children outside play time as much as possible.
• Your child needs a P.E. kit in a drawstring bag, comprising of a pair of blue or black shorts and a white short sleeved t-shirt. Trainers are also required all year round. Tracksuit tops / bottoms should be sent in during the colder months so that the children can enjoy PE outside as often as possible.
• A water bottle to enable them to always have access to a drink. Please ensure that it only contains water and not squash or flavoured water.
• A book bag not a rucksack please, as space in the classrooms is extremely limited! Book and kit bags are available from Earth Uniform.

We ask you not to send your child to school wearing jewellery. If your child has pierced ears they should not wear earrings during PE or games.