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The School Day

Timing of the School Day

EYFS

Activity Time
Morning Arrival 8.35–8.45am
KS1 Playground
EYFS gate.
Registration and gates locked 8.45am
Morning Break NA
Lunchtime 11:30am–12:40pm
Finish / Collection 3.15pm
KS1 playground
All EYFS pupils will be dismissed from the ‘top’ outside gate nearest to the Reading Shed.
Length of School Day 6.5 hours
Hours per School week 32.5 hours

Years 1 and 2

Activity Time
Morning Arrival 8.35–8.45am
KS1 Playground
Class 1 through the courtyard gate.
Classes 2 & 3 through the lower double doors by EYFS.
Registration and gates locked 8.45am
Morning Break 10:25–10:40am
Lunchtime 11:50am–12:50pm
Finish / Collection 3.15pm
KS1 playground
Pupils in Class 1 will be dismissed from the gate at the bottom of the ramp connected to the mobile.
Pupils in Class 2 will be dismissed from the lower double doors.
Pupils in Class 3 will be dismissed from the KS1 courtyard gate.
Length of School Day 6.5 hours
Hours per School week 32.5 hours

Years 3 and 4

Activity Time
Morning Arrival 8.35–8.45am
LKS2 verandah
Classes 4 & 5 through the lower door;
Class 6 through the top door nearest to the pedestrian gate.
Registration and gates locked 8.45am
Morning Break 10:25–10:40am
Lunchtime 12:00–01:00pm
Finish / Collection 3.15pm
Class 4 exit via the door beneath the verandah.
Pupils in Classes 5 & 6 should be met on the KS2 playground.
Length of School Day 6.5 hours
Hours per School week 32.5 hours

Years 5 and 6

Activity Time
Morning Arrival 8.35–8.45am
Class 7 via the top door under verandah.
Classes 8/9 via the KS2 playground.
Registration and gates locked 8.45am
Morning Break 10:40–10:55am
Lunchtime 12:00–01:00pm
Finish / Collection 3.15pm
Class 7 via the top door under the verandah.
Classes 8/9 via the KS2 playground.
Length of School Day 6.5 hours
Hours per School week 32.5 hours

Travel to and from school

  • Walking or cycling is encouraged to promote health and reduce congestion.
  • Pupils who cycle or scoot must collect and sign the cycle/scooter policy.
  • Cycles and scooters may be stored in the designated school racks.

Parking

  • Parking is restricted to staff, authorised visitors, or those with a disability permit.
  • This policy ensures pupil safety during arrival and dismissal times.

Arrival / Collection

  • Pupils may arrive from 8:35 a.m. via the LKS2 verandah door.
  • Parents should not accompany children into classrooms.
  • At 3:15 p.m., pupils are collected from the playground.
  • Children walking home alone must have written permission on file.

Late Arrivals

  • Pupils arriving after 8:45 a.m. must be signed in at the school office.

Appointments

  • Parents must inform the school office of any appointments in advance.
  • Evidence of the appointment must be provided.

Absence

  • Absences must be reported to the school office by 9:15 a.m. on the first day.

End of Day

  • The school day ends at 3:15 p.m..
  • Pupils are collected from the playground unless attending a club.

After School Clubs

  • Clubs run from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m..
  • Children must be collected from the main entrance at the end of the session.

Punctuality Monitoring

  • Pupils’ punctuality is closely monitored to ensure a calm and consistent start to the school day.