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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.