Message from the Head Teacher - 5th June 2023

To all Parents and Carers,

What date does my child return to school?

All students will return to school on Wednesday 6th September 2023

What time does my child have to be in school?

The start and finish times are under review, you will be informed with a confirmation of these times prior to your child starting school in September 2023.  

Will I be able to use the school’s carpark?

Please note, the school carpark will be closed to parents from 8:15am. Parents and carers with a blue badge for disabled parking or have children who attend the school’s Enhanced Provision Unit can apply to the school office for a permit.

When are the school’s 5 INSET days?

We have now confirmed our INSETs for 2023-2024, please remember these are only initial plans and things may change, but I know you like us to share dates as soon as we can give them to you.

• Monday 4th September 2023 - Curriculum
• Tuesday 5th September 2023 – Curriculum
• Thursday 4th January 2024 - SEND
• TRUST Inset Day – Date to be confirmed

 Is the school running a breakfast club?

Yes. Breakfast Club provision is available for all children. If you would like your child/ren to attend our breakfast club, please complete our booking form and read our Extended Services information booklet. Breakfast Club will open its doors at 8:00am. £3.00 per children per day or £5.00 per family group of children per day.

Will I be able to come into school with my child?

At the beginning of the day children will be encouraged to walk to their classes independently. A meet and greet team will be on duty to answer questions and support children.

At the end of the day parents are to collect their children from the playground entrance to their classrooms and you will have the opportunity to talk with your child’s teacher.

What time does school finish?

The start and finish times are under review, you will be informed with a confirmation of these times prior to your child starting school in September 2023.  

Does my child have to wear a school uniform?

Yes, I see it is arriving in the shops already!

• Black Jumper or cardigan
• Yellow, green or white polo shirt
• Grey, black, yellow, green trousers, skirts or pinafore dresses
• P.E kit: a plain white top and black jogging bottoms or shorts
• No hoodies please or designer clothing.

On the days your child has PE, they may come to school wearing their PE kit.

When do afterschool clubs restart?

Our after-school clubs will commence on Monday 11th September 2023. Street Dance (KS2), Boxing and Kick boxing (Active Sports), Art(Y5/6), Gardening Club, Football Club (KS2) will commence.

Staffing Structure 2023/2024

Nursery – Miss Beeching and Mrs Shipman

Reception – Mrs Barrett and Mrs Hatton

Year 1 – Miss Underwood and Mrs Aubrey

Year 2 – Miss Leonard

Year 3 – Mrs James and Miss Keetch

Year 4 – Miss Dunn

Year 5 – Mrs Williams

Year 6 –Mr Waller and Mrs Clarke

Miss Shaw and Miss Potter will cover for teachers, allowing them to plan and prepare quality learning opportunities and to undertake research.

Support staff continue to work in specialised teams: reading, phonics, enhanced provision and achievement.

Don’t forget to catch up with everything that is happening in school by reading the Trust newsletter each week. We will be sending a school newsletter every 2 weeks that will be sent on a Friday with the Trust weekly update newsletter email.

Getting back into a routine can be a great way to prepare for a return to school. Bedtimes and waking times may have changed; try to adjust these gradually so that children are ready for the school day. It may help parents to begin to get the practicalities ready for school – for example clean school uniforms and gather up the school equipment. Remember, the start of the school year will be a big change for many parents too.

With Warm Wishes as always,

Adam Lumley