Class R Parents' Q&As

What time is the school day?

School day for Class R

Children can come to their classroom via the Class R playground at 08.45am

School day starts at 08.45am

School day ends at 03.15pm

What happens in the morning and at the end of the school day?

The entrance for Class R is at the back of the school. Please use the large gate at the right side of the school, and walk around the side on the building.

In the morning children should be brought to the Class R playground, where they will be met by Mrs Carter, Mrs Johnson or Mrs Brett.

At the end of the day, parents and carers line up alongside the reception playground. Mrs Carter or Mrs Johnson will then dismiss the pupils individually into the care of the Parent/Carer.

Children who attend Afterschool Clubs are taken to the clubs by a member of staff and children who go home by bus will be taken to and put on the bus.

Where can I park?

At the start and end of the day there is usually considerable congestion, especially near the school. It is advisable that Parents/Carers park at Boughton Hall, the Village Hall, the area at the tennis courts, or along the road. Please park safely and legally. We ask that parents only use the layby to drop off their children, not to park before 9:00am or between 3:00pm- 3:30pm. We have a pathway, on the school side of the road, to use for those who park at the Village Hall and towards the pound.

Does my child have to wear a uniform?

Please do ensure you name all items of school uniform.

Uniform can be purchased in school or online

Does my child have to have a school meal?

School Meals

The Government has recently introduced free school meals for all reception and KS1 children from September 2014.

Lunchtime Arrangements

In the morning, children having a school meal choose from the options available (usually a meat option, vegetarian option and a jacket potato.) At lunchtime, children are taken to the school hall and served their choice of food at the hatch. They sit at tables with the other children in their class to eat their lunch. If the children need help cutting their food, there are adults on hand to help them. We encourage children to try all the food on their plate and eat as much as they can. With help, children put their own plates and cutlery away after they have eaten.

Children having packed lunches will collect their lunches from the classroom shelves and be taken to the hall. Packed lunch children sit with their class.

Once the children have finished their meals they can play in the playground for the remainder of lunchtime.

Can my child bring their favourite toy into school?

Whilst we do understand that a favourite toy can be a comfort, it can be difficult to keep track of everyone's belongings with nearly 200 children in school. So whilst children may bring in their toys, we would suggest that very special toys wait at home for their owner's return.

Lost property

Children lose items of clothing, especially in the first few weeks. The first place to check is the classroom or the cloakroom. If you cannot find it there, it may have been put into the lost property tub near the office.

Use of toilets

The children in Class R have their own "en-suite" toilet facilities which they may use whenever they like. Outside the classroom (for example at playtime) the children tell a member of staff that they are going in to use the toilet.

If a child does not make it to the toilet in time and has an accident, the school does have some spare clothes. However, if you think this is likely, you may wish to send in some spare uniform for your child.

Medicines

If your child needs to take prescribed medicines during the day please ask the office for a medicine consent form or download one from here.

Non-prescribed medicines cannot be administered by staff. Medicines are kept in a refrigerator in the staff room and administered only by a member of staff.

How can I talk to my child's teacher?

As well as the organised parent teacher meetings, Mrs Carter and Mrs Johnson are more than happy to discuss the progress of your child or any concerns you may have. Time at the beginning of the school day is very limited, but appointments can be fitted in at the end of the school day. Alternatively, please contact the school office and Mrs Carter or Mrs Johnson can telephone you.