What should I do if my child is prescribed medication?

Medicines will only be administered at school when it would be detrimental to a child’s health or school attendance not to do so.

Where clinically possible, medicines should be prescribed in dose frequencies which enable them to be taken outside school hours.

No student will be given prescription or non-prescription medicines without their parent’s written consent (see the main office to fill in thie relevant form) expect in exceptional circumstances where parents fill in the medicine form which will be sent to you electronically on request.

Medicine Policy

Can I take my child out of school for a holiday during term time?

Parents are strongly urged to avoid making requests for leave of absence for the purpose of a family holiday during term time due to the disruption and impact of the missed education on the child.

If parents wish to take their child out of school in term time, then they should complete a Leave of Absence form and must state in full their reasons for the absence, why they feel it is essential that it takes place during term time and if appropriate accompanied by evidence. An example of evidence in the case of a family holiday being a signed letter from an employer on letter headed paper, which states the reason why the applicant is unable to take a Leave of Absence for a family holiday during school holiday. The evidence will be taken into consideration when a decision is made. However, applicants must be aware that the submission of evidence does not automatically guarantee that the absence will be authorised or that penalty notice procedures will not be followed.

School Calendar

Attendance

Term Dates

Attendance Policy

How will I be informed if there is an enforced school closure?

Parents will be notified by the following information streams:

• The Local Authority Website https://www.stockton.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/schools/finda-school-stockton-borough-and-school-closure-details/
• School text messages to the nominated number (make sure we are kept up to date with your most current number)
• Messages sent via Mavelllous Me!
• Twitter
• School website

Emergency School Closure Policy

What should my child wear for PE?

PE kit consists of plimsolls/trainers, a white plain T shirt and black plain shorts. School also recommends a dark plain tracksuit for outdoor PE during the cooler winter months. Sports branded clothing and football kits are not permitted in school for PE lessons or sports clubs. School football kit will be provided to students for competitions.

Uniform PE days

Do you have a school uniform?

It is our policy that all children should wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school organised event outside normal school hours.

Uniform

School Uniform Policy

What happens if my child is late for school?

Children who arrive at school after 9.30 am on a morning or on an afternoon for key stage 1, 1.20 pm and key stage 2, 1.30 pm will have a late after registration mark recorded.

If you are struggling to get your child to school you can always contact our PSA Mr Dixon for support.

Attendance

What time does school start and finish?

Children in Reception – Year 6 are invited to arrive in school before the register from 8:45am.

We operate this staggered drop off to assist parents/carers and reduce traffic congestion.

The school gates close shortly after 9am.

The school day finishes at 3:10 for Reception & Year 1.

For Year 3 t0 6 the school day finishes at 3:15.

School Day

Does my child need a water bottle?

Yes! It is important your child has a water bottle each day which is filled with clean water at home.