Money in school
As a general rule, we discourage bringing of money into school. However, money for toast for one day is an exception to this rule. Money brought in for Trips or donations to charity etc should be in a clearly marked envelope, or wrapped in paper so that staff know exactly what it is for. Some children bring a named purse, which is handed to the teacher at the start of the day.

Absences
In ALL cases of absence please ring the school before 9.30am to explain the reason for absence. Our attendance target is 95% and all absences are monitored by the Education Welfare Officer.

It is vital for the success of all pupils that they maintain good attendance and the only legal reason for an absence is for illness. All other absence from term time must be requested, giving clear reasons, in a written absence form available from the office.

In the case of contagious diseases, such as measles, chicken pox, impetigo, conjunctivitis, etc, children should not return until an appropriate time as advised by the Doctor or school has elapsed.

Children will not be allowed to leave the premises for an appointment unless written permission has been sought and they are collected by the parent from the main office where you are required to sign your child out of school.

Lateness
If your child arrives after 9.00am ,then they will be marked as late. If you know in advance that your child will be late, please let the school know. Alternatively, please telephone or send a note with your child on that morning so that they are entered for dinners.

Holidays
Holidays should not be taken in term time. Holidays taken during the school year will not be authorised and may incur a fine from the Local Education Authority. Notification of holidays taken, or any other absence, should be notified to the school in the interests of the sageguarding of children.

It is vital that children are in school for assessment reasons in May and in order to settle into their new class in September, where new relationships with peers and the class teacher are vital to the success of the whole year.

Penalty Notices
Please click the link to download the leaflet regarding Penalty Notices for Irregular Attendance at School

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not permitted in school unless permission is granted by the school office to hold a phone during the day for exceptional reasons.

Toys and Sweets
Please do not allow your child to bring these into school unless specifically requested by the class teacher.

Road Safety
We have a crossing patrol warden. PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO CROSS WITH SAFETY, USING THE WARDEN.
We run pedestrian training sessions for younger children, called ‘Feet First’

Walking to School
As part of our Healthy School status, we ask that you walk as much of the distance between home and school as is possible. This also alleviates parking problems around the school entrances.

Car Parking
Please note that the car park is for authorised persons only.

Smoking on school premises
Please note that smoking is not allowed anywhere on the school site.

Dogs
Whilst children love to walk the dog to school, please note that for health and safety reasons, dogs should be kept at the school gate with an adult.

Lost property
There are two lost property containers located near the exit doors in the corridor, where parents and children can look for mislaid items. On the last day of each term these containers will be emptied and the contents put on display before they are disposed of.  If clothing is marked with the child’s name then every effort will be made to return it. We do have unclaimed lost property, which is often sold at a reduced rate from time to time.

Charges
All costs of visits outside of normal school hours to include transport, admission rates, insurance etc, are to be met in full by parents. Every effort will be made to inform parents of the level of financial support available and the school will endeavour to keep costs to a realistic minimum. Parents may be asked to make voluntary contributions towards the cost of cooking ingredients, model making etc, from time to time. In the event of costs for trips and activities not being met, the event may have to be cancelled.

There is a charging policy available on request and the Headteacher is pleased to discuss solutions with Parents and Carers who experience financial difficulties.