Frequently asked questions

Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions:

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PLACE AT THE NURSERY?

You will need to fill out an application form. For more information on Nursery admissions, please click here.

ARE NURSERY PLACES ALLOCATED ON A ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS’?

No. Places are allocated in order of age in the term following the child’s third birthday. There is no need to apply for a place as soon as your child is born. 

HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PLACE AT THE SCHOOL?

All school admissions are dealt with by the Local Authority. For information on how to apply for a place, please click here.

CAN I COME AND LOOK ROUND THE SCHOOL?

Each Autumn we hold an open evening for prospective parents and children. There is no need to make an appointment. For visits at other times of the year, please contact us.

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR FOR PE?

There is no set uniform for PE but we would recommend clothing that allows your child to move freely and footwear that offers grip and support, such as trainers or plimsolls.

WHAT IS THE POLICY FOR EARRINGS/PIERCINGS AND PE?

Earrings must be removed for PE lessons. The children must be able to remove and put these back in by themselves as adults in school are not permitted to assist them. Earrings cannot be taped. If piercings are new, or problematic, then the school must be advised that the child will need to be absented from PE until they have healed. Please try and ensure that piercing are arranged for the beginning of the Summer Holidays to ensure as much healing before PE lessons resume.

DO THE CHILDREN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO SWIMMING WITH THE SCHOOL?

Yes, all children have the chance to go swimming in Year 3.

MY CHILD HAS LOST AN ITEM OF CLOTHING IN SCHOOL, WHERE WILL I FIND IT?

We do not have a lost property box.  We ask that ALL clothing is clearly marked so that it can be reunited with the correct person.  All un-named clothing found will be put in the gazebo on the playground for a short period of time, and then disposed of. 

Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for mislaid items that are not labelled.

WHAT TIME IS LUNCH TIME?

Lunch time starts at 11.50 am and ends at 1.10pm. The order in which the classes go in for lunch rotates on a daily basis. If your child is going home for lunch please make sure that they are back in school before the end of lunch time play.

CAN I TAKE MY CHILD ON HOLIDAY DURING TERM TIME?

In line with the Local Authority guidelines, any request for leave of absence in term time will be unauthorised (unless in exceptional circumstances). For more information, please click here.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ILL?

Please inform the school of any absence before 8.50am each day that your child is absent. You can do this by email or by filling out the absence report form. If you do not report your child’s absence, you will receive a phone call to determine their whereabouts.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS LATE?

School starts at 9.00 am. If you and your child arrive at school after this time, please come straight to the office where you will be asked to sign in using the tablet to update the Register.