Virtual School Office
Session Times
The school day begins: 8.55am (NB. The children are supervised from 8.45 am. Before that time they are the responsibility of parents.) Our caretaker locks the playground gates shortly after 9.00 am and unlocks them at 2.50 pm in line with our security policy. School ends: 3.00 pm.
Lunch time: 12.00 to 1.00 pm.
Absences from school
The school must be informed in writing if children are to be absent for any reason; in the case of illness the office must be telephoned on the first day of absence.
In 2005, new legislation was passed with regard to penalty notices being issued to parents in cases where they fail to secure their child's attendance. The school continues to work closely with the Education Social Work Service (ESWS) to overcome apparent barriers to regular attendance through a range of intervention strategies. Further details can be obtained from the school office.
During 2006/7 the percentage of sessions missed through unauthorised absences was 0.2%. In the same period there were no permanent exclusions. We follow the Local Education Authority policy on exclusions.
Holidays during term-time
It is occasionally necessary for families to have to take their annual holiday during term time. A holiday form (available from school) should be filled in and returned to school no less than six weeks prior to the start of the holiday. At the Headteacher's discretion you are permitted to take your child out of school for up to ten days in one school year, but this is not encouraged. Parents of children in Year 2 should note that SATs are administered each year in May. The Headteacher would not, therefore, authorise holidays taken during this time.
School Meals
For lunch children may bring sandwiches and a drink in an unbreakable container. The lunch box should be named.
A hot dinner and a drink is available at a cost of £1.70 per day. Payment for the week should be made every Monday, in an envelope, and any cheques should be made payable to Warwickshire County Council. Children may wish to take a hot meal only once or twice per week and money should be sent to school in the usual way.
We introduced a new system of providing school meals in 2006 and this is referred to as “Family Service”. It means that children no longer have to queue for their hot dinner but each table has a server who dishes out the dinners to fellow pupils. The system encourages children to interact with one another at the table, helps develop good table manners and teaches them numerous skills related to independence, cooperation and service to one another. We have been delighted with the new system.
Free school meals are available for those on Income Support or Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance, families who receive support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, or those who receive Child Tax Credit and have an annual taxable income of less than £14,495, on completion of an application form (available from the school office). If you think you are eligible for free school meals please see Lindsey Briggs in the office.
Milk is available for children to drink in the morning at a cost of 16p per day (paid termly or half-termly), or free to children under 5 years. Forms are available from the school office. Children entitled to free school meals will be given free milk in school if they would like it.
We also have a “healthy snack” on sale in school at morning break. For ten pence children can have a slice of toast.
The government have also introduced a fresh fruit and vegetable scheme for infant children whereby each child is given a piece of fruit or vegetable daily free of charge.
Click here for more information on Warwickshire County Council school meals.
Scallywags Kids Club
Offers excellent childcare for children aged 4 – 11. Breakfast Club 7.45 – 8.45am including breakfast. After school Club 3.00 – 5.45pm including snack. Holiday Club 8.00am - 6.00pm planned activities and outings. For more information call Jo 07834 241414/Pam 07759 301115. Click here for the Scallywags Kids Club website.
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