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

A hot meal and a drink is available at a cost of £1.85 a day, £9.25 for the week. Meals should be paid for in advance for the whole week or regular days on a Monday morning. You can also purchase school meals on a half termly or termly basis. Please send the correct money on a Monday in an envelope clearly marked “lunch money” and with your child’s name and class (cheques should be made payable to Warwickshire County Council).

If you think your child is entitled to free school meals look online at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals or call the Customer Service Centre on 01926 742060. If you are registered for free school meals please let the office now, even if you do not wish to take them, as the school receives much needed funding according to the number of children registered. The school will also buy milk for those children entitled to free school meals if required; please see Mrs Eaton to discuss this.

We also have a “healthy snack” on sale in school at morning break. For 20p children can have a slice of toast.

Scallywags Kids Club

Offers excellent childcare for children aged 4 – 11. Breakfast Club 7.30 – 9.00am 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.