The School Day
Children may arrive at school from 8.45am and before 8.55am.
- School Hours
- Gates open 8.45am
- Registration 8.55am
- School finishes 3.30pm
The school week is 32 hours and 55 minutes.
We have three entrances:
- Little Acorns & Acorns – Acorn Building Gate
- Cherry, Ash & Oak Classes – Middle Gates
- Willow & Chestnut Classes – Horses’ Field Gate
Our mornings usually focus on maths and English with foundation subjects and science during the afternoons.
Infant break is 10.15am and KS2 at 10.30am. Fruit or vegetable snacks are provided for Acorn, Willow and Chestnut classes through the School Fruit and Vegetable government scheme and all children are welcome to bring a piece of fruit or vegetable snacks from home.
We have two lunch sittings. Our infants eat first followed by our KS2 classes. Children having packed lunches eat in the main school hall with children who have school lunches. Our school lunches are served family style and children have the opportunity to choose where they sit.
Children may have a hot school meal or bring a packed lunch from home. Please see our Lunch Menu information in our Parents section for more information about our hot meal options. We promote healthy eating and ask that packed lunches do not contain fizzy drinks, chocolate bars and gummy sweets etc. We understand that children can go through many phases when it comes to food. For further ideas, tips, recipes and information about healthy packed lunches please follow this link: https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/
The end of the school day is 3.30pm and children may be collected from the same gates they arrive at in the morning.
Illness & late arrivals
Please telephone the school office before 9.30am if your child is unwell and can’t come to school. You can also report an absence by emailing leconfield@lpschool.org.uk
Please use the main entrance if your child arrives after the gates have closed.
PE Sessions
We continue to ask children to come to school in their PE kits on days when they have PE. Teachers will keep in touch with you via Seesaw and will tell you when children should wear their kits for school.
Children need to bring a water bottle and reading books each day. All items should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.
‘ Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are given extra support if
they fall behind.’
‘Leaders encourage pupils to take on responsibilities in school.’
‘There are consistent routines and high expectations.’
‘Pupils enjoy attending this school.’
‘Staff have given careful thought to what
children will learning each term.’
‘Pupils learn how to stay safe, including when using the internet.’
‘ The early years staff know their children well.’
‘One pupil, typical of many, said, ‘We should treat others as we expect to be treated ourselves.’
‘Pupils are supportive of one another’
‘Pupils enjoy their role as ambassadors for the school, welcoming visitors and organising fundraising events.’
‘There are respectful relationships between adults and pupils.’
‘One group of pupils is supporting the community to develop a sensory garden in
the local area.’
‘ Children learn to read as soon as they start at school. Welltrained staff skilfully help children to read with increasing confidence.’
‘Children enjoy exploring the purposeful learning environment that staff have created for them.’
‘Pupils are respectful of people with different backgrounds or beliefs.’
‘Leaders and teachers promote a respect of different cultures and ideas.’
‘Learning builds on what pupils already know. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and support pupils to develop their reasoning skills.’
‘Leaders are working to further improve their curriculum.’
‘Pupils move around the school sensibly.’
‘Pupils are confident that staff will help them if they have any concerns.’
‘Leaders know how important it is for pupils to enjoy reading.’
‘Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying is rare.’
‘Across
the school, pupils behave well both in lessons and during social times.’
‘The safeguarding of pupils is a priority in school. Staff know pupils and families well.’
‘Teachers encourage pupils
to read in a variety of ways.’
‘In
mathematics, the ‘small steps’ of knowledge that pupils must learn are clearly identified.’
‘Pupils learn to develop their independence from an early age.’
‘Pupils listen carefully to other people’s opinions.’
‘Pupils enjoy taking part in a wide range of extra-curricular experiences, such as rugby club and choir.’
‘Leaders ensure that staff have the training and support to meet the needs of pupils with SEND’
