THE SCHOOL DAY
 Attendance
Attendance at school is compulsory for all pupils, every day. No pupil
should be absent from school without permission unless there is a wholly
unavoidable reason, in which case parents should send a letter of explanation
to school. Where a pupil is unwell and unable to come to school, parents
should telephone and leave a message with the Office. A letter must
accompany pupils on their return and be given to the School Office or the Form Teacher.
Requests for leave of absence during the course of the term are unsatisfactory – we
much prefer not to be asked! Parents are particularly requested not to
arrange holidays during term time.
Policies
Copies of all of the school's policies are available from the school
office and on the Parents' information page.
These include;
- Health and Safety Policy
- Medication & First aid Policy
- Fire Risk Assessment Policy
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy
- Complaints Procedures Policy
- Inclusion Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Disability Plan
- Toilet Policy
- Car Park Policy
Excursions
Each form normally goes on at least one excursion each term; these excursions
are planned in conjunction with the curriculum to supplement and extend
formwork and excite the pupils' interest. The pupils love going on
them of course, but they are chosen primarily for their educational
value and are not intended as treats.
These may include visits to museums and galleries, theatres, historic
sites, farms, and any other day-trips, which may be appropriate.
All parents are asked to sign and return a slip giving permission for
their children to go on day excursions. Pupils for whom a slip has not
been received are not permitted to go on excursions. The cost of these
excursions will be added to the following term's bill.
Form Teachers
The Form Teachers are highly qualified and experienced. They are
the primary contact between school and parents and are completely responsible
for the academic, social, emotional and physical development of the pupils
in their care. They are available to see parents by appointment and hold
individual formal meetings with parents twice a year to discuss the pupils'
progress. These usually take place in the Autumn and Spring Terms.
Reports
Every pupil receives a report at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms,
which is sent home a few days before the end of term.
Complaints
If there are any complaints or concerns, parents should speak or write
as soon as possible to the Headmistress. For trivial matters it may
be best to speak to the Form Teacher; they appreciate the support of
parents and prefer to hear directly of any queries or worries. The
school has long prided itself on the quality of the teaching and pastoral
care provided to its pupils. However, if parents do have a complaint,
they can expect it to be treated seriously by the School in accordance
with its stated Complaints Procedure. A copy of the 'Policy for Complaints
Procedure' is available from the school office.
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