Changes to the school day due to Covid-19
Please find below all of the information regarding our plans for the general day to day running of the school. It is possible that this information may change as a result of any government guidance however we will keep this page updated and inform you of any significant changes that we may need to make.
Please note that at the moment these plans are for the autumn term and will be continuously reviewed.
Please note that at the moment these plans are for the autumn term and will be continuously reviewed.
Keeping safe:
This is obviously our number one priority and a lot of time and thought has gone in to making our plans robust and safe. The Senior Leadership Team has drawn up a very detailed risk assessment which has been shared with all staff. Our plans mitigate the risks posed to schools in particular, taking in to account things like: allocated time in the school day for extra hand washing, the layout of the classrooms, use of the communal areas, staggered start and finish times, staggered break and lunch times. We will constantly be reviewing our practice to ensure that we are providing your child with the right education in the safest of environments.
Attendance:
School attendance is mandatory from the beginning of the autumn term. Where a pupil is unable to attend school because they are complying with clinical or public health advice, relevant documentation will need to be shared with us. Please contact the office if you wish to speak to somebody about this.
Drop off:
Each year group has their own designated time for arriving at school.
Reception: 9:00 Year 1: 8:50 Year 2: 8:30 Year 3: 9:00 Year 4: 8:40 Year 5: 8:50 Year 6: 8:30
We have designed a one-way system to help avoid any congestion on the school site.
Reception: 9:00 Year 1: 8:50 Year 2: 8:30 Year 3: 9:00 Year 4: 8:40 Year 5: 8:50 Year 6: 8:30
We have designed a one-way system to help avoid any congestion on the school site.
Having dropped your child off, it is important that parents leave the school site promptly and do not congregate as there is a risk of you blocking the entrances and exits. School staff will assist the children in getting safely to their waiting area where they will be collected by their class teacher. Parents of children in Reception can wait with their child in the waiting area.
Pick up:
We have staggered the pick up times to avoid congestion. Parents of children in Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 are to wait on the sloped path leading from the main pedestrian gate. Parents of children in Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 are to wait in the one-way system leading from the car park gate. Your child's teacher will bring the children out to you at the following times:
Reception: 3:10 Year 1: 3:20 Year 2: 3:00 Year 3: 3:30 Year 4: 3:20 Year 5: 3:35 Year 6: 3:10
Please ensure you leave the school site promptly once you have collected your child. You will not be able to meet and talk with the class teachers at this time.
If your child is walking home by themselves after school, please make sure that you have informed us of this. We would also like you to speak to your child so that they know that it's important to walk straight home.
Reception: 3:10 Year 1: 3:20 Year 2: 3:00 Year 3: 3:30 Year 4: 3:20 Year 5: 3:35 Year 6: 3:10
Please ensure you leave the school site promptly once you have collected your child. You will not be able to meet and talk with the class teachers at this time.
If your child is walking home by themselves after school, please make sure that you have informed us of this. We would also like you to speak to your child so that they know that it's important to walk straight home.
Kids Kapers (breakfast and after school club)
We have had to slightly adjust the times.
Morning session: 7:45 - 9:00
Afternoon session: 3:00 - 5:45
To enquire about spaces* or to find out more information, please click on the following link: Kids Kapers
Morning session: 7:45 - 9:00
Afternoon session: 3:00 - 5:45
To enquire about spaces* or to find out more information, please click on the following link: Kids Kapers
Lunches:
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 continue to be entitled to a free school meal and can choose from a hot meal or they can bring in their own packed lunch.
The majority of Key Stage 2 children will be packed lunch only and will be eating in their own classrooms. Some Key Stage 2 parents have opted for their child to have hot meals for the second half of the autumn term. Until January, this is only available for those who have already expressed an interest.
Any Key Stage 2 children who are entitled to Free School Meals can have a packed lunch provided by school. Please contact the office if this is something you are interested in.
The majority of Key Stage 2 children will be packed lunch only and will be eating in their own classrooms. Some Key Stage 2 parents have opted for their child to have hot meals for the second half of the autumn term. Until January, this is only available for those who have already expressed an interest.
Any Key Stage 2 children who are entitled to Free School Meals can have a packed lunch provided by school. Please contact the office if this is something you are interested in.
What will my child be learning?
We aim to be teaching the children a broad and rich curriculum. This means that we will be teaching all subjects where possible. All classes will also spend a significant amount of time during the autumn term in addressing any gaps brought about by the school closure last term.
Equipment:
We want to try and limit the number of items travelling to and from school. In addition to any packed lunches, your child only needs to bring a water bottle and their PE kits. We will provide any stationary that your child will need for their lessons.
Any resources which are shared between classes, such as PE equipment or musical instruments, will be cleaned before the next class uses them in their lesson.
Any resources which are shared between classes, such as PE equipment or musical instruments, will be cleaned before the next class uses them in their lesson.
Uniform:
All children need to be in full uniform including the correct footwear and PE kit. Please click on the following link to find out how to order new items from our supplier: Uniform
PE Kit:
Your child will need to come to school wearing their PE kit on the correct day. As the weather turns colder they can wear their school jumper or cardigan on top of their PE kit, as well as tracksuit trousers.
PE days:
Monday: Year 2
Tuesday: Year 3
Wednesday: Year 4
Thursday: Year 5 (pm)
Friday: Reception (am), Year 1 (am), Year 6 (pm)
PE days:
Monday: Year 2
Tuesday: Year 3
Wednesday: Year 4
Thursday: Year 5 (pm)
Friday: Reception (am), Year 1 (am), Year 6 (pm)
Hand washing:
We have installed several hand sanitiser stations around the school in addition to timetabling opportunities for regular hand washing throughout the school day. Please help us to encourage your children to wash their hands thoroughly and to keep themselves clean. We will also be promoting good hygiene around the use of tissues for sneezes and coughs.
Homework and reading books:
All homework tasks will be set using our online learning platform, Seesaw. Your child's login details should be the same as they were during lockdown. Any new children will be provided with their login details by their class teacher.
We will be sending reading books home. The children will bring a book home on Monday and keep it until Friday. The books will then all stay in school over the weekend ready for the children to choose again the following Monday.
We will be sending reading books home. The children will bring a book home on Monday and keep it until Friday. The books will then all stay in school over the weekend ready for the children to choose again the following Monday.
Behaviour:
Positive learning behaviours are crucial to successful learning and we will continue to encourage this at all times. Our behaviour management system will remain the same with the children rewarded with points towards their merit certificate for displaying good behaviour during the day. Negative behaviour will continue to be addressed using the verbal warning and card system. We have also amended our Behaviour Policy to reference the sanctions for children who deliberately cough or spit at others. As always, we will continue to work with you to model the behaviours that we expect in school.
behaviour_policy_2020.pdf
A paper copy of the Home School Agreement will be sent to you in September and this will need to be returned to your child's teacher.
home_school_agreement_sept_2020.pdf
behaviour_policy_2020.pdf
A paper copy of the Home School Agreement will be sent to you in September and this will need to be returned to your child's teacher.
home_school_agreement_sept_2020.pdf
Contacting us:
For any enquiries you will need to contact the school via the office email and telephone system. Parents will not be allowed to enter the building and speak to the office staff directly.
Please note that from September our email addresses have changed and the new office email address is office@haltoncc.school
Page last updated: 11th November 2020
Please note that from September our email addresses have changed and the new office email address is office@haltoncc.school
Page last updated: 11th November 2020