We operate a ‘soft start’ for pupils in all year groups. Children are encouraged to arrive at school at 8.45 a.m. and go straight to class instead of lining up. In the classroom, children complete a learning task with their teacher, starting the day in a prompt and positive manner. ‘Soft start’ begins when the children are settled into the year.

On wet days the school opens at 8:40am for pupils. At all other times the children form Years 1-3 are collected from the playground by their class teacher.

All the children have an hour for lunch and they are welcome to have a school dinner or bring a packed lunch. There is a fifteen minute break in the morning. The younger children also have a break in the afternoon.   At the end of the day, Key Stage 2 and Year 2 children are brought to the playground by their class teachers.  Children in Nursery, Reception and Year One are collected from their classrooms.