The School Day

We know that children thrive in a well-organised school therefore, structure and routines are extremely important to us.

Each morning the school gates open at 8.30am. The official start of the school day is 8.45am. The staff are ready to greet the children, you can ask them questions. The morning is a busy time as the children begin lessons straight away, so if you need a longer chat, you should ask to see a member of staff at the end of the day. The school gates are locked at 8:50am so please ensure your child is in class before this time.

If your child arrives after 8:50am please bring them to the main school office. The office staff will sign them in and take them to class.

In each classroom, the day finishes with a story between 2:55pm and 3:15pm. To ensure that this time is protected, the children will not get their coats and bags until after the bell has gone at the official end of the school day which is 3:15pm.

Once all children have their belongings the teacher will hand the children over to the adult collecting them. Please ensure that you are on time to collect your child so that they do not become anxious. If for any reason you know that you may be late, please let the office know ASAP so that a message can be passed on to the class Teacher.

If parents have provided consent, children in year 5 and year 6 may walk home alone.

Children who have not been collected by 3:30pm will be taken to after school club and you may be charged for this session.

The teaching week at Little Mead Primary Academy consists of 32.5 hours a week over the 5 days from 8.45am - 3.15pm each day.