Information for Parents

Use the links below  to access the information you need.

Term Dates 2007-2008 and Term Dates 2008-2009
These dates have been agreed following consultation with all our schools and with adjoining boroughs.

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National Curriculum and Key Stages
The national curriculum states which subjects children must study at school. It also divides them into age groups called key stages. Each key stage defines a range of subjects that must be taught to children within the age range of that key stage.

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Exclusion from school
Exclusion means excluding a child from a maintained school on disciplinary grounds. Only the head teacher has the power to exclude a pupil from school.

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Supervised Medication
If pupils need to take prescription medication during the school or nursery day it is essential this is provided in an official chemist / hospital container, accompanied by written parental permission.

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School Meals
Catering staff work in partnership with schools and health advisors, educating and promoting healthy lifestyles to the adults of the future. A menu toolkit is now available in all primary schools.

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Parental and Community Involvement (PCI)
The PCI team provides information, advice, training and support to families with children in our schools so that parents/carers are able to play a more active role in children and young people’s educational lives.

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