Our School Day

The school invites pupils into school from 8.45am so that the register can be taken promptly at 8.55 am.  

The end of the day is 3.30pm.

This equates to 33.75 hours per week. 

Punctuality

The school day begins punctually at 8.55am and we ask that children arrive promptly to ensure a positive start to the day. The hall door opens from 8.45am and children may enter from that time. They will be provided with breakfast if they wish to partake of it and will be supervised in the hall until the school day begins. The pedestrian entrances will close at 8.55am promptly. Any children arriving after this time, will have to enter by the main entrance and sign in the late book. Late attendance is recorded, monitored and will be reported on the annual school report to parents/carers.

Timings of the School Day

There are two pedestrian entrances that can be used: one located on Leeming Lane and the other, on Freeman’s Way. Children should not arrive at school unaccompanied before 8.45am. At 8.45am a member of staff is on duty welcoming children into school and ensuring their safety whilst other staff members are supervising pupils in the hall. It is at this time when parents / carers are able to catch a quick word with school staff if needed. Registration is at 8.55am.

School ends for all children at 3.30pm. Acorn Class are handed over to their parents/carers by the children’s entrance. Oak Class leave by the entrance to their classroom.

There is one short break of 15 minutes during the morning and children get 1 hour for their lunch. The afternoon does not have a break however we do take part in the Daily Mile initiative. The timing of this is at the discretion of the teacher and the activities planned for the afternoon.

Collective worship is at the end of the day. This ensures we have chance to take time out from the busy school day and reflect. We value this time when we come together as a whole school family. Some clubs are available after school however these tend to be for a set block of time as children request it. Our lunchtime clubs are more of a popular choice. We currently offer recorder club, choir, ICT club and the ‘Wild Club’ which includes ‘forest school’ style activities. Bedale Day Nursery and Bright Beginnings provides before/after school care for our pupils made through a private arrangement between themselves and the parent/carer.