Attendance Matters
100% Attendance = 100% Chance
Learning is a gradual, progressive process
Learning is the formation and development of neural pathways in the brain.
If a new neural pathway isn't used within 24 hours, it is reabsorbed into the body and the skill has to be learnt again.
If there are gaps in attendance, there will be gaps in learning as vital connections between pathways will be missed.
Your child's learning journey is carefully planned so that these connections can be made every day for 190 days a year.
We start at 8.45am and finish at 3.15pm
5 minutes late a day equates to 3 days out of 190 lost each academic year.
10 minutes late is 6.5 days lost.
15 minutes late is 10 days of education lost.
Being late can lead to anxiety and feeling unsettled. Arriving after registration may also result in an unauthorised absence.
September 2025 - July 2026
Autumn term 2025
Monday 1 September to Friday 19 December
CHILDREN RETURN ON WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
- Half term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October
- Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January
Spring term 2026
Monday 5 January to Friday 27 March
CHILDREN RETURN ON WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY
- Half term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February
- Easter holiday: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April
- Bank holidays: Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April
Summer term 2026
Monday 13 April to Monday 20 July
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May
- Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July
- Bank holiday: Monday 4 May
Training Days:
Monday 1st September 2025
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Monday 5th January 2026
Tuesday 6th January 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
September 2026 - July 2027
Autumn term 2026
Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December
CHILDREN RETURN ON THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October
- Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January
Spring term 2027
Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March
CHILDREN RETURN ON TUESDAY 5TH JANUARY
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February
- Easter holiday: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April
- Bank holidays: Friday 26 March and Monday 29 March
Summer term 2027
Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July
- Half term holiday: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June
- Bank holiday: Monday 3 May and Monday 31 May
Training Days:
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Monday 2nd November 2026
Monday 4th January 2027
Wednesday 21st July 2027
Free School Meals
Universal
All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to free school meals.
These need to be booked online through Dolce.
Pupil Premium Funding
Even if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, if you are claiming benefits, you still need to apply for Free School Meals. This allows the school to access additional funding that can be used to assist you with the cost of uniform, clubs, school trips and music lessons.
Apply online
If you are in receipt of:
- Income Support
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- Child Tax Credit Only (with income up to £16,190) with no element of Working Tax Credit
- National Asylum Seekers Support
- Guarantee Element of the State Pension Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance (income related)
- Universal Credit (income dependant)
Hot School Meals
Since September 2016, a family run company called Dolce have provided the catering for hot dinners. Parents are provided with a login for their ‘live kitchen’ site so that they can preorder meals for their children. More information can be found at www.dolce.co.uk/catering/education/parents or you can contact them directly by telephone on 01942 707709 or my email at support@live-kitchen.co.uk
Wrap Around Care
8.00am - 8.45am
Breakfast included
Our wrap around care is run by Little Dragon's Day Nursery - a private nursery situated on the school site - Monday - Thursday.
Dragon Club is built on the nurturing, organic, Forest School ethos of the Little Dragon Day Nursery.
Dragon Club
3.15pm - 6.00pm
3.15pm - 6.00pm
The children are cared for in a homely, welcoming environment (a designated space, in the school building) and provided with a homemade, organic meal.
Contact Little Dragon's for more information: 01327 830 202