Welcome to our school.  We have tried to include useful information for you that will be helpful during the initial period that you and your child are settling into the school routines.  If you have any questions please see Mrs Colombari or Mrs Headley in the school office or the classroom staff.

 

Times for the school day

Morning Session: 8.55am – 12.00 noon

Lunchtime: 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm

Afternoon Session: 1.00 pm – 3.30pm

 

Our pupils have a morning break and complete the daily mile during the afternoon. 

 

School Meals

Included in our welcome pack is a sample of the school meal menus which vary throughout the year.  The menu is sent out to you at the start of each half term so you know when you order a meal your child will be having something they like.  Please note children are encouraged to try all vegetables by the lunchtime staff.  Under the current government initiative of Universal Free School Meals (UIFSM) all children in KS1 (FS2, Y1 & Y2) are entitled to free school meals.  For the children in KS2 the meals cost £2.95 per day and these are booked at the start of the day in the classroom. 

 

Book Bags

Book bags are very important, their contents should be checked each day as all letters and information from the school or class teacher will be put into them before your child leaves school each day.  Please do not use the book bag to carry your child’s water bottle to school.

 

First Aid

The majority of our staff are first aid trained.  If your child has a minor accident during the day we will attend to them and then send a pink slip in their book bag detailing what has happened and what treatment they received.  In the case of a more serious incident you will be called immediately.  If your child bumps their head we will call you and give you the option to come and look at them, if you are in any way concerned, when given details of the incident.  Children are always monitored, in school when they have a bump to the head.  If at any time your child will need medication during the school day please speak to the office staff regarding the procedure for this.  Please note we cannot give your child any medicines without the correct paperwork and we are unable to administer calpol or paracetamol suspension unless it has been prescribed and the bottle has the child’s name on it.

 

What to do if your child is ill

If your child is too ill to come to school or a problem has arisen and your child cannot come into school, you are able to report a child's absence on the Arbor App by In-App message.  Alternatively, telephone the office between 8.30am and 9.15am on 01377 236267.  The office staff will call you if you have not contacted them.

 

Celebration Assembly

To celebrate the successes of the children we hold a regular assembly on the last Friday of every month.  The dates of these will be in our fortnightly e-newsletters, parents and other family members are welcome to come and join us. 

 

E-Newsletter

A newsletter is posted on the website fortnightly to keep you up to date with what has been happening in school and to let you know any forthcoming dates, events and activities we have planned.  

 

Arbor Parents App

The school uses Arbor to communicate with parents via mobile phones and email.  Messages via the Arbor App or texts may be used as reminders or to inform you that activity details have changed.  This app will allow you to request updates to your contact information, view your child's attendance data and update permission information. Payments for Breakfast Club, After School Club will be made via this system.  Also consent and payments for school trips will be added to the app.

 

Before and After School Care

8am – Breakfast Club opens.  You can book your child into Breakfast Club via the Arbor App for set days each week on a long term basis or on an adhoc basis although as much notice as possible is appreciated.  There is a cost per session and an additional charge for a breakfast which consists of a drink, cereal or toast.  Your child could also come and play from 8.30 onwards.

 

3.30pm to 5.00pm After School Care (4.30pm Friday)

The After School Session begins with a planned activity followed by a drink and snack.  The children can choose to take part in various clubs throughout the year which may include Gardening Club, Forest School, Reading Club. Mr Wood provides an After School Sports Club on a Monday from 3.30pm - 4.30pm which is open to all children.  We ask that you book these sessions in advance via Arbor.  We require at least 24 hours’ notice if you wish to cancel a session or you may still be charged.

 

We ask that children are collected promptly at the end of their booked session or a late fee of £10 per quarter of an hour will be charged.  Payment for After School Club is via Arbor. For those who wish to pay via Childcare Vouchers, please contact the office who will let you know this process.  

 

School Visits

We have a number of visits throughout the year.  Community visits involve the children going out of the school into the local village community and we will send out a letter in September which covers this type of trip for the full academic year.  When we plan to take the children out of the village we will send you a letter detailing where the children will be going and how they will be travelling, there is normally a cost for this type of visit.

 

Collective Worship and RE

As a Church School, we place great importance on our Collective Worship.  Our children experience a daily Worship Time, a quality time whereby our Christian values are reflected.  We see this as a special time to promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and nurture faith by providing a means by which all pupils - both those of faith and non-faith backgrounds - understand more about the Christian faith as well as about other major faiths and festivals.  We acknowledge that pupils and staff will subscribe to a range of faiths so we provide opportunities to share in worship in a way which makes sense to them and is appropriate to their stage of development.

We work in close partnership with our local church, St Mary’s Sledmere.

The school’s Religious Education follows the guidelines of the County’s agreed syllabus.   We practice a Christian approach to teaching and try to instil respect for moral values, for others and one self.   We encourage a sympathetic understanding of other races and religions enabling the children to develop an appreciation of the world around them.

 

 Parents Evening

In the Autumn and Spring term you will be sent a letter inviting you to meet with the Class Teacher to discuss your child’s progress, at the end of the Summer term you will be sent a full report.  If at any time you have any concerns please speak to the staff.

 

School Uniform

Details of the school uniform are included in our welcome pack as is a uniform order form.  Please note that payment should be included at the time you order your uniform.  Please ask at the office if you would like to have a look at samples of the uniform.  Our supplier is based in H and K embroidery is based in Driffield they have a shop in Middle Street south near to Wilko and also offer the facility for you to order uniform online at www.handkembroidery.co.uk

 

Term Time Absence

The local authority has introduced a policy on term time absence which means that absence from school in term time can only be granted in exceptional circumstances.  Please ask for details from the office before you book a holiday.

 

Friends of Sledmere School - FOSS

We have an active friends committee who organise a number of activities throughout the year to raise funds for resources, trips and treats for the children.  If you would like to join the committee please see Mrs Rankin-Bond or Mrs Dervey or the office staff for more details.