Children can arrive at school from 8.35am. Please bring them round to the Early Years classrooms via the playground at 8.35am and the children will begin their day of learning from 8:45am. A member of the Early Years’ Team will be at the gate waiting to welcome all of the children as they arrive. Whilst your child is getting used to the new routines of school, you are more than welcome to come into the classroom with  them at the beginning of the day for their first week in school.  We will let you know when it is time for the children to come to the carpet and and for parents and carers to leave. 

A book bag, a water bottle (if they would like to), a bag containing their PE kit (this will be returned home at the end of each half term to be washed), a pair of named wellington boots, hat, gloves and scarf (for the colder months) and a sun hat / sunscreen / sunglasses (for the warmer months). 

The school day starts at 8:45am and finishes at 3:15pm Monday to Friday. During the week children will have phonics lessons with a member of the Early Years Team, complete some small group maths and writing activities and have several opportunities to learn in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children are also given opportunities during the day where they can explore their own interests, socialise with their peers and develop independent skills. 

In  Reception we follow our school curriculum and tailor our teaching to support the individual needs of each pupil.  At Brockworth Primary Academy,  we recognise the importance of children learning to be confident and independent, which is built from secure relationships. Teachers and support staff aim to read one-to-one with every child each week. We teach phonics daily in small groups and following a short writing or maths input from the class teacher,  we have lots of activities, both inside and out, for the children to develop and practise their new skills in different contexts. Children are able to work with the adults within the indoor and outdoor learning environment to extend and embed their learning even further. 

Yes! We love school trips in Early Years. These range from local visits on foot to day trips out on a coach. Wherever we go, we ensure that your child’s safety is our top priority. 

Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 all receive free school meals. We encourage all children to enjoy lunch in school. We provide a choice of hot, healthy and nutritious lunches every day.  

Your child will eat their dinner in the main dining hall. The Early Years children eat at a slightly earlier time than the older children in school. They will be supported by a member of the Early Years Team and are also encouraged to build their independence. 

After they have eaten their lunch, the children will go outside to play on the school playground. During this time, they will be able to meet and play with children from other year groups. 

We have an outside space for reception pupils that your child will be able to access every day. To ensure that children can go outside, regardless of the weather conditions, we ask parents/carers to make sure that children are sent with suitable clothing to allow this to happen. As well as lunchtime outside, children will be able to go outside during choosing time and also for small group activities. 

All children will be provided with free daily fruit whilst in Reception. Children are also entitled to milk daily until they reach the age of 5 years old, when parents can choose to pay for milk if they wish. There will also be water available at all times for the children, however, some children prefer to bring in their own water bottle from home. 

There is no need for them to bring any other snacks into school. 

We offer a daily breakfast club from 8:00am at a cost £2per day and a wide range of after school activities, including drama club, music club, book club, football, phonics and art. 

Spaces are limited. To check availability and to have your child added to the waiting list for a place, please contact the school office. 

Uniform is an important part of life at Brockworth and we expect ALL children to wear our simple uniform at all times. Click here for full details

Any absence requires a telephone call / conversation with the office staff explaining why on every day of absence. A note should be provided upon your child’s return. Please note that following a case of diarrhoea or sickness your child is not permitted to return to school until they are clear of symptoms for 48 hours. 

We cannot accept medicines in the classroom. You will need to fill in a form which is available at the school office and the team will be happy to help. We are only able to administer current medicines prescribed by a doctor and clearly labelled with your child’s name. If your child needs an inhaler, please provide one that can be kept in school. You will be asked to fill in a form so that your child can be added to our asthma register. 

Please inform the office if you need to collect your child from school early for an appointment - wherever possible we ask to see an appointment card / letter. On the day of the appointment please go to the office and someone will collect your child for you. If you are late for school one morning you will need to come to the school office - rather than going directly to the classrooms - as your child will need to be marked as present on the register. They will then be taken to class by the office staff. 

We encourage parents to take an active role in their child’s school life. This will include; 

• reading at home 

• attending parent workshops (where possible) 

• attending parents evening 

• keeping school up to date with any changes in circumstance 

• most importantly making sure your child is prepared for the school day e.g. having a good sleep, eating a healthy breakfast.