At Silver Birch Primary School, we aim to provide a calm, positive and purposeful start to every day.Our school gates open at 8:30am, allowing children to arrive, settle into their classrooms and enjoy a free breakfast.

All pupils should be in school and ready to learn by 8:45am, when registration takes place and the school day officially begins.The school day finishes at 3:15pm, providing children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with 32.5 hours of education each week, in line with government expectations.For families requiring childcare outside of the school day, we also offer our Early Birds and Night Owls Wraparound Care Provision. Further information can be found on our Wraparound Care page.

School Day Timings

Children in Key Stage 1 also benefit from a short afternoon break.

Seedlings and Nursery

Our youngest learners attend either 15-hour or 30-hour provision, depending on their funded entitlement and agreed attendance pattern.Children in Seedlings and Nursery begin their session at 8:45am.

• 15-hour places: 8:45am to 11:45am
• 30-hour places: 8:45am to 3:15pm

For further information about Seedlings, Nursery places and funded childcare, please contact the school office.

Attendance and Punctuality

Good attendance and punctuality are vital in helping children achieve their full potential.Children should arrive promptly each day so that they are ready to learn and do not miss valuable teaching and learning opportunities.Any child arriving after 8:45am must enter school through the main school entrance and report to the school office. Children arriving after registration has taken place will receive a late mark in accordance with the school's attendance procedures.

Parents and Visitors on Site

To support safeguarding and the smooth running of the school day, parents and carers should leave the playground promptly once children have entered school in the morning. School gates will be secured shortly after the start of the school day.If you need to speak to a member of staff, please contact the school office, who will be happy to assist or arrange an appointment where necessary.

End of the School Day and Collection Arrangements

The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. Children should be collected promptly at the end of the school day by a responsible person aged 16 years or over who is known to the school. If collection arrangements change, parents and carers must inform the school office as soon as possible.

Where a child is being collected by someone who is not already known to the school, parents and carers must provide the relevant details in advance so that appropriate checks can be made. Children who are not collected at the end of the school day will be supervised by school staff whilst attempts are made to contact parents and emergency contacts. Where a child is not collected and contact cannot be made, the school will follow its safeguarding procedures, which may include contacting Children's Social Care and other relevant agencies.

Leaving School During the Day

Wherever possible, medical appointments and other engagements should be arranged outside of school hours to minimise disruption to learning. If a child needs to leave school during the day, parents and carers must notify the school office in advance. Children must be collected from the school office by a responsible adult before leaving the premises.

School Office

Our school office is open from 8:15am until 4:00pm each day.If you need to discuss any concerns regarding your child, or wish to speak with your child's class teacher, we kindly ask that you contact the school office to arrange an appointment. This helps ensure that teachers can give parents and carers the time and attention needed whilst maintaining their teaching responsibilities throughout the school day.