The School Day

Children can begin to arrive from 8.50am to settle into their classes. The school day starts at 9.00am and ends at 3.00pm. Children in the Early Years provision have can attend half-day sessions, either finishing at 12.00pm or staying longer for lunchtime or even for the whole day until 3.00pm.

We consider good play opportunities important for the progress, health and happy development of children. Reflecting the value that we place on play and the learning that can occur when children are given time and space to play freely, break and lunchtimes give the children ample time to enjoy the wonderful grounds within Park School.

There are large open spaces and some natural woodland which are used for games, exploration and den making. There are also purpose built play structures including large climbing frames, rope swings and small play houses. At playtimes children are free to visit friends in other classes. The school has a healthy eating policy and a mainly organic vegetarian lunch, whenever possible from the school garden, is prepared daily in the school kitchen - and children wash up their own things afterwards. Alternatively children can bring a packed lunch.

Well organised after school and holiday care is available locally.