BSAK Primary Handbook 2021/2022

PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE AT BSAK (Amendments to timings will be in place at the start of term due to COVID 19 restrictions) Regular attendance and punctuality are a prerequisite for student progress and a vital preparation for adult life.

It is essential that students form good habits with regard to attendance and punctuality early in life. In the interests of student welfare, attendance and punctuality records are logged electronically and monitored regularly.

THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY - DROP OFF For the Early Years, Nursery & Reception, and for Years 1&2, the school day begins at 7.40am.

Children in the Early Years should be brought to the external classroom door, in the Early Years playground by an adult and directly handed over to their teacher. The classroom doors will be opened at 7.40am and parents are requested to wait outside until this time (or in the corridor by the Library during hot weather). Children in Years 1&2 should be brought to the classroom door by an adult and handed over to their teacher.

No Early Years or Years 1&2 child may be left unsupervised at any time anywhere on the school campus. Children arriving before 7.40am must continue to be supervised by a parent/designated adult until they are handed over to the Class Teacher. Parents must ensure that their children are playing appropriately and under direct supervision at all times.

Children in Years 3-6 can enter the school with their parents (or be dropped off outside in our dedicated drop off zone) from 7.15am. They are supervised on the shaded pitch from that time. Please do not drop your children off before this time. A bell rings at 7.25am and the children make their own way to class.

LATE ARRIVAL If your child arrives in school after 7.35am (Years 3-6) or after 7.50am in the Early Years and Year 1&2, please report to Reception with your child. The class register will then be updated. Your child may then go to class / lessons.

FIRST DAY OF ABSENCE If your child is unwell, you know they are going to be late or cannot make it into school for any other reason, please contact Reception before 8.30am. The number for Reception is: 02 204 0200 Option 1 – (Nursery to Year 6 – Primary Receptionist) or Option 3 – Absent (answer machine to leave a message).