Important Information

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School Day

From September 2024

8.40am Children arrive
8.50am Start of school
10.20am Breaktime for Y1 and Y2
10.35am Breaktime for Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6
11.50pm End of School for 15 hours Nursery children
11.50pm Lunchtime for 30 hours Nursery children
12.00pm- 12.50pm Lunchtime for EYFS, Y1 & Y2
12.15pm- 13.05pm Lunchtime for Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6
3.20pm End of day for Whole School

SEND

As a Catholic school we believe that all children should receive an education that is appropriate to their individual needs and that will enable them to take a full role in society as adults.

We believe that all members of our school community should be valued.

We feel that basic reading and writing skills are essential tools of learning and we feel that support should be given to those pupils whose emotional and behavioural difficulties; sensory or physical difficulties affect their education.

“Since every person of whatever race, condition and age is endowed with human dignity, he/she has an inalienable right to an education corresponding to his/her proper destiny and suited to his/her talents”. Gravissimum Educationis Vatican II.

For any further enquiries regarding Special Educational Needs at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, please contact our school SENDCo, Mrs A Tandy postbox@st-peters.walsall.sch.uk.

Attendance

Attendance – Important Changes from September 2024

The Department for Education (DfE) have made it illegal for Headteachers to grant any leave of absence during term time unless in exceptional circumstances.

Holidays, in any circumstance, cannot be deemed as ‘exceptional’. Parents have a legal responsibility concerning their children’s attendance, and local authorities can bring legal action against families where attendance levels cause concern.

Any period of unauthorised leave may result in you as a parent receiving a Penalty Notice Fine.

From September 2024, there will be updates to the National Attendance Framework for Penalty Notices in schools, including significantly increased fines for term-time absences.

Penalty fines will continue to be issued per parent, per child. For example: 3 children in a family being absent for term time leave would result in 3 fines for each parent.
National Threshold - There will be a single consistent national threshold for when a Penalty Notice must be considered by all schools in England of 10 sessions (usually equivalent to 5 days) of unauthorised absence within a rolling 10-school week period. These sessions do not have to be consecutive and can be made up of a combination of any type of unauthorised absence. The 10-school week period can span over different terms and school years.
First Offence - The first time a Penalty Notice is issued for a Term Time Holiday or Irregular School Attendance the Penalty Notice will be charged at: £160 per parent, per child paid within 28 days.
Second Offence - A second Penalty Notice to the same parent for the same pupil within 3 years of the first notice, the second Penalty Notice will be charged at: £160 per parent, per child paid within 28 days. Unpaid Penalty Notices after 28 days may result in a prosecution.
Third Offence and any further Offences - The third time that an offence is committed for either a term time holiday and/or Irregular attendance, a Penalty Notice will not be issued -the case can proceed straight to prosecution under the Single Justice Procedure.

If found guilty of the offence of ‘failure to secure their child’s regular attendance at a school’ the Magistrates can impose a fine up to £1,000.

Uniform

We expect all pupils at St Peter’s to attend school clean, tidy and well presented in the correct school uniform. We aim to work together to make St Peter’s be the best it can be. Personal presentation is very important to encourage pride and aspirations, this goes alongside presentation of work in class and behaviour.

If you have any difficulties with financing uniform, please let the school office know.

PE Kit is part of the school uniform.

All uniform must be clearly labelled with the child’s name.

Pupils are responsible for their own uniform.

Nursery School Unform:

White polo shirt
Green or black joggers
Green sweatshirt
School shoes that are practical for work and play, please do not allow your children to wear trainers or heels etc

Reception to Y6 School Uniform:

All pupils are expected to have the following:

White shirt with white collar—NO polo shirts
School Tie
Green V-neck Jumper / cardigan
Grey smart trousers / Green smart skirt/ Pinafore / Grey smart school shorts / Green checked summer dress
Plain black school shoes with an appropriate heel (no trainers)
Book bag
Boys - Plain grey or black socks.
Girls – Plain grey/green tights or plain white socks.

Physical Education (PE)

All children undertake physical activities twice a week when circumstances permit.

PE Kit (Nursery to Y6)

White round necked t-shirt - NO logos or sportswear.
Green shorts
Black pumps (trainers can be worn for outdoor PE and games)
Plain Black Joggers and Plain Black Round Neck Sweatshirt (Outdoor PE)
No Leggings
PE bag
Swimming Kit (as required) – drawstring bag, swimming costume & towel

Children are informed of their PE days and they can attend school dressed in PE kit on these days.

The uniform remains the same throughout the year.
Jewellery must not be worn or brought into school, with the exception of wristwatches.
No Smart watches allowed.
Stud earrings only are permitted. No fashion earrings allowed.
No make up or nail varnish.
Earrings are not allowed in PE lessons under health and safety guidelines. You must make sure these are removed before school on your child’s PE day.
No extreme haircuts, including shaved patterns or dyed hair are allowed in school.
Long hair must always be tied back.
If children wish to wear small hair accessories e.g. ribbons, hair bands and bows they must be in the school colours (green, white or gold)
Parents should inform the school if they are unable to wear the correct uniform for any reason.
Children will need to bring a school book bag every day for books, letters etc. These are available to buy at the school office.